Nonprofit · EIN 52-0694646
ALICE FERGUSON FOUNDATION INC
Tax-exempt · ACCOKEEK, MD 20607
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $2,060,334 | $1,886,412 | $173,922 | $11,208,073 | $127,187 | $11,080,886 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,674,976 | $1,911,290 | -$236,314 | $10,947,107 | $147,135 | $10,799,972 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,886,949 | $1,762,261 | $124,688 | $11,102,344 | $96,542 | $11,005,802 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990 (amended) | $2,156,757 | $1,518,035 | $638,722 | $10,751,515 | $110,362 | $10,641,153 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,396,709
- of which government grants
- $756,587
- Membership dues
- $4,150
- Program service revenue
- $338,921
- Investment income
- $256,206
- Net rental income
- $9,736
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $126,244
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$16,859
- Other revenue
- $68,498
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $172,697
- Other salaries and wages
- $629,130
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $913,424
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $41,874
- Occupancy
- $3,518
- Travel
- $16,199
- Depreciation
- $289,814
- Program services (functional)
- $1,638,921
- Management and general (functional)
- $203,870
- Fundraising (functional)
- $43,621
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $10,947,107
- Total assets, end of year
- $11,208,073
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $127,187
- Net assets, end of year
- $11,080,886
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $8,043,494
- Publicly traded securities
- $2,646,058
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $10,768,665
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $312,221
- Gross receipts
- $4,340,402
- Employees
- 34
- Volunteers
- 421
- Year formed
- 1954
- State of legal domicile
- MD
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theresa Cullen | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $157,129 | $15,568 |
| Stephen Kim | Board President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Dan Jackson | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Berger | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Ashlea Smith Sabeti | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Daniel Donohue | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kate Johnson | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Brian Kane | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Betsy Howes-Bean | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tanya Surtees | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Joanne Aron | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tyler Wolverton | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Brian Glasser | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theresa Cullen | Executive Director Officer | 40.79 | $152,698 | $23,405 |
| Stephen Kim | Board President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Dan Jackson | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Berger | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Ashlie Smith Sabeti | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Daniel Donohue | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kate Johnson | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Brian Kane | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Betsy Howes- Bean | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tanya Surtees | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Joanne Aron | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tyler Wolverton | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theresa Cullen | Executive Director Officer | 40.79 | $150,103 | $10,060 |
| Stephen Kim | Board President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Dan Jackson | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Berger | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Daniel Donohue | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kate Johnson | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Brian Kane | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Lynott | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| David Sloane Jr | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kate Zabriskie | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2022: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theresa Cullen | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $142,670 | $5,877 |
| Stephen Kim | Board President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Dan Jackson | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Berger | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Oberg | Secretary Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tericke Blanchard | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Daniel Donohue | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kate Johnson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Brian Kane | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Lynott | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kay Powell | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| David Sloan Jr | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kate Zabriskie | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2001 BRYAN POINT RD, ACCOKEEK, MD 20607-9794
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Theresa Cullen, 2001 Bryan Point Road, Accokeek, MD 20607
- Signed the 990
- Theresa Cullen, Executive Director
- Phone
- (301) 292-5665
- Return prepared by
- Rogers & Company PLLC
Mission
The Alice Ferguson Foundation's mission is to inspire environmental stewardship by giving people the tools to understand, appreciate, and protect nature.
Program accomplishments
- Education Programs - The Alice Ferguson Foundation fosters environmental stewardship through three core initiatives: the Hard Bargain Farm Environmental Center programs, Bridging the Watershed, and Adventure Camps. These programs provide PreK-12 students and the broader community with hands-on, standards-based field studies across the Potomac River Watershed and regional National Parks. A key component of this outreach is the Trash Free Potomac and Trash Free Schools programs, which engage both students and community members through education and action focused on litter reduction and watershed health. By integrating STEM programming, agricultural education, sensory exploration, and strategic partnerships, the Foundation empowers individuals to understand their place in the natural world and take an active role in protecting their local environment.Expenses $1,155,317 · revenue $338,921
- Farm and Facilities/ Capital Projects: In 2025, the Alice Ferguson Foundation completed a comprehensive series of capital projects to ensure the safety, preservation, and operational efficiency of its historic campus. Key safety upgrades included the replacement of fire detection systems across the campus facilities, alongside significant electrical panels and power restoration for other key spaces. Structural integrity and climate resilience were prioritized through attic and basement insulation in the Farmhouse to improve energy efficiency. Further enhancements to the student and visitor experience included flooring replacements in the cabin, a redesigned fire circle for educational gatherings, and the installation of high-efficiency climate control (mini-splits) in the student accommodations. These investments preserve the Foundation's unique infrastructure, ensuring a safe and sustainable environment for hands-on environmental and agricultural programming.Expenses $483,604
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 52-0694646
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2008
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C32)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $11,208,073
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,340,402
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $2,060,334 | $1,886,412 | $11,208,073 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,674,976 | $1,911,290 | $10,947,107 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,886,949 | $1,762,261 | $11,102,344 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $2,156,757 | $1,518,035 | $10,751,515 | XML |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 52-0694646).
Questions about ALICE FERGUSON FOUNDATION INC
- What is the EIN of ALICE FERGUSON FOUNDATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ALICE FERGUSON FOUNDATION INC is 52-0694646.
- Is ALICE FERGUSON FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2008.
- Are donations to ALICE FERGUSON FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ALICE FERGUSON FOUNDATION INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of ALICE FERGUSON FOUNDATION INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ALICE FERGUSON FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ALICE FERGUSON FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Theresa Cullen.
- Who are the officers and directors of ALICE FERGUSON FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 13 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $157,129 (Theresa Cullen, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does ALICE FERGUSON FOUNDATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,060,334, expenses of $1,886,412 and total assets of $11,208,073 at year end.
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