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Emerson Family Foundation

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations / Private Grantmaking Foundations (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
−$1.07M (2023)

Expenses
$328k (2023)

Total Assets
$7.04M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
-$1,072,423
Expenses
$328,042
Net Income
-$1,400,465
Net Assets
$7,038,263
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $160,495
Sales of Assets -$1,230,982
Other Income -$1,936
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $304,000
92.7%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $7,038,263
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $7,038,263
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
J Steven Emerson (President/Ceo) $0 $0
Rita Emerson (Director/Sec.) $0 $0
Brian Emerson (Secretary) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$259,997
Expenses
$347,491
Net Income
-$87,494
Net Assets
$8,438,728
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $82,949
31.9%
Sales of Assets $194,100
74.7%
Other Income -$17,052
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $325,000
93.5%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $8,438,728
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $8,438,728
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
J Steven Emerson (President/Ceo) $0 $0
Rita Emerson (Director/Sec.) $0 $0
Brian Emerson (Secretary) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$2,238,573
Expenses
$195,970
Net Income
$2,042,603
Net Assets
$8,526,222
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $423,721
18.9%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $54,004
2.4%
Sales of Assets $1,721,626
76.9%
Other Income $39,222
1.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $142,500
72.7%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $8,526,222
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $8,526,222
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
J Steven Emerson (President/Ceo) $0 $0
Rita Emerson (Director/Sec.) $0 $0
Brian Emerson (Secretary) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$56,308
Expenses
$74,705
Net Income
-$18,397
Net Assets
$6,265,980
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $128,358
> 100%
Interest Revenue $47,709
84.7%
Dividends $38,479
68.3%
Sales of Assets -$160,132
Other Income $1,894
3.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $50,000
66.9%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $6,265,980
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $6,265,980
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
J Steven Emerson (President & Ceo) $0 $0
Rita Emerson (Director/Sec.) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
-$354,166
Expenses
$114,423
Net Income
-$468,589
Net Assets
$6,284,376
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $16,236
Dividends $54,303
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $4,279
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $40,000
35.0%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $6,284,377
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $6,284,376
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
J Steven Emerson (President & Ceo) $0 $0
Rita Emerson (Director/Sec.) $0 $0
David Dichner (Director/Cfo) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$1,347,665
Expenses
$199,131
Net Income
$1,148,534
Net Assets
$6,752,966
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $16,255
1.2%
Dividends $58,085
4.3%
Sales of Assets $1,266,351
94.0%
Other Income $6,974
0.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $145,500
73.1%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $6,752,967
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $6,752,966
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
J Steven Emerson (President & Ceo) $0 $0
Rita Emerson (Director/Sec.) $0 $0
David Dichner (Director/Cfo) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$1,412,638
Expenses
$354,350
Net Income
$1,058,288
Net Assets
$5,604,432
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $93,916
6.6%
Sales of Assets $1,301,516
92.1%
Other Income $17,206
1.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $350,000
98.8%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $5,604,432
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $5,604,432
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
J Steven Emerson (President & Ceo) $0 $0
Rita Emerson (Director/Sec.) $0 $0
David Dichner (Director/Cfo) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$65,864
Expenses
$402,715
Net Income
-$336,851
Net Assets
$4,546,144
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $39,233
59.6%
Sales of Assets $25,314
38.4%
Other Income $1,317
2.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $395,000
98.1%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,546,144
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $4,546,144
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
J Steven Emerson (President & Ceo) $0 $0
Rita Emerson (Director/Sec.) $0 $0
David Dichner (Director/Cfo) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
-$277,562
Expenses
$1,655,944
Net Income
-$1,933,506
Net Assets
$4,882,995
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $10
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $43,969
Sales of Assets -$321,670
Other Income $129
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $1,630,700
98.5%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,882,995
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $4,882,995
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
J Steven Emerson (President & Ceo) $0 $0
Rita Emerson (Director/Sec.) $0 $0
David Dichner (Director/Cfo) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$753,450
Expenses
$594,229
Net Income
$159,221
Net Assets
$6,816,501
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $85
0.0%
Interest Revenue $6
0.0%
Dividends $136,413
18.1%
Sales of Assets $615,056
81.6%
Other Income $1,890
0.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $574,500
96.7%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $6,816,501
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $6,816,501
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
J Steven Emerson (President & Ceo) $0 $0
Rita Emerson (Director/Sec.) $0 $0
David Dichner (Director/Cfo) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$576,889
Expenses
$520,897
Net Income
$55,992
Net Assets
$6,657,280
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $631,986
> 100%
Interest Revenue $58,417
10.1%
Dividends $65,967
11.4%
Sales of Assets -$184,655
Other Income $5,174
0.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $495,000
95.0%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $6,657,280
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $6,657,280
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
J Steven Emerson (President & Ceo) $0 $0
Rita Emerson (Director/Sec.) $0 $0
David Dichner (Director/Cfo) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$515,320
Expenses
$526,648
Net Income
-$11,328
Net Assets
$5,272,014
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $898,010
> 100%
Interest Revenue $21,900
4.2%
Dividends $80,545
15.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $32,009
6.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $514,710
97.7%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $5,272,015
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $5,272,014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$1,310,163
Expenses
$401,633
Net Income
$908,530
Net Assets
$5,734,644
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $924,147
70.5%
Interest Revenue $47
0.0%
Dividends $213,043
16.3%
Sales of Assets $162,706
12.4%
Other Income $10,220
0.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $390,326
97.2%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $5,734,645
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $5,734,644

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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