Robert and Judith Ferree Foundation
The Robert and Judith Ferree Foundation is a private foundation based in Valencia, Pennsylvania. Founded in December 2023 by Butler County residents Robert and Judith Ferree, it supports local organizations and individuals seeking to provide essential needs and projects that inspire faith, hope, and family values.
Robert and Judith Ferree Foundation at a glance
In short: Robert and Judith Ferree Foundation gave $82K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $82,000
- -18.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- -36.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,833
- +29.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $668,578
- -4.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% 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 Robert and Judith Ferree Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The website describes submitting a completed grant application with the listed supporting materials. The foundation’s 2025 filing states that it funds only preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 250 Logan Road, Valencia, PA 16059
Phone: (724) 443-9000
Website: HTTPS://WWW.FERREEFOUNDATION.COM/
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert and Judith Ferree Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ceed ($12K). Together the top 10 received $72K.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 31 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website describes its support as focused on the Butler County area and beyond. Its 2025 grants were all made to Pennsylvania recipients, including organizations in Butler County and elsewhere in the state.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Robert and Judith Ferree Foundation gives
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 171% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $82K (2025) to $100K (2024). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $82K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ceed Pittsburgh, PA | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Jean Purvis Community Health Center Butler, PA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Promise of Life New Castle, PA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Voice Butler, PA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Butler County Humane Renfrew, PA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Cabot Church Food Bank Cabot, PA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Middlesex VFD Valencia, PA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| National Aliance on Mental Illness Kingston, PA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Poppin' Tags Free Store Russelton, PA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Robins Home Butler, PA | Charitable | $5,000 |
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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 | $668,578 | $61,291 | $89,316 | $82,000 | 12 | $82,000 | $53,975 | $48,004 |
| 2024 | $696,603 | $703,185 | $100,540 | $100,000 | 19 | $100,000 | $623,203 | $22,253 |
| 2023 | $93,958 | $501,215 | — | — | — | — | — | $405 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert and Judith Ferree Foundation reported a distributable amount of $48K 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
The foundation says its mission is to aid local organizations and individuals in providing essential needs and projects that inspire faith, hope, and family values. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations such as Robins Home, whose stated mission is to provide a continuum of care to homeless, unstably housed, and low-income women veterans and their children.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $82,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $12,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Recipients included CEED in Pittsburgh ($12,000); Jean Purvis Community Health Center in Butler, Promise of Life in New Castle, and VOICE in Butler ($10,000 each); and Robins Home in Butler ($5,000). All 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
The foundation’s website provides a grant application and lists proof of 501(c)(3) status, an EIN, and a recent tax return or financial statement as supporting materials. However, the foundation states in its 2025 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert A. Ferree and Judith L. Ferree as trustees.
Robert and Judith Ferree Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Judith L. Ferree
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert A. Ferree
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Robert and Judith Ferree Foundation
How much does Robert and Judith Ferree Foundation give each year?
Robert and Judith Ferree Foundation gave $82K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $100K across 19 grants.
What is Robert and Judith Ferree Foundation's typical grant size?
Robert and Judith Ferree Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,833, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Robert and Judith Ferree Foundation give grants?
Robert and Judith Ferree Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Butler, PA (3 grants) and Valencia, PA (2 grants).
Does Robert and Judith Ferree Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Robert and Judith Ferree Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (12 grants).
Who are Robert and Judith Ferree Foundation's largest grantees?
Robert and Judith Ferree Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Ceed ($12,000), Jean Purvis Community Health Center ($10,000) and Promise of Life ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Robert and Judith Ferree Foundation?
Robert and Judith Ferree Foundation reported $669K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $82K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $48K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Robert and Judith Ferree Foundation fund?
The foundation says its mission is to aid local organizations and individuals in providing essential needs and projects that inspire faith, hope, and family values. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert and Judith Ferree Foundation?
The website describes submitting a completed grant application with the listed supporting materials. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Robert and Judith Ferree Foundation's EIN?
Robert and Judith Ferree Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-0424467. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Does Robert and Judith Ferree Foundation 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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