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J C Ferguson Foundation Inc

Historical Funder

Odessa, Texas · EIN 75-2539175 · Private foundation

Grants paid (2024)$1.8M
Organizations funded68
Typical grant$21,000
Total assets$37.4M

Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $40,000.

From the return

How to apply

The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):

ContactMary Koym
Address3800 E 42nd Street Suite 409, Odessa TX 79762
Phone4323632145
Form and materialsRequired Items: Latest Form 990, IRS determination letter, current audit report, list of officers and directors, budget, proposed use of funds, facility site visit.
DeadlinesNone
RestrictionsNone

Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.

What it funds

Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.

  • Human Services12
  • Arts & Culture8
  • Education6
  • Children & Youth4
  • Health3
  • Disability Services2

Where it gives

2% of grants went outside Texas.

Grants paid in tax year 2024

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
The University of Texas Permian BasinOdessa, TXBuilding Fund$105,000
Texas Tech University Health Sciences CenterOdessa, TXScolarships$80,000
First PriorityOdessa, TXGeneral support$70,000
Birthright of Odessa IncOdessa, TXGeneral support$60,000
Boys and Girls Club of Odessa IncOdessa, TXGeneral support$60,000
Ellen Noel Art Museum of the Permian BasinOdessa, TXBuilding Fund and general support$60,000
Odessa Rehab CenterOdessa, TXGeneral support$60,000
American National Red CrossWashington, DCGeneral support$50,000
Midland Odessa Symphony and Chorale IncMidland, TXGeneral support$50,000
Odessa College Building FundOdessa, TXHigh Simulation Patient Room$50,000
Odessa College Foundation IncorporatedOdessa, TXScholarships$50,000
West Texas Food BankOdessa, TXGeneral support$50,000
Meals on Wheels of Odessa IncorporatedOdessa, TXGeneral support$45,000
The Life CenterMidland, TXGeneral support$45,000
Buckner Children & Family ServicesMidland, TXGeneral support$40,000
Harmony Home Childrens Advocacy Center IncOdessa, TXGeneral support$40,000
High Sky Childrens Ranch Endowment IncMidland, TXGeneral support$40,000
Permian Basin Mission CenterOdessa, TXGeneral support$40,000
Salvation ArmyOdessa, TXGeneral support$40,000
Samaritan Counseling Center of West Texas IncMidland, TXGeneral support$40,000
West Texas Gifts of Hope IncOdessa, TXGeneral support$40,000
Aphasia Center of West Texas IncMidland, TXGeneral support$37,000
IDEA Public SchoolsWeslaco, TXGeneral support$35,715
Methodist Childrens HomeWaco, TXGeneral support$32,000
Addy's Hope Adoption AgencyMidland, TXGeneral support$30,000
Nonprofit Management Center of the Permian BasinMidland, TXGeneral support$30,000
Odessa Family YMCAOdessa, TXGeneral support$30,000
Safe Place of the Permian BasinMidland, TXGeneral support$30,000
United Way of Odessa IncOdessa, TXGeneral support$30,000
White Pool House FriendsOdessa, TXGeneral support$30,000
Centers for Children and Families IncMidland, TXGeneral support$25,000
Ellen Noel Art Museum of the Permian BasinOdessa, TXGeneral support$25,000
Liberty FoundationPlano, TXGeneral support$25,000
The Crisis CenterOdessa, TXGeneral support$22,000
CASA of the Permian Basin Area IncOdessa, TXGeneral support$21,000
Habitat for Humanity International IncMidland, TXGeneral support$20,000
Odessa Links IncOdessa, TXGeneral support$20,000
Pink the BasinOdessa, TXGeneral support$20,000
City of OdessaOdessa, TXTeen court and Odessa Police PALS$17,500
Grand Companions Humane SocietyFort Davis, TXGeneral support$15,000
Humane Society of OdessaOdessa, TXGeneral support$15,000
Vrdur Foundation IncOdessa, TXGeneral support$15,000
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Permian Basin IncMidland, TXGeneral support$10,000
Jesus House OdessaOdessa, TXGeneral support$10,000
Jesus House Women and Children CenterOdessa, TXGeneral support$10,000
Live Like Rylee FoundationOdessa, TXGeneral support$10,000
Medical Center Health System FoundationOdessa, TXGeneral support$10,000
Monuments Men and Women FoundationDallas, TXGeneral support$10,000
Odessa ArtsOdessa, TXGeneral support$10,000
Odessa Symphony GuildOdessa, TXBenefit Fundraiser$10,000
Permian Basin Honor Flight IncOdessa, TXGeneral support$10,000
Springboard Counseling CenterMidland, TXGeneral support$10,000
Texas Baptist Home For ChildrenWaxahachie, TXGeneral support$10,000
Wagoner Noel Performing Arts Center at The University of Texas Permian BasiOdessa, TXGeneral support$10,000
First Odessa Christian AcademyOdessa, TXGeneral support$7,500
Basin Theater WorksOdessa, TXGeneral support$5,000
Crystal Ball FoundationOdessa, TXSpecial Project$5,000
Hiding Place MinistryBrownwood, TXGeneral support$5,000
Odessa Christmas In Action IncOdessa, TXGeneral support$5,000
Permian High School ChoirOdessa, TXGeneral support$5,000

Showing the 60 largest of 68 grants to organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidGrant lines
2024$1,802,23568
2023$1,854,93059
2022$1,768,43056

Sources

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