The Mark Zurack & Kathy Ferguson Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Mark Zurack & Kathy Ferguson Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $490,981 in 45 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $165,200. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$490,981
- Number of grants45
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$165,200
- Assets$12.1 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2024 was up from $458,350 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $511,619 | 48 | $9.0 million |
| 2023 | $458,350 | 37 | $10.8 million |
| 2024 | $490,981 | 45 | $12.1 million |
How to apply
The Mark Zurack & Kathy Ferguson 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 Mark Zurack & Kathy Ferguson Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 28 | $358,981 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $70,000 |
| Hawaii | 3 | $27,500 |
| California | 3 | $10,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $5,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Binghamton University Foundation | General support | $165,200 |
| New Classroom Innovation Partners | General support | $70,000 |
| Caring Kind | General support | $50,000 |
| Hualalai Ohana Foundation | General support | $25,500 |
| Columbia Business School | General support | $20,485 |
| Cornell University | General support | $20,000 |
| Project Renewal Inc | General support | $20,000 |
| Success Academy Charter Schools | General support | $17,600 |
| Teach for America | General support | $15,000 |
| SBT Charitable Fund | General support | $10,600 |
| United Help Ukraine | General support | $10,000 |
| Peer Health Exchange | General support | $7,500 |
| Central Park Conservancy | General support | $6,600 |
| Marvelwood School Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Teens for Food Justice | General support | $5,000 |
| New York Junior Tennis League | General support | $4,446 |
| ASPCA | General support | $3,000 |
| Search and Care | General support | $3,000 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | General support | $2,800 |
| City Meals on Wheels | General support | $2,500 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | General support | $2,500 |
| City Harvest Inc | General support | $2,000 |
| Food Bank for New York City | General support | $2,000 |
| Gift of Adoption Fund Inc | General support | $2,000 |
| Project Street Vet | General support | $2,000 |
| Whitney Museum of American Art | General support | $1,300 |
| East End Hospice | General support | $1,000 |
| Hawaii Foodbank Inc | General support | $1,000 |
| Helmets to Hardhats | General support | $1,000 |
| Bay Street Theater | General support | $1,000 |
| Kohala High School | General support | $1,000 |
| Museum of Jewish Heritage | General support | $1,000 |
| National September Memorial & Museum | General support | $1,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | General support | $1,000 |
| Surfrider Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Temple Adas Israel | General support | $1,000 |
| Union Settlement | General support | $1,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | General support | $1,000 |
| The Museum of Modern Art | General support | $550 |
| Girl Scouts of Nypenn Pathways Inc | General support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Mark Zurack
- Kathy Ferguson
Questions people ask
Does The Mark Zurack & Kathy Ferguson Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Mark Zurack & Kathy Ferguson Foundation give?
$490,981 in tax year 2024, across 45 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs The Mark Zurack & Kathy Ferguson Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Mark Zurack (Trustee) and Kathy Ferguson (Trustee).
What does The Mark Zurack & Kathy Ferguson Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.