Foster Advocates is located in St Paul, MN. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Foster Advocates employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Foster Advocates 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 12/2022, Foster Advocates generated $598.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 43.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $557.0k during the year ending 12/2022. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FOSTER ADVOCATES IS NOT JUST OUR NAME IT'S WHAT WE DO. WE FOSTER ADVOCACY, POLICY CHANGE, AND ORGANIZING BY PARTNERING WITH FOSTERS AND IMPACTED COMMUNITIES. WE ENVISION A MINNESOTA WHERE EVERY PERSON INVOLVED IN MINNESOTA'S FOSTER CARE SYSTEM HAS THE SAME ACCESS TO OPPORTUNITIES AND OUTCOMES AS THEIR NON-FOSTER PEERS. WE ENVISION A MINNESOTA WHERE FOSTER VOICES ARE RESPECTED AND OUR COMMUNITY EXPERTISE IS SOUGHT IN EVERY ASPECT OF THE CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THIS YEAR WE LED THE CREATION OF AN OFFICE OF THE OMBUDSPERSON FOR FOSTER YOUTH. WE ALSO PASSED MAYA'S LAW, DEEPENING OUR SERVICES AND CONNECTIONS WITH FOSTERS ACROSS THE STATE. WE CONTINUED MOVEMENT BUILDING THAT ENSURES FOSTERS' GENIUS AND FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN RIGHTS ARE AT THE CENTER OF ALL SYSTEMS CHANGE. WE'VE HAD A GREAT FIRST YEAR OF THE COMMUNITY BOARD. IT'S BEEN A BIG STEP AND LEARNING PROCESS FOR ALL OF US. THROUGH THE COMMUNITY BOARD, FOSTERS FINALLY HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY WE'VE BEEN ASKING FOR, FOR SO LONG. WE'RE NOT JUST AT THE TABLE FOR DISCUSSION; FOSTER ADVOCATES HAS PUT US AT THE HEAD OF THE TABLE. WE'RE LEADING THE WORK WITHOUT HAVING TO DO IT ALL, AND IT'S POWERFUL TO KNOW THAT FOSTER ADVOCATES IS GETTING THAT WORK DONE. THROUGH THIS HEALTHY LEADERSHIP PLATFORM, MAKING COLLECTIVE DECISIONS FOR FOSTERS, WE'RE LEADING BY EXAMPLE FOR MINNESOTA (AND OTHER STATES).
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Hoang Murphy Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $91,154 |
Bob-E Simpson-Epps Chairman | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Mark C Gordon Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ed Morales Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Nikki Beasley 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 | $50,555 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $534,936 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $585,491 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $13,353 |
Investment income | $17 |
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 | $598,861 |
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. | $91,154 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $6,789 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $185,554 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $25,769 |
Payroll taxes | $21,941 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $3,843 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $37,030 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $39,500 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $37,500 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $18,281 |
Advertising and promotion | $851 |
Office expenses | $4,191 |
Information technology | $5,925 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $826 |
Travel | $1,252 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,372 |
Interest | $2,256 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $5,879 |
All other expenses | $8,355 |
Total functional expenses | $557,016 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $267,259 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $146,244 |
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 | $3,413 |
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 | $416,916 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $7,189 |
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 | $131,250 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $138,439 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $47,903 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $230,574 |
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 | $416,916 |