Ferguson Family Foundation Ltd
Ferguson Family Foundation Ltd is a private family foundation established in 2004 in Wisconsin and currently based in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with tax-exempt status granted in May 2006. Led by Larry Ferguson, retired President and CEO of Schreiber Foods, and his family, the foundation focuses on Baptist missionary work, religious education, and community assistance.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$56.9M
+10.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$672K
-88.3% YoY
Grant Count
21
-19.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$32K
-85.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding priorities include:
Biblical Education & International Programs: Sponsoring biblical trips for students to Israel to discover the relevance of scripture and help them apply these concepts in practice. Students are selected from nominations across the country based on essays and personal interviews.
Educational Scholarships: Providing scholarships to individuals pursuing secondary education with a focus on faith-based learning and religious studies.
Family Assistance: Offering direct financial support to struggling families in the Arkadelphia community, with beneficiaries identified through the Clark County Sheriff's Department.
Institutional Support: Grants to Baptist universities, churches, and missionary organizations.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
**: $2,000 to $332,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation maintains a multi-state geographic reach with primary focus on Arkansas, particularly the Arkadelphia and Hot Springs communities where the Ferguson family resides. Grants have been distributed across Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Wisconsin, and West Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $51.4 million (2023)
- Annual Giving: $5.7 million (2023)
- Total Revenues: $5.9 million (2023)
- Total Expenses: $6.8 million (2023)
- Staff: 1 employee
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $56,937,894 | $51,383,162 | $52,495,774 |
| Revenue | $7,174,564 | $5,882,659 | $4,142,196 |
| Expenses | $1,807,823 | $6,827,246 | $5,959,791 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $696,638 | $5,936,338 | $4,541,272 |
| Net Investment Income | $6,234,016 | $3,274,099 | $2,161,833 |
| Distributable Amount | $3,585,904 | $3,099,675 | $3,129,225 |
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
116 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Larry Ferguson: Retired President and CEO of Schreiber Foods; leads the foundation with family members involved in grantmaking decisions.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LARRY FERGUSON | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| KAYLEEN H FERGUSON | VICE PRESIDENT | — | — |
| BRYANT FERGUSON | SECRETARY | — | — |
| KYLE FERGUSON | TREASURER | 20 | $115,000 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has made significant recent grants, including a major award to Oklahoma State University Foundation in 2023. The foundation continues to support its core programs in biblical education, scholarships, and community assistance in Arkansas.
544 Foundation grant award aims to shed sunlight on students | News | fergusfallsjournal.comSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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