Ferguson Young Foundation
Ferguson Young Foundation is a private foundation based in Hinsdale, Illinois. In its 2025 filing, it reported 16 grants totaling $45,000 to charitable organizations, including educational institutions, media organizations, and other nonprofits.
Ferguson Young Foundation at a glance
In short: Ferguson Young Foundation gave $45K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $45,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- Average grant
- $2,813
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $252,898
- -2.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (53% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Ferguson Young Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5772 S Garfield Street, Hinsdale, IL 60521
Phone: (773) 339-9714
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ferguson Young Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was College of Dupage Foundation ($11K). Together the top 10 received $41K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 16 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois (53%), Minnesota (22%), Washington, DC (9%), California (7%), and Massachusetts (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
How Ferguson Young Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 227% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| College of Dupage Foundation Glen Ellyn, IL | General Operating Support for Educational Programs. | $11,000 |
| University of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN | General Operating Support for Educational Programs. | $5,000 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation Minneapolis, MN | General Operating Support for Educational Programs. | $5,000 |
| Morton Arboretum Lisle, IL | General operating support for the organization's educational and research programs. | $5,000 |
| Berkeley Law School Berkeley, CA | General Operating Support for Educational Programs. | $3,000 |
| Chicago Public Media Chicago, IL | General operating support for the organization's promotion of local journalism. | $3,000 |
| National Public Radio Washington, DC | General Operating Support for the Organization's Media Activities. | $3,000 |
| Harvard College Cambridge, MA | General Operating Support for Educational Programs. | $2,000 |
| McCormick Foundation Chicago, IL | General operating support for charitable activity and community building programs. | $1,000 |
| Morton Arboretum Lisle, IL | General operating support for the organization's educational and research programs. | $1,000 |
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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 | $252,898 | $41,648 | $47,290 | $45,000 | 16 | $45,000 | $41,648 | $19,802 |
| 2024 | $258,889 | $404,519 | — | — | — | — | $182 | $1,664 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ferguson Young Foundation reported a distributable amount of $20K 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 general operating support for educational programs, local journalism and media activities, educational and research programs, charitable activities, and community-building programs. The College of DuPage Foundation describes its mission as expanding educational and cultural opportunities for the College of DuPage community. Chicago Public Media says its mission is to strengthen local communities and democracy through independent local journalism. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $45,000 through 16 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $11,000, with a median of $1,500.
The largest reported grants included $11,000 to the College of DuPage Foundation; $5,000 each to the University of Minnesota and the University of Minnesota Foundation; $5,000 to the Morton Arboretum; and $3,000 each to Berkeley Law School, Chicago Public Media, and National Public Radio. The filing describes the College of DuPage Foundation grant as general operating support for educational programs, and the Chicago Public Media grant as support for local journalism.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mark K Ferguson, Phyllis M Young, and Benjamin D Ferguson as directors.
Ferguson Young Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Benjamin D. Ferguson
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark K. Ferguson
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Phyllis M. Young
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Young Foundation
How much does Ferguson Young Foundation give each year?
Ferguson Young Foundation gave $45K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Ferguson Young Foundation's typical grant size?
Ferguson Young Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $2,813, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ferguson Young Foundation give grants?
Ferguson Young Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Minnesota (22%) and District of Columbia (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (4 grants), Lisle, IL (3 grants), Minneapolis, MN (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Ferguson Young Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Ferguson Young Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Ferguson Young Foundation's largest grantees?
Ferguson Young Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include College of Dupage Foundation ($11,000), Morton Arboretum ($7,000 across 3 grants) and University of Minnesota ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ferguson Young Foundation?
Ferguson Young Foundation reported $253K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $45K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $20K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ferguson Young Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included general operating support for educational programs, local journalism and media activities, educational and research programs, charitable activities, and community-building programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ferguson Young Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ferguson Young Foundation's EIN?
Ferguson Young Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-1714105. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Does Ferguson Young 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 30, 2026)
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