Ferguson Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ferguson Foundation is a private foundation in Burlington, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $153,485 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $9,118 and the largest $48,000. 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$153,485
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$9,118
- Largest grant$48,000
- Assets$3.3 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $153,700 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 | $133,100 | 15 | $2.9 million |
| 2024 | $153,700 | 19 | $3.1 million |
| 2025 | $153,485 | 12 | $3.3 million |
How to apply
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 Ferguson Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 12 | $153,485 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Skagit Community Foundation | Addition to donor-advised fund for community support | $48,000 |
| Skagit Valley College Foundation | Emergency fund for college students and post-secondary education scholarsips | $25,000 |
| Western Washington University | Scholarships for post-secondary education | $24,000 |
| Bellingham Technical College Foundation | Scholarships for post-secondary education | $12,500 |
| Whatcom Community College Foundation | Scholarships for post-secondary education | $12,500 |
| Everett Community College | Aviation program scholarships | $10,735 |
| Hoop for the Valley | Youth scholarship for sports education | $7,500 |
| Bellingham Food Bank | Support for community hunger programs | $5,000 |
| Hospice of the Northwest | Support hospice health care | $3,000 |
| Children of the Valley | Mentorship program local youths | $2,500 |
| Salish Sea School | To support youth education programs in environmental science | $2,500 |
| Skagit Adult Day Care | Family support alzheimer's disease or dimentia | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Scott K Ferguson
- William J Toomey
- Erna Snipes
- Daniel J Toomey
Questions people ask
Does Ferguson Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ferguson Foundation give?
$153,485 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $9,118.
Who runs Ferguson Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Scott K Ferguson (Trustee and President), William J Toomey (Trustee and Treasurer), Erna Snipes (Trustee and Secretary) and Daniel J Toomey (Trustee).
What does Ferguson Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and health.