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FERRIS FOUNDATION

FERRIS FOUNDATION

BIG RAPIDS, MI, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
38-6115813
Regional Funder
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FERRIS FOUNDATION

BIG RAPIDS, MI, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
38-6115813
Regional Funder

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Est.

1991

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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The Ferris Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model, focusing its funding efforts on select initiatives. With total grants paid amounting to $6.5 million in 2024 and a singular grantee, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the Ferris Foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through 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.
Total Funding Given

$6.5M

2024
Grantees funded
1
Multi-year grantees
100%
Funding by Year
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY
BIG RAPIDS, MI
$57.4M
100%
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Total No. of Grants

1

Median 1st year grant
$1.2M
Median 2nd year grant
$3.8M
D
Denise Graves
Board Member
D
DR Dana King
Board Member
M
Matthew Bissett
Board Member

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.
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