FOSTERING HOPE (EIN 841857085) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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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

2019

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MICHELLE FILLING-BROWN

Phone

4848084351

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

FOSTERING HOPE, founded in 2019, is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $637K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 142% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $417K, a strong 65% operating margin.

Mission

FOSTERING HOPE IS A VOLUNTEER-DRIVEN, DONATION-BASED 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION THAT SERVES THE FOSTER CARE COMMUNITY. OUR MISSION IS TO SERVE YOUTH EXPERIENCING FOSTER CARE AND THOSE WHO OPEN THEIR HEARTS AND HOMES TO CARE FOR THEM BY PROVIDING FREE, TANGIBLE RESOURCES TO HELP THEM FEEL SAFE, VALUED AND SUPPORTED.WE PROVIDE FREE RESOURCES TO FOSTER FAMILIES, KINSHIP CARE FAMILIES, PRE- AND POST-ADOPTIVE FAMILIES, BIOLOGICAL FAMILIES ON SAFETY PLANS WITH THEIR LOCAL CHILD WELFARE OFFICE, AND YOUNG ADULTS WHO HAVE RECENTLY AGED OUT.

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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 (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $611,158

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $1,898

Other Revenue $23,889

TOTAL REVENUE $636,945

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $275

Program Expenses $210,657

Other Expenses $220,415

TOTAL EXPENSES $220,415

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$636,945	$262,742	+1.4%
Expenses	$220,415	$155,171	+0.4%
Net Income	$416,530	$107,571	+2.9%

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

850

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
ALYSSA DUORTE	DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS	10.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHELLE FILLING-BROWN	DIRECTOR OF FINANCE	10.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SARAH ALSTROM	DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION	10.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MARY MUNDY	DIRECTOR OF OUTREACH	10.00	Officer 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
2025	$636,945	$220,415	$683,610	$416,530
2024	$262,742	$155,171	$267,080	$107,571

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