Private foundation · EIN 82-0423825 · Rexburg, Idaho

Michael D Ferguson Charitable 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, $43K total, median $5,000. 20% of grants stayed in Idaho.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
5
$43K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in ID
20%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.3M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 4 of 5 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Church of Jesus Christ of LatteSalt Lake City, UTReligious organization$5,000
St Jude MedicalSt Paul, MNTo assist with medical expenses of low income people$5,000
Safari Club InternationalTucson, AZConservation$5,000
Archery Trade AssociationNew Ulm, MNTo assist in accomplishing the trade association's goals and objectives.$4,500

By state: Idaho 1 · Minnesota 2 · Utah 1 · Arizona 1

About this foundation

Michael D Ferguson Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Rexburg, Idaho, tax-exempt since 1989. 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 Michael D Ferguson Charitable 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 Michael D Ferguson Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $43K across 5 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Michael D Ferguson Charitable Foundation give?

Idaho (1 grants), Minnesota (2 grants), Utah (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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