Elmer & Gladys Ferguson Charitable Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Dewitt, Arkansas, registered in 1986, with $203,736 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$204K
▲ 404.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$190K
Net assets
$3.2M
Employees
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Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Elmer & Gladys Ferguson Charitable Trust— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Elmer & Gladys Ferguson Charitable Trust: 200 mo reserves · +7% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Elmer & Gladys Ferguson Charitable Trust— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Elmer & Gladys Ferguson Charitable Trust: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $160K (FY2014) to $204K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
6.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.2M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$3.2M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $203,736▲404% | $190,486▲4.0% | $3,180,030▲0.6% | $3,180,030▲0.6% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $40,386▼85.4% | $183,080▼7.8% | $3,160,797▼4.3% | $3,160,797▼4.3% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $277,306▼32.9% | $198,604▼15.4% | $3,303,491▲2.4% | $3,303,491▲2.4% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $413,371▲121% | $234,625▲29.4% | $3,224,789▲5.9% | $3,224,789▲5.9% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $186,838▲1.3% | $181,336▲1.0% | $3,046,043▲0.2% | $3,046,043▲0.2% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $184,351▼27.8% | $179,482▲0.8% | $3,040,541▲0.2% | $3,040,541▲0.2% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $255,319▲60.3% | $178,086▲15.9% | $3,035,672▲29.9% | $3,035,672▲29.9% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $159,289▲74.7% | $153,649▼16.2% | $2,337,674▼20.8% | $2,337,674▼20.8% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $91,163▼57.3% | $183,423▲18.7% | $2,951,621▼3.1% | $2,951,621▼3.1% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $213,421▲33.8% | $154,528▲5.6% | $3,045,945▲1.9% | $3,045,945▲1.9% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $159,513 | $146,320 | $2,989,123 | $2,989,123 | 990PF |
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Data for Elmer & Gladys Ferguson Charitable Trust (EIN 58-1674674) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.