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 12/2023, Alice Ferguson Foundation Inc employed 38 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 12/2023, Alice Ferguson Foundation Inc generated $1.9m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.8m during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.8%) per year over the past 8 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
2023
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 EDUCATION:HARD BARGAIN FARM ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER'S EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR K-12 STUDENTS IS DESIGNED TO PROMOTE UNDERSTANDING AND STEWARDSHIP OF THE NATURAL RESOURCES OF THE POTOMAC RIVER WATERSHED INCORPORATING SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES. COURSES AT HARD BARGAIN FARM IMMERSE STUDENTS IN VARIOUS FIELD STUDIES INVOLVING NEXT GENERATION SCIENCE STANDARDS AND INNOVATIVE HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES, FIELD INVESTIGATIONS AND INTERACTION WITH FARM ANIMALS. THIS PROGRAM INCORPORATES OUR TRASH FREE POTOMAC AND TRASH FREE SCHOOLS PROGRAMS GIVING STUDENTS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS OPPORTUNITIES AND EDUCATION FOCUSED ON LITTER REDUCTION AND IMPACT ON COMMUNITIES. A MAJOR FOCUS IS OUR ANNUAL POTOMAC WATERSHED CLEANUP AND STEWARDSHIP EVENT.
FISCAL SPONSORSHIP: GRANT OF NET ASSETS TO HARD BARGAIN PLAYERS.
BRIDGING THE WATERSHED: BRIDGING THE WATERSHED IS AN OUTREACH PROGRAM OF THE ALICE FERGUSON FOUNDATION, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND AREA SCHOOL SYSTEMS SERVING STUDENTS AND TEACHERS IN NATIONAL PARKS THROUGHOUT THE WASHINGTON, DC, VIRGINIA AND MARYLAND REGION. THE PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE MEANINGFUL WATERSHED EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES THAT CONNECT STUDENTS TO THEIR PLACE IN THE NATURAL WORLD. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED BY STANDARDS-BASED CURRICULUM AND FIELD STUDIES FOR STUDENTS, TEACHERS, AND PARK RANGERS TRAINING.
FARM AND FACILITIES/ CAPITAL PROJECTS:IN 2022, THE FINAL PHASE OF THE POTOMAC WATERSHED STUDY CENTER COMPLETES OUR "LIVING COMMUNITY" SUSTAINABLE BUILDING INFRASTRUCTURE WITH THE ADDITION OF A PAVILION TO SUPPORT OUR OUTDOOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDING ADA ACCESSIBILITY WITH COMPLIANT RAMPS, WALKWAYS AND A BUS LOOP.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Stephen Kim Board President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Dan Jackson Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Michael Berger Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Daniel Donohue Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kate Johnson Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Brian Kane Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Re Vision Architecture | 12/30/17 | $113,319 |
Warren Brothers Construction Llc Construction | 12/30/17 | $136,244 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $25,616 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,117,138 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $455,789 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $4,530 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,598,543 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $219,348 |
Investment income | $79,713 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $2,312 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$2,843 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$10,124 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,886,949 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $9,995 |
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. | $160,163 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $17,071 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $744,755 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $3,172 |
Other employee benefits | $28,465 |
Payroll taxes | $76,104 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $87,849 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $20,809 |
Fees for services: Other | $79,454 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,056 |
Office expenses | $150,902 |
Information technology | $10,736 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $29,295 |
Travel | $9,796 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $48,803 |
Interest | $5,952 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $257,548 |
Insurance | $24,934 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,762,261 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $612,366 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $7,313 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $8,310,447 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,169,112 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $3,106 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $11,102,344 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $96,542 |
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 | $96,542 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $10,976,120 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $29,682 |
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 | $11,102,344 |