Private foundation · EIN 76-0838120 · Humble, Texas · Education

Artie and Dorothy McFerrin Foundation

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 5 grants paid, $144K total, median $5,000. 100% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
5
$144K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in TX
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$33M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Texas A&m University - Coaching AcademyCollege Station, TXAcademic assistance$125K
Texas A&m University - 12th Man FoundationCollege Station, TXAthletic scholarships$7,250
Yellowstone SchoolsHouston, TXScholarships$5,000
Safe in Spirit IncGrapevine, TXFinancial assistance$5,000
Humble Texas Rotary ClubHumble, TXCommunity business promotion$1,500

About this foundation

Artie and Dorothy McFerrin Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Humble, Texas, administered in care of Jeff McFerrin, 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 Artie and Dorothy McFerrin Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Artie and Dorothy McFerrin Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $144K across 5 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Artie and Dorothy McFerrin Foundation give?

Texas (5 grants), per its latest filing.

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