The Hugh and Jane Ferguson Foundation, founded in 1987, focuses on supporting nonprofit organizations in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska. Its mission emphasizes the preservation and restoration of nature, wildlife habitats, and the promotion of institutions that educate the public about nature and cultural heritage.
The grant program seeks to support a broad range of initiatives: community-based projects aimed at restoring habitat and wildlife through volunteer engagement; collaborative efforts that leverage the strengths of multiple organizations for greater impact; cultural and natural history institutions that present the traditions and history of the greater Puget Sound area through a community lens; and projects from Native American communities focused on cultural preservation and natural resource protection.