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Ferree Foundation

Lancaster, Pennsylvania  ·  EIN 201060557  ·  Private foundation

Ferree Foundation is a Pennsylvania-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $822K in annual giving against $16.4M in assets. This page documents the 171 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Ferree Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$822K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$16.4M
Total assets
171
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Ferree Foundation funds

Ferree Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on community improvement, higher education.

Community ImprovementHigher Education

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Ferree Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Franklin & Marshall College
CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
Lancaster, PA$400K2023
Franklin & Marshall College
WARE INSTITUTE OF CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
Lancaster, PA$400K2024
Lancaster Historyorg
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Lancaster, PA$150K2020
Lancaster Historyorg
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Lancaster, PA$150K2018
Lancaster Historyorg
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Lancaster, PA$150K2017
World of Scouting Museum Inc
GENERAL OPERATING
Valley Forge, PA$135K2020
World of Scouting Museum Inc
GENERAL OPERATING
Valley Forge, PA$125K2018
World of Scouting Museum Inc
GENERAL OPERATING
Valley Forge, PA$115K2017
Fulton Opera House Foundation
ANNUAL
Lancaster, PA$100K2017
Millersville University
SOAR TO GREATNESS
Millersville, PA$100K2017
Fulton Theatre
2024 GRANT
Lancaster, PA$100K2024
Franklin & Marshall College
WARE COLLEGE HOUSE PROGRAM ENDOWMENT
Lancaster, PA$100K2024
Fulton Opera House Foundation
ANNUAL
Lancaster, PA$100K2022
World of Scouting Museum Inc
GENERAL OPERATING
Valley Forge, PA$100K2022
Franklin & Marshall College
HOUSE PROGRAM
Lancaster, PA$100K2023

Ferree Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$857K
2018$898K
2020$822K
2022$861K
2023$905K
2024$1.1M

How to apply for funding from Ferree Foundation

From Ferree Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“ONE REQUEST FOR EACH PROJECT MAY BE SUBMITTED IN THE CALENDAR YEAR PRIOR TO SEPTEMBER 15TH.”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at ferree-foundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Ferree Foundation

Does Ferree Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — Ferree Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Ferree Foundation fund?
Ferree Foundation's grants focus on community improvement. Recent recipients include Franklin & Marshall College, Franklin & Marshall College, Lancaster Historyorg. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Ferree Foundation give in grants?
Ferree Foundation reported $822K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $5.5M over 171 grants.
Where is Ferree Foundation located?
Ferree Foundation is based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 201060557.
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About this profile. This page is built from Ferree Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Ferree Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.