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Private foundation · EIN 94-3192412

Bettye Poetz Ferguson Foundation

San Francisco, CA

Bettye Poetz Ferguson Foundation is a private foundation based in San Francisco, CA. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, it reported $4.55M in grants and contributions paid across 2 grants, with $15.7M in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to Mercy Housing Inc and Family House Inc.

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Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2024. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2024

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Mercy Housing IncDenver, COGeneral Operating$3,550,000
Family House IncSan Francisco, CAGeneral Operating$1,000,000

Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does Bettye Poetz Ferguson Foundation accept grant applications?

According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, Bettye Poetz Ferguson Foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

How much does Bettye Poetz Ferguson Foundation give each year?

For tax year 2024, it reported $4,550,000 in grants and contributions paid (2 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has Bettye Poetz Ferguson Foundation funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Mercy Housing Inc (CO), $3.55M and Family House Inc (CA), $1M.