WALTER R FERGUSON CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONClosed
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FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
65-6215023
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Walter R. Ferguson Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. In 2019, the foundation disbursed a total of $8.7 million across 14 grantees, emphasizing its commitment to established partnerships rather than accepting unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
COLLIER COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
$2.9M
31%
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
$2.9M
31%
NASHVILLE STEAM PRESERVATION SOCIETY
$100K
1%
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Total No. of Grants
6
Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
N/A
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WALTER R FERGUSON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION?
No. WALTER R FERGUSON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WALTER R FERGUSON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION give?
WALTER R FERGUSON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Florida, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee. 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 WALTER R FERGUSON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WALTER R FERGUSON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WALTER R FERGUSON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2019, WALTER R FERGUSON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION awarded about 6 grants, totaling nearly $8.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WALTER R FERGUSON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2019, WALTER R FERGUSON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include COLLIER COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC, SOUTHWEST FLORIDA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC, and NASHVILLE STEAM PRESERVATION SOCIETY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WALTER R FERGUSON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION?
WALTER R FERGUSON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.