The M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust has awarded more than $975 million to support educational, cultural, and social initiatives that focus on enriching the lives of the people in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. The people behind the Murdock Trust share the organization’s goals of helping others live a full and meaningful life.
As the Murdock Trust draws close to its 44th anniversary, the organization also wishes to celebrate the outstanding dedication and leadership of Jan Kennedy Ferguson as she steps down from her role as program director.
Ferguson has been a tremendous leader and a role model to her staff and colleagues. During her tenure, Ferguson spearheaded the allocation of $105,683,673 to over 600 grants in the region. For 20 years, Ferguson worked closely with other nonprofits, public and private organizations, health care agencies, and schools, such as the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium, Thrive, RiverStone Health Foundation, Portland Art Museum, Union Gospel Mission, World Forestry Center, and many more.
Ferguson’s extensive knowledge and her genuine interest in helping people will be truly missed.
