Major & Mrs Frank H Ferdian
Major & Mrs Frank H Ferdian is a private foundation based in Springfield, Massachusetts. It supports scholarships for individuals and educational support programs for high school Junior ROTC programs.
Major & Mrs Frank H Ferdian at a glance
In short: Major & Mrs Frank H Ferdian gave $12K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $666.667), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $12,000
- +40.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $667
- -6.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $278,790
- -1.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (54% 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 Major & Mrs Frank H Ferdian
- 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. Its filing says applicants may provide materials as they see fit. Scholarships are limited to an individual recipient and ROTC cadets in the Connecticut Valley, Ansonia High School in Ansonia, Connecticut, and Western Massachusetts.
- Review Cycle
- The filing gives a general deadline of June 1 each year. The June 1, 2026 deadline has passed.
- Deadline
- The filing gives a general deadline of June 1 each year.
- Contact
Application contact: Michael Cross
Mailing address: PO Box 4256, Springfield, MA 01101
Phone: (413) 783-6240
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Major & Mrs Frank H Ferdian funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Nana Oasusu-Boahene ($500).
Organizations only. It also paid 17 individual scholarships ($11,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 63 grants of 63 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 54% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts and 46% to recipients in Connecticut. The filing also identifies the Connecticut Valley, Ansonia High School in Ansonia, Connecticut, and Western Massachusetts as scholarship areas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
How Major & Mrs Frank H Ferdian gives
- Giving grew 294% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 76% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $3K (2022) to $12K (2025). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 17 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $11,500 |
| Nana Oasusu-Boahene Worcester, MA | GRANT | $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 | $278,790 | $13,411 | $16,856 | $12,000 | 18 | $10,500 | — | $13,861 |
| 2024 | $282,235 | $13,500 | $13,567 | $8,570 | 12 | $11,937 | — | $13,405 |
| 2023 | $282,302 | $15,718 | $16,630 | $10,220 | 14 | $10,220 | — | $13,577 |
| 2022 | $283,214 | $15,532 | $10,474 | $3,042 | 6 | $3,042 | — | $13,554 |
| 2021 | $278,156 | $102,583 | $14,094 | $11,589 | 13 | $11,589 | $87,483 | $13,138 |
| 2020 | $189,667 | $4,494 | $12,406 | $10,000 | 9 | — | $2,231 | $12,138 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Major & Mrs Frank H Ferdian reported a distributable amount of $14K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated charitable activities are providing scholarships to individuals and assistance for educational support programs for high school Junior ROTC programs.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $12,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $1,000, with a median of $500. The largest grants were $1,000 scholarships to individual recipients.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Michael Cross as trustee.
Major & Mrs Frank H Ferdian is led by Michael Cross, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael Cross
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2022) → $0 (2025)
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 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $2K, to Michael Cross (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Major & Mrs Frank H Ferdian
How much does Major & Mrs Frank H Ferdian give each year?
Major & Mrs Frank H Ferdian gave $12K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $9K across 12 grants.
What is Major & Mrs Frank H Ferdian's typical grant size?
Major & Mrs Frank H Ferdian's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $667, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Major & Mrs Frank H Ferdian give grants?
Major & Mrs Frank H Ferdian gives mostly in Massachusetts: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Connecticut (46%).
Does Major & Mrs Frank H Ferdian give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on Major & Mrs Frank H Ferdian's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (17 grants).
How large is Major & Mrs Frank H Ferdian?
Major & Mrs Frank H Ferdian reported $279K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $11K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $14K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Major & Mrs Frank H Ferdian fund?
The foundation’s stated charitable activities are providing scholarships to individuals and assistance for educational support programs for high school Junior ROTC programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Major & Mrs Frank H Ferdian?
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 Major & Mrs Frank H Ferdian's EIN?
Major & Mrs Frank H Ferdian's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3448574. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Major & Mrs Frank H Ferdian 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
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