FOSTER CARE COUNTS

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2012

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

JEANNE PRITZKER

Phone

3105759400

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

FOSTER CARE COUNTS, founded in 2012, is a micro nonprofit that reported $12K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 66% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $337K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 2717% operating deficit.

Mission

FOSTER CARE COUNTS MISSION IS TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF YOUTH IN FOSTER CARE AND ENSURE THEY THRIVE. WE PARTNER WITH CARE AND ADVOCACY ORGANIZATIONS TO ADDRESS THE GAPS IN SERVICE AND IMPEDIMENTS TO SUCCESS AND TARGET WAYS TO BOOST OUTCOMES. TOGETHER, WE IGNITE INITIATIVES TO EMPOWER FOSTER YOUTH, IMPROVE ACCESS TO VALUABLE RESOURCES, AND INCITE CHANGE ON THEIR BEHALF.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $8,630 Revenue: $31

ACTIVITIES TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT THE ISSUES AFFECTING FOSTER YOUTH LOCALLY AND ELEVATE THE PROFILE OF PARTNER ORGS, PUBLIC AGENCIES, AND SECTOR INITIATIVES THAT ARE ENSURING FOSTER YOUTH THRIVE...

ACTIVITIES TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT THE ISSUES AFFECTING FOSTER YOUTH LOCALLY AND ELEVATE THE PROFILE OF PARTNER ORGS, PUBLIC AGENCIES, AND SECTOR INITIATIVES THAT ARE ENSURING FOSTER YOUTH THRIVE (COMMUNICATIONS INCLUDING MAINTAINING ROBUST WEBSITE WITH RELEVANT RESOURCES AND INFORMATION, SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE, AND RESOURCE CONNECTIONS FOR OTHER AGENCIES AND INDIVIDUALS).

Program 2

Expenses: $318,570

GRANTMAKING TO SUPPORT FOSTER YOUTH MENTORSHIP AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $11,809

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $140

Other Revenue $31

TOTAL REVENUE $11,980

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $318,570

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $327,200

Other Expenses $18,875

TOTAL EXPENSES $337,445

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$11,980	$35,330	-0.7%
Expenses	$337,445	$9,549	+34.3%
Net Income	$-325,465	$25,781	-13.6%

Key Indicators

✓ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

N/A

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy

✓ Whistleblower Policy

✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

⚠ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
JEANNE PRITZKER	PRESIDENT	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LAUREN NICHOLS	SECRETARY/TREASURER	0.80	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
AMY COHEN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2024	$11,980	$337,445	No data	$-325,465
2023	$35,330	$9,549	$325,465	$25,781
2022	$34,742	$15,722	$299,684	$19,020
2021	$356,680	$880,764	$280,664	$-524,084
2020	$1,070,002	$507,677	$954,944	$562,325
2019	$398,196	$324,940	$247,086	$73,256
2018	$616,070	$609,038	$169,470	$7,032