Ferguson Family Foundation Ltd
Ferguson Family Foundation Ltd is a private foundation based in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. Its 2024 filing describes direct activities that include providing scholarships to individuals attending qualified secondary schools to learn more about their faith and financial assistance to struggling families in the Arkadelphia community identified through the Clark County Sheriff’s Department.
Ferguson Family Foundation Ltd at a glance
In short: Ferguson Family Foundation Ltd gave $672K across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $32K), mostly in Oklahoma. 24% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $671,652
- -88.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- -19.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $31,983
- -85.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,632
- Total assets
- $56,937,894
- +10.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (5 of 21, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Ferguson Family Foundation Ltd
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 313 Witherspoon Rd, Arkadelphia, AR 71923
Phone: (870) 230-1814
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ferguson Family Foundation Ltd funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Oklahoma State University Foundation ($332K). Together the top 10 received $658K.
Grant Size Distribution
116 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 97 grants of 116 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the reported shares of grant dollars by recipient state were Oklahoma 50%, Arkansas 34%, Florida 6%, Texas 4%, and Colorado 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Ferguson Family Foundation Ltd open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 21 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $42K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 57% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 76% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 19% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $672K (2024) to $5.7M (2023). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $672K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma State University Foundation Stillwater, OK | Charitable | $332,382 |
| Ouachita Baptist University Arkadelphia, AR | Charitable | $125,000 |
| Hot Springs Baptist Church Hot Springs, AR | Charitable | $54,000 |
| Arkansas Baptist Children's Homes Little Rock, AR | Charitable | $50,000 |
| CRU Orlando, FL | Charitable | $39,000 |
| Baylor University Waco, TX | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Families Alive Parker, CO | Charitable | $20,138 |
| Bellin College Green Bay, WI | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Sabbath Life Corp Tulsa, OK | Charitable | $4,800 |
| Ecmi-USA Wheaton, IL | Charitable | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $56,937,894 | $7,174,564 | $1,807,823 | $671,652 | 21 | $696,638 | $6,234,016 | $3,585,904 |
| 2023 | $51,383,162 | $5,882,659 | $6,827,246 | $5,730,162 | 26 | $5,936,338 | $3,274,099 | $3,099,675 |
| 2022 | $52,495,774 | $4,142,196 | $5,959,791 | $4,318,799 | 23 | $4,541,272 | $2,161,833 | $3,129,225 |
| 2021 | $54,167,805 | $9,055,098 | $4,082,041 | $2,754,966 | 20 | $3,033,757 | $6,621,145 | $3,273,423 |
| 2020 | $49,104,085 | $3,212,948 | $2,413,233 | $1,275,075 | 26 | — | $2,226,162 | $2,745,903 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ferguson Family Foundation Ltd reported a distributable amount of $3.6M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated direct activities are faith-related education scholarships and financial assistance to struggling families in the Arkadelphia community identified through the Clark County Sheriff’s Department.
Among its 2024 grantees, Ouachita Baptist University describes itself as a Christ-centered learning community preparing students for intellectual and spiritual growth. Baylor University says its mission is to integrate academic excellence and Christian commitment in educating students for leadership and service. Oklahoma State University Foundation describes its work as connecting donor passions with university priorities. Other recipients include Hot Springs Baptist Church and Arkansas Baptist Children’s Homes.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 21 grants totaling $671,652. Grants ranged from $200 to $332,382, with a median of $2,632. The largest grants were $332,382 to Oklahoma State University Foundation, $125,000 to Ouachita Baptist University, $54,000 to Hot Springs Baptist Church, $50,000 to Arkansas Baptist Children’s Homes, and $39,000 to Cru.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Larry Ferguson as president, Kayleen H. Ferguson as vice president, Bryant Ferguson as secretary, and Kyle Ferguson as treasurer.
Ferguson Family Foundation Ltd is led by Larry Ferguson, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Larry Ferguson
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kyle Ferguson
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$113K (2020) → $115K (2024)
Bryant Ferguson
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kayleen H. Ferguson
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $115K, to Kyle Ferguson (Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about Ferguson Family Foundation Ltd
How much does Ferguson Family Foundation Ltd give each year?
Ferguson Family Foundation Ltd gave $672K across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5.7M across 26 grants.
What is Ferguson Family Foundation Ltd's typical grant size?
Ferguson Family Foundation Ltd's median grant in 2024 was $2,632, and its average grant was $31,983, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ferguson Family Foundation Ltd that year got $1K on average.
Where does Ferguson Family Foundation Ltd give grants?
Ferguson Family Foundation Ltd gives mostly in Oklahoma: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Arkansas (34%) and Florida (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Little Rock, AR (3 grants), Arkadelphia, AR (2 grants), Hot Springs, AR (2 grants) and Orlando, FL (2 grants).
Does Ferguson Family Foundation Ltd give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on Ferguson Family Foundation Ltd's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (21 grants).
Who are Ferguson Family Foundation Ltd's largest grantees?
Ferguson Family Foundation Ltd's largest 2024 grantees include Oklahoma State University Foundation ($332,382), Ouachita Baptist University ($125,000) and Hot Springs Baptist Church ($54,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ferguson Family Foundation Ltd?
Ferguson Family Foundation Ltd reported $56.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $697K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.6M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Ferguson Family Foundation Ltd fund?
The foundation’s stated direct activities are faith-related education scholarships and financial assistance to struggling families in the Arkadelphia community identified through the Clark County Sheriff’s Department. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ferguson Family Foundation Ltd?
The foundation 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 Ltd's EIN?
Ferguson Family Foundation Ltd's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1554053. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Ferguson Family Foundation Ltd 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Ferguson Family Foundation Ltd funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/ferguson-family-foundation-ltd-morg_6532aa4a580040fd942ba4c38cf45afe
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