The Ferry Family Charitable Foundation
The Ferry Family Charitable Foundation is a Seattle, Washington-based organization that files as a Form 990 (a public charity). Formed in 1995, it states that its mission is to support the Roman Catholic Church.
The Ferry Family Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Ferry Family Charitable Foundation gave $493K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $49K), mostly in Washington. 40% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $492,500
- +8.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -28.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $49,250
- +51.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $26,250
- Total assets
- $14,910,651
- +10.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (4 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Washington (76% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Ferry Family Charitable Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 1023 Columbia Street, Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: (206) 258-4261
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Ferry Family Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Seattle University ($150K). Together the top 10 received $493K.
Grant Size Distribution
72 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 72 (76%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to recipients in Washington (76% of grant dollars), California (16%), Illinois (6%), and Minnesota (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Ferry Family Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 10 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $52K; repeat grants $48K. How we count
Medians: $24K first-time, $28K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $383K (2021) to $543K (2022). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $493K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle University Seattle, WA | Benefit the Catholic Church | $150,000 |
| Fulcrum Foundation Seattle, WA | Benefit the Catholic Church | $100,000 |
| Catholic Charities Eastern Washington Spokane, WA | Benefit the Catholic Church | $100,000 |
| Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | Benefit the Catholic Church | $30,000 |
| Assumption Parish Coal City, IL | Benefit the Catholic Church | $27,500 |
| St James Cathedral Seattle, WA | Benefit the Catholic Church | $25,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | Benefit the Catholic Church | $20,000 |
| Cathedral High School Los Angeles, CA | Benefit the Catholic Church | $20,000 |
| Council of Colleges of Arts and Sciences Roseville, MN | Benefit the Catholic Church | $10,000 |
| Bellarmine College Preparatory San Jose, CA | Benefit the Catholic Church | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14,910,651 | $1,696,293 | $562,839 | $492,500 | 10 | $533,228 |
| 2023 | $13,510,194 | $1,843,484 | $514,972 | $455,000 | 14 | $168,669 |
| 2022 | $12,458,866 | $517,819 | $635,270 | $542,500 | 14 | $347,287 |
| 2021 | $12,576,317 | $2,012,520 | $448,381 | $382,500 | 15 | $1,198,645 |
| 2020 | $11,348,136 | $2,818,424 | $580,883 | $525,000 | 19 | $1,371,100 |
| 2019 | $10,230,500 | $803,954 | $602,756 | $519,700 | 14 | $803,954 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is “to support the Roman Catholic Church.” Its program description says it provides cash donations to charitable organizations directly involved with and supporting the church. The 2023 filing says that Monsignor Gregory Cox reviews issues challenging the Catholic Church in the United States to help guide future grants, and that he approves each grant with the other directors.
Grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of institutions supported. Seattle University describes its mission as educating the whole person, providing professional formation, and empowering leaders for a just and humane world. Catholic Charities of Los Angeles describes its work as serving poor and vulnerable people, promoting human dignity, and advocating for social justice.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 10 grants totaling $492,500. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $150,000, with a median of $26,250. Notable grants included $150,000 to Seattle University, $100,000 each to Fulcrum Foundation and Catholic Charities Eastern Washington, and $30,000 to Santa Clara University. The listed 2024 grants state their purpose as benefiting the Catholic Church.
In 2023, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $455,000; in 2022, it reported 14 grants totaling $542,500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists:
- Richard M Ferry — President and Director
- Margaret Ferry Orem — Secretary
- Monsignor Gregory Cox — CFO and Director
- Peter W Mullin — VP and Director
The Ferry Family Charitable Foundation is led by Richard M. Ferry, President & Director on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard M. Ferry
President & Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Monsignor Gregory Cox
CFO & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter W. Mullin
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Ferry Orem
Secretary
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Maude M. Ferry (2019–2020) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Ferry Family Charitable Foundation
How much does The Ferry Family Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Ferry Family Charitable Foundation gave $493K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $455K across 14 grants.
What is The Ferry Family Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Ferry Family Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $26,250, and its average grant was $49,250, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Ferry Family Charitable Foundation that year got $52K on average.
Where does The Ferry Family Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Ferry Family Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (16%) and Illinois (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (3 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does The Ferry Family Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on The Ferry Family Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Benefit the Catholic Church" (10 grants).
Who are The Ferry Family Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The Ferry Family Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Seattle University ($150,000), Fulcrum Foundation ($100,000) and Catholic Charities Eastern Washington ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Ferry Family Charitable Foundation?
The Ferry Family Charitable Foundation reported $14.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.7M.
What does The Ferry Family Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is “to support the Roman Catholic Church.” Its program description says it provides cash donations to charitable organizations directly involved with and supporting the church. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Ferry Family Charitable Foundation?
The Ferry Family Charitable Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Ferry Family Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Ferry Family Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4572960. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 30, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Ferry Family Charitable Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-ferry-family-charitable-foundation-morg_5ae8a6834cde437e9f48c7fde3d9e08a
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