Michael D Ferguson Charitable Foundation
Michael D Ferguson Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Rexburg, ID. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $43K. Net investment income was $509.
Michael D Ferguson Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Michael D Ferguson Charitable Foundation gave $43K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Idaho. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $42,646
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- Average grant
- $8,529
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,332,473
- +492.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Idaho (54% 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 Michael D Ferguson Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Church of Jesus Christ of Latte ($5K). Together the top 4 received $20K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($23,146), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 20 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Michael D Ferguson Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving grew 131% from 2021 to 2024. 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 $12K (2020) to $43K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $43K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $23,146 |
| The Church of Jesus Christ of Latte Salt Lake City, UT | Religious organization | $5,000 |
| St Jude Medical St. Paul, MN | To assist with medical expenses of low income people | $5,000 |
| Safari Club International Tucson, AZ | Conservation | $5,000 |
| Archery Trade Association New ULM, MN | To assist in accomplishing the trade association's goals and objectives. | $4,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,332,473 | $1,150,609 | $43,196 | $42,646 | 5 | $42,646 | $509 |
| 2023 | $225,060 | $357 | $500 | — | — | — | $357 |
| 2022 | $225,203 | $50,060 | $24,525 | $23,700 | 8 | $23,700 | $60 |
| 2021 | $199,668 | $50,042 | $18,500 | $18,500 | 3 | $18,500 | $42 |
| 2020 | $246,208 | $33,164 | $11,954 | $11,500 | 4 | — | $170 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Michael D Ferguson Charitable Foundation is led by Michael D. Ferguson, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael D. Ferguson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Michael D Ferguson Charitable Foundation
How much does Michael D Ferguson Charitable Foundation give each year?
Michael D Ferguson Charitable Foundation gave $43K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Michael D Ferguson Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Michael D Ferguson Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,529, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Michael D Ferguson Charitable Foundation give grants?
Michael D Ferguson Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Idaho: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Minnesota (22%) and Utah (12%).
Does Michael D Ferguson Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Michael D Ferguson Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Michael D Ferguson Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Michael D Ferguson Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Church of Jesus Christ of Latte ($5,000), St Jude Medical ($5,000) and Safari Club International ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($23,146), which are not listed by name. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Michael D Ferguson Charitable Foundation?
Michael D Ferguson Charitable Foundation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $1.2M.
What is Michael D Ferguson Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Michael D Ferguson Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-0423825. 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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