Foster Care Counts
- Assets
- $280.7k
- Revenue
- $356.7k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Founding
- 05/2012
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 45-4619493
Organization Overview
Foster Care Counts is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 2012. 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. Foster Care Counts 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, Foster Care Counts generated $356.7k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $880.8k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2014, Foster Care Counts has awarded 95 individual grants totaling $2,277,527. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE AND THOSE TRANSITIONING OUT OF THE FOSTER SYSTEM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FOSTER CARE COUNTS IS AN ALL-VOLUNTEER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO HELPING FOSTER YOUTH GET THE EDUCATION THEY NEED TO BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT, INDEPENDENT, YOUNG ADULTS. FOSTER CARE COUNTS HOLDS PROGRAMMATIC EVENTS IN HONOR OF FOSTER YOUTH AND FAMILIES. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES SUPPORT TO NUMEROUS COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS DEDICATED TO HELPING FOSTER YOUTH.
MEAL NATION IS A PILOT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE A MEAL A DAY TO FOSTER YOUTH STUDENTS IN COLLEGE DURING THE PANDEMIC. FOOD INSECURITY WAS AND CONTINUES TO BE A CRITICAL ISSUE FOR THIS POPULATION. STAFF OF GUARDIAN SCHOLARS PROGRAMS, ON-CAMPUS SUPPORT PROGRAMS FOR FOSTER YOUTH AT COLLEGES, HELPED US REACH AND VET STUDENTS FOR THE PROGRAM. BY PARTNERING WITH COMPANIES LIKE NOT IMPOSSIBLE LABS, EVERYTABLE AND FRESHLY, THE ORGANIZATION HAS PROVIDED EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND NUTRITIOUS MEALS TO STUDENTS-IN-NEED. INCLUDES IN-KIND DONATIONS/GRANTS.
FOSTER NATION WAS FISCALLY SPONSORED BY FOSTER CARE COUNTS UNTIL APRIL 24, 2021. IT'S MISSION IS TO ENGAGE MILLENNIALS IN THE ISSUES AFFECTING THEIR PEERS WHO HAVE GROWN UP IN FOSTER CARE AND EMPOWERS FOSTER YOUTH AGING OUT OF THE SYSTEM TO BECOME FUTURE LEADERS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Winifred Wechsler Director/secretary/ Treasu | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Jeanne Pritzker Director/chair/president | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Amy Cohen Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
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 | $356,615 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $2,845 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $356,615 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $54 |
| 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 | $356,680 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $720,372 |
| 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. | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $3,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $19,808 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $5,815 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $482 |
| 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 | $2,177 |
| All other expenses | $176 |
| Total functional expenses | $880,764 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $280,664 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $280,664 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| 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 | $280,664 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $280,664 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Foster Care Counts has awarded $714,027 in support to 6 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
FOSTER NATION PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE $57,111.79 TO SUPPORT FOSTER NATION'S MEAL NATION PROJECT, WHICH PROVIDES WEEKLY MEALS TO FOSTER YOUTH IN COLLEGE, $150,000 FROM THE CARES GRANT THAT IS NOT RESTRICTED, BUT INTENDED, TO BE USED FOR FOOD-INSECURITY RELATED PROGRAMS, AND THE REMAINING BALANCE OF $183,778 TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT TO FOSTER NATION, WHICH ALSO PROVIDES TRANSITION AGE YOUTH AND CA GUARDIAN SCHOLARS PROGRAMS WITH MENTORSHIP AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNTITIES AND RESOURCES TO HELP YOUTH THRIVE. THIS IS A PASS THROUGH GIFT. AS OF 4/24/2021 FOSTER NATION, PREVIOUSLY A PROJECT OF FOSTER CARE COUNTS, BECAME THEIR OWN 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION. | $390,890 |
FOSTER NATION PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT TO HELP FOSTER NATION DEVELOP ORGANIZATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE. FOSTER NATION PROVIDES TRANSITION AGE YOUTH AND CA GUARDIAN SCHOLARS PROGRAMS WITH A MEAL PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS, MENTORSHIP AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNTITIES, AND OTHER ESSENTIAL RESOURCES TO HELP YOUTH THRIVE. AS OF 4/24/2021 FOSTER NATION, PREVIOUSLY A PROJECT OF FOSTER CARE COUNTS, BECAME THEIR OWN 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION. | $150,000 |
FOSTER NATION PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE $43,344.67 TO SUPPORT FOSTER NATION'S MEAL NATION PROJECT, WHICH PROVIDES WEEKLY MEALS TO FOSTER YOUTH IN COLLEGE, AND $68,925.81 IN GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT TO FOSTER NATION, WHICH ALSO PROVIDES TRANSITION AGE YOUTH AND CA GUARDIAN SCHOLARS PROGRAMS WITH MENTORSHIP AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNTITIES AND RESOURCES TO HELP YOUTH THRIVE. THIS IS A PASS THROUGH GIFT. AS OF 4/24/2021 FOSTER NATION, PREVIOUSLY A PROJECT OF FOSTER CARE COUNTS, BECAME THEIR OWN 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION. | $112,270 |
Truckee, CA PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE LAPTOPS TO COLLEGE-BOUND FOSTER YOUTH IN LA COUNTY. LAPTOPS ARE DISTRIBUTED TO CURRENT/FORMER FOSTER YOUTH WHO ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE A LAPTOP THROUGH DCFS ILP PROGRAM. | $35,000 |
FOSTER NATION PURPOSE: TRANSFER UNSOLD "SWAG" INVENTORY PURCAHSED BY FOSTER CARE COUNTS ON BEHALF OF FOSTER NATION WHILE FCC WAS STILL PROVIDING FISCAL SPONSORSHIP. GOODS WERE TRANSFERRED TO FN UPON RECEIPT OF THEIR 501(C)(3) DESIGNATION. | $15,867 |
Davis, CA PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT TO FOSTERING UNITY WHICH PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR RELATIVE AND NON-RELATIVE RESOURCE PARENTS, REUINIFYING BIOLOGICAL FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITY SERVICE PARTNERS WITH SUPPORT, ENHANCED EDUCATION, AND RESOURCE NAGIVATION. | $10,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Foster Care Counts has recieved totaling $783.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Clarion Capital Charitable Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $233 |
Sempra Energy Foundation San Diego, CA PURPOSE: HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | $50 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Dream Center Foundation A California Non Profit Corporation Los Angeles, CA | $35,184,987 | $26,309,284 |
Connections For Children Los Angeles, CA | $5,706,672 | $17,856,000 |
Andre Agassi Foundation For Education Las Vegas, NV | $0 | $4,556,669 |
Give Foundation Inc San Ramon, CA | $1,969,969 | $6,365,331 |
Humangood Foundation West Duarte, CA | $80,965,021 | $8,515,405 |
Southeastern Arizona Community Action Program Inc Safford, AZ | $455,386 | $2,811,093 |
Leoa Foundation Loomis, CA | $6,988 | $2,417,315 |
Stater Bros Charities San Bernardino, CA | $4,078,783 | $4,166,835 |
Another Round Another Rally Phoenix, AZ | $1,059,733 | $1,710,638 |
Foster Family Charitable Foundation Stockton, CA | $29,209,891 | $2,797,877 |
Southern Oregon Friends Of Hospice Medford, OR | $5,540,085 | $3,156,686 |
Phoenix Suns Charities Inc Phoenix, AZ | $1,755,436 | $2,395,370 |