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Fosters Outriders Foundation

EIN 86-2364547 · Jackson, WY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceGood70 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION IS ESTABLISHED EXCLUSIVELY TO ENGAGE IN CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, AND IS DEDICATED TO PROMOTING AND ADVANCING THOMAS JEFFERSON'S AND THE FOUNDERS' PRESCRIPTION FOR A SUCCESSFUL COUNTRY THAT IS ANCHORED BY FREEDOM, PROSPERITY, AND KINDNESS, AND WILL UNDERTAKE ACTIVITIES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO: (I) DEVELOPING AND PROVIDING ACCESS TO ONLINE CIVICS EDUCATION PROGRAMS; (II) PROMOTING UNDERSTANDING AND ENGAGEMENT AMONG CITIZENS OF DIFFERENT BACKGROUNDS; (III) PROVIDING TRADE SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS;(IV) PARTNERING WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS WITH SIMILAR MISSIONS; AND (V) ANY OTHER ACTIVITIES AUTHORIZED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS THAT ARE CONSISTENT WITH THIS MISSION AND PURPOSE.

Income
$2.3 million
Spending
$2.1 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
2.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
1
Volunteers
6
Highest pay
$103,000, secretary

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 43% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 49% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 7 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

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 December 31, 2024, 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 (3)
  1. $744,832 spent. THE ORGANIZATION ORGANIZES REGULAR DINNERS AND FELLOWSHIP GATHERINGS TO BRING TOGETHER PEOPLE FROM DIFFERENT BACKGROUNDS WHO MIGHT ORDINARILY NOT SPEND TIME TOGETHER.
  2. $741,301 spent. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS TO INDIVIDUALS TO ATTEND TRADE SCHOOLS RATHER THAN FOUR-YEAR COLLEGES.
  3. $399,183 spent. THE GOOD NEIGHBOR PROGRAM HELPS TO HIGHLIGHT INDIVIDUALS AND SMALL CHARITIES THAT HELP TO MAKE THEIR NEIGHBORHOODS A BETTER PLACE. THE OUTRIDERS HELP TO HIGHLIGHT THESE GOOD NEIGHBORS, AND THROUGH THE GOOD NEIGHBOR GRANT, EXTEND THEIR IMPACTS ON THE COMMUNITY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

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

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since January 2022.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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