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Friends of Foster Children Forever Inc

EIN 59-3598933 · Naples, FL

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES THAT ALLOW EACH FOSTER CHILD TO FULFILL THEIR POTENTIAL.

Income
$2.6 million
Spending
$1.6 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
11.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
9
Volunteers
125
Highest pay
$141,304, chief executive officer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 36% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 66% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 (1)
  1. $1.4 million spent. EDUCATION: -READY FOR KINDERGARDEN - HELPS OUR YOUNGEST FOSTER CHILDREN, FROM INFANCY TO 5 YEARS OLD, ATTEND QUALITY EARLY LEARNING CENTERS AND BE PREPARED TO ENTER KINDERGARTEN. FOSTER CHILDREN ARE CONNECTED TO EARLY LEARNING CHILDCARE PROGRAMS, AND MANY RECEIVED REFERRALS FOR DEVELOPMENTAL ASSESSMENTS. -ACADEMIC MENTORING - PROVIDE ONE-TO-ONE TUTORING AND GUIDANCE TO FOSTER CHILDREN. ACADEMIC MENTORS PROVIDE MUCH-NEEDED STABILITY BY STAYING WITH THE CHILD WHEREVER THEY ARE PLACED. THE GOAL IS FOR FOSTER CHILDREN TO DO WELL AT SCHOOL AND DEVELOP A BELIEF IN THEMSELVES AND THEIR ABILITY TO SUCCEED. -SCHOLARSHIPS - WERE ESTABLISHED TO ASSIST FOSTER CHILDREN IN ACHIEVING THEIR EDUCATIONAL GOALS. THE SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTS THOSE WHO ARE OR WERE IN FOSTER CARE TO OBTAIN A FOUR-YEAR OR TWO-YEAR DEGREE OR A CERTIFICATE AT A TECHNICAL SCHOOL ANYWHERE IN THE COUNTRY. -THRIVING AFTER CARE - FOSTERING SUCCESS PROVIDES CLASSES AND ASSISTANCE FOR YOUNG ADULTS TRANSITIONING OUT OF FOSTER CARE SUCH AS COOKING, BANKING, INTERVIEWING FOR A JOB, HOUSING, TRANSPORTATION, COLLEGE, AND CAREER READINESS. PROJECT ENRICHMENT: -SPORTS & AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES - (INCLUDES ONSITE AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS) GIVE THE CHILDREN THE OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE NEW FRIENDS, LEARN SOMETHING NEW, DEVELOP NEW SKILLS, OR HONE ON EXISTING ONES, AND DISCOVER A PASSION FOR A HOBBY OR SPORT. FOSTER KIDS CAN PLAY SPORTS THEY HAVE NEVER BEEN ABLE TO PLAY, SUCH AS SOCCER, BASEBALL, BASKETBALL, TRACK, FOOTBALL, VOLLEYBALL, AND OTHER FUN RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES! THEY CAN JOIN CLUBS SUCH AS SCHOLAR BOWL AND ROBOTICS. -SUMMER CAMPS - OFFERS A WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY FOR FOSTER CHILDREN AS THEY CAN ATTEND AN EIGHT-WEEK SUMMER DAY CAMP WHERE THEY CAN EXPLORE INDIVIDUAL SKILLS AND TALENTS. THERE ARE A VARIETY OF OTHER CAMPS THE CHILDREN CAN EXPERIENCE, INCLUDING ENVIRONMENTAL, STEM AND MANY MORE. -HEARTSTRINGS MUSIC & ARTS - IS A PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES MUSIC, DANCE, BAND, AND THEATER LESSONS. ART CLASSES, THEATER, AND OTHER FORMS OF CREATIVE ARTS THROUGH A VARIETY OF ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES TO IMPROVE UPON THEIR SOCIAL AND COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT AND ABOVE ALL, BRING JOY INTO THEIR LIVES -BIRTHDAYS AND HOLIDAYS (INCLUDES THE GIFT OF GIVING) - CHILDREN RECEIVE A SPECIAL CARD AND GIFT ON THEIR BIRTHDAY AND GIFTS DURING THE HOLIDAYS. FULFILLING BASIC NEEDS: -BACK TO SCHOOL - ENSURING ALL FOSTER CHILDREN ARE FULLY EQUIPPED AND READY TO START THEIR FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL. FOSTER CHILDREN ARE FITTED WITH NEW SCHOOL UNIFORMS, NEW SHOES, BOOKS, BACKPACKS, LOADED WITH ALL SCHOOLS' SUPPLIES AND SIGNED UP FOR TUTORING AND AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES. EMERGENCY BUNDLES - THE EMERGENCY BUNDLES ARE USED TO PROVIDE THREE DAYS OF EMERGENCY PERSONAL SUPPLIES TO FOSTER CHILDREN WHEN THEY ARE REMOVED IN TIMES OF CRISIS. MANY TIMES, DUE TO ISSUES OF ABUSE AND NEGLECT, CHILDREN ARE REMOVED, SUDDENLY FROM THEIR HOMES AND THEY TAKE NOTHING WITH THEM JUST THE CLOTHES THEY ARE WEARING. -BASIC NEEDS - THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, FOSTERING SUCCESS SUPPLIES FOR FAMILIES THAT UNEXPECTEDLY FIND THEMSELVES CARING FOR FOSTER CHILDREN. THE SUPPLIES INCLUDE DIAPERS, CRIBS, BEDS, CLOTHING AND OTHER EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. 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.

  2. 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 October 13, 2026.

  3. 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.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 2000.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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 October 21, 2026.

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