James K Ferguson Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyWest Lake Hills, Texas · EIN 52-2136148 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,000 and $5,000.
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
90% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fishing the Good Fight Inc | Arvada, CO | Charity | $13,000 |
| Hospice Austin | Austin, TX | Charity | $9,000 |
| Project Night Night | San Francisco, CA | Charity | $5,000 |
| The Community Market | Vail, CO | Charity | $5,000 |
| Single Mom Project | Hawthorne, CA | Charity | $4,000 |
| Cf Foundation | Bethesda, MD | Charity | $4,000 |
| Meridian International Center | Washinton, DC | Charity | $4,000 |
| Food Bank for New York City | Hartsdale, NY | Charity | $4,000 |
| Lucky Day Animal Rescue | Aspen, CO | Charity | $3,000 |
| Tibetan Language Institute | Hamilton, MT | Charity | $1,500 |
The return also lists 6 grants to individuals ($25,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $78,000 | 16 |
| 2024 | $67,200 | 14 |
| 2023 | $52,300 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631289349100738
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-2136148
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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