Ferguson Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyFairfield, Connecticut · EIN 06-1549937 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$352K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$18,500
Total assets$7.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $35,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
71% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | Boston, MA | Gen'l purpose fund | $59,000 |
| Fairfield Theatre Company | Fairfield, CT | Gen'l purpose fund | $50,000 |
| Bucknell University | Lewisburg, PA | Annual & scholarship funds | $45,000 |
| Insurance Industry Charitable Found | Los Angeles, CA | Gen'l purpose fund | $35,000 |
| Lake Rescue Association | Ludlow, VT | Milfoil elimination in round pond | $35,000 |
| Children's Hospital Trust | Boston, MA | Epilepsy res., educ'l, & gen'l funds | $20,000 |
| Friends of Karen | North Salem, NY | Gen'l purpose fund | $20,000 |
| Shadow Wood Charitable Foundation | Bonita Springs, FL | Gen'l purpose fund | $18,500 |
| Harbor House of Rochester | Rochester, NY | Gen'l purpose fund | $17,500 |
| Comfort Zone Camp | Richmond, VA | Gen'l purpose fund | $17,000 |
| Greenfield Hill Cong Church | Fairfield, CT | Gen'l purpose fund | $15,000 |
| Adam J Lewis Academy | Bridgeport, CT | Gen'l purpose fund | $10,000 |
| Bridgeport Hosp Friends of Pediatr | Bridgeport, CT | Gen'l purpose fund | $5,000 |
| The Telling Room | Portland, ME | Gen'l purpose fund | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $352,000 | 14 |
| 2024 | $318,000 | 13 |
| 2023 | $332,000 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 22, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611129349101101
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 06-1549937
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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