Jack and Carolyn Ferguson Charitable Foundation
Jack and Carolyn Ferguson Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Candler, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $143K. Net investment income was $5K.
Jack and Carolyn Ferguson Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Jack and Carolyn Ferguson Charitable Foundation gave $143K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $20K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $143,261
- +0.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $20,466
- +0.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $4,029,144
- -7.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (93% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who Jack and Carolyn Ferguson Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Abccm Hominy Valley ($66K). Together the top 7 received $143K.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 31 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Jack and Carolyn Ferguson Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 218% 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
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $125K (2023) to $160K (2021). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $143K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Abccm Hominy Valley Candler, NC | General Donation | $66,000 |
| Hominy Baptist Church Candler, NC | General Donation | $40,000 |
| Enka High Boosters Club Enka, NC | General Donation | $14,761 |
| St Judes Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TN | General Donation | $10,000 |
| Special Olympics Asheville, NC | General Donation | $5,000 |
| WNC Bridge Foundation Asheville, NC | General Donation | $5,000 |
| Baptist Children's Homes of NC Clyde, NC | General Donation | $2,500 |
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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 | $4,029,144 | $42,814 | $377,203 | $143,261 | 7 | $343,269 | $4,796 | $157,200 |
| 2024 | $4,342,979 | $98,103 | $374,804 | $142,594 | 7 | $342,602 | $52,105 | $148,652 |
| 2023 | $4,704,168 | $65,183 | $369,008 | $125,100 | 5 | $330,108 | $29,283 | $136,514 |
| 2022 | $5,026,299 | $387,038 | $373,182 | $143,930 | 7 | $343,938 | $124,480 | $134,626 |
| 2021 | $5,012,443 | $382,055 | $219,139 | $160,132 | 5 | $186,032 | $159,249 | $144,856 |
| 2020 | $4,850,541 | $339,409 | $220,824 | $153,575 | 6 | — | $97,853 | $143,540 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jack and Carolyn Ferguson Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $157K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Jack and Carolyn Ferguson Charitable Foundation is led by Carolyn H. Ferguson, President on filings since 2020; 6 of 8 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Carolyn H. Ferguson
President
On filings since 2020
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aaron Bennett
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$4K (2020) → $4K (2025)
Chris Ferguson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2020) → $4K (2025)
Jonel F. Kinser
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $12K (2025)
Scott Kinser
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$4K (2020) → $4K (2025)
Steven Ray Ferguson
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Tammy Ferguson
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$9K (2020) → $12K (2025)
Renea Bennett Turner
Secretary
On filings since 2020
7 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $12K (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Carolyn H. Fergsuon (2022) — President
- Former: Reva Ann Ferguson (2020) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $12K, to Jonel F Kinser (Director). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Jack and Carolyn Ferguson Charitable Foundation
How much does Jack and Carolyn Ferguson Charitable Foundation give each year?
Jack and Carolyn Ferguson Charitable Foundation gave $143K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $143K across 7 grants.
What is Jack and Carolyn Ferguson Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Jack and Carolyn Ferguson Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $20,466, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Jack and Carolyn Ferguson Charitable Foundation give grants?
Jack and Carolyn Ferguson Charitable Foundation gives mostly in North Carolina: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Candler, NC (2 grants) and Asheville, NC (2 grants).
Does Jack and Carolyn Ferguson Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Jack and Carolyn Ferguson Charitable Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Jack and Carolyn Ferguson Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Jack and Carolyn Ferguson Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Abccm Hominy Valley ($66,000), Hominy Baptist Church ($40,000) and Enka High Boosters Club ($14,761), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Jack and Carolyn Ferguson Charitable Foundation?
Jack and Carolyn Ferguson Charitable Foundation reported $4.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $343K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $157K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Jack and Carolyn Ferguson Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Jack and Carolyn Ferguson Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0450986. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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