Ferrell Scruggs Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Ferrell Scruggs Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Valdosta, Georgia. In tax year 2025 it gave $290,014 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $4,002 and the largest $52,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$290,014
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$4,002
- Largest grant$52,000
- Assets$6.2 million
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2025 was up from $225,400 the year before.
55% 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 | $258,000 | 10 | $5.2 million |
| 2024 | $225,400 | 14 | $5.6 million |
| 2025 | $290,014 | 22 | $6.2 million |
How to apply
Ferrell Scruggs Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Ferrell Scruggs Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 18 | $261,435 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $15,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $12,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $1,579 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Valwood School | General scholarship fund | $52,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Valdosta Ga | General fund | $50,000 |
| Greater Valdosta United Way | General fund | $40,000 |
| Ah Turner Center for the Arts | General fund | $30,000 |
| Sheperd Center Foundation | General fund | $30,000 |
| St John's Catholic Church | School fund | $16,350 |
| St Judes Childrens Hospital | General fund | $15,000 |
| Food for the Poor Inc | General fund | $11,000 |
| Coastal Georgia Historical Society | General fund | $10,000 |
| Valdosta State University Foundation | General fund | $5,000 |
| Hospice of South Georgia | General fund | $4,005 |
| Humane Society of Coastal Georgia | General fund | $4,000 |
| Peach State Summer Theatre | General fund | $4,000 |
| Attapulgus Church | General operating fund | $3,000 |
| Catholic Diocese of Savannah | General fund | $3,000 |
| Ruth's Cottage and the Patticake House | General fund | $2,500 |
| St Simon Land Trust | General fund | $2,500 |
| New Paths Horse Sanctuary | General fund | $2,500 |
| Empty Stocking Fund | General fund | $2,080 |
| Quarterbacking Children's Health Foundation | General fund | $1,579 |
| Trinity United Methodist Church | General fund | $1,000 |
| Salvation Army - Valdosta Ga | General and empty stocking fund | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- F Ferrell Scruggs Sr
- Pamela Miller Scruggs
- F Ferrell Scruggs Jr
- Wade H Coleman
Questions people ask
Does Ferrell Scruggs Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ferrell Scruggs Foundation Inc give?
$290,014 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $4,002.
Who runs Ferrell Scruggs Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists F Ferrell Scruggs Sr (Trustee), Pamela Miller Scruggs (Trustee), F Ferrell Scruggs Jr (Trustee) and Wade H Coleman (Trustee).
What does Ferrell Scruggs Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and arts and culture.