Ferguson Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Ferguson Foundation Inc is a private foundation in State College, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $43,500 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $3,750 and the largest $10,000. 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$43,500
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$3,750
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$737,020
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $42,575 the year before.
25% of its 2025 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 | $26,500 | 5 | $795,192 |
| 2024 | $42,575 | 7 | $779,389 |
| 2025 | $43,500 | 8 | $737,020 |
How to apply
Ferguson Foundation Inc 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 Ferguson Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 8 | $43,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Transitions | Assist families and individuals achieve a more independent lifestyle | $10,000 |
| Mount Nittany Health Foundation | Support the mount nittany medical center healthcare system | $10,000 |
| YMCA of Centre County | Youth development, healthy living, social responsibility | $10,000 |
| Rule 62 Club | Provide a safe, welcoming home for 12-step and other addiction recovery groups to gather and share their experience, find encouragement, and gain the strength to live a life of recovery | $5,000 |
| Centre Volunteers in Medicine | Serve and advocate for the medically underserved residents of centre county | $2,500 |
| Jana Marie Foundation | Empowers young people, especially young women, to make positive choices, practice self-respect and maintain healthy relationships by providing opportunities of personal growth and creative expression | $2,500 |
| Strawberry Fields | Create opportunities, provide support, and improve the lives of people with disabilities | $2,500 |
| State College Food Bank | To provide food security, directly or indirectly, to people in centre county | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jan Bradley
- Marty Bradley
Questions people ask
Does Ferguson Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ferguson Foundation Inc give?
$43,500 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $3,750.
Who runs Ferguson Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Jan Bradley (President/Director) and Marty Bradley (Vice President/Secretary/Treasurer).
What does Ferguson Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and youth programs.