Harry Maescher Ferguson Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyWaynesville, Ohio · EIN 46-4997349 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$430K
Organizations funded34
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$12.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $17,500.
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
45% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compassion International | Colorado Springs, CO | Unrestricted Donation | $55,000 |
| Matthew 25 Ministries | Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted Donation | $35,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | Unrestricted Donation | $25,000 |
| City Gospel Mission | Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted Donation | $20,000 |
| Four Paws for Ability | Xenia, OH | Unrestricted Donation | $20,000 |
| Israel Guide Dog Center | Warrington, PA | Unrestricted Donation | $20,000 |
| BLOC Ministries | Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted Donation | $20,000 |
| Art Academy of Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | Scholarship Program | $20,000 |
| One Bistro | Xenia, OH | Unrestricted Donation | $17,500 |
| Isaiah 117 House | Elizabethton, TN | Unrestricted Donation | $15,000 |
| Eve Center | Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted Donation | $10,681 |
| Cincinnati Challenge Ranch | Milford, OH | Unrestricted Donation | $10,000 |
| May We Help | Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted Donation | $10,000 |
| Most | Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted Donation | $10,000 |
| Agape Women's Services | Johnson City, TN | Unrestricted Donation | $10,000 |
| ARC of Appalachia | Bainbridge, OH | Unrestricted Donation | $10,000 |
| Calvary Bible Church | BF | AWANA Boys & Girls Club | $10,000 |
| Cincinnati Type & Print Museum | Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted Donation | $10,000 |
| LA Regional Food Bank | Los Angeles, CA | LA Fire Relief | $10,000 |
| The Fisher-Nightingale Houses | Dayton, OH | Unrestricted Donation | $10,000 |
| The Luke Commission | Sagle, ID | Unrestricted Donation | $10,000 |
| Top Soccer Cincinnati | Mason, OH | Unrestricted Donation | $10,000 |
| Purposeful Painting | Covington, KY | Unrestricted Donation | $8,908 |
| Milford Miami Ministries | Milford, OH | Unrestricted Donation | $5,000 |
| Artworks Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted Donation | $5,000 |
| Cincinnati Nature Center | Milford, OH | Unrestricted Donation | $5,000 |
| Don Greer Foundation | Mason, OH | Unrestricted Donation | $5,000 |
| First Ladies Farm | Riverview, FL | Unrestricted Donation | $5,000 |
| Huntington City Mission | Huntington, WV | Unrestricted Donation | $5,000 |
| Joshua's Place | South Lebanon, OH | Unrestricted Donation | $5,000 |
| LA County Animal Care Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | LA Fire Relief | $5,000 |
| Lily's Place | Huntington, WV | Unrestricted Donation | $5,000 |
| Polk County Bully Project | Lakeland, FL | Unrestricted Donation | $5,000 |
| New International Ends Cycling | Fort Myers, FL | Unrestricted Donation | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $429,589 | 34 |
| 2024 | $351,000 | 20 |
| 2023 | $213,716 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 17, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612609349100401
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-4997349
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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