Robert & Elizabeth Fergus Fdn
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Robert & Elizabeth Fergus Fdn is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Aspen, Colorado, registered in 1969, with $91,590 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
Po Box 1515, Aspen, CO, 81612 EIN 31-6087932 Since 1969
Revenue (FY2024)
$92K
▲ 81.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$166K
Net assets
$2.7M
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.
F
—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 Robert & Elizabeth Fergus Fdn— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating198 mo reserves · -81% 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 Robert & Elizabeth Fergus Fdn: 198 mo reserves · -81% margin earns a F 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 Robert & Elizabeth Fergus Fdn— 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 Robert & Elizabeth Fergus Fdn: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $263K (FY2013) to $92K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $6,875Net assets $2.7M
Operating margin
-81.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.8M
Total liabilities
$6,875
Net assets
$2.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $91,590▲81.8% | $166,151▼3.5% | $2,747,809▼2.7% | $2,754,684▼2.5% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $50,378▲130% | $172,191▼33.9% | $2,824,888▼4.2% | $2,824,888▼4.2% | 990PF |
| 2022 | -$166,448▼119% | $260,626▲42.5% | $2,949,258▼13.4% | $2,949,258▼13.4% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $892,249▲910% | $182,895▲11.4% | $3,405,201▲26.0% | $3,405,201▲26.0% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $88,344▼80.4% | $164,249▼11.7% | $2,701,744▼2.8% | $2,701,744▼6.9% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $450,018▲118% | $186,094▼0.7% | $2,780,662▲10.2% | $2,902,810▲15.0% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $206,048▼11.8% | $187,490▲10.7% | $2,522,757▲0.7% | $2,523,207▲0.8% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $233,637▲18.4% | $169,400▼0.8% | $2,504,411▲2.7% | $2,504,411▲2.7% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $197,342▲35.9% | $170,717▼5.4% | $2,438,785▲0.9% | $2,438,785▲0.9% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $145,171▼54.4% | $180,384▲7.3% | $2,417,826▼1.6% | $2,417,826▼1.6% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $318,316▲20.9% | $168,092▲7.6% | $2,457,822▲6.3% | $2,457,822▲6.3% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $263,182 | $156,214▲3.9% | $2,312,630▲4.8% | $2,312,630▲4.8% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $150,366▲3.4% | $2,207,750▲2.3% | $2,207,750▲2.3% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $145,435▲9.8% | $2,158,080▼1.2% | $2,158,080▼1.2% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $132,506 | $2,185,268 | $2,185,268 | 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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Robert & Elizabeth Fergus Fdn a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Robert & Elizabeth Fergus Fdn is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 31-6087932, based in Aspen, Colorado. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Robert & Elizabeth Fergus Fdn's EIN?
- Robert & Elizabeth Fergus Fdn's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 31-6087932.
- How much revenue does Robert & Elizabeth Fergus Fdn report?
- Robert & Elizabeth Fergus Fdn reported $91,590 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Robert & Elizabeth Fergus Fdn have?
- CharityIndex grades Robert & Elizabeth Fergus Fdn F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Robert & Elizabeth Fergus Fdn (EIN 31-6087932) 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.