2026-05-13T11:13:48-07:00 2025-12-31 Darrell Harris CPA PC PO Box 800851 Dallas TX 75380 990 2025-01-01 752797489 FERGUSON ROAD INITIATIVE FERG 2143245116 PO Box 570417 Dallas TX 753570417 Brian L Harper Treasurer 2143245116 2026-04-30 1 Darrell Harris CPA P00503631 2148834382 2026-04-30 X 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Daniel Ortman PO Box 570417 Dallas TX 75357 400287 0 X www.fergusonroad.org X 1998 TX Engage and empower a community of advocates to advance a safe, beautiful, prosperous and proud community in Far East Dallas. 17 17 6 3594 13934 0 351766 375281 0 10347 647 725 11292 13934 363705 400287 0 0 0 0 184468 203617 0 0 24222 70238 122129 254706 325746 108999 74541 362296 436781 1779 1723 360517 435058 Engage and empower a community of advocates to advance a safe, beautiful, prosperous and proud community in Far East Dallas. 0 0 34405 0 13934 Communication: FRI employs a comprehensive communication strategy to engage a diverse network of stakeholders, including 84, 000 constituents, 52 multi-family complexes, 30 faith communities, 2,000 businesses, and 20 nonprofit organizations. The annual FRIdays print magazine (18,000 households), the monthly digital NewsFlash newsletter (2,000 readers), monthly Resource Directory supports low-income families through its distribution to apartment, church, and school communities. FRI hosts semi-annual Community Connection Town Halls and Crime Task Force meetings to promote civic engagement, public safety, and social cohesion. Semi-annual briefing reports are shared with donors, members, and volunteers to highlight progress. Social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram enhance outreach, and special events, resource fairs, and celebrations provide additional engagement opportunities. FRI's communication efforts are consistent, inclusive, and mission-driven, reinforcing its role as a trusted community connector in Far East Dallas. 222114 0 0 Community-Building: FRI serves as a backbone organization in Far East Dallas, operating as a grassroots, participatory organization whose key program is community-building. Its approach is intentional and strategic, beginning with the identification of service gaps and the formation of project coalitions to address community needs. By mobilizing local leadership and fostering collaboration, FRI works to improve the overall quality of life in Far East Dallas. The organization provides continuous support by guiding vision and strategy, securing funding, convening stakeholders, aligning activities, and establishing shared measurements. It also plays a key role in building public trust, communicating progress, advancing policy, and mobilizing resources. These efforts contribute to a strong collective impact among area nonprofit partners, enabling them to not only meet but exceed their missions. FRI operates behind the scenes to ensure their success, with its greatest strength lying in the development of civic leadership. Through identification, training, and coaching, FRI empowers leaders to work collaboratively and solve problems within their own communities. 20922 0 0 Financial Services/Education: For the past 20 years, FRI has been a vital resource for low-income individuals earning less than $67,000 annually, offering support through its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Financial Education Literacy programs. Since launching these services in 2005, FRI has prepared 18,200 free income tax returns, contributing to the retention of over $3.5 million in the Far East Dallas community through tax refunds. The organization primarily serves Hispanic families, with more than 60% of its clients being non-English speakers, reflecting its commitment to inclusivity and accessibility. In 2025 alone, FRI prepared 325 free tax returns, generating $388,256 in refunds for local taxpayers. By offering these services at no cost, FRI helped clients save an average of $190 per return in preparation fees. In addition to tax assistance, FRI provided 645 hours of financial education and literacy services, reinforcing its mission to empower families with the knowledge and tools needed to achieve financial stability. 0 0 10347 In 2025, in collaboration with an area food pantry, FRI launched a direct food distribution service to (2) area apartment complexes with large populations without access to transportation. Going into 2026, the goal will be to not only increase apartments served but also provide other important resources to these communities such as voter registration, family violence prevention, and workforce training opportunities. With the support of our City Council members, a portion of the Far East Dallas community will become the Far East Dallas Public Improvement District (FEDPID) in 2026. By establishing FEDPID we will be significantly building upon the safety and beautification efforts that the Ferguson Road Initiative (FRI) began in 1998. FEDPID will provide a long-term funding source for the community-building efforts of FRI. The FEDPID service plan will allocate 41% of its annual revenue to extended neighborhood patrols (ENP), law enforcement and public safety initiatives, and crime prevention efforts. Additionally, revenue will also be used for beautification, enhanced landscaping, capital improvements, public amenities, and communication with property owners. 0 0 10347 277441 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 7 0 1 6 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 17 17 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 X Maria Valenzuela 2143245116 PO Box 570417 Dallas TX 753570417 Vikki Martin Executive Director 40 0 X 56410 0 0 Jared Greco President 4 0 X X 0 0 0 Christopher Jackson Vice President 2 0 X X 0 0 0 Melanie Flinn Secretary 2 0 X X 0 0 0 Brian Harper Treasurer 4 1 X X 0 0 0 Gary Hasty Board Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 Christopher Rebuck Board Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 Hunter Bickford Board Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 Carmen Parra Board Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 Dr Eddie Tealer Board Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 Karl Zavitkovsky Board Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 Sam Downey Board Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 Art Bloodworth Board Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 Gary Garcia Board Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 Marcy Phillips Board Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 Karen Smith Board Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 Steven Spooner Board Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 Daniel Ortman Board Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 Hayden Hanson Board Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 56410 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 53992 7075 0 0 0 314214 1127 375281 Public Improvement District 925120 10347 10347 0 0 0 0 0 0 10347 725 0 0 725 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Newsletter Ad Sales 541800 13934 0 13934 0 0 0 0 0 13934 400287 10347 13934 725 56411 47385 3949 5077 125943 104951 8876 12116 6802 5762 631 409 14461 12089 1016 1356 9897 6363 3534 32976 32976 0 16480 15580 900 36449 31829 954 3666 10328 10074 128 126 3917 3900 0 17 3549 2965 29 555 3755 0 3755 0 4778 3567 1211 0 325746 277441 24083 24222 162097 224392 195354 198842 90037 76490 4845 13547 362296 436781 1779 1723 0 0 0 1779 1723 X 320915 426101 39602 8957 360517 435058 362296 436781 74541 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 203411 195317 269097 351766 375281 1394872 0 10347 10347 0 0 203411 195317 269097 351766 385628 1405219 323021 1082198 378 332 567 647 725 2649 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1407868 0.76868 0.74528 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 68755 55208 13547 0 21282 21282 0 13547 0 X 412317 0 12030 0 0 12030 400287 0 0 0 400287 337776 12030 0 0 0 12030 325746 0 0 0 325746 Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 Organization is a not-for-profit organization that is exempt from federal income taxes under Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code as other than a private foundation. The Organization is not aware of any activities that would jeopardize its tax-exempt status and is not aware of any activities that are subject to tax on unrelated business income. As of December 31, 2025, the Organization believes that it has appropriate support for any tax positions taken, and as such, does not have any uncertain tax positions that are material to the financial statements. The organization is subject to filing a 990 Information return annually. In addition, a 990T tax return must be filed with the Internal Revenue Service for unrelated business income. With few exceptions, Federal information returns filed prior to 2022 for the Organization are no longer subject to examination by tax authorities. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 4 FRI was required to update its Certificate of Formation so that the Ferguson Road Initiative could officially manage the new Far East Dallas Public Improvement District (FEDPID), which began on January 1, 2026. This update was necessary to clarify FRI's legal structure as a board-governed organization. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The Executive Director and Treasurer reviews the 990 prior to filing by doing the following: reviewing the yes/no answers given on the 990 form for accuracy, cross referencing the financial numbers to the financial statements, and corroborating other information given on the form based on first-hand knowledge of the organization. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Each board member and key employee is given a copy of the conflict of interest policy. On an annual basis major business relationships are reviewed for any possible conflicts of interest transactions. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 The governing body reviews and approves compensation package for the Executive Director. Any board member with a conflict of interest with respect to the compensation in question is not allowed to participate in the deliberations. All documents used to justify the compensation package given, notes of discussions conducted, and final decisions made are maintained within the minutes of meetings held. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Financial statements, organizing documents, and key policies are available upon request at the Organizations' office and 990s are posted on fergusonroad.org.