The Ferreira Family Foundation
The Ferreira Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Tacoma, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $70K.
The Ferreira Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Ferreira Family Foundation gave $70K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $70,000
- +47.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,667
- +47.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $11,250
- Total assets
- $1,242,429
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Oregon (71% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Ferreira Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Willamette University ($20K). Together the top 6 received $70K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 18 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Ferreira Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 250% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2022) to $70K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $70K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Willamette University Salem, OR | Education/Support | $20,000 |
| The Giving Plate Food Bank Bend, OR | Community Outreach | $15,000 |
| The Coffee Oasis Bremerton, WA | Youth Support | $12,500 |
| Circle of Friends Sisters, OR | Youth Support | $10,000 |
| The First Tee of South Puget Sound Tacoma, WA | Youth Support | $7,500 |
| Smart Reading Portland, OR | Youth Education | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,242,429 | $231,049 | $75,888 | $70,000 | 6 | — |
| 2024 | $1,087,268 | $248,639 | $61,554 | $47,500 | 6 | — |
| 2023 | $900,183 | $206,371 | $42,856 | $35,000 | 4 | — |
| 2022 | $736,668 | $270,084 | $36,572 | $20,000 | 2 | — |
| 2021 | $503,156 | $503,156 | — | — | — | $3,157 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Ferreira Family Foundation is led by Michael J. Ferreira, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael J. Ferreira
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Teresa A. Ferreira
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 The Ferreira Family Foundation
How much does The Ferreira Family Foundation give each year?
The Ferreira Family Foundation gave $70K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $48K across 6 grants.
What is The Ferreira Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Ferreira Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $11,250, and its average grant was $11,667, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Ferreira Family Foundation give grants?
The Ferreira Family Foundation gives mostly in Oregon: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Washington (29%).
Does The Ferreira Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The Ferreira Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Youth Support" (3 grants).
Who are The Ferreira Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Ferreira Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Willamette University ($20,000), The Giving Plate Food Bank ($15,000) and The Coffee Oasis ($12,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Ferreira Family Foundation?
The Ferreira Family Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $231K.
What is The Ferreira Family Foundation's EIN?
The Ferreira Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2781230. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 28, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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