The Arch L Ferguson Foundation
The Arch L Ferguson Foundation is a private foundation established in 1970 and based in Arlington, Texas. Designated as a 501(c)(3) organization, it has been tax-exempt since April 1971. The foundation operates as a grantmaking organization with a national scope, distributing funds across the United States with particular focus on religious, educational, and charitable causes.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$9.3M
-0.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$151K
+22.0% YoY
Grant Count
54
+5.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$3K
+15.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports foreign and domestic missions, church building programs, Christian education programs, preacher training, and welfare assistance to individuals, including supplemental support for ministers and retired ministers.
Primary areas of interest include:
- Religion (approximately 79% of giving)
- International Giving (approximately 16% of giving)
- Education
- Social & Human Services (approximately 2% of giving)
Grantmaking
The foundation made 51-54 grants in recent years. Recent grants include:
Grant Range
$500–$30,000
Average Grant
amount varies by year
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation distributes grants nationally across the United States, with particular activity in Texas, Arkansas, and Oklahoma.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year 2024:
- Total Assets: $9,301,739
- Total Revenue: $596,745
- Total Expenses: $671,163
- Net Income: -$74,418
- Total Liabilities: $3,000
As of Fiscal Year 2023:
- Total Assets: $9,376,159
- Total Revenues: $3,178,902
- Total Expenses: $685,810
- Total Giving: $124,050
The foundation ranks in the top 10% of foundations by asset size (#15,117 of 159,550 foundations).
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $9,304,741 | $9,376,159 | $6,883,067 |
| Revenue | $596,745 | $3,178,902 | $609,559 |
| Expenses | $671,163 | $685,810 | $626,366 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $541,608 | $472,690 | $520,491 |
| Net Investment Income | $466,990 | $2,867,492 | $493,522 |
| Distributable Amount | $440,943 | $306,953 | $328,941 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Board & Staff:
- Gary Hood – President/Director (40 hours/week, $130,000 annual compensation)
- Randall Hood – Vice President/Director (30 hours/week, $72,000 annual compensation)
- Edwin Bonneau – Secretary/Treasurer/Director
- Scott Gage – Director
- Richard Gage – Director
- Jason Hood – Director
- Tim Ketchersid – Director
The foundation is likely staffed with dedicated paid personnel based on reported board members and key employees.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GARY HOOD | PRES/DIRECTOR | 40 | $129,507 |
| EDWIN BONNEAU | SEC/TREAS/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SCOTT GAGE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RICHARD GAGE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RANDALL HOOD | VP/DIRECTOR | 30 | $72,000 |
| JASON HOOD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TIM KETCHERSID | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 601 E Abram Street Arlington, TX 76010
Phone: 817-460-1841
Website: http://www.fergusonfoundation.org
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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