The Ferris Family Foundation
Accepts applications
The Ferris Family Foundation is a private foundation in Franconia, New Hampshire. In tax year 2024 it gave $625,985 in 42 grants; the typical grant was $1,750 and the largest $344,279. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$625,985
- Number of grants42
- Typical grant$1,750
- Largest grant$344,279
- Assets$14.1 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2024 was up from $610,000 the year before.
38% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $610,000 | 41 | $13.4 million |
| 2024 | $625,985 | 42 | $14.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Karen Beardsley PO Box 726, Francocia, NH 03580 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (301) 922-2700 |
| What to submit | No specific format required |
What The Ferris Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 15 | $444,029 |
| Maryland | 8 | $93,500 |
| Virginia | 6 | $35,500 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $29,000 |
| California | 1 | $9,856 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $4,000 |
| New York | 5 | $3,500 |
| Georgia | 2 | $1,100 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Washington Inc(bgcgw) | General purposes | $344,279 |
| Trinity College | Education | $26,000 |
| Noyes Childrens Library Foundation | General purposes | $25,500 |
| A Wider Circle | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Center for Inspired Teaching | Educational | $25,000 |
| Community of Hope | Healthcare/homelessness | $25,000 |
| Public Charter School | Education | $25,000 |
| Second Story | Youth services | $25,000 |
| St Ignatious Loyola Academy | Education | $25,000 |
| Saint James School | General purposes | $13,500 |
| Central Union Mission | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Santa Barbara | General purposes | $9,856 |
| St Thomas Episcopal Church | General purposes | $7,000 |
| NPH USA | General purposes | $5,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania | Education | $4,000 |
| Martha's Table | Education | $3,500 |
| So Others Might Eat(some) | Breaking the cycle of poverty and homelessness | $3,500 |
| Suffield Academy | Education | $3,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | General purposes | $3,000 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Nature Conservance | General purposes | $2,000 |
| National Trust for Historic Preservation | Save historic sites | $1,500 |
| American Institute for Stuttering (Ais) | Education | $1,000 |
| C & O Canal Trust | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Elizabeth Dole Foundation | Educational-computers | $1,000 |
| Everybody Wins DC | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Holton Arms School | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Saving Mothers | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Fuller Center for Housing | General purposes | $600 |
| Am Indian College Fund | General purposesgeneral purposes | $500 |
| Hope in South Africa | General purposes | $500 |
| Library of Va | General purposes | $500 |
| Longwood University | General purposes | $500 |
| Northern Virginia Conservation Trust(nvct) | General purpose | $500 |
| Planned Parenthood | Health care services | $500 |
| St Judes Research Hospital | General purposes | $500 |
| The Pink Agenda | Educational | $500 |
| Treasurer General Nsdar | General purposes | $500 |
| Walk to End Alzheimers | General purposes | $500 |
| Rails to Trails Conservancy | General purposes | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Karen Beardsley
- WB Ferris
Questions people ask
Does The Ferris Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Ferris Family Foundation give?
$625,985 in tax year 2024, across 42 grants, with a typical grant of $1,750.
Who runs The Ferris Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Karen Beardsley (Trustee) and WB Ferris (Trustee).
What does The Ferris Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and housing and homelessness.