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THE HUGH AND JANE FERGUSON FOUNDATION

SEATTLE, WA 911357603 HUGHANDJANEFERGUSONFOUNDATION.ORG

The Hugh and Jane Ferguson Foundation is a Seattle-based philanthropic organization with over $2.2 million in assets, supporting arts, education, and environmental initiatives across multiple states, led by President Ellen Lee Ferguson.

Overview

About THE HUGH AND JANE FERGUSON FOUNDATION

The Hugh and Jane Ferguson Foundation, based in Seattle, Washington, is a philanthropic organization with assets totaling $2,251,937. The foundation's expenses amount to $1,027,042, while its revenue is $155,072. It focuses on a wide range of subject areas including arts and culture, education, environment, biodiversity, and human services. The foundation supports various initiatives in cities across several states, including Washington, Oregon, Alaska, and others. Ellen Lee Ferguson serves as the President of the foundation, contributing her time without compensation. The foundation's mission is to support projects and organizations that align with its focus areas, enhancing community well-being and environmental conservation.

Focus Areas

Arts and cultureMuseumsEducationHigher educationEnvironmentNatural resourcesBiodiversityWildlife biodiversityAquariumsZoosDomesticated animalsPhilanthropyNonprofitsInformation and communicationsLibrariesPublic librariesHuman services- Less

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Key Statistics
Total Assets $2.3M
Total Awarded This Year $927K
Average Grant Size $12K
Total Grants (Previous Year) 18,386
Open to New Applicants
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% New Applicants Funded
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Contact Information
SEATTLE, WA US
Geographic Funding Distribution

Financials

Total Assets
$2,251,937

in 2024, compared to $3,123,907 in 2023

Annual Grants
$926,800

78 grants awarded in 2024

Program Expenses
85%

Of total expenses go to programs

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Assets Over Time

Grants

Grant Awards
228 grants found
Amount
Recipient
Purpose Location
Year
$110,000 JEFFERSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS & PROJECTS
540 WATER STREET PORT TOWNSEND, WA US 2023
$100,000 PORT TOWNSEND MARINE SCIENCE CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND EDUCATIONAL
532 BATTERY WAY PORT TOWNSEND, WA US 2023
$80,000 BURKE MUSEUM
VISITING EXHIBIT LIFE IN ONE CUBIC FOOT, SPECIAL EXHIBIT: BODY LANGUAGE, ANNUAL FUND, GENERAL OPERAT...
U OF WASHINGTON BOX 353010 SEATTLE, WA US 2022
$65,000 WING LUKE ASIAN MUSEUM
GERARD TSUTAKAWA SCULPTURE, ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE: THE APA EXPERIENCE EXHIBIT
719 S KING ST SEATTLE, WA US 2022
$57,500 SEATTLE AQUARIUM
CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS & PROJECTS
1483 ALASKAN WAY PIER 59 SEATTLE, WA US 2023
$57,500 SEATTLE AQUARIUM
DEVELOPMENT OF HANDS-ON MARINE EXPERIENCES AND CONSERVATION EDUCATION
1483 ALASKAN WAY PIER 59 SEATTLE, WA US 2024
$55,000 SEATTLE AQUARIUM
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN, GENERAL OPERATIONS
1483 ALASKAN WAY PIER 59 SEATTLE, WA US 2022
$55,000 BURKE MUSEUM
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
U OF WASHINGTON BOX 353010 SEATTLE, WA US 2023
$55,000 BURKE MUSEUM
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
U OF WASHINGTON BOX 353010 SEATTLE, WA US 2024
$50,000 CHIEF SEATTLE CLUB
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN $150K OVER 3 YEARS
410 2ND AVE EXTENSION S SEATTLE, WA US 2022
Only the first 10 grants are currently displayed out of 228 total

People

Leadership & Staff

Compensation data from most recent available 990 forms

ELF

ELLEN LEE FERGUSON

PRESIDENT

$0 2022
ELF

ELLEN LEE FERGUSON

PRESIDENT

$0 2023
ELF

ELLEN LEE FERGUSON

PRESIDENT

$0 2024
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Financial data sourced from IRS 990 forms via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer

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Last updated on December 15, 2024