Ferguson Stillman Charitable Fund
Ferguson Stillman Charitable Fund is a private foundation based in Clarence, New York. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including health, education, community, cultural, and public broadcasting organizations.
Ferguson Stillman Charitable Fund at a glance
In short: Ferguson Stillman Charitable Fund gave $35K across 24 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in New York. 42% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $34,839
- +9.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 24
- -17.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,452
- +31.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,050
- Total assets
- $682,885
- +3.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (10 of 24, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (91% 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 Stillman Charitable Fund
- 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: 10061 Pineledge Drive E, Clarence, NY 14031
Phone: (716) 255-1173
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ferguson Stillman Charitable Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Christian Outreach of Central NY ($6K). Together the top 10 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
153 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 153 grants of 153 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 6% to recipients in Ohio, and 3% to recipients in Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Ferguson Stillman Charitable Fund open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 10 of 24 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $875 repeat.
- 54% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+4%). Method
- In 2023 it paid out 124% 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 $31K (2020) to $39K (2023). In 2025 it made 24 grants totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Christian Outreach of Central NY Clay, NY | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Kaleida Health Foundation Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Foundation for UB Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $3,100 |
| South Buffalo Charter School Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Callahan Connection Olean, NY | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Lower Lights Columbus, OH | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Village at the Chapel Getzville, NY | Charitable | $1,500 |
| University of Rochester Rochester, NY | Charitable | $1,200 |
| The Geneseo Foundation SUNY Geneseo Geneseo, NY | Charitable | $1,200 |
| Fairport Foindation Fairport, NY | Charitable | $1,200 |
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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 | $682,885 | $27,020 | $43,316 | $34,839 | 24 | — | $27,020 | — |
| 2024 | $660,295 | $30,975 | $40,688 | $31,934 | 29 | — | $21,865 | $32,216 |
| 2023 | $635,184 | $23,778 | $85,869 | $38,628 | 25 | $38,628 | $14,218 | $31,085 |
| 2022 | $752,175 | $44,911 | $40,561 | $33,486 | 30 | $33,486 | $14,930 | $36,824 |
| 2021 | $751,927 | $35,678 | $37,409 | $31,392 | 45 | $31,392 | $19,424 | $32,849 |
| 2020 | $703,987 | $31,212 | $35,022 | $31,001 | 37 | — | — | $32,888 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the fund is provided. The 2025 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Kaleida Health Foundation says its mission is to support Kaleida Health in advancing community health, while South Buffalo Charter School describes providing elementary education from kindergarten through eighth grade. Aurora Players Inc. describes offering affordable theater experiences and educational opportunities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the fund reported 24 grants totaling $34,839. Grant amounts ranged from $300 to $6,000, with a median grant of $1,050. Larger grants included $6,000 to Christian Outreach of Central NY, $4,000 to Kaleida Health Foundation, $3,100 to Foundation for UB, $2,500 to South Buffalo Charter School, and $2,000 each to Callahan Connection and Lower Lights.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Collin Stillman, Erika F Stillman, and Gary Stillamn as trustees.
Ferguson Stillman Charitable Fund's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gary Stillamn
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Collin Stillman
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erika F Stillman
Trutee
Trustee → Trutee, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Donald R Ferguson (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Elfriede I Ferguson (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Gary R Stillman (2020–2023) — Trustee
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 Stillman Charitable Fund
How much does Ferguson Stillman Charitable Fund give each year?
Ferguson Stillman Charitable Fund gave $35K across 24 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $32K across 29 grants.
What is Ferguson Stillman Charitable Fund's typical grant size?
Ferguson Stillman Charitable Fund's median grant in 2025 was $1,050, and its average grant was $1,452, across 24 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ferguson Stillman Charitable Fund that year got $2K on average.
Where does Ferguson Stillman Charitable Fund give grants?
Ferguson Stillman Charitable Fund gives mostly in New York: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Ohio (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Rochester, NY (4 grants), Buffalo, NY (3 grants), Fairport, NY (3 grants) and Clarence, NY (2 grants).
Does Ferguson Stillman Charitable Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on Ferguson Stillman Charitable Fund's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (24 grants).
Who are Ferguson Stillman Charitable Fund's largest grantees?
Ferguson Stillman Charitable Fund's largest 2025 grantees include Christian Outreach of Central NY ($6,000), Kaleida Health Foundation ($4,000) and Foundation for UB ($3,100), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ferguson Stillman Charitable Fund?
Ferguson Stillman Charitable Fund reported $683K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $27K.
What does Ferguson Stillman Charitable Fund fund?
No mission statement for the fund is provided. The 2025 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ferguson Stillman Charitable Fund?
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 Stillman Charitable Fund's EIN?
Ferguson Stillman Charitable Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-6151788. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Ferguson Stillman Charitable Fund 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 29, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
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