Private foundation · EIN 75-2539175 · Odessa, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

J C Ferguson Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Texas. The foundation accepts applications (None) and its median grant is $22K.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 68 grants paid, $1.8M total, median $22K. 97% of grants stayed in Texas. Stated restrictions: None

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
68
$1.8M
Median grant
$22K
Stays in TX
97%
of grants
Deadline
None
Assets
$26M

How to apply

Required Items: Latest Form 990, IRS determination letter, current audit report, list of officers and directors, budget, proposed use of funds, facility site visit. Contact: Mary Koym, 3800 E 42nd Street Suite 409, Odessa, Tx, 4323632145 Deadlines: None Restrictions: None

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 68 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
The University of Texas Permian BasinOdessa, TXBuilding Fund$105K
Texas Tech University Health Sciences CenterOdessa, TXScolarships$80K
First PriorityOdessa, TXGeneral support$70K
Birthright of Odessa IncOdessa, TXGeneral support$60K
Boys and Girls Club of Odessa IncOdessa, TXGeneral support$60K
Ellen Noel Art Museum of the Permian BasinOdessa, TXBuilding Fund and general support$60K
Odessa Rehab CenterOdessa, TXGeneral support$60K
American National Red CrossWashington, DCGeneral support$50K
Midland Odessa Symphony and Chorale IncMidland, TXGeneral support$50K
Odessa College Building FundOdessa, TXHigh Simulation Patient Room$50K
Odessa College Foundation IncorporatedOdessa, TXScholarships$50K
West Texas Food BankOdessa, TXGeneral support$50K
Meals on Wheels of Odessa IncorporatedOdessa, TXGeneral support$45K
The Life CenterMidland, TXGeneral support$45K
Buckner Children & Family ServicesMidland, TXGeneral support$40K
Harmony Home Childrens Advocacy Center IncOdessa, TXGeneral support$40K
High Sky Childrens Ranch Endowment IncMidland, TXGeneral support$40K
Permian Basin Mission CenterOdessa, TXGeneral support$40K
Salvation ArmyOdessa, TXGeneral support$40K
Samaritan Counseling Center of West Texas IncMidland, TXGeneral support$40K
West Texas Gifts of Hope IncOdessa, TXGeneral support$40K
Aphasia Center of West Texas IncMidland, TXGeneral support$37K
Idea Public SchoolsWeslaco, TXGeneral support$36K
Methodist Childrens HomeWaco, TXGeneral support$32K
Addy's Hope Adoption AgencyMidland, TXGeneral support$30K
Nonprofit Management Center of the Permian BasinMidland, TXGeneral support$30K
Odessa Family YMCAOdessa, TXGeneral support$30K
Safe Place of the Permian BasinMidland, TXGeneral support$30K
United Way of Odessa IncOdessa, TXGeneral support$30K
White Pool House FriendsOdessa, TXGeneral support$30K
Centers for Children and Families IncMidland, TXGeneral support$25K
Ellen Noel Art Museum of the Permian BasinOdessa, TXGeneral support$25K
Liberty FoundationPlano, TXGeneral support$25K
The Crisis CenterOdessa, TXGeneral support$22K
CASA of the Permian Basin Area IncOdessa, TXGeneral support$21K
Habitat for Humanity International IncMidland, TXGeneral support$20K
Odessa Links IncOdessa, TXGeneral support$20K
Pink the BasinOdessa, TXGeneral support$20K
City of OdessaOdessa, TXTeen court and Odessa Police PALS$18K
Grand Companions Humane SocietyFort Davis, TXGeneral support$15K
Humane Society of OdessaOdessa, TXGeneral support$15K
Vrdur Foundation IncOdessa, TXGeneral support$15K
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Permian Basin IncMidland, TXGeneral support$10K
Jesus House OdessaOdessa, TXGeneral support$10K
Jesus House Women and Children CenterOdessa, TXGeneral support$10K
Live Like Rylee FoundationOdessa, TXGeneral support$10K
Medical Center Health System FoundationOdessa, TXGeneral support$10K
Monuments Men and Women FoundationDallas, TXGeneral support$10K
Odessa ArtsOdessa, TXGeneral support$10K
Odessa Symphony GuildOdessa, TXBenefit Fundraiser$10K
Permian Basin Honor Flight IncOdessa, TXGeneral support$10K
Springboard Counseling CenterMidland, TXGeneral support$10K
Texas Baptist Home for ChildrenWaxahachie, TXGeneral support$10K
Wagoner Noel Performing Arts Center at the University of Texas Permian BasiOdessa, TXGeneral support$10K
First Odessa Christian AcademyOdessa, TXGeneral support$7,500
Basin Theater WorksOdessa, TXGeneral support$5,000
Crystal Ball FoundationOdessa, TXSpecial Project$5,000
Hiding Place MinistryBrownwood, TXGeneral support$5,000
Odessa Christmas in Action IncOdessa, TXGeneral support$5,000
Permian High School ChoirOdessa, TXGeneral support$5,000

By state: Texas 66 · District of Columbia 1 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

J C Ferguson Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Odessa, Texas, administered in care of Jimmie Todd, tax-exempt since 1997. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does J C Ferguson Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Required Items: Latest Form 990, IRS determination letter, current audit report, list of officers and directors, budget, proposed use of funds, facility site visit. Deadlines: None.

How much does J C Ferguson Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.8M across 68 grants, a median of $22K.

Where does J C Ferguson Foundation Inc give?

Texas (66 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), Virginia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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