Nest Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Nest Foundation exists to equip and encourage Jefferson Countys Child Welfare Division biological families seeking reunification foster care children foster families and other groups within the broader child welfare system in Alabama. We connect the needs of the child welfare system with community resources in Jefferson County Alabama.
- Income
- $61,472
- Spending
- $16,556
- Reserves
- 32.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 98%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (4)
- $4,475 spent. Gear Up The Grads GUTG is The Nest Foundations program aiding youth transitioning out of Alabamas foster care system. In 2025 the organization held an event on June 5 2025 for 13 graduating foster youth. Ten attended in person and three others received remote assistance. Each graduate got a care basket with household basics like a laundry basket toilet paper and cleaning supplies. They also selected personalized home essentials like bedding towels and cookware with a volunteers help. Dorm residents received a microwave and mini refrigerator.
- $4,124 spent. Care Portal - The Nest Foundation through the Care Portal program responds to verified requests from child welfare workers to provide essential items directly to families in crisis aiding in family reunification and supporting foster youth. In 2025 around 70 children were served receiving items like beds bedding clothing furniture and household essentials. The Care Portal platform online connects nonprofits and churches with verified needs submitted by child welfare workers for children in Alabamas child welfare system.
- $2,557 spent. Teen Holiday Gift Program - In December 2025 The Nest Foundation provided personlized holiday gifts to 22 teenagers living in independent living situations. Each teen submitted a wish list of items they wanted or needed and the organization fulfilled those requests with a budget of approximately 100 per teen. Gifts included gift cards shoes clothing and other personal items selected based on each teens individual list.
- $2,549 spent. Other programs include Social Worker Appreciation and Christmas Party DHR Visitation Room Cleaning and Maintenance and Special Projects. Social Worker Appreciation includes small appreciation gestures throughout the year such as providing snacks and meals at the office and hosting a Christmas dinner for 70 social workers across two separate evening dinners. DHR Visitation Room Cleaning and Maintenance includes buying cleaning supplies and toys for monthly upkeep. Special Projects support teens in independent living with necessary items.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since January 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.
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