Ferrell Scruggs Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyValdosta, Georgia · EIN 58-2539112 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$290K
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$4,000
Total assets$6.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $16,350.
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
18% of grants went outside Georgia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valwood School | Hahira, GA | General scholarship fund | $52,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Valdosta Ga | Valdosta, GA | General fund | $50,000 |
| Greater Valdosta United Way | Valdosta, GA | General fund | $40,000 |
| Ah Turner Center for the Arts | Valdosta, GA | General fund | $30,000 |
| Sheperd Center Foundation | Atlanta, GA | General fund | $30,000 |
| St John's Catholic Church | Valdosta, GA | School fund | $16,350 |
| St Judes Childrens Hospital | Memphis, TN | General fund | $15,000 |
| Food for the Poor Inc | Coconut Creek, FL | General fund | $11,000 |
| Coastal Georgia Historical Society | St Simons, GA | General fund | $10,000 |
| Valdosta State University Foundation | Valdosta, GA | General fund | $5,000 |
| Hospice of South Georgia | Valdosta, GA | General fund | $4,005 |
| Humane Society of Coastal Georgia | Brunswick, GA | General fund | $4,000 |
| Peach State Summer Theatre | Valdosta, GA | General fund | $4,000 |
| Attapulgus Church | Attapulgus, GA | General operating fund | $3,000 |
| Catholic Diocese of Savannah | Savannah, GA | General fund | $3,000 |
| Ruth's Cottage and the Patticake House | Tifton, GA | General fund | $2,500 |
| St Simon Land Trust | St Simons, GA | General fund | $2,500 |
| New Paths Horse Sanctuary | Brunswick, GA | General fund | $2,500 |
| Empty Stocking Fund | Valdosta, GA | General fund | $2,080 |
| Quarterbacking Children's Health Foundation | Birmingham, AL | General fund | $1,579 |
| Trinity United Methodist Church | Fort Walton Beach, FL | General fund | $1,000 |
| Salvation Army - Valdosta Ga | Valdosta, GA | General and empty stocking fund | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $290,014 | 22 |
| 2024 | $225,400 | 14 |
| 2023 | $258,000 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621329349102782
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 58-2539112
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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