Roger & Sybil Ferguson Charitable Foundation
ROGER & SYBIL FERGUSON CHARITABLE F is a private foundation based in Rexburg, Idaho. Its 2025 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
Roger & Sybil Ferguson Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Roger & Sybil Ferguson Charitable Foundation gave $343K across 33 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), top state Utah. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $343,200
- -36.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 33
- +1550.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,400
- -96.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $12,480,698
- +7.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Utah (32% 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 Roger & Sybil Ferguson Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 519, Rexburg, ID 83440
Phone: (208) 356-3716
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Roger & Sybil Ferguson Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Church of Jesus Christ of Latter ($37K). Together the top 10 received $187K.
Grant Size Distribution
99 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 97 grants of 99 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in Utah (32%), Arizona (29%), Idaho (17%), Illinois (13%), and Nevada (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
Cities
How Roger & Sybil Ferguson Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving fell 33% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 92% 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 $11K (2021) to $781K (2023). In 2025 it made 33 grants totaling $343K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Church of Jesus Christ of Latter SLC, UT | Donation | $37,200 |
| Hope Mental Health Foundation Gilbert, AZ | Donation | $30,000 |
| Jump the Moon Foundation Logan, UT | Donation | $25,000 |
| Edgemont Elementary School Idaho Falls, ID | Donation | $21,000 |
| River Sidon Peace with Nauvoo, IL | Donation | $20,000 |
| Madison High School Rexburg, ID | Donation | $13,000 |
| Spring Lake Elementary Payson, UT | Donation | $11,000 |
| Play Phoenix, AZ | Donation | $10,000 |
| Epworth United Methodist Fallon, NV | Donation | $10,000 |
| Maple Mountain High Schoold Spanish Fork, UT | Donation | $10,000 |
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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 | $12,480,698 | $1,563,289 | $656,479 | $343,200 | 33 | $542,120 | $1,041,782 | $591,731 |
| 2024 | $11,582,065 | $1,835,276 | $926,643 | $538,520 | 2 | $662,588 | $1,602,522 | $591,495 |
| 2023 | $10,664,935 | $2,080,842 | $1,069,807 | $781,300 | 26 | $748,408 | $1,761,955 | $699,430 |
| 2022 | $9,854,900 | $2,457,601 | $1,176,473 | $516,016 | 33 | $832,024 | $1,938,697 | $668,958 |
| 2021 | $8,608,679 | $723,885 | $674,095 | $11,062 | 5 | $95,062 | $95,796 | $592,017 |
| 2020 | $8,696,526 | $1,082,419 | $665,091 | $29,510 | 5 | — | $473,799 | $444,237 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Roger & Sybil Ferguson Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $592K 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 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Hope Mental Health Foundation says it connects donors with individuals seeking therapy through sponsorships with vetted, state-licensed counselors. Jump the Moon Foundation says it provides art education to people with special needs. Domestic Violence Intervention Inc says it provides a safe house, crisis hotline, counseling, and referral services for domestic violence victims.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 33 grants totaling $343,200. Grants ranged from $3,000 to $37,200, with a median of $10,000. The largest listed grants included $37,200 to Church of Jesus Christ of Latter, $30,000 to Hope Mental Health Foundation, $25,000 to Jump the Moon Foundation, $21,000 to Edgemont Elementary School, and $20,000 to River Sidon Peace With.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Wade Ferguson, Lois Webb, and Rissa Koenig as trustees.
Roger & Sybil Ferguson Charitable Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lois Webb
Trustee
On filings since 2020
$48K (2020) → $48K (2025)
Rissa Koenig
Trustee
On filings since 2020
$48K (2020) → $48K (2025)
Wade Ferguson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
$48K (2020) → $48K (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 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $48K, to Wade Ferguson (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Roger & Sybil Ferguson Charitable Foundation
How much does Roger & Sybil Ferguson Charitable Foundation give each year?
Roger & Sybil Ferguson Charitable Foundation gave $343K across 33 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $539K across 2 grants.
What is Roger & Sybil Ferguson Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Roger & Sybil Ferguson Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,400, across 33 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Roger & Sybil Ferguson Charitable Foundation give grants?
Roger & Sybil Ferguson Charitable Foundation's top state is Utah, with 32% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Arizona (29%) and Idaho (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Nauvoo, IL (5 grants), Queen Creek, AZ (4 grants), Idaho Falls, ID (4 grants) and Fallon, NV (3 grants).
Does Roger & Sybil Ferguson Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 33 grants with a stated purpose on Roger & Sybil Ferguson Charitable Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (33 grants).
Who are Roger & Sybil Ferguson Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Roger & Sybil Ferguson Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Church of Jesus Christ of Latter ($37,200), Hope Mental Health Foundation ($30,000) and Jump the Moon Foundation ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Roger & Sybil Ferguson Charitable Foundation?
Roger & Sybil Ferguson Charitable Foundation reported $12.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $542K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $592K (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 Roger & Sybil Ferguson Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Hope Mental Health Foundation says it connects donors with individuals seeking therapy through sponsorships with vetted, state-licensed counselors. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Roger & Sybil Ferguson Charitable Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Roger & Sybil Ferguson Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Roger & Sybil Ferguson Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-0423853. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Roger & Sybil Ferguson Charitable 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 4, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). Roger & Sybil Ferguson Charitable Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/roger-and-sybil-ferguson-charitable-foundation-morg_55f29dfeb0164896a0d3582c70b16d05
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