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Ralph S French Charitable Foundation Trust

  • Bradenton, FL
  • Tax-exempt since May 2011
  • EIN: 27-3542831

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 Independent Foundations (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$2.12M (2024)

Expenses
$1.78M (2024)

Total Assets
$25.1M (2024)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2024

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.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$2,116,810
Expenses
$1,782,406
Net Income
$334,404
Net Assets
$25,112,957
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $7
0.0%
Dividends $997,477
47.1%
Sales of Assets $1,119,326
52.9%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $1,434,881
80.5%
Compensation of Officers* $108,000
6.1%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $25,112,957
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $25,112,957
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
James F Alderman (Co Trustee) $36,000 $0
Anna Gordie Straka (Co Trustee) $18,000 $0
Steven Williams (Co Trustee) $18,000 $0
Kathy Seibert (Co Trustee) $18,000 $0
Mary Boykin (Co Trustee) $18,000 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 20, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$1,671,036
Expenses
$1,693,604
Net Income
-$22,568
Net Assets
$24,778,553
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $17
0.0%
Dividends $883,083
52.8%
Sales of Assets $787,936
47.2%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $1,314,274
77.6%
Compensation of Officers* $108,000
6.4%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $24,778,553
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $24,778,553
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
James F Alderman (Co Trustee) $36,000 $0
Anna Gordie Straka (Co Trustee) $18,000 $0
Georgeanne Williams (Co Trustee) $18,000 $0
Kathy Seibert (Co Trustee) $18,000 $0
Mary Boykin (Co Trustee) $18,000 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 6, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
-$350,389
Expenses
$2,083,400
Net Income
-$2,433,789
Net Assets
$24,801,121
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $8
Dividends $603,939
Sales of Assets -$954,336
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $1,696,622
81.4%
Compensation of Officers* $108,000
5.2%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $24,801,121
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $24,801,121
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
James F Alderman (Co Trustee) $36,000 $0
Anna Gordie Straka (Co Trustee) $18,000 $0
Georgeanne Williams (Co Trustee) $18,000 $0
Kathy Seibert (Co Trustee) $18,000 $0
Mary Boykin (Co Trustee) $18,000 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 4, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$2,489,477
Expenses
$2,067,424
Net Income
$422,053
Net Assets
$27,234,910
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $1
0.0%
Dividends $576,782
23.2%
Sales of Assets $1,912,694
76.8%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $1,592,027
77.0%
Compensation of Officers* $108,000
5.2%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $27,234,910
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $27,234,910
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
James F Alderman (Co Trustee) $36,000 $0
Anna Gordie Straka (Co Trustee) $18,000 $0
Georgeanne Williams (Co Trustee) $18,000 $0
Kathy Seibert (Co Trustee) $18,000 $0
Mary Boykin (Co Trustee) $18,000 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 16, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$3,421,396
Expenses
$1,854,854
Net Income
$1,566,542
Net Assets
$26,812,856
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $2
0.0%
Dividends $615,860
18.0%
Sales of Assets $2,805,534
82.0%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $1,491,163
80.4%
Compensation of Officers* $108,000
5.8%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $26,812,857
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $26,812,856
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
James F Alderman (Co Trustee) $36,000 $0
Anna Gordie Straka (Co Trustee) $18,000 $0
Georgeanne Williams (Co Trustee) $18,000 $0
Kathy Seibert (Co Trustee) $18,000 $0
Mary Boykin (Co Trustee) $18,000 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 10, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$647,716
Expenses
$1,684,006
Net Income
-$1,036,290
Net Assets
$25,246,314
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $2,739
0.4%
Dividends $656,146
> 100%
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $1,601
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $1,301,417
77.3%
Compensation of Officers* $108,000
6.4%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $25,246,315
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $25,246,314
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
James F Alderman (Co Trustee) $36,000 $0
Anna Gordie Straka (Co Trustee) $18,000 $0
Georgeanne Williams (Co Trustee) $18,000 $0
Kathy Seibert (Co Trustee) $18,000 $0
Mary Boykin (Co Trustee) $18,000 $0
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990-PF
Filed on June 5, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$3,102,129
Expenses
$1,889,666
Net Income
$1,212,463
Net Assets
$26,282,605
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $22
0.0%
Dividends $718,976
23.2%
Sales of Assets $2,383,131
76.8%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $1,510,262
79.9%
Compensation of Officers* $90,000
4.8%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $26,282,605
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $26,282,605
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
James F Alderman (Co Trustee) $36,000 $0
Gordon Straka (Co Trustee) $18,000 $0
Georgeanne Williams (Co Trustee) $18,000 $0
Kathy Seibert (Co Trustee) $18,000 $0
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990-PF
Filed on June 3, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$1,681,484
Expenses
$1,776,828
Net Income
-$95,344
Net Assets
$25,070,142
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $14,911
0.9%
Dividends $682,440
40.6%
Sales of Assets $984,133
58.5%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $1,384,814
77.9%
Compensation of Officers* $108,000
6.1%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $25,070,142
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $25,070,142
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
James F Alderman (Co Trustee) $36,000 $0
Gordon Straka (Co Trustee) $18,000 $0
Georgeanne Williams (Co Trustee) $18,000 $0
Virginia Heinrich (Co Trustee) $18,000 $0
Kathy Seibert (Co Trustee) $18,000 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 7, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$5,467,229
Expenses
$1,704,394
Net Income
$3,762,835
Net Assets
$25,165,486
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $27,739
0.5%
Dividends $636,194
11.6%
Sales of Assets $4,803,296
87.9%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $1,346,931
79.0%
Compensation of Officers* $108,000
6.3%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $25,165,486
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $25,165,486
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
James F Alderman (Co Trustee) $36,000 $0
Gordon Straka (Co Trustee) $18,000 $0
Georgeanne Williams (Co Trustee) $18,000 $0
Virginia Heinrich (Co Trustee) $18,000 $0
Kathy Seibert (Co Trustee) $18,000 $0
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990-PF
Filed on March 27, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$2,167,985
Expenses
$1,812,558
Net Income
$355,427
Net Assets
$21,402,651
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $39,891
1.8%
Dividends $640,182
29.5%
Sales of Assets $1,487,912
68.6%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $1,474,298
81.3%
Compensation of Officers* $90,000
5.0%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $21,402,651
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $21,402,651
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
James F Alderman (Co Trustee) $30,000 $0
Gordon Straka (Co Trustee) $15,000 $0
Georgeanne Williams (Co Trustee) $15,000 $0
Virginia Heinrich (Co Trustee) $15,000 $0
John Seibert (Co Trustee) $15,000 $0
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990-PF
Filed on March 31, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$2,332,843
Expenses
$1,862,449
Net Income
$470,394
Net Assets
$21,047,224
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $65,945
2.8%
Dividends $785,677
33.7%
Sales of Assets $1,481,221
63.5%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $1,467,891
78.8%
Compensation of Officers* $90,000
4.8%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $21,047,224
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $21,047,224
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
James F Alderman (Co Trustee) $30,000 $0
Gordon Straka (Co Trustee) $15,000 $0
Georgeanne Williams (Co Trustee) $15,000 $0
Virginia Heinrich (Co Trustee) $15,000 $0
John Seibert (Co Trustee) $15,000 $0
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990-PF
Filed on April 10, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$2,726,204
Expenses
$1,711,346
Net Income
$1,014,858
Net Assets
$20,576,830
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $126,566
4.6%
Dividends $630,642
23.1%
Sales of Assets $1,968,560
72.2%
Other Income $436
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $1,330,547
77.7%
Compensation of Officers* $90,000
5.3%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $20,576,830
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $20,576,830
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
James F Alderman (Co Trustee) $30,000 $240
Gordon Straka (Co Trustee) $15,000 $910
Georgeanne Williams (Co Trustee) $15,000 $910
Virginia Heinrich (Co Trustee) $15,000 $648
John Seibert (Co Trustee) $15,000 $475
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990-PF
Filed on July 1, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$2,234,022
Expenses
$1,690,499
Net Income
$543,523
Net Assets
$19,561,971
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $184,207
8.2%
Dividends $709,329
31.8%
Sales of Assets $1,340,486
60.0%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $1,279,888
75.7%
Compensation of Officers* $90,000
5.3%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $19,561,972
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $19,561,971

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990-PF

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$5,027,875
Expenses
$1,655,065
Net Income
$3,372,810
Net Assets
$19,018,448
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $157,220
3.1%
Dividends $627,618
12.5%
Sales of Assets $4,207,664
83.7%
Other Income $35,373
0.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $1,189,750
71.9%
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 $19,018,449
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $19,018,448

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990-PF

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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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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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