Leonard C & Mildred F Ferguson Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Leonard C & Mildred F Ferguson Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Canton, Ohio, registered in 1999, with $5,087,745 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
4481 Munson St Nw Ste 100, Canton, OH, 44718 EIN 65-6245247 Since 1999
Revenue (FY2024)
$5.1M
▲ 498.3% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.2M
Net assets
$14.0M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
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 Leonard C & Mildred F Ferguson Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating140 mo reserves · +76% margin
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 Leonard C & Mildred F Ferguson Foundation: 140 mo reserves · +76% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
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 Leonard C & Mildred F Ferguson Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
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 Leonard C & Mildred F Ferguson Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 4481 Munson St Nw Ste 100, Canton, OH, 44718
- City
- Canton
- State
- Ohio
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.2M (FY2014) to $5.1M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $14.0M
Operating margin
76.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$14.0M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$14.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,087,745▲498% | $1,202,882▲15.3% | $14,015,961▲38.3% | $14,015,961▲38.3% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $850,406▲94.0% | $1,043,411▲13.1% | $10,131,098▼1.7% | $10,131,098▼1.7% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $438,368▼70.3% | $922,608▼2.4% | $10,311,201▼4.5% | $10,311,201▼4.5% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $1,477,460▲165% | $945,702▲0.8% | $10,795,441▲5.2% | $10,795,441▲5.2% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $556,785▼35.1% | $938,557▼14.7% | $10,263,683▼3.6% | $10,263,683▼3.6% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $858,265▼4.4% | $1,100,134▲36.2% | $10,645,455▼2.2% | $10,645,455▼2.2% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $897,867▼47.8% | $807,908▲18.3% | $10,887,324▲0.8% | $10,887,324▲0.8% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $1,719,174▲205% | $682,888▼8.1% | $10,796,755▲2.7% | $10,796,755▲2.7% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $563,348▼29.3% | $742,844▼8.2% | $10,508,687▼1.5% | $10,508,687▼1.5% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $796,739▼36.0% | $808,946▲7.4% | $10,670,584▼0.1% | $10,670,584▼0.1% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $1,244,241 | $753,173 | $10,682,791 | $10,682,791 | 990PF |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Leonard C & Mildred F Ferguson Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Leonard C & Mildred F Ferguson Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 65-6245247, based in Canton, Ohio. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Leonard C & Mildred F Ferguson Foundation's EIN?
- Leonard C & Mildred F Ferguson Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 65-6245247.
- How much revenue does Leonard C & Mildred F Ferguson Foundation report?
- Leonard C & Mildred F Ferguson Foundation reported $5,087,745 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Leonard C & Mildred F Ferguson Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Leonard C & Mildred F Ferguson Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Leonard C & Mildred F Ferguson Foundation (EIN 65-6245247) 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.