Benjamin F Ferguson
Benjamin F Ferguson is a nonprofit organization, based in PO BOX CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $58K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$58K
+3.9% YoY
Grant Count
4
+300.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$15K
-74.0% YoY
About Benjamin F Ferguson
Based on IRS filings
Benjamin F Ferguson is a nonprofit organization, based in PO BOX CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $58K.
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Art Institute of Chicago ($55,281), Chicago Foundlings Home ($1,000), Lawrence Hall Youth Services ($1,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL | $55,281 |
| CHICAGO FOUNDLINGS HOME CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL | $1,000 |
| LAWRENCE HALL YOUTH SERVICES CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL | $1,000 |
| BRIGHT PROMISES FOUNDATION CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL | $1,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHERN TRUST COMPANY | TRUSTEE | 40 | $11,116 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Benjamin F Ferguson operate?
Benjamin F Ferguson has awarded grants in Illinois.
What size grants does Benjamin F Ferguson award?
In 2024, Benjamin F Ferguson awarded 4 grants totaling $58K — an average of about $15K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Benjamin F Ferguson's EIN?
Benjamin F Ferguson's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6035795. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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