FERGUSON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

EIN: 883352237 501(c)(3) Education

CHICAGO, IL

Total Revenue
$1,556,606
Total Expenses
$933,828
Total Assets
$917,925
Net Assets
$917,925
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2022
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
WILLIAM FERGUSON
Phone
3128932347
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

FERGUSON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, founded in 2022, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $1.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 262% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $623K, a strong 40% operating margin.

Mission

FERGUSON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION (THE "FOUNDATION") IS ORGANIZED AND SHALL BE OPERATED FOR EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND LITERARY PURPOSES, EACH WITHIN THE MEANING OF CODE SECTION 501(C)(3). THE FOUNDATION'S INITIAL ACTIVITIES SHALL INCLUDE, BUT SHALL NOT BE LIMITED TO, (A) SUPPORTING THE CREATION AND OPERATION OF AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM AND CURRICULUM IN CERTAIN COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITY ("PARTICPATING COLLEGES") TO ENCOURAGE DIVERSE STUDENTS TO PURSUE MEANINGFUL CAREERS IN THE REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY; (B) PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIPS TO DIVERSE STUDENTS AT PARTICIPATING COLLEGES ENROLLED IN A REAL ESTATE CENTER FOR LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE TO SUPPORT THE RETENTION OF STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN THE PROGRAM; AND EQUIPPING DIVERSE STUDENTS TO ENTER THE REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY THROUGH INSTRUCTION, MENTORSHIP, AND ON-THE-JOB TRAINING.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,549,554
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $7,052
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,556,606

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $331,360
Salaries & Benefits $140,125
Fundraising Expenses $129,371
Program Expenses $767,210
Other Expenses $462,343
TOTAL EXPENSES $933,828

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,556,606 $430,066 +2.6%
Expenses $933,828 $134,919 +5.9%
Net Income $622,778 $295,147 +1.1%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
3
Independent Members
3
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
3

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
2
$140,125
Total Directors
3
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
WILLIAM FERGUSON PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TAMMY JONES DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS HOWARD DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
CARRIE NOWICKI CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 25.00
Officer
$140,125 $0 $140,125
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $1,556,606 $933,828 $917,925 $622,778
2022 $430,066 $134,919 $345,147 $295,147
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