Daniel C Ferguson Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
Daniel C Ferguson Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Naples, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $88,750 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$88,750
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$2.9 million
- New grantees80%
Giving in 2025 was down from $570,300 the year before.
80% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $128,615 | 9 | $2.7 million |
| 2024 | $570,300 | 5 | $24.1 million |
| 2025 | $88,750 | 10 | $2.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Betsy Ferguson 535 Kings Town Drive, Naples, FL 34102 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (239) 261-4369 |
| What to submit | Should be submitted in letter format with contact information |
What Daniel C Ferguson Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 4 | $32,250 |
| Illinois | 2 | $30,000 |
| Wisconsin | 3 | $25,500 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Artis-Naples | General Fund | $25,000 |
| Rockford Park Foundation | Perks Family Equine Center | $25,000 |
| Geneva Lake Conservancy | General Fund | $20,000 |
| Feeding America | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Twin Oaks Homeless Shelter | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Moorings Park | General Fund | $1,500 |
| ACLU | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Alzheimer's Support Network | Elephant Fest | $750 |
| Lake Geneva Country Club | General Fund | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Daniel C Ferguson
- Besty R Ferguson
Questions people ask
Does Daniel C Ferguson Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Daniel C Ferguson Charitable Trust give?
$88,750 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Daniel C Ferguson Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Daniel C Ferguson (Trustee) and Besty R Ferguson (Trustee).
What does Daniel C Ferguson Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and food and hunger.