Foundation For Foster Children Inc

Organization Overview

Foundation For Foster Children Inc is located in Winter Park, FL. The organization was established in 2008. 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. As of 12/2021, Foundation For Foster Children Inc employed 30 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Foundation For Foster Children Inc 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, Foundation For Foster Children Inc generated $3.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 18.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.6m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 14.0% per year over the past 7 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

PROVIDING PERSONALIZED SUPPORT TO KIDS, AGES 0-23, IN FOSTER CARE WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO SUCCEED.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

EDUCATE:PROVIDES PERSONALIZED EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO HELP STUDENTS IN FOSTER CARE EXPERIENCE ACADEMIC SUCCESS IN ORANGE, SEMINOLE, AND OSCEOLA COUNTIES. MOST IMPORTANTLY, CHILDREN WERE GIVEN AN OPPORTUNITY TO CREATE CONCRETE GOALS AND DEVELOP VALUABLE LIFE SKILLS, SUCH AS SELF-AWARENESS, CRITICAL THINKING, EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION, EMPATHY, AND ACCOUNTABILITY. IN 2021 91% IMPROVED OVERALL GPA, 100% OF SENIORS GRADUATED AND 12,230 HOURS OF TUTORING WERE PROVIDED ALONG WITH 101 LAPTOPS AND LEARNING TOOLS.


ENRICHMENT: THIS PROGRAM RELIVES THE FINANCIAL OBSTACLE FACING CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE SO THAT THEY CAN PARTICIPATE IN ACTIVITIES THAT PROVIDE POSITIVE LIFE EXPERIENCE. BY FUNDING COMMUNITY-BASED ATHLETICS, ARTS, MUSIC, FIELD TRIPS, SCHOOL ACTIVITIES, AND SUMMER CAMP EXPERIENCES, YOUTHS LEARN INDEPENDENCE, BUILD SELF-ESTEEM AND CONFIDENCE. FFC IS COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING AND PROVIDING SERVICES AND OPPORTUNITIES THAT PROMOTE POSITIVE DEVELOPMENT. IN 2021, 89 YOUTH ATTENDED SUMMER CAMP OR A NORMALCY OPPORTUNITY, 110 YOUTH EXPERIENCED A CULTURAL EVENT, 251 YOUTH ENROLLED IN ARTS OR A SPORTS ACTIVITY, AND 86 BIRTHDAY CAKES WERE PROVIDED.


EMPOWER:THE EMPOWER PROGRAM PROVIDES DIRECT ASSISTANCE AND MENTORING (ADVOCATES) TO HELP FOSTER YOUTH (AGES 14-24) NAVIGATE THROUGH THE CHALLENGING TRANSITION FROM STATE CARE TO SUCCESSFUL INDEPENDENT LIVING. ASSISTANCE INCLUDES HOUSING DEPOSITS/FEES, HOUSEHOLD STARTER KITS, DRIVERS' LICENSES, COLLEGE TEXTBOOKS AND COMPUTERS. MATCHED BY SIMILAR INTERESTS, ADVOCATES AND FOSTER YOUTH WORK TOGETHER OVER A 12-WEEK PERIOD. WHETHER THEY'RE STARTING COLLEGE, VOCATIONAL TRAINING, A NEW JOB, OR LIVING ALONE IN A NEW APARTMENT FOR THE FIRST TIME, OUR PROGRAM PROVIDES A STABLE RELATIONSHIP LEADING TO A POSITIVE OUTCOME. IN 2021, 193 YOUTH RECEIVED TRANSITION TO ADULTHOOD OPPORTUNITIES, 87% ARE WORKING WITH A STAFF ADVOCATE, 90& OF GRADUATES ARE EMPLOYED OR ENROLLED IN POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION, AND 97% OF YOUTH OVER 18 ARE IN STABLE HOUSING.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Robert Newkirk
Executive Director
$126,854
Woody Rodriguez
Immediate Past President
$0
Michelle Chira Carlton
Past President
$0
Celeste Thacker
Vice President
$0
Holly Greer
President
$0
Ahmad El-Gendi
Secretary
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$57,787
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,865,684
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,137,759
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $117,089
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$3,061,230
Total Program Service Revenue$44,417
Investment income $20,239
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $20,172
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 $3,146,058

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Foundation For Foster Children Inc has recieved totaling $6,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Organization Name not Listed

PURPOSE: PROVIDES SUPPORT & ADVOCACY TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES AND ENHANCE THE LIVES OF FOSTER CHILDREN.

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$5,000
Fathers Table Foundation

Cleveland, OH

PURPOSE: ROBERT NEWKIRK/ COACH JAKUB

$1,000
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