2026-08-20T12:38:31-04:00 2025-12-31 431122456 NOVAK BIRKS PC 4435 MAIN ST STE 500 KANSAS CITY MO 641111858 990 2025-01-01 431895965 FOSTERADOPT CONNECT INC FOST 8163500215 18600 E 37TH TERRACE S INDEPENDENCE MO 64057 LORETTA ROSS PRESIDENT AND CEO 8163502549 2026-07-29 true WILLIAM J MILLER CPA P01604284 8169316111 2026-08-20 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z LORETTA ROSS 18600 E 37TH TERR S INDEPENDENCE MO 64057 23654679 false X FOSTERADOPT.ORG X 2000 MO TO PROVIDE FOSTER AND ADOPTIVE CHILDREN A STABLE, LOVING, AND NUTURING FAMILY ENVIRONMENT BY SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY FOR ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN AND THE FAMILIES CARING FOR THEM. 21 21 534 250 0 19399416 18720765 2848353 3246137 135494 94662 836104 1184423 23219367 23245987 1830900 2174269 0 17186452 19994779 0 829296 3775581 3940160 22792933 26109208 426434 -2863221 14684686 12345423 3162582 3695552 11522104 8649871 OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE ADVOCACY AND INNOVATIVE PROGRAMMING WITH SUPPORTS AND EMPOWERS FOSTER CHILDREN, THEIR FAMILLIES, AND ALUMNI IMPACTED BY THE CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM. false false 22012010 2174269 3246137 FOSTER ADOPT CONNECT WORKS WITH CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES AS THEY NAVIGATE THE COMPLEXITIES OF THE CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM. WITH THE HELP OF INNOVATIVE TOOLS, A DEDICATED PROFESSIONAL STAFF, AND OVER 20 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE WORKING IN THE KANSAS AND MISSOURI FOSTER CARE SYSTEMS, WE'RE EQUIPPED TO CONNECT CHILDREN WITH FAMILIES THAT PROVIDE LOVE, HEALING, AND STABILITY FOR A BRIGHTER FUTURE. PROGRAMS THAT HELP CONNECT, HEAL, AND PROVIDE STABILITY INCLUDE: 30 DAYS TO FAMILY BEHAVIORIAL HEALTH MEMBERSHIP, BEHAVIORIAL INTERVENTIONALISTS, COMMUNITY CONNECTION YOUTH PROJECT, CONNECT CAFE, EXTREME FAMILY FINDING, FOOD PANTRY AND CLOTHING CLOSET, FOSTERING PREVENTION, KINSHIP NAVIGATOR, LAWYERS FOR KIDS, LEGAL ADVOCACY, RESPITE CARE, SUPPORT GROUPS, AND THE YOUTH CONNECT CENTER. 22012010 true true false true false false false false false false true false false false true true true false false false false false false false true false false false true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false true 49 0 534 true false false false false false true true false false false false false false false false X 21 21 false false false false false false false true true false true true true true true true true true true false false X X FOSTER ADOPT CONNECT INC 8163500215 18600 E 37TH TERRACE S INPEPENDENCE MO 64057 MELANIE MCDOLE CHAIR 2.00 X X 0 0 0 IVAN CORTES SECRETARY 2.00 X X 0 0 0 BEN BROUSE TREASURER 2.00 X X 0 0 0 CLAYTON YEARNS VICE CHAIR 2.00 X X 0 0 0 AMY DEVINE BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 BRENT WILSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 DAVID WOODS BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 DOUGLAS GHERTNER BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 ED NELSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 J EUGENE BALLOUN BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 KELI TUSCHMAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 KEN MARKER BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 MADISON HATTEN BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 MARK HEGARTY BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 MOLLY WILSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 PAUL CARUSO BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 RAIMONDA SHELTON KING BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 RICK DAVIS BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 TIM DECKER BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 WES ENGRAM BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 MARCUS WILLIAMS BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 LORETTA ROSS PRESIDENT AN 40.00 X 220395 0 37201 JENNIFER JOHNSON COO 40.00 X 184961 0 36528 DAVID VEST CFO 40.00 X 156530 0 31806 JOSHUA HOLLINSWORTH CHIEF ADVANC 40.00 X 144738 0 31134 THOMAS PRUDDEN CHIEF BUSINE 40.00 X 120135 0 30360 826759 167029 8 false true false 15171723 3549042 1893578 18720765 CONTRACT SERVICE REVENUE 2776471 2776471 LICENSING CONTRACT REVENUE 360000 360000 OTHER PROGRAM INCOME 109666 109666 3246137 88419 88419 20140 13897 20140 -13897 6243 6243 1222117 229706 992411 357101 165089 192012 192012 23245987 3444392 88419 2174269 2174269 1384558 1140839 194390 49329 13590940 11198552 1908155 484233 314058 258775 44093 11190 3659591 3015400 513803 130388 1045632 861571 146806 37255 53684 53684 70962 35962 35000 91163 91163 272715 221721 33588 17406 53894 53894 186167 153396 26138 6633 435544 358876 61150 15518 792527 653020 111270 28237 423182 348690 59414 15078 130493 107523 18321 4649 313785 258550 44055 11180 250412 206332 35158 8922 OTHER PROGRAM ASSISTANCE 503722 503722 DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 122854 101228 17249 4377 SAMMY'S WINDOW EXPS 101506 101506 OTHER EXPENSES 77109 52896 19312 4901 60441 60441 26109208 22012010 3267902 829296 1888568 1055558 2250991 1058387 158491 318193 2219305 1017267 572194 566902 147049 251053 10425381 2525218 6828129 7900163 619959 177900 14684686 12345423 733335 1042745 603707 18750 1180215 2442727 645325 191330 3162582 3695552 X 7582222 4972602 3939882 3677269 11522104 8649871 14684686 12345423 -2863221 -9012 X false true X true true true X 8910286 17756009 18411410 19399416 18720765 83197886 8910286 17756009 18411410 19399416 18720765 83197886 83197886 25000 13617 90082 138564 88419 355682 10500 3125 16000 29625 83583193 8172729 0.99540 0.97280 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 91163 91163 26018045 26109208 1000000 250000 1000000 1000000 1000000 1000000 4000000 6000000 68500 80000 92665 91163 332328 250000 250000 250000 250000 1000000 1500000 337863 337863 7616469 1414502 6201967 37059 24920 12139 1417333 1085796 331537 1016657 1016657 7900163 RIGHT OF USE LEASE LIABILITY 191330 191330 X 23236975 -9012 -9012 23245987 23245987 26109208 26109208 26109208 SCHEDULE D, PAGE 3, PART X THE ORGANIZATION IS EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)3 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND A SIMILAR PROVISION OF STATE LAW. HOWEVER, THE ORGANIZATION IS SUBJECT TO FEDERAL INCOME TAX ON ANY UNRELATED BUSINESS TAXABLE INCOME. THE ORGANIZATION FILES TAX RETURNS IN THE U.S. FEDERAL JURISDICTION. ROAD HOME GALA 1053863 1053863 50754 26951 20284 17194 31643 GOLF TOURNAMENT 33106 33106 700 285 3330 161 1871 2 35218 35218 200 16474 6215 2525 5579 1122187 1122187 700 51239 46755 26660 19719 39093 184166 938021 true RENT, UTILITIES, GAS, ETC 820 157490 LAWYERS FOR KIDS 149 26251 HOUSING 186 80757 SCHOOL SUPPLIES 1984 12699 FOOD 5719 429058 FMV CLOTHING/SUPPLIES 19568 1468014 FMV SCHEDULE I, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 2 THE DIRECT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS PROVIDE VARIOUS ASSISTANCE TO FOSTER FAMILIES, FOSTER CHILDREN, AND CHILDREN WHO ARE AGING OUT OF THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM. PAYMENTS ARE MADE DIRECTLY TO THIRD PARTY LANDLORDS, UTILITY COMPANIES, ATTORNEYS, OR OTHER RESPONSIBLE ORGANIZATIONS. THE SCHOOL SUPPLIES ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IS RELIES ON GIFTS FROM THE COMMUNITY OF GIFT CARDS AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES WHICH ARE THEN DISTRIBUTED DIRECTLY TO THE APPLICABLE FAMILIES WHERE NEEDED. false false false false false false false false false LORETTA ROSS PRESIDENT AND CEO 220395 37201 257596 JENNIFER JOHNSON COO 184961 36528 221489 DAVID VEST CFO 156530 31806 188336 JOSHUA HOLLINSWORTH CHIEF ADVANCMT OFFR 144738 31134 175872 THOMAS PRUDDEN CHIEF BUSINESS OFFIC 120135 30360 150495 X 1893578 false false false FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM WITH A DRAFT REVIEWED BY THE CFO AND EXECUTIVE TEAM. A COPY IS PROVIDED TO THE ENTIRE BOARD PRIOR TO FILING. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C THE ORGANIZATION REVIEWS ON AN ANNUAL BASIS THE RELATIONSHIPS OF COVERED PERSONS WHO HAVE IDENTIFIED ANY CONFLICT THAT MIGHT EXIST. IF A CONFLICT IS IDENTIFIED, THE PERSON WITH THE CONFLICT EXCUSES THEMSELVES OR IS ASKED TO EXCUSE THEMSELVES FROM THE DISCUSSION AND/OR DECISION. THE FINANCE TEAM REGULARLY REVIEWS TRANSACTIONS, VENDORS, AND CLIENTS FOR CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AS DEFINED BY THE POLICY IN THE EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK. DISCLOSED CONLICTS, IF ANY, ARE REVIEWED FOR MATERIALITY AND STATE AND FEDERAL COMPLIANCE RELEVANCE. DISCOVERED NON-DISCLOSED CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, IF MATERIAL, CAN LEAD TO EMPLOYMENT TERMINATION. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A THE BOARD OF DIRECTOS MEET IN A SEPARATE SESSION FOR THE ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF THE CEO.DURING THAT PROCESS, THE BOARD DISCUSSES COMPENSATION CHANGES TO BE EFFECTIVE AS OF THE DATE OF THE ANNUAL REVIEW.COMPENSATION CHANGES ARE DOCUMENTED IN THE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION REPORT AND SAVED IN THE CEO'S SECURED PERSONNEL FILE IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE.EACH YEAR THE BOARD DISCUSSES THE MARKET COMPENSATION OF NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION CEO'S TO DETERMINE THE REASONABLE COMPENSATION FOR THE COMING YEAR. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES IT GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.