H Wayne Ferguson Family Foundation
H Wayne Ferguson Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Lawrenceburg, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $1.2M. Net investment income was $159K.
H Wayne Ferguson Family Foundation at a glance
In short: H Wayne Ferguson Family Foundation gave $1.2M across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $392K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,176,690
- +1443.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $392,230
- +1957.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $118,000
- Primary geography
- Ohio (85% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who H Wayne Ferguson Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was School for Creative and Performing Arts ($1.0M). Together the top 3 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 17 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How H Wayne Ferguson Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1821% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $61K (2021) to $1.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| School for Creative and Performing Arts Cincinnati, OH | General Purpose Funds | $1,000,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Sarasota County Sarasota, FL | General Purpose Funds | $118,000 |
| Schwab Charitable DAF - DAFGIVING360 Omaha, NE | Transfer Remaining Cash in Liquidation. | $58,690 |
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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 | — | $162,328 | $1,180,619 | $1,176,690 | 3 | $1,176,690 | $159,413 | $18,054 |
| 2023 | $1,018,291 | $42,654 | $86,936 | $76,250 | 4 | $76,250 | $35,918 | $54,536 |
| 2022 | $1,062,573 | $57,437 | $77,585 | $63,250 | 4 | $63,250 | $43,186 | $57,484 |
| 2021 | $1,082,721 | $107,769 | $73,510 | $61,250 | 3 | $61,250 | $95,022 | $61,091 |
| 2020 | $1,048,462 | $46,856 | $74,862 | $62,400 | 3 | — | $35,964 | $55,002 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, H Wayne Ferguson Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $18K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
H Wayne Ferguson Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Pamela Wiedeman
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$1K (2023) → $1K (2024)
H. Wayne Ferguson
Foundation Manager
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Meghan Ferguson (2020–2022) — Secretary
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 $1K, to Pamela Wiedeman (Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about H Wayne Ferguson Family Foundation
How much does H Wayne Ferguson Family Foundation give each year?
H Wayne Ferguson Family Foundation gave $1.2M across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $76K across 4 grants.
What is H Wayne Ferguson Family Foundation's typical grant size?
H Wayne Ferguson Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $118,000, and its average grant was $392,230, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does H Wayne Ferguson Family Foundation give grants?
H Wayne Ferguson Family Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (10%).
Does H Wayne Ferguson Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 67% of H Wayne Ferguson Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How much is H Wayne Ferguson Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, H Wayne Ferguson Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $18K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is H Wayne Ferguson Family Foundation's EIN?
H Wayne Ferguson Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1780991. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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