Ferber Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in MINNEAPOLIS, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 10 grants totaling $77K. Net investment income was $84K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.1M
+0.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$77K
-65.9% YoY
Grant Count
10
+42.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$8K
-76.1% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ferber Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $64K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Ferber Family Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Ferber Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in MINNEAPOLIS, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 10 grants totaling $77K. Net investment income was $84K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,144,985 | $1,137,371 | $1,365,921 |
| Revenue | $91,631 | $21,802 | $56,372 |
| Expenses | $84,017 | $250,352 | $263,794 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $76,885 | $230,106 | $239,193 |
| Net Investment Income | $84,408 | $12,111 | $47,025 |
| Distributable Amount | $64,124 | $62,471 | $69,781 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Community of Saints Catholic School ($25,000), Liberty Classical Academy ($17,910), Neighborhood House ($15,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Neighborhood House St Paul, MN | OPERATING SUPPORT/MARCH FOOD DRIVE | $15,000 |
| Community of Saints Catholic School West St Paul, MN | ALUMS & FRIENDS & FAMILIES TUITION ASSISTANCE FUND | $25,000 |
| Urban Ventures Leadership Foundation MINNEAPOLIS, MN | GENERAL OPERATING | $13,400 |
| Pax Christi Catholic Community EDEN PRAIRIE, MN | GENERAL FUND | $1,000 |
| Liberty Classical Academy White Bear Lake, MN | EDUCATION | $17,910 |
| Joe Grohman Golf Foundation Hobe Sound, FL | GOLF TOURNAMENT FOR DISABLED VETERANS | $300 |
| Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault Denver, CO | OPERATING SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| Community Bible Study Colorado Springs, CO | P0429 CLASS FUND | $500 |
| American Foundation for Suicide Prevention NEW YORK, NY | COLORADO CIRCLE OF HOPE | $250 |
| Canvas Health Golf Classic Oakdale, MN | OPERATING SUPPORT | $2,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roy R Ferber | President | — | — |
| JoAnn B Ferber | Secretary/treasurer | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ferber Family Foundation?
Ferber Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in MINNEAPOLIS, MN. It holds $1.1M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Ferber Family Foundation?
As of 2024, Ferber Family Foundation holds $1.1M in total assets with $92K in annual revenue. It awarded 10 grants totaling $77K in 2024.
Where does Ferber Family Foundation operate?
Ferber Family Foundation has awarded grants in California, Colorado, Florida, Minnesota, New York, Wisconsin.
What size grants does Ferber Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Ferber Family Foundation awarded 10 grants totaling $77K — an average of about $8K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Ferber Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Ferber Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $64K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Ferber Family Foundation's EIN?
Ferber Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0228634. 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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