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The Hugh and Jane Ferguson Foundation: 70 grants to organizations, $849,800 (tax year ended December 2025)
The Hugh and Jane Ferguson Foundation, a private foundation in Seattle, WA, paid 70 grants to organizations totaling $849,800 in its tax year ended December 2025, according to its Form 990-PF filed with the IRS on August 6, 2026. The largest was $50,000 to Burke Museum in Seattle, WA for cultural institution and projects.
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- EIN
- 911357603
- Based in
- Seattle, WA
- Assets
- $6,433,308
- Grants paid
- $849,800
- Tax year ended
- December 2025
Grants paid, tax year ended December 2025
From the Form 990-PF filed August 6, 2026, IRS object ID 202632189349100323. It reported $849,800 in grants paid; 70 grants to organizations are listed.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Cause | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burke Museum | Seattle, WA | Cultural institution and projects | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Woodland Park Zoo | Seattle, WA | Saving wildlife, conserving habitat, and keeping garbage out of landfills through composting | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Wing Luke Asian Museum | Seattle, WA | Cultural institutions & projects | $45,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Alaska Wilderness League | Washington, DC | Environmental protection | Environment | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| American Indian College Fund | Denver, CO | Cultural institutions & projects | Education | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Jefferson County Community Foundation | Port Hadlock, WA | Cultural institutions & projects | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Makah Cultural and Research Center | Neah Bay, WA | Cultural institutions and projects | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Southwest Seattle Historical Society | Seattle, WA | Cultural institutions & projects | Arts, culture and humanities | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Alaska Community Foundation | Anchorage, AK | Environmental protection | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Inland Northwest Land Conservancy | Spokane, WA | Environmental protection | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Jefferson County Historical Society | Port Townsend, WA | Cultural institutions & projects | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Koahnic Broadcast Corp | Anchorage, AK | Cultural institutions & projects | Arts, culture and humanities | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Museum of History and Industry | Seattle, WA | Cultural institutions and projects | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Washington Museum Association (wama Co CCHM) | Vancouver, WA | Environmental protection | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Crow Fair Pow Wow | Crow Agency, MT | Environmental protection | Arts, culture and humanities | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Philanthropy Northwest | Seattle, WA | Catalyst support | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Washington Conservation Action Education Fund | Seattle, WA | Environmental protection | Environment | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Paws | Lynnwood, WA | People helping cats, dogs, and wild animals go home and thrive | $11,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Artsfund | Seattle, WA | Cultural institutions & projects | Arts, culture and humanities | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Birds Connect Seattle | Seattle, WA | Environmental protection | Environment | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Blackpast Org | Seattle, WA | Cultural institutions & projects | Arts, culture and humanities | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Braided River | Seattle, WA | Environmental protection | Environment | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Cascade Forest Conservancy | Vancouver, WA | Environmental protection | Environment | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Columbia Land Trust | Vancouver, WA | Environmental protection | Environment | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Columbia Riverkeeper | Hood River, OR | Environmental protection | Environment | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Companis Mission Workers Association | Seattle, WA | Environmental protection | Human services | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Conservation NW | Seattle, WA | Environmental protection | Environment | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Cook Inletkeeper | Homer, AK | Environmental protection | Environment | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Duwamish River Community Coalition (DRCC) | Seattle, WA | Environmental protection | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Earthcorps | Seattle, WA | Environmental protection | International, foreign affairs and national security | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Eastern Washington University Foundation | Cheney, WA | Environmental protection | Education | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Hanford Challenge | Seattle, WA | Environmental protection | Environment | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| High Desert Museum | Bend, OR | Cultural institutions & projects | Arts, culture and humanities | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Highline Heritage Museum | Burien, WA | Cultural institutions & projects | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| History Link | Seattle, WA | Cultural institutions & projects | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Long Live the Kings | Seattle, WA | Environmental protection | Animal-related | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Naturebridge | Sausalito, CA | Environmental protection | Environment | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| North Cascades Institute | Sedrowoolley, WA | Environmental protection | Environment | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture | Spokane, WA | Cultural institutions & projects | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Our Forest Fund (co Kitsap Community Foundation) | Silverdale, WA | Environmental protection | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Puget Soundkeeper Alliance | Seattle, WA | Environmental protection | Environment | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Resources for Sustainable Communities | Bellngham, WA | Environmental protection | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Save Our Wild Salmon | Seattle, WA | Environmental protection | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Seattle Aquarium | Seattle, WA | Development of hands-on marine experiences and conservation education | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Solid Ground Washington | Seattle, WA | Cultural institutions & projects | Housing and shelter | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Southeast Alaska Conservation Council | Juneau, AK | Environmental protection | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Sr3 | Des Moines, WA | Environmental protection | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Town Hall Seattle | Seattle, WA | Cultural institutions & projects | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Ua Museum of the North | Fairbanks, AR | Environmental protection | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Uw Press | Seattle, WA | Cultural institutions and projects | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Washington Association of Land Trusts | Seattle, WA | Environmental protection | Education | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Washington Wild | Seattle, WA | Environmental protection | Animal-related | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Western Rivers Conservancy | Portland, OR | Environmental protection | Environment | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Wild Montana | Helena, MT | Environmental protection | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Indigenous Creatives Collective | Seattle, WA | Environmental protection | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Islandwood | Bainbridge Island, WA | Environmental protection | Environment | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Killer Whale Tales | Seattle, WA | Environmental protection | Environment | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Not An Alternative (dba the Natural History Museum) | Vancouver, WA | Cultural institutions and projects | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Se'si'le | Bellingham, WA | Environmental protection | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Tides Center | PT Townsend, WA | Environmental protection | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Uw Biology | Seattle, WA | Environmental protection and educational | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| United Negro College Fund | Seattle, WA | Empower minority students to earn college degrees | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Seattle Humane | Bellevue, WA | Providing life-saving services for pets in need | $1,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Planned Parenthood Great NW | Seattle, WA | Ensure all people have access to the care and resources to make informed decisions about their bodies | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Purrfect Pals | Arlington, WA | Cat adoption and rehabilitation | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Seward Park Audubon Center | Seattle, WA | Protecting birds and their habitat | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Skagit Land Trust | Mount Vernon, WA | Environmental protection | Environment | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Northwest Indian College | Bellingham, WA | Promote indigenous self-determination and knowledge | $500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Union Gospel Mission | Seattle, WA | Assisting people who are unhoused and/or in poverty | $500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| National Federation for the Blind | Seattle, WA | Representing and advocating for the equal treatment of blind people | $300 | apps.irs.gov |
Grants paid, tax year ended December 2024
From the Form 990-PF filed September 3, 2025, IRS object ID 202502469349100425. It reported $1,031,300 in grants paid; 80 grants to organizations are listed.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Cause | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burke Museum | Seattle, WA | Environmental protection | $90,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Potlatch Fund | Seattle, WA | Cultural institutions & projects | Arts, culture and humanities | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Woodland Park Zoo | Seattle, WA | Saving wildlife, conserving habitat, and keeping garbage out of landfills through composting | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Wing Luke Asian Museum | Seattle, WA | Cultural institutions & projects | $40,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Humanities Washington | Seattle, WA | Cultural institutions & projects | Arts, culture and humanities | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Alaska Wilderness League | Washington, DC | Environmental protection | Environment | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| American Indian College Fund | Denver, CO | Cultural institutions & projects | Education | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Jefferson County Community Foundation | Port Hadlock, WA | Cultural institutions & projects | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Makah Cultural and Research Center | Neah Bay, WA | Cultural institutions and projects | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Seattle Parks Foundation | Seattle, WA | Environmental protection | Recreation and sports | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Homer Society of Natural History Dba Pratt Museum | Homer, AK | Cultural institutions and projects | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Jefferson County Historical Society | Port Townsend, WA | Cultural institutions & projects | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Port Townsend Marine Science Center | Port Townsend, WA | Environmental protection and educational | Science and technology | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Duwamish River Community Coalition (DRCC) | Seattle, WA | Environmental protection | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Washington Conservation Action Education Fund | Seattle, WA | Environmental protection | Environment | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Northwest Film Forum | Seattle, WA | Cultural institutions and projects | Arts, culture and humanities | $12,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Paws | Lynnwood, WA | People helping cats, dogs, and wild animals go home and thrive | $11,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Artsfund | Seattle, WA | Cultural institutions & projects | Arts, culture and humanities | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Birds Connect Seattle | Seattle, WA | Environmental protection | Environment | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Blackpast Org | Seattle, WA | Cultural institutions & projects | Arts, culture and humanities | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Braided River | Seattle, WA | Environmental protection | Environment | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Cascade Forest Conservancy | Vancouver, WA | Environmental protection | Environment | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Chief Seattle Club | Seattle, WA | Cultural institutions and projects | Human services | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Columbia Land Trust | Vancouver, WA | Environmental protection | Environment | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Columbia Riverkeeper | Hood River, OR | Environmental protection | Environment | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Community Land Conservancy | Seattle, WA | Environmental protection | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Conservation NW | Seattle, WA | Environmental protection | Environment | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Cook Inletkeeper | Homer, AK | Environmental protection | Environment | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Documentaries Seattle | Renton, WA | Cultural institutions and projects | Arts, culture and humanities | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Earthcorps | Seattle, WA | Environmental protection | International, foreign affairs and national security | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Eastern Washington University Foundation | Cheney, WA | Environmental protection | Education | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| First Nations Veterinary | Portland, OR | Cultural institutions & projects | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Friends of Discovery Park | Seattle, WA | Cultural institutions and projects | Recreation and sports | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Hanford Challenge | Seattle, WA | Environmental protection | Environment | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Highline Heritage Museum | Burien, WA | Cultural institutions & projects | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Inland Northwest Land Conservancy | Spokane, WA | Environmental protection | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Koahnic Broadcast Corp | Anchorage, AK | Cultural institutions & projects | Arts, culture and humanities | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Long Live the Kings | Seattle, WA | Environmental protection | Animal-related | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Mohai | Seattle, WA | Cultural institutions & projects | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Museum of History and Industry | Seattle, WA | Cultural institutions and projects | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Naturebridge | Sausalito, CA | Environmental protection | Environment | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association | Bellingham, WA | Environmental protection | Animal-related | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| North Cascades Institute | Sedrowoolley, WA | Environmental protection | Environment | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Northwest African American Museum | Seattle, WA | Cultural institutions and projects | Arts, culture and humanities | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Northwest Maritime Center | Port Townsend, WA | Cultural institutions & projects | Arts, culture and humanities | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Northwest Straits Foundation | Bellingham, WA | Environmental protection | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Okanogan Land Trust | Okanogan, WA | Environmental protection | Environment | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Oregon Natural Desert Association | Bend, OR | Environmental protection | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Pacific Science Center | Seattle, WA | Cultural institutions & projects | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Puget Soundkeeper Alliance | Seattle, WA | Environmental protection | Environment | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Resources for Sustainable Communities (resources) | Bellingham, WA | Environmental protection | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Save Our Wild Salmon | Seattle, WA | Environmental protection | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Seattle Aquarium | Seattle, WA | Development of hands-on marine experiences and conservation education | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Seattle Public Library | Seattle, WA | Cultural institutions & projects | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Solid Ground Washington | Seattle, WA | Cultural institutions & projects | Housing and shelter | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Southeast Alaska Conservation Council | Juneau, AK | Environmental protection | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Southwest Seattle Historical Society | Seattle, WA | Cultural institutions & projects | Arts, culture and humanities | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Sr3 | Des Moines, WA | Environmental protection | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Tasveer | Redmond, WA | Cultural institutions & projects | Civil rights, social action and advocacy | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Town Hall Seattle | Seattle, WA | Cultural institutions & projects | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Uw Press | Seattle, WA | Cultural institutions and projects | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Washington Association of Land Trusts | Seattle, WA | Environmental protection | Education | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Washington's National Park Fund | Seattle, WA | Environmental protection | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Wild Montana | Helena, MT | Environmental protection | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Wild Salmon Center | Portland, OR | Environmental protection | Animal-related | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| City Fruit | Seattle, WA | Environmental protection | Food, agriculture and nutrition | $7,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| High Desert Museum | Bend, OR | Cultural institutions & projects | Arts, culture and humanities | $7,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| History Link | Seattle, WA | Cultural institutions & projects | $7,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The Japanese American Museum of Oregon | Portland, OR | Cultural institutions and projects | Arts, culture and humanities | $7,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Association of Fundraising | Bellingham, WA | Cultural institutions & projects | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Research and Development Services of America (rdsa) | Neah Bay, WA | Cultural institutions and projects | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Uw Biology | Seattle, WA | Environmental protection and educational | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Skagit Land Trust | Mount Vernon, WA | Environmental protection | Environment | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Seattle Humane | Bellevue, WA | Providing life-saving services for pets in need | $1,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Planned Parenthood Great NW | Seattle, WA | Ensure all people have access to the care and resources to make informed decisions about their bodies | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Purrfect Pals | Arlington, WA | Cat adoption and rehabilitation | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Seward Park Audubon Center | Seattle, WA | Protecting birds and their habitat | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Northwest Indian College | Bellingham, WA | Promote indigenous self-determination and knowledge | $500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Union Gospel Mission | Seattle, WA | Assisting people who are unhoused and/or in poverty | $500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| National Federation for the Blind | Seattle, WA | Representing and advocating for the equal treatment of blind people | $300 | apps.irs.gov |
Causes funded
From grants whose recipient has a cause.
| Cause | Granted |
|---|---|
| Environment | $334,000 |
| Arts, culture and humanities | $266,500 |
| Education | $90,000 |
| Animal-related | $50,000 |
| Recreation and sports | $35,000 |
| Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $20,000 |
| Human services | $20,000 |
| International, foreign affairs and national security | $20,000 |
States funded
| Recipient state | Granted |
|---|---|
| Washington | $1,521,600 |
| Alaska | $110,000 |
| Oregon | $84,500 |
| District of Columbia | $50,000 |
| Colorado | $50,000 |
| Montana | $35,000 |
| California | $20,000 |
| Arkansas | $10,000 |
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Updated August 6, 2026. Read from IRS Form 990-PF e-file data. Public domain (U.S. government work). Grants are as each foundation reported them to the IRS on its Form 990-PF. Grants to individuals are left out. A grant has a cause only where the recipient's name and city match one organization in the IRS Business Master File, and the cause is that organization's NTEE major group. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.