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Foster House

EIN 99-3246410 · Bowling Green, KY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceFair60 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF FOSTER HOUSE, INC. IS TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY HOUSING SUPPORT FOR CHILDERN IN FOSTER CARE. OFTEN CHILDERN ARE REMOVED FROM THEIR HOMES AND FOSTER CARE PLACEMENT IS NOT IMMEDIATE. THE FOSTER HOUSE PROVIDES THE CHILDERN AND DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES (DCBS) WORKERS WITH A SAFE AND COMFORTABLE ALTERNATIVE TO STAYING AT (DCBS) OFFICES OVER NIGHT.

Income
$231,316
Spending
$44,982
Spent on programs
99%
Reserves
10.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0

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

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

Governance

Fair: 60 out of 100. Higher than 45% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    0 of 10

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

  • 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. $44,719 spent. DURING THE 2024-2025 FISCAL YEAR FOSTER HOUSE, INC. PROVIDED SAFE AND NURTURING TEMPORARY HOUSING FOR CHILDREN ENTERING KENTUCKY'S FOSTER CARE SYSTEM. DURING THIS TIME, THE HOME HOSTED CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN CRISIS FOR A TOTAL OF 43 NIGHTS, OFFERING A SECURE AND COMPASSIONATE ENVIRONMENT WHILE PLACEMENTS WERE IDENTIFIED. FOSTER HOUSE ALSO FACILITATED FOUR SUPERVISED PARENTAL VISTS, HELPING MAINTAIN VITAL FAMILY CONNECTIONS DURING PERIODS OF TRANSITION. IN ADDTION TO DIRECT SERVICES, THE ORGANIZATION COMPLETED KEY RENOVATIONS TO ENHANCE SAFETY, COMFORT, AND HOSPITALITY WITHIN THE HOME. THESE IMPROVEMENTS ENSURE THAT EVERY CHILD WHO ENTERS THE SPACE EXPERIENCES DIGNITY AND CARE IN A TRAUMA-INFORMED ENVIRONMENT. DURING THE 2024-2025 FISCAL YEAR FOSTER HOUSE, INC. PROVIDED SAFE AND NURTURING TEMPORARY HOUSING FOR CHILDREN ENTERING KENTUCKY'S FOSTER CARE SYSTEM. DURING THIS TIME, THE HOME HOSTED CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN CRISIS FOR A TOTAL OF 43 NIGHTS, OFFERING A SECURE AND COMPASSIONATE ENVIRONMENT WHILE PLACEMENTS WERE IDENTIFIED. FOSTER HOUSE ALSO FACILITATED FOUR SUPERVISED PARENTAL VISTS, HELPING MAINTAIN VITAL FAMILY CONNECTIONS DURING PERIODS OF TRANSITION. IN ADDTION TO DIRECT SERVICES, THE ORGANIZATION COMPLETED KEY RENOVATIONS TO ENHANCE SAFETY, COMFORT, AND HOSPITALITY WITHIN THE HOME. THESE IMPROVEMENTS ENSURE THAT EVERY CHILD WHO ENTERS THE SPACE EXPERIENCES DIGNITY AND CARE IN A TRAUMA-INFORMED ENVIRONMENT.

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 November 6, 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 July 2024.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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