JC Ferguson Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
JC Ferguson Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Odessa, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.8 million in 68 grants; the typical grant was $21,500 and the largest $105,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.8 million
- Number of grants68
- Typical grant$21,500
- Largest grant$105,000
- Assets$37.4 million
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.9 million the year before.
28% 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 | $1.8 million | 56 | $32.9 million |
| 2023 | $1.9 million | 59 | $34.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.8 million | 68 | $37.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mary Koym 3800 E 42nd Street Suite 409, Odessa, TX 79762 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (432) 363-2145 |
| What to submit | Required Items: Latest Form 990, IRS determination letter, current audit report, list of officers and directors, budget, proposed use of funds, facility site visit. |
What JC Ferguson Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 66 | $1.8 million |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $50,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $600 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas Permian Basin | Building Fund | $105,000 |
| Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center | Scolarships | $80,000 |
| First Priority | General support | $70,000 |
| Birthright of Odessa Inc | General support | $60,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Odessa Inc | General support | $60,000 |
| Ellen Noel Art Museum of the Permian Basin | Building Fund and general support | $60,000 |
| Odessa Rehab Center | General support | $60,000 |
| American National Red Cross | General support | $50,000 |
| Midland Odessa Symphony and Chorale Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| Odessa College Building Fund | High Simulation Patient Room | $50,000 |
| Odessa College Foundation Incorporated | Scholarships | $50,000 |
| West Texas Food Bank | General support | $50,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Odessa Incorporated | General support | $45,000 |
| The Life Center | General support | $45,000 |
| Buckner Children & Family Services | General support | $40,000 |
| Harmony Home Childrens Advocacy Center Inc | General support | $40,000 |
| High Sky Childrens Ranch Endowment Inc | General support | $40,000 |
| Permian Basin Mission Center | General support | $40,000 |
| Salvation Army | General support | $40,000 |
| Samaritan Counseling Center of West Texas Inc | General support | $40,000 |
| West Texas Gifts of Hope Inc | General support | $40,000 |
| Aphasia Center of West Texas Inc | General support | $37,000 |
| IDEA Public Schools | General support | $35,715 |
| Methodist Childrens Home | General support | $32,000 |
| Addy's Hope Adoption Agency | General support | $30,000 |
| Nonprofit Management Center of the Permian Basin | General support | $30,000 |
| Odessa Family YMCA | General support | $30,000 |
| Safe Place of the Permian Basin | General support | $30,000 |
| United Way of Odessa Inc | General support | $30,000 |
| White Pool House Friends | General support | $30,000 |
| Centers for Children and Families Inc | General support | $25,000 |
| Ellen Noel Art Museum of the Permian Basin | General support | $25,000 |
| Liberty Foundation | General support | $25,000 |
| The Crisis Center | General support | $22,000 |
| CASA of the Permian Basin Area Inc | General support | $21,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity International Inc | General support | $20,000 |
| Odessa Links Inc | General support | $20,000 |
| Pink the Basin | General support | $20,000 |
| City of Odessa | Teen court and Odessa Police PALS | $17,500 |
| Grand Companions Humane Society | General support | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Steven B Barron
- Ann Todd
- Mary Koym
- Kathie PrudHomme
Questions people ask
Does JC Ferguson Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does JC Ferguson Foundation Inc give?
$1.8 million in tax year 2024, across 68 grants, with a typical grant of $21,500.
Who runs JC Ferguson Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Steven B Barron (President/Treasurer/Director), Ann Todd (Secretary/Director), Mary Koym (Executive Director) and Kathie PrudHomme (Director).
What does JC Ferguson Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and human services.