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The Hugh and Jane Ferguson Foundation

Seattle, Washington  ·  EIN 911357603  ·  Private foundation

The Hugh and Jane Ferguson Foundation is a Washington-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $900K in annual giving against $3.5M in assets. This page documents the 389 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for The Hugh and Jane Ferguson Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$900K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$3.5M
Total assets
389
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Hugh and Jane Ferguson Foundation funds

The Hugh and Jane Ferguson Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, education, environment & conservation, higher education, housing & homelessness.

Arts & CultureEducationEnvironment & ConservationHigher EducationHousing & Homelessness

Populations it has supported include homeless population, indigenous, low-income communities, women girls.

homeless populationindigenouslow-income communitieswomen girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Hugh and Jane Ferguson Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Jefferson County Historical Society
CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS & PROJECTS
Port Townsend, WA$110K2022
Port Townsend Marine Science Center
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND EDUCATIONAL
Port Townsend, WA$100K2022
Burke Museum
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Seattle, WA$90K2024
Burke Museum
NEW BURKE PROTOTYPE EXHIBIT, AUCTION POOL FUND, NEW BURKE 5 YEARS, ANNUAL FUND
Seattle, WA$70K2018
Seattle Aquarium
YEAR 2 OF 5, GENERAL OPERATIONS
Seattle, WA$58K2020
Seattle Aquarium
CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS & PROJECTS
Seattle, WA$58K2022
Seattle Aquarium
DEVELOPMENT OF HANDS-ON MARINE EXPERIENCES AND CONSERVATION EDUCATION
Seattle, WA$58K2023
Burke Museum
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Seattle, WA$55K2023
Burke Museum
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Seattle, WA$55K2022
Burke Museum
RAY TROLL EXHIBIT, ANNUAL FUND, GENERAL OPERATIONS
Seattle, WA$55K2020
Seattle Parks Foundation
SEWARD PARK TORII PROJECT - ADDITIONAL REQUEST
Seattle, WA$55K2018
Evergreen State College Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT
Olympia, WA$50K2018
Chief Seattle Club
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN $150K OVER 3 YEARS
Seattle, WA$50K2020
Potlatch Fund
CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS & PROJECTS
Seattle, WA$50K2024
Woodland Park Zoo
SAVING WILDLIFE, CONSERVING HABITAT, AND KEEPING GARBAGE OUT OF LANDFILLS THROUGH COMPOSTING
Seattle, WA$50K2024

The Hugh and Jane Ferguson Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$903K
2020$900K
2022$1.1M
2023$927K
2024$1.0M

How to apply for funding from The Hugh and Jane Ferguson Foundation

From The Hugh and Jane Ferguson Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“FEBRUARY 15, AUGUST 15”

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

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Frequently asked questions about The Hugh and Jane Ferguson Foundation

Does The Hugh and Jane Ferguson Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — The Hugh and Jane Ferguson Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does The Hugh and Jane Ferguson Foundation fund?
The Hugh and Jane Ferguson Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Jefferson County Historical Society, Port Townsend Marine Science Center, Burke Museum. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Hugh and Jane Ferguson Foundation give in grants?
The Hugh and Jane Ferguson Foundation reported $900K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $4.8M over 389 grants.
Where is The Hugh and Jane Ferguson Foundation located?
The Hugh and Jane Ferguson Foundation is based in Seattle, Washington. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 911357603.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Hugh and Jane Ferguson 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 The Hugh and Jane Ferguson Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.