The Ferris Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Ferris Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $103,500 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$103,500
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$1.0 million
- New grantees65%
Giving in 2025 was up from $69,225 the year before.
65% 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 | $73,520 | 13 | $953,427 |
| 2024 | $69,225 | 14 | $1.0 million |
| 2025 | $103,500 | 17 | $1.0 million |
How to apply
The Ferris Foundation 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 The Ferris Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 8 | $59,500 |
| Montana | 2 | $25,000 |
| Florida | 5 | $17,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends Upper East Side Historic District | General | $25,000 |
| Museum of the City of New York | General | $15,000 |
| Preserve Montana | General | $15,000 |
| Key West Literary Seminar | General | $10,000 |
| Park County Community Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| Century Association Archives Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| Key West Film Society Inc (DBA Tropic Cinema) | General | $5,000 |
| James Marston Fitch Charitable Foundation Inc | General | $3,500 |
| Philharmonic Symphony Society of Ny Inc | General | $3,000 |
| Wnet | General | $3,000 |
| Preservation League of Ny State | General | $2,500 |
| The Haiti Project | General | $2,500 |
| Friends of Key West Library | General | $1,000 |
| Fringe Theater of Key West Inc | General | $1,000 |
| Shakespeare & Company | General | $1,000 |
| South Florida PBS Inc | General | $500 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Inc | General | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Susan Henshaw Jones
- Richard Eaton
Questions people ask
Does The Ferris Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Ferris Foundation give?
$103,500 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs The Ferris Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Susan Henshaw Jones (President) and Richard Eaton (Secretary).
What does The Ferris Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.