Alice Ferguson Foundation Inc
- Assets
- $10.7m
- Revenue
- $2.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 35
- Location
- Accokeek, MD
- Founding
- 02/2008
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 52-0694646
Organization Overview
Alice Ferguson Foundation Inc is located in Accokeek, MD. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (C32) the organization is classified as: Water Resources, Wetlands Conservation & Management, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Alice Ferguson Foundation Inc employed 35 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Alice Ferguson Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Alice Ferguson Foundation Inc generated $2.2m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (8.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.0%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO CONNECT PEOPLE TO THE NATURAL WORLD AND SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
HARD BARGAIN FARM ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER'S EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR ELEMENTARY TO MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS IS DESIGNED TO PROMOTE UNDERSTANDING AND STEWARDSHIP OF THE NATURAL RESOURCES OF THE POTOMAC RIVER WATERSHED AND THE LEGACY OF FARMING IN AMERICA. COURSES AT HARD BARGAIN FARM IMMERSE STUDENTS IN VARIOUS FIELD STUDIES INVOLVING FUN AND INNOVATIVE HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES AND FIELD INVESTIGATIONS DESIGNED TO ENGAGE ALL LEARNING STYLES.
BRIDGING THE WATERSHED IS AN OUTREACH PROGRAM OF THE ALICE FERGUSON FOUNDATION, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND AREA SCHOOLS, WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE PERSONALLY MEANINGFUL, EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES THAT CONNECT STUDENTS TO THEIR PLACE IN THE NATURAL AND CULTURAL WORLD. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED BY FIELD STUDIES FOR STUDENTS, TEACHER TRAINING, AND STANDARD-BASED CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT.
THE TRASH FREE POTOMAC WATERSHED INITIATIVE IS A PROGRAM WORKING TO REDUCE LITTER AND WASTE THROUGH EDUCATION, POLICY, ENFORCEMENT, REGULATION, AND MARKET BASED INCENTIVES. THESE GOALS ARE ACHIEVED THROUGH THE ANNUAL POTOMAC RIVER WATERSHED TRASH SUMMIT, ANNUAL POTOMAC RIVER WATERSHED CLEANUP, TRASH FREE COMMUNITIES, AND TRASH FREE SCHOOLS.
FARM AND FACILITIES AND CAPITAL PROJECTS
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Theresa Cullen Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $121,634 |
Amanda Foster CFO Until April 2021 | Officer | 40 | $37,136 |
Steve Kim Chairman/vice President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Kent Hibben Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Michael Berger Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Tericke Blanchard Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Warren Brothers Construction Llc Construction | 12/30/17 | $136,244 |
Re Vision Architecture | 12/30/17 | $113,319 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,584,163 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $253,031 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $4,296 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,837,194 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $86,975 |
| Investment income | $70,288 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $390 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $152,042 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $2,752 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$1,925 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,152,179 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $158,490 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $13,470 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $217,652 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $5,435 |
| Other employee benefits | $55,348 |
| Payroll taxes | $59,961 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $52,467 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $20,149 |
| Fees for services: Other | $344,647 |
| Advertising and promotion | $7,724 |
| Office expenses | $38,571 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $1,420 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,174 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $256,440 |
| Insurance | $30,428 |
| All other expenses | $1,177 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,461,329 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $152,213 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $669,966 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $3,729 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $7,630,226 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,260,674 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $4,146 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $10,720,954 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $70,986 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $70,986 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $10,369,551 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $280,417 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $10,720,954 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Alice Ferguson Foundation Inc has recieved totaling $60,637.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Morris And Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation Washington, DC PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $17,500 |
Network For Good Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $13,087 |
Greater Washington Community Foundation Washington, DC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Crescent Cities Charities Inc Oxon Hill, MD PURPOSE: CRESCENT CITIES CHARITIES GRANT WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THEIR ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER, A SUSTAINABLE 330-ACRE WORKING FARM ON THE SHORES OF THE POTOMAC RIVER IN PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, ANNUALLY SERVING 2,000 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN ONE AND TWO-DAY (OVERNIGHT) ENVIRONMENTAL AND AGRICULTURAL PROGRAMS. THEY WILL ALSO SERVE AN ADDITIONAL 6,000 K-12 STUDENTS IN PARKS, CLASSROOMS, AND SCHOOLYARDS THROUGHOUT THE METROPOLITAN WASHINGTON, DC AREA THROUGH THEIR BRIDGING THE WATERSHED PROGRAM. | $10,000 |
Nora Roberts Foundation Inc Glenn Dale, MD PURPOSE: OPERATIONS | $5,000 |
Dr Scholl Foundation Northbrook, IL PURPOSE: WATERSHED CLEANUP PROJECT | $5,000 |
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