2024-08-27T14:47:43-05:00 2023-12-31 582676261 Rogers & Company PLLC 8300 Boone Boulevard Suite 600 Vienna VA 22182 990 2023-01-01 520694646 Alice Ferguson Foundation Inc ALIC 3012925665 2001 Bryan Point Road Accokeek MD 20607 Theresa Cullen Executive Director 3012925665 2024-08-27 1 1 Amanda E Waterhouse P02014004 7038930300 2024-08-26 2023 2024-08-08 14:25:15Z Theresa Cullen 2001 Bryan Point Road Accokeek MD 20607 2329864 0 X https://www.fergusonfoundation.org/ X 1954 MD To connect people to the natural world and sustainable agricultural practices. 9 9 38 437 0 0 1984089 1598543 100980 219348 54044 76870 17644 -7812 2156757 1886949 0 9995 0 0 842036 1012659 0 0 310811 675999 739607 1518035 1762261 638722 124688 10751515 11102344 110362 96542 10641153 11005802 X The Alice Ferguson Foundation's mission is to inspire environmental stewardship by giving people the tools to understand, appreciate, and protect nature. 0 0 516167 219348 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. 319139 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. 301976 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. 9995 9995 Fiscal Sponsorship: Grant of net assets to Hard Bargain Players. 9995 9995 1147277 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 8 0 1 38 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 9 9 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 MD X Theresa Cullen 3012925665 2001 Bryan Point Road Accokeek MD 20607 Stephen Kim Board President 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Dan Jackson Vice President 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Michael Berger Treasurer 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Daniel Donohue Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Kate Johnson Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Brian Kane Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Michael Lynott Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 David Sloane Jr Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Kate Zabriskie Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Theresa Cullen Executive Director 40.79 X 150103 0 10060 150103 0 10060 1 0 1 0 Scheibel Construction 115 Prospect Drive Huntingtown MD 20639 Pavillion Construction 196645 1 25616 1117138 455789 4530 1598543 Educational programs 900099 219348 219348 219348 79713 79713 2312 0 2312 2312 2312 424718 427561 -2843 -2843 -2843 5230 25616 15354 -10124 -10124 1886949 219348 0 69058 9995 9995 160163 103779 17071 39313 744755 475113 83410 186232 3172 2910 149 113 28465 26120 1341 1004 76104 71096 2862 2146 87849 87849 20809 20809 79454 61070 11287 7097 2056 372 662 1022 150902 115408 23017 12477 10736 9455 1281 29295 28293 1002 9796 6926 2863 7 48803 31074 5586 12143 5952 5952 257548 174945 34994 47609 24934 22736 1608 590 Miscellaneous Expenses 7068 5940 835 293 Registration Fees 3068 1773 650 645 Taxes and Licenses 1337 272 945 120 1762261 1147277 304173 310811 196887 612366 331555 0 0 7313 10821194 2510747 8314994 8310447 1904453 2169112 3626 3106 10751515 11102344 110362 96542 110362 96542 X 10405870 10976120 235283 29682 10641153 11005802 10751515 11102344 124688 239961 0 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 2336691 1759545 1837194 1984089 1598543 9516062 2336691 1759545 1837194 1984089 1598543 9516062 343962 9172100 7865 47778 70678 54407 82025 262753 666 74786 16863 24574 5230 122119 9900934 534630 0.92640 0.94580 X Schedule A, Part II, Line 10, Explanation of Other Income: Fundraising events - 2019 Amount: $ 0. 2020 Amount: $ 0. 2021 Amount: $ 12,400. 2022 Amount: $ 9,128. 2023 Amount: $ 5,230. Other income - 2019 Amount: $ 666. 2020 Amount: $ 74,786. 2021 Amount: $ 4,463. 2022 Amount: $ 15,446. 2023 Amount: $ 0. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 0 0 1756806 1756806 237840 59460 0 0 220083 269606 225527 237840 953056 1429584 55021 67401 56382 59460 238264 357396 X X 0 58391 58391 10222121 2072471 8149650 176876 124739 52137 354381 311392 42989 9425 2145 7280 8310447 X 2096674 239961 1765 -11192 230534 1866140 20809 20809 1886949 1732025 1765 1765 1730260 20809 11192 32001 1762261 Part III, Line 4: Antique vehicle is provided for public display and preservation. Part X, Line 2: Management has evaluated the Foundation's tax positions and concluded that the Foundation's financial statements do not include any uncertain tax positions. Part XI, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Expenses deducted against program event revenue on Financial Statements -11,192. Part XII, Line 4b - Other Adjustments: Expenses deducted against program event revenue on Financial Statements 11,192. Pinot on the Potomac 30846 25616 5230 4530 3391 3715 3718 30846 25616 5230 4530 3391 3715 3718 15354 -10124 1 Hard Bargain Players 2001 Bryan Point Rd Accokeek MD 20607 882745252 501(c)(3) 9995 0 Fiscal Sponsorship, net assets transferred for theater productions. 1 0 Part I, Line 2: In 2003, the Foundation entered into an agreement with the Hard Bargain Players, a volunteer community theater organization, to sponsor seasonal productions that further the Foundation's mission. On September 12, 2022, the Hard Bargain Players incorporated as a separate legal entity to operate as a nonprofit charitable organization under the IRC Section 501(c)(3) tax exemption. On November 30, 2023 total net assets of $9,995 were transferred to the Hard Bargain Players. X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Theresa Cullen Executive Director 140103 0 10000 0 0 0 8710 0 1350 0 160163 0 0 0 Form 990, Part III, Statement of Program Service Accomplishments: For 70 years, the Alice Ferguson Foundation has been dedicated to inspiring environmental stewardship by equipping people with the tools to understand, appreciate, and protect nature. Through hands-on environmental education programs, we have reached hundreds of thousands of students across Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC. Located on a 330-acre property in Accokeek, Maryland, the Foundation's Hard Bargain Farm Environmental Campus offers a unique educational environment that connects students with the natural world. Our curriculum and outdoor education model provide immersive, STEM-focused, experiential learning that connect students with the natural world. Our programs are designed to enhance student achievement in critical STEM subjects and align with the growing emphasis on environmental literacy as a requirement for student success. 2023 Impact: - Served 5,698 students through our environmental education programs - 2,750 students and community participated in the Trash Free Potomac Watershed Initiative - Hosted 547 children and community members through community events and summer camp - Delivered professional development workshops to 83 teachers Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6 Per the Bylaws, Alice Ferguson Foundation is a member organization with an Annual Meeting. Members must be 18 years of age or older to vote at the Annual Meeting and Special Meetings. Only members in good standing at the time of such meeting(s) shall be entitled to vote. All questions and elections shall be decided by majority of members present. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a Members meet annually to elect the Board of Directors and Officers of the organization. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7b The Foundation's Articles and Bylaws may be amended by a majority vote of the members of the Foundation at any annual or special meeting, provided that the proposed changes have been included in the notice of the meeting. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b The 990 was reviewed by the Executive Director and Controller prior to filing. After review, Form 990 is distributed in its entirety to all board members prior to its filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c Board members, the Executive Director, and the Deputy Executive Director annually complete an affirmation of disclosure and compliance with the conflicts of interest policy. In addition, the Board of Directors at least annually discusses any issues or potential issues and stresses the importance of compliance with the policy. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a After review of the Executive Director salary data from comparable organizations in the geographical area, the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of the Alice Ferguson Foundation (President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer) makes a recommendation on the salary to the board as a whole, which then acts on the recommendation. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 Governing documents and form 990s are available to the public upon request and can be provided in electronic or paper format.