Ferguson Young Foundation
Invitation OnlyHinsdale, Illinois · EIN 33-1714105 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$45K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$422K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $3,000.
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
50% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of Dupage Foundation | Glen Ellyn, IL | General operating support for educational programs. | $11,000 |
| University of Minnesota | Minneapolis, MN | General operating support for educational programs. | $5,000 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | General operating support for educational programs. | $5,000 |
| Morton Arboretum | Lisle, IL | General operating support for the organization's educational and research programs. | $5,000 |
| Berkeley Law School | Berkeley, CA | General operating support for educational programs. | $3,000 |
| Chicago Public Media | Chicago, IL | General operating support for the organization's promotion of local journalism. | $3,000 |
| National Public Radio | Washington, DC | General operating support for the organization's media activities. | $3,000 |
| Harvard College | Cambridge, MA | General operating support for educational programs. | $2,000 |
| Mccormick Foundation | Chicago, IL | General operating support for charitable activity and community building programs. | $1,000 |
| Morton Arboretum | Lisle, IL | General operating support for the organization's educational and research programs. | $1,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | General operating support for the organization's charitable activities. | $1,000 |
| Thoracic Surgery Foundation | Chicago, IL | General operating support for organization's promotion of medical research. | $1,000 |
| Thurgood Marshall Fund | Washington, DC | General operating support for the funds' scholarship programs. | $1,000 |
| Pacific Whale Foundation | Wailuku, HI | General operating support for the organization's research and educational programs. | $1,000 |
| Morton Arboretum | Lisle, IL | General operating support for the organization's educational and research programs. | $1,000 |
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | General operating support for educational programs. | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $45,000 | 16 |
| 2024 | $0 | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631819349100503
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 33-1714105
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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