Leonard C & Mildred F Ferguson Foundation
Accepts applications
Leonard C & Mildred F Ferguson Foundation is a private foundation in Canton, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $7.2 million in 68 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $4.8 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$7.2 million
- Number of grants68
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$4.8 million
- Assets$16.2 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.1 million the year before.
50% 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 | $980,600 | 65 | $18.2 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 59 | $24.9 million |
| 2025 | $7.2 million | 68 | $16.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Huntington Bank Irene Gray 4481 Munson St NW Ste 100, Canton, OH 44718 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (330) 258-2362 |
| Restrictions | For youth betterment in the areas of Maine, Florida and the Menlo Park and Atherton Areas of California |
What Leonard C & Mildred F Ferguson Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 14 | $5.0 million |
| Florida | 1 | $1.0 million |
| California | 18 | $326,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $317,500 |
| Maine | 27 | $298,340 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $100,000 |
| New York | 3 | $85,000 |
| Vermont | 3 | $85,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Ferguson Foundation | Foundation Split | $4.8 million |
| Conservancy of SW Florida | General Funds | $1.0 million |
| Highland Community College | Concert Grand Piano and Fine Arts Program | $317,500 |
| Wilderness Center | Grant to Help with Land Purchase, Conservation | $118,000 |
| Maine Environmental Education Association | Grant to Make Small Grants to Schools for Supplies for Learning Outdoors | $100,000 |
| Project Drawdown | General Funds | $100,000 |
| Give Direct | LA Fire Relief for Poorest Families and Individuals | $55,000 |
| Shelburne Farms | Martin Tierney Endowment Fund | $50,000 |
| Eastside College Preparatory | Tuition for 2 Students | $48,000 |
| Peninsula Bridge | Mental Health Needs | $30,000 |
| Peninsula Open Space Trust | Safeguard Wildlife Passages and Protect Biodiversity | $30,000 |
| Massillon Family YMCA | Grants for Gymnastics and the Gators Swim Team | $27,000 |
| Fresh Approach | Community Garden and EPA Farmers Market | $25,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Silicon Valley | Capital Campaign for New Building | $25,000 |
| University of Maine | Maine Outdoor School | $25,000 |
| University of Vermont Medical Center | Research Care at Childrens Hospital in Honor of Nora McDougall | $25,000 |
| Children's Health Council | Mental Health Therapy and Counseling | $20,000 |
| Oakland Public Education Fund | Oakland Goes Outdoors | $20,000 |
| Thousand Islands Land Trust | Conservation Connections Program | $20,000 |
| Foodwise | Teen Programs | $17,500 |
| Belfast Bay Watershed Coalition | Natural Literacy Initiative | $15,000 |
| Coastside Hope | Households and Backpacks Programs | $15,000 |
| Enriching Lives Through Music | Academic and College Prep | $15,000 |
| Kids Cooking For Life | Part Time Regional Manager | $15,000 |
| Live Earth Farm Discovery | Farm Discovery Program | $15,000 |
| Penobscot Theatre Company | Art N Kids Program | $15,000 |
| Ravenswood Family Health Center | CPSP and Centering Parenting Programs | $15,000 |
| Sea Change Yoga | Capacity Building | $15,000 |
| Apex Youth Connection | After School Programming | $10,000 |
| Fractured Atlas | Production of Bone Wars - historical musical about Paleontologists | $10,000 |
| Islesford Boatworks | Boat Bulding Skill Programs | $10,000 |
| Liahona Motu Foundation | One Year of Support for One Student Athelete | $10,000 |
| Maine Needs | Towards Purchase New Facility | $10,000 |
| McKinley Presidential Library & Museum | Memorial Bus and Attractions for Children | $10,000 |
| Northern Forest Canoe Trail | Student Trips | $10,000 |
| Nuestra Casa De East Palo Alto | Community Outreach and Case Management Programs | $10,000 |
| Stand Up for Kids Orange County | Self Sufficiency and Roadmap to Success Programs | $10,000 |
| Ecology School | ESTEM, Food Systems Ed Hands-on, and Overnight Programs | $7,000 |
| Preble Street Teen Center | Teen Services Program | $7,000 |
| Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance | Climate Education Professional Development Program and Teach Me Outside Project | $6,340 |
Officers and trustees
- Huntington National Bank
- Lynne A Seeley
- Dana G Seeley Hayse
Questions people ask
Does Leonard C & Mildred F Ferguson Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Leonard C & Mildred F Ferguson Foundation give?
$7.2 million in tax year 2025, across 68 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Leonard C & Mildred F Ferguson Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Huntington National Bank (Trustee), Lynne A Seeley (Trustee) and Dana G Seeley Hayse (Trustee).
What does Leonard C & Mildred F Ferguson Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and arts and culture.