James K Ferguson Foundation Inc
James K Ferguson Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in West Lake Hills, Texas. It reported $78,000 in grants to 16 organizations in filing year 2025. Its filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
James K Ferguson Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: James K Ferguson Foundation Inc gave $78K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), top state Maryland. 50% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $78,000
- +16.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,875
- +1.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $958,513
- -12.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (8 of 16, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (28% 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 James K Ferguson Foundation Inc
- 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. The filing lists James K Ferguson as the contact and states there are no restrictions or limitations on application form and materials or on awards.
- Review Cycle
- No deadlines are stated.
- Deadline
- No deadlines are stated.
- Contact
Application contact: James K Ferguson
Mailing address: 501 Redbud Trail, West Lake Hills, TX 78746
Phone: (202) 277-7295
Email: jim@ayrshire.cc
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who James K Ferguson Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Fishing the Good Fight Inc ($13K). Together the top 10 received $59K.
Grant Size Distribution
75 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 75 grants of 75 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in West Lake Hills, Texas. In filing year 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in several states; the largest shares were Maryland (28%), Colorado (27%), Texas (15%), California (12%), and Illinois (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is James K Ferguson Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 16 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 50% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 63% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 104% 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 $42K (2020) to $78K (2025). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $78K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fishing the Good Fight Inc Arvada, CO | Charity | $13,000 |
| Hospice Austin Austin, TX | Charity | $9,000 |
| Project Night Night San Francisco, CA | Charity | $5,000 |
| Bethesda Cares Bethesda, MD | Charity | $5,000 |
| Canine Therapy Corps Chicago, IL | Charity | $5,000 |
| Hopewell Cancer Support Brooklandville, MD | Charity | $5,000 |
| The Community Market Vail, CO | Charity | $5,000 |
| Maryland Therapeutic Riding Crownsville, MD | Charity | $4,000 |
| A Wider Circle Kensington, MD | Charity | $4,000 |
| Single Mom Project Hawthorne, CA | Charity | $4,000 |
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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 | $958,513 | $282,405 | $78,098 | $78,000 | 16 | $78,000 | $128,991 | $75,157 |
| 2024 | $1,101,003 | $149,144 | $67,200 | $67,200 | 14 | $67,200 | $128,212 | $64,922 |
| 2023 | $1,019,059 | $135,819 | $56,252 | $52,300 | 13 | $52,300 | $41,535 | $52,859 |
| 2022 | $939,492 | $278,788 | $52,046 | $48,000 | 15 | $48,000 | $284,346 | $47,120 |
| 2021 | $712,750 | $173,564 | $49,736 | $48,000 | 17 | $48,000 | $144,877 | $47,473 |
| 2020 | $588,922 | $210,727 | $42,134 | $42,000 | 16 | — | $121,778 | $38,741 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James K Ferguson Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $75K 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 grant recipients include organizations addressing mental health, hospice care, homelessness, cancer support, child well-being, and food security. For example, Fishing the Good Fight says its mission is to serve men facing mental health challenges; Hospice Austin describes providing compassionate care and support to people facing serious illness; and Project Night Night says it provides nighttime essentials to homeless children.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $78,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,500 to $13,000, with a median grant of $4,000.
Among the reported 2025 grants, Fishing the Good Fight received $13,000 and Hospice Austin received $9,000. Project Night Night, Bethesda Cares, Canine Therapy Corps, and Hopewell Cancer Support each received $5,000. Food Bank for New York City and A Wider Circle each received $4,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists James K Ferguson as President, Suzanne Ferguson as Director, and Joseph Ferguson as Director.
James K Ferguson Foundation Inc is led by James K. Ferguson, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James K. Ferguson
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Ferguson
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Suzanne Ferguson
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ian Ferguson (2020–2023) — 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.
Frequently asked questions about James K Ferguson Foundation Inc
How much does James K Ferguson Foundation Inc give each year?
James K Ferguson Foundation Inc gave $78K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $67K across 14 grants.
What is James K Ferguson Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
James K Ferguson Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $4,000, and its average grant was $4,875, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from James K Ferguson Foundation Inc that year got $4K on average.
Where does James K Ferguson Foundation Inc give grants?
James K Ferguson Foundation Inc's top state is Maryland, with 28% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Colorado (27%) and Texas (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Austin, TX (2 grants) and Bethesda, MD (2 grants).
Does James K Ferguson Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on James K Ferguson Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (16 grants).
Who are James K Ferguson Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
James K Ferguson Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Fishing the Good Fight Inc ($13,000), Hospice Austin ($9,000) and Project Night Night ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is James K Ferguson Foundation Inc?
James K Ferguson Foundation Inc reported $959K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $78K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $75K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does James K Ferguson Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grant recipients include organizations addressing mental health, hospice care, homelessness, cancer support, child well-being, and food security. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from James K Ferguson Foundation Inc?
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 James K Ferguson Foundation Inc's EIN?
James K Ferguson Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2136148. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does James K Ferguson Foundation Inc 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 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work James K Ferguson Foundation Inc funds
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- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
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- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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