The Arch L Ferguson Foundation
The Arch L Ferguson Foundation is a private foundation based in Arlington, Texas. Its 2024 grants included support for church benevolence, missions, and children’s organizations.
The Arch L Ferguson Foundation at a glance
In short: The Arch L Ferguson Foundation gave $151K across 54 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Texas. 3% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $151,350
- +22.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 54
- +5.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,803
- +15.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $9,304,741
- -0.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 3% first-time grantees (1 of 30, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (54% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Arch L Ferguson 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: P O Box 1839, Arlington, TX 76004-1839
Phone: (817) 460-1841
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Arch L Ferguson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Farmers Branch Church of Christ ($30K). Together the top 10 received $106K.
Grant Size Distribution
259 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 259 grants of 259 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Texas recipients received 54% of grant dollars, Arkansas recipients 23%, Oklahoma recipients 14%, Mississippi recipients 5%, and Indiana recipients 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 54 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Arch L Ferguson Foundation open to new grantees?
3%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 30 grantees (3%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 97% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 23% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 123% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $112K (2020) to $151K (2024). In 2024 it made 54 grants totaling $151K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Farmers Branch Church of Christ Farmers Branch, TX | For Benevolence | $30,000 |
| South Hill Church of Christ Fayetteville, AR | For Benefolence | $12,000 |
| 50TH St Church of Christ Oklahoma City, OK | Church Benevolence | $8,000 |
| Christian Relief Fund Amarillo, TX | Church General | $7,000 |
| Berean Childrens Home Bogue Chitto, MS | Church Benevolence | $5,000 |
| Namikango Mission Fund South Houston, TX | Foreign Missions-Malawi | $5,000 |
| Sunny Glen Children's Home San Benito, TX | Domestic Missions-Children's Ministry | $5,000 |
| Quaker Ave Church of Christ Lubbock, TX | Church Benevolence | $4,100 |
| Quaker Ave Church of Christ Lubbock, TX | Foreign Missions/Uganda | $3,000 |
| 50TH St Church of Christ Oklahoma City, OK | For Missions/India | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,304,741 | $596,745 | $671,163 | $151,350 | 54 | $541,608 | $466,990 | $440,943 |
| 2023 | $9,376,159 | $3,178,902 | $685,810 | $124,050 | 51 | $472,690 | $2,867,492 | $306,953 |
| 2022 | $6,883,067 | $609,559 | $626,366 | $124,050 | 52 | $520,491 | $493,522 | $328,941 |
| 2021 | $6,899,874 | $199,646 | $557,881 | $122,850 | 51 | $479,019 | $197,378 | $371,814 |
| 2020 | $7,258,109 | $514,811 | $618,115 | $112,350 | 51 | — | $385,698 | $409,593 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Arch L Ferguson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $441K for 2024 — 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’s website states: “Lead, Serve, And Collaborate To Mobilize Enduring Philanthropy For A Better Arizona.” Its 2024 grant descriptions include church benevolence, general church support, and domestic and foreign missions.
Grantees’ stated missions illustrate some of the kinds of organizations supported. Sunny Glen Children’s Home says it cares for children in need and helps them achieve their potential physically, emotionally, spiritually, and academically. Berean Children’s Home says it provides housing to children in a Christian-based environment while supporting their development. Arlington Charities says it provides food and other supportive services to local residents in need.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 54 grants totaling $151,350. Grants ranged from $500 to $30,000, with a median of $2,000.
Among the largest listed grants were $30,000 to Farmers Branch Church of Christ for benevolence; $12,000 to South Hill Church of Christ for benevolence; and $8,000 to 50th St Church of Christ for church benevolence. Other listed grants included $7,000 to Christian Relief Fund for general church support and $5,000 each to Berean Children’s Home for church benevolence, Namikango Mission Fund for foreign missions in Malawi, and Sunny Glen Children’s Home for domestic missions and children’s ministry. Arlington Charities received $1,500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Gary Hood as president and director; Edwin Bonneau as secretary, treasurer, and director; Randall Hood as vice president and director; and Scott Gage, Richard Gage, Jason Hood, and Tim Ketchersid as directors.
The Arch L Ferguson Foundation is led by Gary Hood, President & Director on every filing since 2020; 2 of 7 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gary Hood
President & Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$118K (2020) → $130K (2024)
Randall Hood
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$87K (2020) → $72K (2024)
Edwin Bonneau
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Hood
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Gage
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Gage
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Ketchersid
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $130K, to Gary Hood (Pres/Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Arch L Ferguson Foundation
How much does The Arch L Ferguson Foundation give each year?
The Arch L Ferguson Foundation gave $151K across 54 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $124K across 51 grants.
What is The Arch L Ferguson Foundation's typical grant size?
The Arch L Ferguson Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,803, across 54 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Arch L Ferguson Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Arch L Ferguson Foundation give grants?
The Arch L Ferguson Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Arkansas (23%) and Oklahoma (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fayetteville, AR (7 grants), Greenwood, AR (5 grants), Bogue Chitto, MS (4 grants) and South Houston, TX (4 grants).
Does The Arch L Ferguson Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 4% of The Arch L Ferguson Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 54) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "For Benevolence" (9 grants), "Church Benevolence" (8 grants) and "Foreign Missions-India" (5 grants).
Who are The Arch L Ferguson Foundation's largest grantees?
The Arch L Ferguson Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Farmers Branch Church of Christ ($30,000), South Hill Church of Christ ($14,000 across 2 grants) and 50TH St Church of Christ ($12,500 across 3 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Arch L Ferguson Foundation?
The Arch L Ferguson Foundation reported $9.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $542K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $441K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Arch L Ferguson Foundation fund?
The foundation’s website states: “Lead, Serve, And Collaborate To Mobilize Enduring Philanthropy For A Better Arizona.” Its 2024 grant descriptions include church benevolence, general church support, and domestic and foreign missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Arch L Ferguson 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 The Arch L Ferguson Foundation's EIN?
The Arch L Ferguson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7103241. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Arch L Ferguson 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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