FERRIS FOUNDATION
AI Summary
FERRIS FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that paid $8.9M across 1 grantee in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE FOUNDATION WAS ESTABLISHED TO ADVANCE THE MISSION AND GOALS OF FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY BY GENERATING AND MANAGING PRIVATE SUPPORT FOR THE UNIVERSITY.
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY
BIG RAPIDS, MI
$57.4M
100%
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- 1 grantees
- 74 board & team members
- 11 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to FERRIS FOUNDATION?
No. FERRIS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does FERRIS FOUNDATION give?
FERRIS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Michigan. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are FERRIS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from FERRIS FOUNDATION fall in the $5 million to $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $1.2 million. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does FERRIS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, FERRIS FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $6.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did FERRIS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, FERRIS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to FERRIS FOUNDATION?
FERRIS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.