Foster Village Memphis
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It owes more than it owns.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
Mission Foster Village Memphis equips, connects, and advocates for children and families in foster care, adoption, and kinship care. We walk alongside caregivers with practical resources, trauma-informed support, and a compassionate community, helping families navigate some of the most difficult seasons with a strong village around them. Vision Our vision is a Midsouth community where every child and family in the child welfare system is supported, empowered, and surrounded by more than enough-more than enough resources, more than enough families ready to welcome children, and more than enough connection to ensure lasting stability from placement to permanency and beyond.
- Income
- $98,089
- Spending
- $119,106
- Reserves
- -0.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
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
Weak: 0 out of 100. Higher than 0% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
0 of 20It owes 109% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 21% of income.
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 (1)
- $24,836 spent. This year, we have seen God's faithfulness and guidance in profound ways across Foster Village Memphis. What Went Well: Our caregiver gatherings and TEEN Connect programs have grown, creating spaces where families and teens feel supported, valued, and empowered. Volunteers and church partners, like Christ Methodist Church, have stepped in generously with time, resources, and expertise, helping us meet the immediate needs of children entering foster care. Meal Train initiatives have provided practical, tangible support to families during times of transition, demonstrating care and fostering deeper community connections. Relationships within our village have strengthened, with caregivers investing in others and teens forming meaningful connections that reflect the love and hope of Christ. Challenges Faced: Funding remains critically low, which has limited our capacity to expand programs and sustain operations at full strength. Recruiting and onboarding the right leaders for new caregiver gatherings has been slower than anticipated, highlighting the ongoing need for committed, Spirit-led partners. Significant Achievements & Celebrations: We successfully launched additional TEEN Connect sessions, giving more teenagers opportunities to experience community, mentorship, and joy. Meal Train continues to provide crucial support, ensuring families feel cared for and less overwhelmed during critical times. Families and volunteers have begun paying it forward, mentoring others and growing the village of support organically. Through prayer, partnership, and perseverance, we continue to see children experience stability, belonging, and healing, and caregivers growing in confidence and hope-even on their most challenging days. Overall, we see God at work through relationships, generosity, and transformation. His guidance sustains our mission, allowing us to equip, connect, and advocate for families while building a stronger, faith-filled village for children in foster care, adoption, and kinship care.
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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 2020.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.
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