Joel E Ferris Foundation

Spokane, WA
Tax-exempt since April 1957
EIN: 91-6048913

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Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a 501(c)(3) 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.

Revenue

$158k (2019)

Expenses

$1.45M (2019)

Total Assets

$0 (2019)

Total Liabilities

$0 (2019)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2019

Tax Filings by Year

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Revenue

$157,894

Expenses

$1,449,528

Net Income

-$1,291,634

Net Assets

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$0
Dividends	$32,751	20.7%
Sales of Assets	$125,143	79.3%
Other Income	$0

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$1,440,764	99.4%
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	$0
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$0

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
Joel E Ferris Iii (President)	$0	$0
Sarah Dole (Trustee)	$0	$0
John Peterson (Sec/Treasurer)	$0	$0
Cheney Cowles (Vice President)	$0	$0

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990-PF

Filed on July 15, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Revenue

$127,888

Expenses

$98,192

Net Income

$29,696

Net Assets

$844,623

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$0
Dividends	$47,763	37.3%
Sales of Assets	$80,125	62.7%
Other Income	$0

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$87,612	89.2%
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	$844,623
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$844,623

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
Joel E Ferris Iii (President)	$0	$0
Sarah Dole (Trustee)	$0	$0
John Peterson (Sec/Treasurer)	$0	$0
Cheney Cowles (Vice President)	$0	$0

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990-PF

Filed on May 15, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Revenue

$76,047

Expenses

$110,110

Net Income

-$34,063

Net Assets

$814,927

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$0
Dividends	$52,507	69.0%
Sales of Assets	$23,540	31.0%
Other Income	$0

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$99,587	90.4%
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	$814,927
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$814,927

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
Joel E Ferris Iii (President)	$0	$0
Sarah Dole (Trustee)	$0	$0
John Peterson (Sec/Treasurer)	$0	$0
Cheney Cowles (Vice President)	$0	$0

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990-PF

Filed on May 10, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Revenue

$127,251

Expenses

$100,001

Net Income

$27,250

Net Assets

$848,990

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$0
Dividends	$52,910	41.6%
Sales of Assets	$74,341	58.4%
Other Income	$0

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$87,572	87.6%
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	$850,373
Total Liabilities	$1,383
Net Assets	$848,990

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
Joel E Ferris Iii (President)	$0	$0
Sarah Dole (Trustee)	$0	$0
John Peterson (Sec/Treasurer)	$0	$0
Cheney Cowles (Vice President)	$0	$0

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990-PF

Filed on June 19, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Revenue

$57,032

Expenses

$96,561

Net Income

-$39,529

Net Assets

$821,740

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$0
Dividends	$51,819	90.9%
Sales of Assets	$5,213	9.1%
Other Income	$0

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$85,562	88.6%
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	$821,740
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$821,740

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
Joel E Ferris Iii (President)	$0	$0
Sarah Dole (Trustee)	$0	$0
John Peterson (Sec/Treasurer)	$0	$0
Cheney Cowles (Vice President)	$0	$0
Phoebe Mccoy (Trustee)	$0	$0

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990-PF

Filed on May 11, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Revenue

$105,516

Expenses

$101,273

Net Income

$4,243

Net Assets

$861,269

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$0
Dividends	$58,504	55.4%
Sales of Assets	$47,012	44.6%
Other Income	$0

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$90,052	88.9%
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	$861,269
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$861,269

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
Joel E Ferris Iii (President)	$0	$0
Phoebe Mccoy (Trustee)	$0	$0
John Peterson (Sec/Treasurer)	$0	$0
Cheney Cowles (Vice President)	$0	$0

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990-PF

Filed on May 13, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Revenue

$263,879

Expenses

$119,917

Net Income

$143,962

Net Assets

$857,026

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$0
Dividends	$59,443	22.5%
Sales of Assets	$204,436	77.5%
Other Income	$0

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$106,611	88.9%
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	$858,009
Total Liabilities	$983
Net Assets	$857,026

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
Joel E Ferris Iii (President)	$0	$0
Phoebe Mccoy (Trustee)	$0	$0
John Peterson (Sec/Treasurer)	$0	$0
Cheney Cowles (Vice President)	$0	$0

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990-PF

Filed on May 14, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Revenue

$87,525

Expenses

$92,017

Net Income

-$4,492

Net Assets

$713,064

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$0
Dividends	$57,920	66.2%
Sales of Assets	$29,605	33.8%
Other Income	$0

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$77,648	84.4%
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	$713,619
Total Liabilities	$555
Net Assets	$713,064

990-PF

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Revenue

$143,831

Expenses

$97,973

Net Income

$45,858

Net Assets

$717,555

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$0
Dividends	$56,717	39.4%
Sales of Assets	$87,114	60.6%
Other Income	$0

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$86,000	87.8%
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	$717,556
Total Liabilities	$1
Net Assets	$717,555

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Joel E Ferris Foundation

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Type of Nonprofit

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue $158k (2019)

Expenses $1.45M (2019)

Total Assets $0 (2019)

Total Liabilities $0 (2019)

Tax Filings by Year

Fiscal Year Ending Dec. 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec. 2018

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990-PF

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990-PF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec. 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec. 2013

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec. 2012

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990-PF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec. 2011

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec. 2010

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec. 2009

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec. 2007

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990-PF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec. 2006

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Revenue

$158k (2019)

Expenses

$1.45M (2019)

Total Assets

$0 (2019)

Total Liabilities

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