The Richard and Maude Ferry Foundation
Invitation OnlySeattle, Washington · EIN 46-4862069 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$529K
Organizations funded29
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$27.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
41% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Washington Foundation | Seattle, WA | Advisory board grant, maude's award, memory medicine hub | $105,500 |
| Kennedy Catholic High School | Burien, WA | Marian grotto | $50,000 |
| St James Cathedral | Seattle, WA | Donation for charitable purposes | $35,000 |
| Santa Clara University | Santa Clara, CA | Donation for charitable purposes | $30,000 |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit Seattle | Seattle, WA | Work study program | $27,500 |
| Alzheimer's Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Maude's awards | $25,000 |
| Artz Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | Maude's awards | $25,000 |
| Assistance League of Long Beach | Long Beach, CA | Donation for charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | City of angels christmas gala | $25,000 |
| Frye Art Museum | Seattle, WA | Creative aging program | $25,000 |
| Single Mothers Outreach | Valencia, CA | Next gen board grant | $25,000 |
| Ut Health San Antonio | San Antonio, TX | Maude's awards | $25,000 |
| Matt Talbot Center | Seattle, WA | Donation for charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Women's Accessible Medical Services | Seattle, WA | Donation for charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Catholic Education Foundation of Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Donation for charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Music Center | Seattle, WA | Donation for charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Providence Mount St Vincent Foundation | Seattle, WA | Donation for charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Arlieta Hall | Chicago, IL | Maude's awards | $5,000 |
| For Their Thoughts Foundation | Oceanside, CA | Advisory board grant | $5,000 |
| Mary's Place | Seattle, WA | Advisory board grant | $5,000 |
| Providence Elderplace | Seattle, WA | Advisory board grant | $5,000 |
| Transforming Age | Bellevue, WA | Advisory board grant | $5,000 |
| Village Theatre | Issaquah, WA | Advisory board grant | $5,000 |
| Cooley Dickinson Hospital | Northampton, MA | Maude's awards | $2,500 |
| Dementia Action Alliance | Falls Church, VA | Maude's awards | $2,500 |
| African Americans Reach & Teach Health | Seattle, WA | Maude's team member donation | $250 |
| Elderwise | Seattle, WA | Maude's team member donation | $250 |
| Greenwood Senior Center | Seattle, WA | Maude's team member donation | $250 |
| Hope Dementia Support | Vancouver, WA | Maude's team member donation | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $529,000 | 29 |
| 2023 | $597,075 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523219349106757
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-4862069
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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