The Hugh and Jane Ferguson Foundation
Historical FunderSeattle, Washington · EIN 91-1357603 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$850K
Organizations funded70
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$6.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $11,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | AMY WILCOX |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 941, CONWAY WA 98238 |
| Phone | 2067999589 |
| Form and materials | CONTACT AMYDWILCOX@GMAIL.COM FOR APPLICATION FORMAT. |
| Deadlines | FEBRUARY 15, SEPTEMBER 15 |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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.
Where it gives
18% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burke Museum | Seattle, WA | Cultural institution and projects | $50,000 |
| Woodland Park Zoo | Seattle, WA | Saving wildlife, conserving habitat, and keeping garbage out of landfills through composting | $50,000 |
| Wing Luke Asian Museum | Seattle, WA | Cultural institutions & projects | $45,000 |
| Alaska Wilderness League | Washington, DC | Environmental protection | $25,000 |
| American Indian College Fund | Denver, CO | Cultural institutions & projects | $25,000 |
| Jefferson County Community Foundation | Port Hadlock, WA | Cultural institutions & projects | $25,000 |
| Makah Cultural and Research Center | Neah Bay, WA | Cultural institutions and projects | $25,000 |
| Southwest Seattle Historical Society | Seattle, WA | Cultural institutions & projects | $25,000 |
| Alaska Community Foundation | Anchorage, AK | Environmental protection | $20,000 |
| Inland Northwest Land Conservancy | Spokane, WA | Environmental protection | $20,000 |
| Jefferson County Historical Society | Port Townsend, WA | Cultural institutions & projects | $20,000 |
| Koahnic Broadcast Corp | Anchorage, AK | Cultural institutions & projects | $20,000 |
| Museum of History and Industry | Seattle, WA | Cultural institutions and projects | $20,000 |
| Washington Museum Association (Wama | Vancouver, WA | Environmental protection | $20,000 |
| Crow Fair Pow Wow | Crow Agency, MT | Environmental protection | $15,000 |
| Washington Conservation Action Education Fund | Seattle, WA | Environmental protection | $15,000 |
| Philanthropy Northwest | Seattle, WA | Catalyst support | $15,000 |
| Paws | Lynnwood, WA | People helping cats, dogs, and wild animals go home and thrive | $11,000 |
| Artsfund | Seattle, WA | Cultural institutions & projects | $10,000 |
| Birds Connect Seattle | Seattle, WA | Environmental protection | $10,000 |
| Blackpast Org | Seattle, WA | Cultural institutions & projects | $10,000 |
| Braided River | Seattle, WA | Environmental protection | $10,000 |
| Cascade Forest Conservancy | Vancouver, WA | Environmental protection | $10,000 |
| Columbia Land Trust | Vancouver, WA | Environmental protection | $10,000 |
| Columbia Riverkeeper | Hood River, OR | Environmental protection | $10,000 |
| Companis Mission Workers Association | Seattle, WA | Environmental protection | $10,000 |
| Conservation Nw | Seattle, WA | Environmental protection | $10,000 |
| Cook Inletkeeper | Homer, AK | Environmental protection | $10,000 |
| Duwamish River Community Coalition (Drcc) | Seattle, WA | Environmental protection | $10,000 |
| Earthcorps | Seattle, WA | Environmental protection | $10,000 |
| Eastern Washington University Foundation | Cheney, WA | Environmental protection | $10,000 |
| Hanford Challenge | Seattle, WA | Environmental protection | $10,000 |
| High Desert Museum | Bend, OR | Cultural institutions & projects | $10,000 |
| Highline Heritage Museum | Burien, WA | Cultural institutions & projects | $10,000 |
| History Link | Seattle, WA | Cultural institutions & projects | $10,000 |
| Long Live the Kings | Seattle, WA | Environmental protection | $10,000 |
| Naturebridge | Sausalito, CA | Environmental protection | $10,000 |
| North Cascades Institute | Sedrowoolley, WA | Environmental protection | $10,000 |
| Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture | Spokane, WA | Cultural institutions & projects | $10,000 |
| Our Forest Fund (Co Kitsap Community Foundation) | Silverdale, WA | Environmental protection | $10,000 |
| Puget Soundkeeper Alliance | Seattle, WA | Environmental protection | $10,000 |
| Resources for Sustainable Communities | Bellngham, WA | Environmental protection | $10,000 |
| Save Our Wild Salmon | Seattle, WA | Environmental protection | $10,000 |
| Seattle Aquarium | Seattle, WA | Development of hands-on marine experiences and conservation education | $10,000 |
| Solid Ground Washington | Seattle, WA | Cultural institutions & projects | $10,000 |
| Southeast Alaska Conservation Council | Juneau, AK | Environmental protection | $10,000 |
| Sr3 | Des Moines, WA | Environmental protection | $10,000 |
| Town Hall Seattle | Seattle, WA | Cultural institutions & projects | $10,000 |
| Ua Museum of the North | Fairbanks, AR | Environmental protection | $10,000 |
| Uw Press | Seattle, WA | Cultural institutions and projects | $10,000 |
| Washington Association of Land Trusts | Seattle, WA | Environmental protection | $10,000 |
| Washington Wild | Seattle, WA | Environmental protection | $10,000 |
| Western Rivers Conservancy | Portland, OR | Environmental protection | $10,000 |
| Wild Montana | Helena, MT | Environmental protection | $10,000 |
| Indigenous Creatives Collective | Seattle, WA | Environmental protection | $5,000 |
| Islandwood | Bainbridge Island, WA | Environmental protection | $5,000 |
| Killer Whale Tales | Seattle, WA | Environmental protection | $5,000 |
| Not an Alternative (Dba the Natural History Museum) | Vancouver, WA | Cultural institutions and projects | $5,000 |
| Se'si'le | Bellingham, WA | Environmental protection | $5,000 |
| Tides Center | Pt Townsend, WA | Environmental protection | $5,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 70 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $849,800 | 70 |
| 2024 | $1,031,300 | 80 |
| 2023 | $926,800 | 78 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632189349100323
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 91-1357603
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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