The Hugh and Jane Ferguson Foundation
Accepts applications
The Hugh and Jane Ferguson Foundation is a private foundation in Seattle, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $849,800 in 70 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$849,800
- Number of grants70
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$6.4 million
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.0 million the year before.
26% 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 | $926,800 | 78 | $5.7 million |
| 2024 | $1.0 million | 80 | $5.3 million |
| 2025 | $849,800 | 70 | $6.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Amy Wilcox PO Box 941, Conway, WA 98238 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (206) 799-9589 |
| What to submit | Contact amydwilcox@gmail.com for application format. |
| Deadlines | February 15, september 15 |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Hugh and Jane Ferguson Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 57 | $664,800 |
| Alaska | 4 | $60,000 |
| Oregon | 3 | $30,000 |
| Montana | 2 | $25,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $25,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Burke Museum | Cultural institution and projects | $50,000 |
| Woodland Park Zoo | Saving wildlife, conserving habitat, and keeping garbage out of landfills through composting | $50,000 |
| Wing Luke Asian Museum | Cultural institutions & projects | $45,000 |
| Alaska Wilderness League | Environmental protection | $25,000 |
| American Indian College Fund | Cultural institutions & projects | $25,000 |
| Jefferson County Community Foundation | Cultural institutions & projects | $25,000 |
| Makah Cultural and Research Center | Cultural institutions and projects | $25,000 |
| Southwest Seattle Historical Society | Cultural institutions & projects | $25,000 |
| Alaska Community Foundation | Environmental protection | $20,000 |
| Inland Northwest Land Conservancy | Environmental protection | $20,000 |
| Jefferson County Historical Society | Cultural institutions & projects | $20,000 |
| Koahnic Broadcast Corp | Cultural institutions & projects | $20,000 |
| Museum of History and Industry | Cultural institutions and projects | $20,000 |
| Washington Museum Association (Wama Co CCHM) | Environmental protection | $20,000 |
| Crow Fair Pow Wow | Environmental protection | $15,000 |
| Washington Conservation Action Education Fund | Environmental protection | $15,000 |
| Philanthropy Northwest | Catalyst support | $15,000 |
| Paws | People helping cats, dogs, and wild animals go home and thrive | $11,000 |
| Artsfund | Cultural institutions & projects | $10,000 |
| Birds Connect Seattle | Environmental protection | $10,000 |
| Blackpast Org | Cultural institutions & projects | $10,000 |
| Braided River | Environmental protection | $10,000 |
| Cascade Forest Conservancy | Environmental protection | $10,000 |
| Columbia Land Trust | Environmental protection | $10,000 |
| Columbia Riverkeeper | Environmental protection | $10,000 |
| Companis Mission Workers Association | Environmental protection | $10,000 |
| Conservation NW | Environmental protection | $10,000 |
| Cook Inletkeeper | Environmental protection | $10,000 |
| Duwamish River Community Coalition (DRCC) | Environmental protection | $10,000 |
| Earthcorps | Environmental protection | $10,000 |
| Eastern Washington University Foundation | Environmental protection | $10,000 |
| Hanford Challenge | Environmental protection | $10,000 |
| High Desert Museum | Cultural institutions & projects | $10,000 |
| Highline Heritage Museum | Cultural institutions & projects | $10,000 |
| History Link | Cultural institutions & projects | $10,000 |
| Long Live the Kings | Environmental protection | $10,000 |
| Naturebridge | Environmental protection | $10,000 |
| North Cascades Institute | Environmental protection | $10,000 |
| Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture | Cultural institutions & projects | $10,000 |
| Our Forest Fund (Co Kitsap Community Foundation) | Environmental protection | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ellen Lee Ferguson
Questions people ask
Does The Hugh and Jane Ferguson Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: February 15, september 15.
How much does The Hugh and Jane Ferguson Foundation give?
$849,800 in tax year 2025, across 70 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Hugh and Jane Ferguson Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ellen Lee Ferguson (President).
What does The Hugh and Jane Ferguson Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, arts and culture and animals.