Fostering Further is located in Pataskala, OH. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (P12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Fostering Further 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 12/2021, Fostering Further generated $231.3k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 2 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $113.4k during the year ending 12/2021. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FOSTERING FURTHER'S MISSION IS TO SUPPORT FOSTER FAMILIES, APPRECIATE FOSTER CASEWORKERS, ENCOURAGE EMANCIPATING YOUTH, AND SHOW FOSTER KIDS THEY'RE LOVED AND NOT FORGOTTEN. OUR GOAL IS TO CREATE A HEALTHY, SUPPORTIVE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND THOSE INVOLVED IN FOSTER CARE IN CENTRAL OHIO.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FOSTER SUPPORT/GRANT A WISH - PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR FOSTER CHILDREN TO BE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN EDUCATIONAL, RECREATIONAL, AND OTHER SOCIAL OR SUPPORT ACTIVITIES. CONDUCT ACTIVITIES TO PROMOTE RELIEF OF CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE, FOSTER CARE WORKERS, FAMILIES PARTICIPATING IN FOSTER CARE, AND ADULTS THAT HAVE AGED OUT OF THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM.
HOPE LANDING - PROVIDE SHORT-TERM HOUSING FOR YOUTH EMANCIPATING FROM FOSTER CARE.
STARTING STRONG - MENTOR AND PROVIDE OTHER LIFE SKILL TRAINING AND SUPPORT FOR YOUTH EMANCIPATING FROM FOSTER CARE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Yvonne Williams See Schedule O Trustee | Trustee | 20 | $35,250 |
Marcee Richardson President/chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Michael O'brien Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Dana Decker Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Valerie Smith Executive Director | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Erica Kalkowski Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $212,988 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $3,823 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $212,988 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $17,633 |
Investment income | $360 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $340 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $231,321 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,000 |
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. | $35,250 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $2,124 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $3,093 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $3,888 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $219 |
Advertising and promotion | $542 |
Office expenses | $862 |
Information technology | $2,649 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $2,464 |
Insurance | $8,025 |
All other expenses | $1,292 |
Total functional expenses | $113,387 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $270,068 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $2,598 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $36,891 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $4,521 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $314,078 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $1,433 |
Total liabilities | $1,433 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $312,645 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $314,078 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Fostering Further has recieved totaling $50,008.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES | $15,000 |
Licking County Foundation Newark, OH PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Licking County Foundation Newark, OH PURPOSE: SUPPORT OF FIRST-YEAR OPERATING EXPENSES OF THE FOSTERING FURTHER/STARTING STRONG PROJECT | $10,000 |
Network For Good Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $6,808 |
Licking County Foundation Newark, OH PURPOSE: $4,500 FOR GRANT-A-WISH REQUESTS, AND $1,000 FOR INCENTIVES FOR YOUTH. | $5,500 |
First Federal Foundation Newark, OH PURPOSE: SUPPORT | $2,500 |
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