Ferguson Foundation
The Ferguson Foundation is a private foundation based in Burlington, Washington. Its 2025 filing reports grants to Washington organizations supporting education and scholarships, community services, youth programs, health care, and hunger programs.
Ferguson Foundation at a glance
In short: Ferguson Foundation gave $153K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in Washington. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $153,485
- -0.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- -36.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,790
- +58.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $9,118
- Total assets
- $1,926,283
- -2.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% 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 Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1370, Burlington, WA 98233
Phone: (360) 424-0833
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ferguson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Skagit Community Foundation ($48K). Together the top 10 received $116K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($37,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
79 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 79 grants of 79 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in 2025 went to recipients in Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Ferguson Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 10 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+20%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 96% 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 (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $128K (2022) to $154K (2024). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $153K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Skagit Community Foundation Mount Vernon, WA | Addition to Donor-Advised Fund for Community Support | $48,000 |
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $37,500 |
| Western Washington University Bellingham, WA | Scholarships for Post-Secondary Education | $24,000 |
| Whatcom Community College Foundation Bellingham, WA | Scholarships for Post-Secondary Education | $12,500 |
| Everett Community College Everett, WA | Aviation Program Scholarships | $10,735 |
| Hoop for the Valley Burlington, WA | Youth Scholarship for Sports Education | $7,500 |
| Bellingham Food Bank Burlington, WA | Support for Community Hunger Programs | $5,000 |
| Hospice of the Northwest Mount Vernon, WA | Support Hospice Health Care | $3,000 |
| Children of the Valley Mount Vernon, WA | Mentorship Program Local Youths | $2,500 |
| Salish Sea School Anacortes, WA | To Support Youth Education Programs in Environmental Science | $2,500 |
Ready to take the next step with Ferguson Foundation?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
In 2025, the foundation reported 12 grants; it reported 19 in 2024 and 15 in 2023.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,926,283 | $118,749 | $175,623 | $153,485 | 12 | $153,485 | $121,316 | $159,401 |
| 2024 | $1,983,157 | $164,989 | $172,926 | $153,700 | 19 | $153,700 | $162,313 | $150,526 |
| 2023 | $1,991,094 | $130,473 | $153,643 | $133,100 | 15 | $133,100 | $129,879 | $134,340 |
| 2022 | $2,014,264 | $226,596 | $147,473 | $128,334 | 16 | $128,334 | $221,644 | $134,936 |
| 2021 | $1,935,141 | $188,089 | $152,581 | $133,742 | 17 | $133,742 | $186,139 | $133,407 |
| 2020 | $1,899,633 | $176,803 | $143,407 | $130,960 | 17 | — | $178,723 | $125,830 |
| 2019 | $1,866,237 | $116,998 | $152,166 | $137,836 | 14 | — | $119,248 | $129,737 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ferguson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $159K 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 included scholarships and education programs, community support, youth mentorship and sports education, hunger programs, hospice care, environmental science education, and support related to Alzheimer’s disease or dementia.
Among its grantees, Skagit Valley College Foundation says it secures donations for scholarships, grants, and institutional support at the college. Bellingham Technical College Foundation describes its mission as expanding access to quality education, while Whatcom Community College Foundation says it strengthens educational opportunities through scholarships, faculty and staff development, and college initiatives. Children of the Valley says it serves under-resourced children and families through education, personal growth, and mentorship. Skagit Adult Day Care says it provides a supportive place for adults with functional disabilities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 12 grants totaling $153,485. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $48,000, with a median of $9,118.
The largest 2025 grants included $48,000 to Skagit Community Foundation for an addition to a donor-advised fund for community support; $25,000 to Skagit Valley College Foundation for an emergency fund for college students and post-secondary education scholarships; and $24,000 to Western Washington University for post-secondary education scholarships. Other grants included $12,500 each to Bellingham Technical College Foundation and Whatcom Community College Foundation for scholarships, and $10,735 to Everett Community College for aviation program scholarships.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Scott K. Ferguson as trustee and president; William J. Toomey as trustee and treasurer; Erna Snipes as trustee and secretary; and Daniel J. Toomey as trustee.
Ferguson Foundation is led by Scott K. Ferguson, Trustee & President on every filing since 2019; all 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Scott K. Ferguson
Trustee & President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$3K (2019) → $4K (2025)
Erna Snipes
Trustee & Secretary
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
$3K (2019) → $4K (2025)
William J. Toomey
Trustee & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$3K (2019) → $4K (2025)
Daniel J. Toomey
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
$3K (2021) → $4K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $4K, to Scott K Ferguson (Trustee and President). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Ferguson Foundation
How much does Ferguson Foundation give each year?
Ferguson Foundation gave $153K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $154K across 19 grants.
What is Ferguson Foundation's typical grant size?
Ferguson Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $9,118, and its average grant was $12,790, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ferguson Foundation give grants?
Ferguson Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Mount Vernon, WA (3 grants), Burlington, WA (3 grants) and Bellingham, WA (2 grants).
Does Ferguson Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Ferguson Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships for Post-Secondary Education" (3 grants).
Who are Ferguson Foundation's largest grantees?
Ferguson Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Skagit Community Foundation ($48,000), Western Washington University ($24,000) and Whatcom Community College Foundation ($12,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($37,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ferguson Foundation?
Ferguson Foundation reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $153K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $159K (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 Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included scholarships and education programs, community support, youth mentorship and sports education, hunger programs, hospice care, environmental science education, and support related to Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ferguson Foundation?
The foundation states 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 Foundation's EIN?
Ferguson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5364754. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Ferguson Foundation 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 14, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Ferguson Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
Janson Foundation
Dallas, TX
The Janson Foundation primarily funds capital needs—such as equipment, construction, land, and repairs—for charitable organizations in Skagit County, Washington, with an emphasis on Christian organizations and youth programs; it does not consider general operating or program-support requests. Its 2025 grants ranged from $2,500 to $10,000, with a median of $4,000. The 2024 filing says applicants should request an application, but does not clearly state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.
Assets
$2.3M
Grants
21
Total Given
$102K
Jack and Shirley McIntyre Foundation
Camano Island, WA
The Jack and Shirley McIntyre Foundation supports organizations working with children and families, arts and culture, environmental stewardship, hunger relief, and other community needs, primarily in Washington. Its 2025 grants ranged from $2,250 to $250,000, with a median of $4,000. It funds only preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$7.2M
Grants
26
Total Given
$875K
Jerry H Walton Foundation
Sedro-Woolley, WA
The Jerry H Walton Foundation funds Washington nonprofits working in areas such as food assistance, housing and homelessness, youth programs, domestic-violence services, and childcare or recreation facilities. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,000 to $20,000, with a median of $12,000. It funds preselected organizations only and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$11.8M
Grants
30
Total Given
$358K
The Skagit Community Foundation
Mount Vernon, WA
The Skagit Community Foundation funds nonprofit and community needs in areas including basic needs, education and youth development, arts, animal welfare, the environment, and scholarships, primarily in Skagit County, Washington. Its 2024 grants ranged from $5,500 to $125,000, with a median of $14,650. It offers application-based grant cycles; unsolicited requests are not specifically addressed.
Assets
$13.7M
Grants
72
Total Given
$1.6M
Whatcom Educational Credit Union
Bellingham, WA
WECU funds education, scholarships through its programs, financial education, and community capacity-building and development, primarily for organizations serving Whatcom or Skagit Counties in Washington. Its 2025 grants ranged from $8,000 to $71,350, with a median of $14,250; the 2026 Education First cycle offered $20,000–$40,000 over two years, but its deadline has passed. The profile describes application processes for specific programs but does not state whether WECU accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$3.3B
Grants
13
Total Given
$252K
Building Changes
Seattle, WA
Building Changes funds equitable homelessness responses focused on housing stability, prevention, and diversion for children, youth, young adults, and families in Washington State. Its 2024 median grant was $167,400, while a youth and young adult funding opportunity offered approximately $250,000–$500,000 per project over up to three years.
Assets
$7.6M
Grants
29
Total Given
$5.2M
More similar funders
More Funders in Washington
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Ferguson Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/ferguson-foundation-morg_cf43a9c75ae743b19c694668761b79bd
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_205364754_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{Ferguson Foundation funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/ferguson-foundation-morg_cf43a9c75ae743b19c694668761b79bd},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-12. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from Ferguson Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Ferguson Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?