Ferguson Family Foundation Inc
Ferguson Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Fairfield, Connecticut. In its 2025 filing, it reported giving $352,000 through 14 grants to charitable organizations.
Ferguson Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Ferguson Family Foundation Inc gave $352K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $25K), top state Connecticut. 7% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $352,000
- +10.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +7.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $25,143
- +2.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $19,250
- Total assets
- $2,868,211
- +4.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (1 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (23% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Ferguson Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states in its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 457 Castle Avenue Rm/Ste 101, Fairfield, CT 06825
Phone: (203) 367-2022
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ferguson Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Dana-Farber Cancer Institute ($59K). Together the top 10 received $317K.
Grant Size Distribution
75 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 69 grants of 75 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state were Connecticut (23%), Massachusetts (22%), Pennsylvania (13%), New York (11%), and California (10%). These figures describe the locations of recipients, not a stated geographic focus.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Ferguson Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 14 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $19K; repeat grants $26K. How we count
Medians: $19K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 93% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+12%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $270K (2021) to $352K (2025). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $352K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Boston, MA | Gen'l Purpose Fund | $59,000 |
| Fairfield Theatre Company Fairfield, CT | Gen'l Purpose Fund | $50,000 |
| Bucknell University Lewisburg, PA | Annual & Scholarship Funds | $45,000 |
| Insurance Industry Charitable Found Los Angeles, CA | Gen'l Purpose Fund | $35,000 |
| Lake Rescue Association Ludlow, VT | Milfoil Elimination in Round Pond | $35,000 |
| Children's Hospital Trust Boston, MA | Epilepsy Res., Educ'l, & Gen'l Funds | $20,000 |
| Friends of Karen North Salem, NY | Gen'l Purpose Fund | $20,000 |
| Shadow Wood Charitable Foundation Bonita Springs, FL | Gen'l Purpose Fund | $18,500 |
| Harbor House of Rochester Rochester, NY | Gen'l Purpose Fund | $17,500 |
| Comfort Zone Camp Richmond, VA | Gen'l Purpose Fund | $17,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,868,211 | $488,799 | $370,614 | $352,000 | 14 | $357,960 | $563,333 | $353,469 |
| 2024 | $2,750,026 | $277,469 | $330,792 | $318,000 | 13 | $323,500 | $270,388 | $357,688 |
| 2023 | $2,803,349 | $129,653 | $347,520 | $332,000 | 18 | $336,250 | $166,240 | $322,183 |
| 2022 | $3,021,216 | $326,934 | $331,805 | $314,096 | 16 | $318,996 | $319,427 | $336,660 |
| 2021 | $3,026,087 | $331,030 | $286,726 | $270,000 | 14 | $274,350 | $323,865 | $317,628 |
| 2020 | $2,981,783 | $285,092 | $324,659 | $301,000 | 16 | — | $266,819 | $278,857 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ferguson Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $353K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations and purposes. For example, Fairfield Theatre Company describes its mission as connecting and enriching the community through the arts, while Adam J. Lewis Academy says it provides an enriching elementary experience for underserved children in Bridgeport. Friends of Karen describes its work as supporting children with life-threatening illnesses and their families; Comfort Zone Camp says it provides grieving children with a community in which to heal and grow.
Other 2025 grants included support for cancer research and general purposes at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, scholarship and annual funds at Bucknell University, and milfoil elimination in Round Pond through Lake Rescue Association.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $352,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $59,000, with a median of $19,250.
Notable 2025 grants included $59,000 to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, $50,000 to Fairfield Theatre Company, $45,000 to Bucknell University, $35,000 to Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation, and $35,000 to Lake Rescue Association. Other grants included $20,000 to Children’s Hospital Trust and $20,000 to Friends of Karen; $18,500 to Shadow Wood Charitable Foundation; $17,500 to Harbor House of Rochester; $17,000 to Comfort Zone Camp; $15,000 to Greenfield Hill Congregational Church; and $10,000 to Adam J. Lewis Academy.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists these officers and directors: Carol J. Ferguson, president and director; Kristin A. Ferguson Wackerman, secretary and director; Brian C. Ferguson, treasurer and director; Ronald E. Ferguson, vice president and director; James A. Wackerman, vice president and director; and Cathy Ferguson, vice president and director.
Ferguson Family Foundation Inc is led by Carol J. Ferguson, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Carol J. Ferguson
President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian C. Ferguson
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cathy Ferguson
V.p. & Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James A. Wackerman
V.p. & Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristin A. Ferguson Wackerman
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ronald E. Ferguson
V.p. & Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Ferguson Family Foundation Inc
How much does Ferguson Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Ferguson Family Foundation Inc gave $352K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $318K across 13 grants.
What is Ferguson Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Ferguson Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $19,250, and its average grant was $25,143, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ferguson Family Foundation Inc that year got $19K on average.
Where does Ferguson Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Ferguson Family Foundation Inc's top state is Connecticut, with 23% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (22%) and Pennsylvania (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (2 grants), Fairfield, CT (2 grants) and Bridgeport, CT (2 grants).
Does Ferguson Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Ferguson Family Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Gen'l Purpose Fund" (11 grants).
Who are Ferguson Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Ferguson Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Dana-Farber Cancer Institute ($59,000), Fairfield Theatre Company ($50,000) and Bucknell University ($45,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ferguson Family Foundation Inc?
Ferguson Family Foundation Inc reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $358K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $353K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ferguson Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations and purposes. For example, Fairfield Theatre Company describes its mission as connecting and enriching the community through the arts, while Adam J. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ferguson Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation states in its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ferguson Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Ferguson Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1549937. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Ferguson Family Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 22, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Ferguson Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/ferguson-family-foundation-inc-morg_57b871a543cc44448a85422383940075
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