JC Ferguson Foundation Inc
JC Ferguson Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Odessa, Texas. Its 2025 filing reports 68 grants totaling $1,802,235, with 97% of grant dollars going to recipients in Texas.
JC Ferguson Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: JC Ferguson Foundation Inc gave $1.8M across 68 grants in 2025 (avg $27K), mostly in Texas. 22% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,802,235
- -2.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 68
- +15.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $26,503
- -15.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $21,500
- Total assets
- $25,715,707
- -1.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (15 of 67, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Texas (97% 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 JC Ferguson Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation lists Mary Koym as the contact for applications. Required materials are the applicant’s latest Form 990, IRS determination letter, current audit report, list of officers and directors, budget, proposed use of funds, and a facility site visit. The filing states there are no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Mary Koym
Mailing address: 3800 E 42Nd Street Suite 409, Odessa, TX 79762
Phone: (432) 363-2145
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who JC Ferguson Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The University of Texas Permian Basin ($105K). Together the top 10 received $670K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,550), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
290 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 235 grants of 290 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas and 3% to recipients in Washington, DC. The filing also reports less than 1% in Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 68 itemized grants.
Cities
Is JC Ferguson Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 15 of 67 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $32K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $30K repeat.
- 72% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+10%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 105% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.5M (2021) to $1.9M (2024). In 2025 it made 68 grants totaling $1.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas Permian Basin Odessa, TX | Building Fund | $105,000 |
| Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Odessa, TX | Scolarships | $80,000 |
| First Priority Odessa, TX | General support | $70,000 |
| Birthright of Odessa Inc Odessa, TX | General support | $60,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Odessa Inc Odessa, TX | General support | $60,000 |
| Ellen Noel Art Museum of the Permian Basin Odessa, TX | Building Fund and general support | $60,000 |
| Odessa Rehab Center Odessa, TX | General support | $60,000 |
| American National Red Cross Washington, DC | General support | $50,000 |
| Midland Odessa Symphony and Chorale Inc Midland, TX | General support | $50,000 |
| Odessa College Building Fund Odessa, TX | High Simulation Patient Room | $50,000 |
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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 | $25,715,707 | $1,626,729 | $2,012,349 | $1,802,235 | 68 | $1,890,126 | $1,519,577 | $1,799,924 |
| 2024 | $26,100,577 | $861,659 | $2,092,862 | $1,854,930 | 59 | $1,941,648 | $826,792 | $1,648,952 |
| 2023 | $27,331,780 | $1,011,615 | $1,950,445 | $1,768,430 | 56 | $1,847,229 | $930,228 | $1,583,248 |
| 2022 | $28,270,610 | $1,409,061 | $1,858,324 | $1,643,930 | 56 | $1,724,351 | $1,325,619 | $1,834,986 |
| 2021 | $28,719,873 | $2,424,142 | $1,670,550 | $1,504,430 | 51 | — | $2,348,359 | $1,776,744 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, JC Ferguson Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.8M 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 building funds and scholarships for educational institutions, general support for local organizations, and support for arts and social-service organizations.
Among the recipients, the Ellen Noel Art Museum of the Permian Basin describes itself as a charitable nonprofit museum. The West Texas Food Bank says it collects, purchases, and distributes food across 19 West Texas counties and educates the public about hunger. Meals on Wheels of Odessa says it provides community support and sustenance to help older adults live safely and independently in their homes.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 68 grants totaling $1,802,235. Grant amounts ranged from $120 to $105,000, with a median of $21,500.
Largest 2025 grants included $105,000 to The University of Texas Permian Basin for a building fund, $80,000 to Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center for scholarships, and $70,000 to First Priority for general support. Other notable awards included $60,000 each to Birthright of Odessa, Boys and Girls Club of Odessa, Ellen Noel Art Museum of the Permian Basin, and Odessa Rehab Center. The American National Red Cross received $50,000 for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Steven B Barron as President, Treasurer, and Director; Ann Todd as Secretary and Director; Mary Koym as Executive Director; and Kathie PrudHomme as Director.
JC Ferguson Foundation Inc is led by Mary Koym, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mary Koym
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$59K (2022) → $50K (2025)
Steven B Barron
President, Treasurer & Director
Vice President, President & Treasurer → President, Treasurer & Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ann Todd
Secretary & Director
Secretary → Secretary & Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathie PrudHomme
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jimmie B Todd (2021) — President & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $50K, to Mary Koym (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about JC Ferguson Foundation Inc
How much does JC Ferguson Foundation Inc give each year?
JC Ferguson Foundation Inc gave $1.8M across 68 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.9M across 59 grants.
What is JC Ferguson Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
JC Ferguson Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $21,500, and its average grant was $26,503, across 68 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from JC Ferguson Foundation Inc that year got $11K on average.
Where does JC Ferguson Foundation Inc give grants?
JC Ferguson Foundation Inc gives mostly in Texas: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Odessa, TX (41 grants) and Midland, TX (15 grants).
Does JC Ferguson Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 84% of JC Ferguson Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (57 of 68) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are JC Ferguson Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
JC Ferguson Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include The University of Texas Permian Basin ($105,000), Ellen Noel Art Museum of the Permian Basin ($85,000 across 2 grants) and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center ($80,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,550), which are not listed by name. Together they received 15% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is JC Ferguson Foundation Inc?
JC Ferguson Foundation Inc reported $25.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.8M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does JC Ferguson Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included building funds and scholarships for educational institutions, general support for local organizations, and support for arts and social-service organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from JC Ferguson Foundation Inc?
The foundation lists Mary Koym as the contact for applications. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is JC Ferguson Foundation Inc's EIN?
JC Ferguson Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2539175. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). JC Ferguson Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/jc-ferguson-foundation-inc-morg_de24ef71ac754763ba6f0c814e4f967c
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