Z Garland and Content B Ferguson Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 20-3452007 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$385K
Organizations funded6
Typical grant$38,505
Total assets$8.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $38,505 and $96,264.
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
100% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| First United Methodist Church of Jupiter | Jupiter, FL | General support | $96,264 |
| Jupiter Medical Center Foundation | Jupiter, FL | General support | $96,264 |
| Peo Foundation | Des Moines, IA | General support | $77,011 |
| Jim G Ferguson Library Foundation | Marshall, AR | General support | $38,505 |
| Florida United Methodist Children's Home | Enterprise, FL | General support | $38,505 |
| Hospice of Palm Beach County Inc | West Palm Beach, FL | General support | $38,505 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $385,054 | 6 |
| 2024 | $748,089 | 6 |
| 2023 | Unknown | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631279349103483
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-3452007
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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