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The Richard M & Maude M Ferry Charitable

Seattle, Washington  ·  EIN 464862069  ·  Private foundation

The Richard M & Maude M Ferry Charitable is a private foundation based in Seattle, Washington. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $675K in grants paid and $16.3M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 125 individual grants from this funder — $2.4M awarded across 2020–2024 — including its support for adult education. Below is its full funding profile.

$675K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$16.3M
Total assets
125
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Richard M & Maude M Ferry Charitable funds

The Richard M & Maude M Ferry Charitable's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, education, faith-based (christian), food & agriculture, and related causes.

Adult EducationArts & CultureEducationFaith-Based (Christian)Food & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationK-12 Education

Populations it has supported include black communities, older adults, single parents, women girls.

black communitiesolder adultssingle parentswomen girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Richard M & Maude M Ferry Charitable, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Uw Foundation
DONATION FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES
Seattle, WA$255K2022
University of Washington Foundation
DONATION FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES
Seattle, WA$205K2020
Uw Foundation
DONATION FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES
Seattle, WA$205K2023
University of Notre Dame
DONATION FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES
Notre Dame, IN$110K2022
University of Washington Foundation
ADVISORY BOARD GRANT, MAUDE'S AWARD, MEMORY MEDICINE HUB
Seattle, WA$106K2024
Timeslips Creative Storytelling
DONATION FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES
Milwaukee, WI$100K2023
University of Notre Dame
DONATION FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES
Notre Dame, IN$82K2023
Kennedy Catholic High School
MARIAN GROTTO
Burien, WA$50K2024
Virginia Mason Foundation
DONATION FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES
Seattle, WA$50K2022
Called to Serve As Christ
DONATION FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES
Seattle, WA$50K2020
Virginia Mason Foundation
DONATION FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES
Seattle, WA$50K2020
Students for Life of America
DONATION FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES
Fredericksburg, VA$40K2020
St James Cathedral
DONATION FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES
Seattle, WA$35K2024
Order of Malta
DONATION FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES
San Francisco, CA$34K2020
Full Life Care
DONATION FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES
Seattle, WA$30K2020

The Richard M & Maude M Ferry Charitable giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$675K
2022$640K
2023$597K
2024$529K

How to apply for funding from The Richard M & Maude M Ferry Charitable

The Richard M & Maude M Ferry Charitable's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about The Richard M & Maude M Ferry Charitable

Does The Richard M & Maude M Ferry Charitable accept grant applications?
The Richard M & Maude M Ferry Charitable's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does The Richard M & Maude M Ferry Charitable fund?
The Richard M & Maude M Ferry Charitable's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include Uw Foundation, University of Washington Foundation, Uw Foundation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Richard M & Maude M Ferry Charitable give in grants?
The Richard M & Maude M Ferry Charitable reported $675K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $2.4M over 125 grants.
Where is The Richard M & Maude M Ferry Charitable located?
The Richard M & Maude M Ferry Charitable is based in Seattle, Washington. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 464862069.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Richard M & Maude M Ferry Charitable'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 Richard M & Maude M Ferry Charitable. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.