Rugeley Ferguson Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Rugeley Ferguson Foundation is a private foundation in San Antonio, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $377,675 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $145,000. 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$377,675
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$145,000
- Assets$7.8 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2024 was up from $211,000 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 | $367,100 | 19 | $6.4 million |
| 2023 | $211,000 | 21 | $7.6 million |
| 2024 | $377,675 | 29 | $7.8 million |
How to apply
Rugeley 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 Rugeley Ferguson Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 21 | $197,675 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $145,000 |
| New York | 2 | $10,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $5,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $5,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Special Forces Charitable Trust | Unrestricted grant | $145,000 |
| San Antonio Zoological Society | Unrestricted grant | $62,675 |
| Roughriders Bar-B-Q Inc | Unrestricted grant | $10,000 |
| San Antonio Livestock Exposition | Unrestricted grant | $10,000 |
| Club 12 | Unrestricted grant | $10,000 |
| Rodeo Austin | Unrestricted grant | $10,000 |
| Texas Christian University | Unrestricted grant | $10,000 |
| Hill Country Sporting Clays Foundation | Unrestricted grant | $10,000 |
| South Texas Coastal Initiative | Unrestricted grant | $10,000 |
| Breakthrough T1D | Unrestricted grant | $5,000 |
| Texas State Aquarium | Unrestricted grant | $5,000 |
| Former Texas Rangers Foundation | Unrestricted grant | $5,000 |
| Opera San Antonio | Unrestricted grant | $5,000 |
| K9S for Warriors Inc | Unrestricted grant | $5,000 |
| Camp Aranzazu | Unrestricted grant | $5,000 |
| Oak Ridge Church | Unrestricted grant | $5,000 |
| Moms for America | Unrestricted grant | $5,000 |
| Lone Star Outdoor News Foundation | Unrestricted grant | $5,000 |
| Seal Future Foundation Inc | Unrestricted grant | $5,000 |
| Hope Hits Harder | Unrestricted grant | $5,000 |
| Witte Museum | Unrestricted grant | $5,000 |
| Admiral Nimitz Foundation | Unrestricted grant | $5,000 |
| Mission Heritage Partners | Unrestricted grant | $5,000 |
| Fisher House Inc | Unrestricted grant | $5,000 |
| San Antonio Museum of Art | Unrestricted grant | $5,000 |
| Christ Episcopal Church | Unrestricted grant | $5,000 |
| Support for Life | Unrestricted grant | $5,000 |
| USA Shooting Inc | Unrestricted grant | $5,000 |
| Hyperbarics for Heroes Inc | Unrestricted grant | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jefferson Bank
Questions people ask
Does Rugeley Ferguson Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Rugeley Ferguson Foundation give?
$377,675 in tax year 2024, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Rugeley Ferguson Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jefferson Bank (Trustee).
What does Rugeley Ferguson Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, faith communities and arts and culture.