Jack and Carolyn Ferguson Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Jack and Carolyn Ferguson Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Candler, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $143,261 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $66,000. 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$143,261
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$66,000
- Assets$2.9 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $142,594 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $130,100 | 5 | $2.8 million |
| 2024 | $142,594 | 7 | $3.2 million |
| 2025 | $143,261 | 7 | $2.9 million |
How to apply
Jack and Carolyn Ferguson Charitable 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 Jack and Carolyn Ferguson Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 6 | $133,261 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Abccm Hominy Valley | General donation | $66,000 |
| Hominy Baptist Church | General donation | $40,000 |
| Enka High Boosters Club | General donation | $14,761 |
| St Judes Children's Research Hospital | General donation | $10,000 |
| Special Olympics | General donation | $5,000 |
| WNC Bridge Foundation | General donation | $5,000 |
| Baptist Children's Homes of NC | General donation | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Jonel F Kinser
- Tammy Ferguson
- Steven Ray Ferguson
- Aaron Bennett
- Scott Kinser
- Chris Ferguson
- Carolyn H Ferguson
- Renea Bennett Turner
Questions people ask
Does Jack and Carolyn Ferguson Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jack and Carolyn Ferguson Charitable Foundation give?
$143,261 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Jack and Carolyn Ferguson Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jonel F Kinser (Director), Tammy Ferguson (Director), Steven Ray Ferguson (Director) and Aaron Bennett (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Jack and Carolyn Ferguson Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and youth programs.