Private foundation · EIN 20-3452007 · Chicago, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Z Garland and Content B Ferguson Charitable Foundation 02-72201

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 6 grants paid, $385K total, median $58K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
6
$385K
Median grant
$58K
Stays in IL
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.1M

Grants paid in 2025

6 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
FIRST United Methodist Church of JupiterJupiter, FLGeneral support$96K
Jupiter Medical Center FoundationJupiter, FLGeneral support$96K
Peo FoundationDes Moines, IAGeneral support$77K
Jim G Ferguson Library FoundationMarshall, ARGeneral support$39K
Florida United Methodist Children's HomeEnterprise, FLGeneral support$39K
Hospice of Palm Beach County IncWest Palm Beach, FLGeneral support$39K

By state: Florida 4 · Iowa 1 · Arkansas 1

About this foundation

Z Garland and Content B Ferguson Charitable Foundation 02-72201 is a private grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois, administered in care of Northern Trust Company, tax-exempt since 2007. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Z Garland and Content B Ferguson Charitable Foundation 02-72201 accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Z Garland and Content B Ferguson Charitable Foundation 02-72201 give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $385K across 6 grants, a median of $58K.

Where does Z Garland and Content B Ferguson Charitable Foundation 02-72201 give?

Florida (4 grants), Iowa (1 grants), Arkansas (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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