Alice Ferguson Foundation Inc

“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.”

“Members meet annually to elect the Board of Directors and Officers of the organization.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“Governing documents and form 990s are available to the public upon request and can be provided in electronic or paper format.”

“For over 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, NGSS Standards based experiential learning. 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. 2024 Impact: - Served 4,128 students through our day and overnight environmental education programs. - 1,852 students and community members participated in the Trash Free Potomac Watershed Initiative. - Hosted 540 children and community members through community events and summer camp day and overnight programs. - Delivered professional development workshops to 65 teachers.”