Foster Kinship is located in Las Vegas, NV. The organization was established in 2012. According to its NTEE Classification (P40) the organization is classified as: Family Services, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Foster Kinship employed 47 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Foster Kinship is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Foster Kinship generated $2.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 34.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.2m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 32.3% per year over the past 5 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FOSTER KINSHIP STRENGTHENS KINSHIP CAREGIVERS' CAPACITY TO PROVIDE SAFE, STABLE AND NURTURING HOMES FOR CHILDREN WHO CAN NOT LIVE WITH THEIR PARENTS. BY SUPPORTING THE FAMILY, WE REDUCE THE TRAUMA OF PARENTAL SEPARATION AND PREVENT CHILDREN FROM ENTERING THE TRADITIONAL FOSTER CARE SYSTEM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CHILD WELFARE TRAINING: THE CHILD WELFARE TRAINING PROGRAM SERVES KINSHIP FAMILIES WHO ARE CARING FOR CHILDREN IN THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES INFORMATION SESSIONS, KINSHIP LICENSING CLASSES, CPR AND CAR SEAT CLASSES, AND QPI TRAINING CLASSES TO ENSURE FAMILIES PROVIDE THE MOST SAFE, STABLE, AND NURTURING HOME FOR CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE PLACED WITH RELATIVES OR FICTIVE KIN. IN 2023 FOSTER KINSHIP PROVIDED OVER 6,000 CHILD WELFARE TRAINING SERVICES TO 1500 KINSHIP CAREGIVERS CARING FOR CHILDREN IN THE CUSTODY OF NEVADA CHILD WELFARE AGENCIES. SERVICES ARE FREE AND REQUIRE A REFERRAL FROM THE CHILD WELFARE AGENCY. ALL SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH AND ARE DELIVERED BY KINSHIP PEER-PROFESSIONALS WHO UNDERSTAND THE CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES OF KINSHIP CARE. THE AVERAGE COST PER HOUSEHOLD WAS $210.
THE ENHANCED KINSHIP NAVIGATOR PROGRAM PROVIDES STATEWIDE INFORMATION, REFERRAL, SUPPORT, AND CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR ANYONE RAISING A RELATIVE OR FICTIVE KIN CHILD IN NEVADA, WITH A GOAL OF INCREASING SAFETY, STABILITY, AND NURTURING CAPACITY THROUGH THE FOLLOWING OBJECTIVES: LEGAL CAPACITY, FINANCIAL STABILITY, PARENTING AND CHILD COMMUNITY CONNECTION, AND CAREGIVER SUPPORT. ENHANCED SERVICES BUILD UPON THE CORE WORK AND INCLUDE A CHILDCARE/REPSITE PROGRAM, KINSHIP RESOURCE/DONATION CENTER, AND THE KINSHIP TRAINING INSTITUTE. ALL SERVICES ARE FREE AND AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH, DELIVERED BY KINSHIP PEER-PROFESSIONALS WHO UNDERSTAND THE CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES OF KINSHIP CARE. IN 2023 FOSTER KINSHIP PROVIDED OVER 39,000 KINSHIP NAVIGATOR SERVICES TO 2,877 KINSHIP FAMILIES. THE GOAL OF ALL SERVICES, REGARDLESS OF THE CHILD'S INVOLVEMENT WITH THE CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM, IS TO STABILIZE THE CHILD WITH KIN AND PREVENT ENTRY INTO THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM TO LIVE WITH STRANGERS OR CONGREGATE CARE. SERVICES WERE PROVIDED OUT OF THE LAS VEGAS AND RENO OFFICES AND BY VIRTUAL CASE MANAGEMENT IN 36 NV CITIES. THE AVERAGE COST FOR THE PROGRAM IS $626 PER FAMILY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Laura Alison Caliendo Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $123,000 |
Leah Dods Strategic Programs Director | Officer | 40 | $105,296 |
Nancy Myster Board President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Jordan Castro Board Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Katherine Unthank Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Daniel Maier Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,500,015 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,145,031 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $161,435 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,645,046 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $19,350 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,664,396 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $228,296 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $123,000 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,196,290 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $57,801 |
Payroll taxes | $126,381 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,660 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $14,313 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $21,500 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $66,479 |
Advertising and promotion | $8,796 |
Office expenses | $40,166 |
Information technology | $39,156 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $140,110 |
Travel | $21,877 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $12,832 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $2,164,068 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $305,365 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,675,012 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $351,352 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $14,667 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1,376,141 |
Total assets | $3,722,537 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $26,557 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $570,785 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $1,461,574 |
Total liabilities | $2,058,916 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,663,621 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $3,722,537 |