Child Welfare Innovation Inc
- Assets
- $5.4m
- Revenue
- $3.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 33
- Location
- Dorchester, MA
- Founding
- 09/2018
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 38-4011253
Organization Overview
Child Welfare Innovation Inc, operating under the name Foster America, is located in Dorchester, MA. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (P30) the organization is classified as: Children & Youth Services, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Foster America employed 33 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Foster America is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
DEVELOPING A PIPELINE OF LEADERS AND INNOVATORS AND BUILDING A MOVEMENT TO TRANSFORM THE CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WE SUPPORTED TEN FELLOWS IN COHORT 4, FIVE FELLOWS IN COHORT 5, EIGHT FELLOWS IN COHORT 6, AND FOUR SENIOR FELLOWS. WHEN RECRUITING FOR OUR SIXTH COHORT OF FELLOWS, WE RECEIVED 312 APPLICATIONS FOR EIGHT POSITIONS, RESULTING IN A SELECTION RATE OF 2.5%.OUR FOURTH COHORT OF FELLOWS GRADUATED IN APRIL 2021, AND WE CONDUCTED AN IN-DEPTH EVALUATION OF THEIR FELLOWSHIP EXPERIENCES AND IMPACT. SEVERAL THEMES EMERGED FROM OUR EVALUATION EFFORT THAT HELP TO ILLUSTRATE THE WAYS IN WHICH FOSTER AMERICA FELLOWS ENABLE SYSTEMS CHANGE. THESE THEMES INCLUDE, IN ORDER OF PREVALENCE:1. PRACTICES: FELLOWS MOST OFTEN CHANGED OR DEVELOPED NEW PRACTICES REGARDING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND ENGAGEMENT; IMPROVED SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES; AND ENGAGEMENT OF CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES IN THE WORKPLACE.2. RELATIONSHIPS AND CONNECTIONS: FELLOWS HELPED TO BUILD COMMUNICATION CHANNELS AND/OR COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN AND AMONG DIFFERENT GOVERNMENT ENTITIES AND WITH COMMUNITY GROUPS AND MEMBERS.3. POLICIES: FELLOWS HELPED DRIVE PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION AROUND FAMILY FIRST AND FACILITATED DATA-SHARING AGREEMENTS.4. RESOURCE FLOWS: FELLOWS HELPED TO SECURE ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL RESOURCES AND PROMPT DIFFERENT WAYS OF ALLOCATING RESOURCES.5. POWER DYNAMICS: FELLOWS HELPED TO CREATE STRUCTURES THAT SHIFT POWER TOWARD CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES, IN WAYS THAT EITHER AMPLIFY THESE PERSPECTIVES IN INFORMING THE WORK OR, LESS OFTEN, GIVE THEM DECISION-MAKING POWER.6. MENTAL MODELS: FELLOWS HELPED SHED LIGHT ON AREAS OFTEN OVERLOOKED BY AGENCIES (E.G. HOW LANGUAGE IS USED, MORE UPSTREAM THINKING ABOUT PREVENTION).IN LATE 2021, WE LAUNCHED A STRATEGIC PLANNING EFFORT TO GATHER LEARNINGS FROM THE COMMUNITY, FROM STAKEHOLDERS AND LIVED EXPERTS, AND FROM THE FIELD MORE BROADLY IN ORDER TO MAP THE MOST PRESSING ISSUES THAT THE CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM FACES TODAY AND IDENTIFY OUR PLACE OF IMPACT WITHIN IT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Marie Zemler Wu Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $119,145 |
Shannon L Scott Director Of Learning & Leadership | 40 | $114,067 | |
Sonya Soni Senior Fellow | 40 | $110,065 | |
Debbie Nguyen Chief Of Staff | 40 | $105,539 | |
Kathleen Hubner Senior Fellow | 40 | $104,565 | |
Mathangi Swaminathan Senior Fellow | 40 | $103,688 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $2,813,157 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $74,602 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,813,157 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,059,685 |
| Investment income | $1,051 |
| 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 | $3,873,893 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $168,692 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $70,936 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,414,892 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $87,201 |
| Other employee benefits | $203,966 |
| Payroll taxes | $188,674 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $120,837 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $805,753 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $44,202 |
| Information technology | $29,524 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,200 |
| Travel | $21,405 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $10,114 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $12,569 |
| All other expenses | $34,996 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,144,025 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,757,225 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,411,949 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $937,408 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $94,728 |
| 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 | $10,241 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $140,620 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $5,352,171 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $243,527 |
| 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 | $533,300 |
| Total liabilities | $776,827 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,663,705 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,911,639 |
| 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 | $5,352,171 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Child Welfare Innovation Inc has recieved totaling $1,466,847.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Tipping Point Community San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: BETTER FUTURES | $901,520 |
Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund New York, NY PURPOSE: COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES | $252,850 |
Silicon Valley Community Foundation Mountain View, CA PURPOSE: Human Services | $167,992 |
George Kaiser Family Foundation Tulsa, OK PURPOSE: Kinship Care Fellow at Oklahoma DHS | $75,000 |
Tikun Olam Foundation Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: general support | $40,000 |
Network For Good Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $19,485 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Family Service Of Rhode Island Inc Providence, RI | $14,998,345 | $23,062,284 |
Williamsburg Infant And Early Childhood Development Center Inc Brooklyn, NY | $10,947,816 | $17,829,404 |
Community Counseling And Mediation Service Inc Brooklyn, NY | $22,401,444 | $19,970,012 |
Nia Community Services Network Inc Brooklyn, NY | $7,654,116 | $16,388,426 |
Girls Who Code Inc New York, NY | $56,064,304 | $28,119,627 |
United Activities Unlimited Staten Island, NY | $5,094,219 | $15,508,941 |
Community Providers Of Adolescent Services Inc Compass Dorchester, MA | $18,402,802 | $18,561,448 |
Catholic Charities Of Staten Island Inc Staten Island, NY | $13,695,617 | $13,182,407 |
Wediko Children's Services Inc Boston, MA | $0 | $10,112,596 |
Franciscan Life Center Network Incorporated Meriden, CT | $10,812,129 | $12,218,317 |
Center For Youth Services Inc Rochester, NY | $5,432,690 | $11,026,300 |
The Committee For Hispanic Children And Families Inc New York, NY | $4,931,284 | $10,533,775 |