Nonprofit · EIN 14-1910661
FOSTERING HOPE FLORIDA INC
Tax-exempt · CLEARWATER, FL 33757
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $208,654 | $207,321 | $1,333 | $91,677 | $149,639 | -$57,962 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $176,521 | $192,945 | -$16,424 | $95,530 | $154,826 | -$59,296 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $185,306 | $212,324 | -$27,018 | $115,068 | $157,939 | -$42,871 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990 | $212,908 | $206,136 | $6,772 | $132,716 | $143,661 | -$10,945 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $216,658
- of which government grants
- $216,658
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$8,004
- Other revenue
- -$8,004
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $40,762
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $44,464
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $13,808
- Occupancy
- $26,934
- Travel
- $3,053
- Depreciation
- $6,280
- Program services (functional)
- $194,423
- Management and general (functional)
- $12,898
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $95,530
- Total assets, end of year
- $91,677
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $149,639
- Net assets, end of year
- -$57,962
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $76,603
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$57,962
- Gross receipts
- $245,217
- Employees
- 6
- Volunteers
- 100
- Year formed
- 2004
- State of legal domicile
- FL
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAQUELLE HALE | BOARD MEMBER Officer | – | $0 |
| PATRICIA HOLE | VICE PRESIDE Officer | – | $0 |
| RICHARD NELSEN | BOARD MEMBER Officer | – | $0 |
| WENDY PIKES | SECRETARY Officer | – | $0 |
| MICHAEL RIVERA | BOARD MEMBER Officer | – | $0 |
| HEATHER STRASSEL | BOARD MEMBER Officer | – | $0 |
| GLORIA A WEST-LAWSON | PRESIDENT/TR Officer | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAQUELLE HALE | BOARD MEMBER Officer | 2 | $0 |
| PATRICIA HOLE | VICE PRESIDE Officer | 2 | $0 |
| RICHARD NELSEN | BOARD MEMBER Officer | 2 | $0 |
| WENDY PIKES | SECRETARY Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MICHAEL RIVERA | BOARD MEMBER Officer | 2 | $0 |
| HEATHER STRASSEL | BOARD MEMBER Officer | 2 | $0 |
| GLORIA A WEST-LAWSON | PRESIDENT/TR Officer | 40 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDWARD FAY | VICE PRES Officer | – | $0 |
| RAQUELLE HALE | DIRECTOR Officer | – | $0 |
| PATRICIA HOLE | SECRETARY Officer | – | $0 |
| MICHAEL RIVERA | DIRECTOR Officer | – | $0 |
| HEATHER STRASSEL | DIRECTOR Officer | – | $0 |
| DEBRA THOMSON | DIRECTOR Officer | – | $0 |
| GLORIA A WEST-LAWSON | PRESIDENT/TR Officer | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2022: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDWARD FAY | VICE PRES Officer | – | $0 |
| RAQUELLE HALE | DIRECTOR Officer | – | $0 |
| PATRICIA HOLE | SECRETARY Officer | – | $0 |
| MICHAEL RIVERA | DIRECTOR Officer | – | $0 |
| HEATHER STRASSEL | DIRECTOR Officer | – | $0 |
| DEBRA THOMSON | DIRECTOR Officer | – | $0 |
| GLORIA A WEST-LAWSON | PRESIDENT/TR Officer | – | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 1632, CLEARWATER, FL 33757-1632
- In care of
- % GLORIA WEST-LAWSON
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- GLORIA A WEST-LAWSON, 5337 RAY DRIVE, WEEKI WACHEE, FL 34607
- Signed the 990
- GLORIA A WEST-LAWSON, PRESIDENT/TREASURER
- Phone
- (727) 688-5328
- Website
- WWW.FOSTERINGHOPEFLORIDA.COM
- Return prepared by
- MICHAEL E STEUER CPA PA
Mission
THE MISSION OF FOSTERING HOPE FLORIDA IS TO PARTNER WITH THE COMMUNITY IN CREATING A COMPASSIONATE SYSTEM OF FOSTER CARE THAT HONORS AND PROTECTS THE RIGHTS OF CHILDREN.
Program accomplishments
- FOSTERING HOPE FLORIDA, INC.'S APPROACH TO IMPROVE OUTCOMES FOR AT-RISK YOUTH IN FOSTER CARE IS TO CREATE A SYSTEM OF COMMUNITY-SUPPORT FOR FOSTER FAMILIES AND CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE. THIS EFFORT IS BEING PURSUED THROUGH SEVERAL INITIATIVES: 1) PROVIDING COMMUNITY AWARENESS TO INCREASE SUPPORT BASE AND TO RECRUIT NEW FOSTER PARENTS: REACHED OVER 1000 PEOPLE WITH THIS CAMPAIGN. 2) PROVIDING FREE SERVICES TO CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE: SERVED OVER 300 INDIVIDUALS ANNUALLY (SERVICES INCLUDE: MENTORING, PROVIDING NECESSITIES: CLOTHING, TOILETRIES, DISTRIBUTING EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL, TRANSPORTATION, PROVIDING CAR SEATS, BEDS, TOYS). 3) OPERATING 3 COMMUNITY SUPPORTED GROUP HOMES FOR CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE CALLED HOPE HOUSES: PROVIDED A HOME FOR 30 CHILDRENExpenses $194,423
- FOSTERING HOPE FLORIDA, INC.'S APPROACH TO IMPROVE OUTCOMES FOR AT-RISK YOUTH IN FOSTER CARE IS TO CREATE A SYSTEM OF COMMUNITY-SUPPORT FOR FOSTER FAMILIES AND CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE. THIS EFFORT IS BEING PURSUED THROUGH SEVERAL INITIATIVES: 1) PROVIDING COMMUNITY AWARENESS TO INCREASE SUPPORT BASE AND TO RECRUIT NEW FOSTER PARENTS: REACHED OVER 1000 PEOPLE WITH THIS CAMPAIGN. 2) PROVIDING FREE SERVICES TO CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE: SERVED OVER 300 INDIVIDUALS ANNUALLY (SERVICES INCLUDE: MENTORING,PROVIDING NECESSITIES: CLOTHING, TOILETRIES, DISTRIBUTING EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL, TRANSPORTATION, PROVIDING CAR SEATS, BEDS, TOYS). 3) OPERATING 3 COMMUNITY SUPPORTED GROUP HOMES FOR CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE CALLED HOPE HOUSES: PROVIDED A HOME FOR 30 CHILDREN
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 14-1910661
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2005
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P32)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $91,677
- Income (IRS master file)
- $245,217
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $208,654 | $207,321 | $91,677 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $176,521 | $192,945 | $95,530 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $185,306 | $212,324 | $115,068 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $212,908 | $206,136 | $132,716 | XML |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 14-1910661).
Questions about FOSTERING HOPE FLORIDA INC
- What is the EIN of FOSTERING HOPE FLORIDA INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FOSTERING HOPE FLORIDA INC is 14-1910661.
- Is FOSTERING HOPE FLORIDA INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2005.
- Are donations to FOSTERING HOPE FLORIDA INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FOSTERING HOPE FLORIDA INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of FOSTERING HOPE FLORIDA INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FOSTERING HOPE FLORIDA INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FOSTERING HOPE FLORIDA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names GLORIA A WEST-LAWSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of FOSTERING HOPE FLORIDA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FOSTERING HOPE FLORIDA INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $208,654, expenses of $207,321 and total assets of $91,677 at year end.
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