Fern Cottage Foundation
Fern Cottage Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Ferndale, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $299K in total assets. In 2025, it made $20K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $1.
Fern Cottage Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $298,920
- -1.6% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $25,001
- -57.3% vs 2024
- Qualifying distributions (2025)
- $20,342
- -58.5% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $29,808
- -48.9% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $298,920 | $25,001 | $29,808 | $20,342 | $1 |
| 2024 | $303,727 | $58,602 | $58,332 | $49,046 | $2 |
| 2023 | $303,459 | $26,873 | $35,466 | $26,387 | $1 |
| 2022 | $312,551 | $20,875 | $21,853 | $13,505 | $1 |
| 2021 | $313,528 | $21,351 | $15,745 | — | $1 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Fern Cottage Foundation is led by Brenna Russ, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brenna Russ
President
On filings since 2021
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Morrill
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Mick Mangrum
Director
Secretary → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Virginia Dwight
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Heather Scilacci
Director
Secretary → Director, 2025
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Ingrid Perman
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Timothy Keefauver
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Doug Edgmon
Vice President
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patti Marshall
Treasurer & Secretary
Director → Treasurer & Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jack McBride (2021) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Fern Cottage Foundation
How large is Fern Cottage Foundation?
Fern Cottage Foundation reported $299K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $25K.
What is Fern Cottage Foundation?
Fern Cottage Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Ferndale, CA. It holds $299K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Fern Cottage Foundation's EIN?
Fern Cottage Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3060700. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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