Nonprofit · EIN 45-5056874
FOSTER SUCCESS INC
Tax-exempt · INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46204
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $5,082,104 | $4,406,626 | $675,478 | $9,131,708 | $1,343,664 | $7,788,044 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $5,295,027 | $4,858,669 | $436,358 | $8,601,878 | $1,780,017 | $6,821,861 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,661,126
- of which government grants
- $3,439,093
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $383,443
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $27,435
- Net income from fundraising events
- $14,459
- Other revenue
- $37,535
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $2,076,889
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $415,949
- Other salaries and wages
- $853,221
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,528,158
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $26,209
- Occupancy
- $22,774
- Travel
- $69,569
- Depreciation
- $14,804
- Program services (functional)
- $3,768,740
- Management and general (functional)
- $257,498
- Fundraising (functional)
- $380,388
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $8,601,878
- Total assets, end of year
- $9,131,708
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,343,664
- Net assets, end of year
- $7,788,044
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $118,929
- Publicly traded securities
- $6,116,052
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,671,992
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $6,116,052
- Gross receipts
- $5,115,955
- Employees
- 34
- Volunteers
- 173
- Year formed
- 2012
- State of legal domicile
- IN
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAGGIE STEVENS PHD | CEO/PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $128,642 | $22,337 |
| TRAVIS TESTER MA CFRE | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT/COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER Officer | 40 | $109,758 | $14,950 |
| MONIKA MALA PHD | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER Officer | 40 | $118,249 | $4,341 |
| KATE HUSSEY | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN TOTTEN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIE CAMERON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGAN SAVAGE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANNY KIBBLE | PAST BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE BRADY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROLINE HOY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHONTRAI IRVING | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATIE JACKSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICK MUSIAL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BARATH RAMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MORGAN RUMPLE-WHITING | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEMETRIUS WARREN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AMBER WILLIAMS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAGGIE STEVENS PHD | CEO/PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $125,926 | $20,948 |
| TRAVIS TESTER MA CFRE | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT/COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER Officer | 40 | $104,825 | $12,343 |
| MONIKA MALA PHD | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER Officer | 40 | $100,016 | $0 |
| MARIE CAMERON | TREASURER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATE HUSSEY | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANNY KIBBLE | PAST BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGAN SAVAGE | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN TOTTEN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATIE JACKSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROLINE HOY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BARATH RAMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MORGAN RUMPLE-WHITING | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE BRADY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHONTRAI IRVING | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMBER WILLIAMS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 550 N MERIDIAN ST # 100, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46204-1207
- In care of
- % SAM CRISS
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MAGGIE STEVENS PHD, 546 E 17TH STREET 206, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
- Signed the 990
- MAGGIE STEVENS PHD, CEO/PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (317) 917-8940
- Website
- WWW.FOSTERSUCCESS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- DONOVAN PC
Mission
FOSTER SUCCESS' MISSION IS TO ENSURE THAT FOSTER CARE YOUTH ARE EDUCATED, HOUSED, FINANCIALLY STABLE, EMPLOYED AND CONNECTED TO A SUPPORT SYSTEM BY AGE 25. FOSTER SUCCESS IS A 501(C)(3) CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO BUILD THE CAPACITY OF FUNDERS, STATE AND LOCAL POLICY MAKERS, CASE MANAGERS, INDEPENDENT LIVING SPECIALISTS AND YOUTH-SERVING PROVIDERS TO EFFECTIVELY SUPPORT YOUTH TRANSITIONING FROM FOSTER CARE.
Program accomplishments
- EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS. EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS LOOKS DIFFERENT FOR EACH PERSON. THROUGH A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT PROGRAMS, PARTICIPANTS CAN ACCESS SUPPORT TO NAVIGATE THEIR JOURNEY FROM HIGH SCHOOL TO COLLEGE AND THROUGH THE VARIOUS CHALLENGES THAT COME ALONG WITH EACH STEP.Expenses $2,107,588 · grants $1,548,865
- HEALTH & WELL-BEING. WE KNOW THAT THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF A YOUNG PERSON IS NOT SIMPLY DEPENDENT ON THE CHOICES THEY MAKE. THERE ARE COMPLEX CONDITIONS, LIKE WHERE THEY LIVE, WORK, LEARN, AND PLAY, THAT AFFECT THEM, TOO. WE STRIVE TO MAKE SURE EVERY YOUNG PERSON CAN MEET THEIR MOST BASIC NEEDS. WE PROVIDE 1:1 REFERRALS AND REAL CONNECTIONS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES INCLUDING: DOCUMENTATION, HOUSING, FINANCIAL SUPPORT, FOOD, HYGIENE ITEMS, TRANSPORTATION, MEDICAL & HEALTH NEEDS, AND SELF-ADVOCACY.Expenses $513,218 · grants $177,513
- YOUTH ENGAGEMENT. THE YOUTH ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS BRING TOGETHER YOUNG PEOPLE TO SUPPORT ONE ANOTHER AND TACKLE THE ISSUES THAT MATTER TO THEM. WHETHER OR NOT A YOUNG PERSON IS INVOLVED IN SOME OF OUR OTHER PROGRAMS, WE STILL WANT THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN IN FOSTER CARE TO ENGAGE WITH THEIR PEERS WHO HAVE SHARED EXPERIENCES.Expenses $433,332 · grants $85,276
- FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT. FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT IS THE KEY TO FINANCIAL LITERACY AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY. PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS GAIN SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE TO SAVE MONEY, SPEND WISELY, AND BUILD CREDIT AND ASSETS. THEY ALSO CAN RECEIVE FUNDS TO MATCH THEIR OWN SAVINGS TO ASSIST THEM IN PURCHASING VEHICLES, PAYING FOR HOUSING, OR COVERING OTHER SIGNIFICANT EXPENSES.WORKFORCE READINESS. WORKFORCE READINESS MEANS ENSURING THAT OUR YOUNG PEOPLE HAVE CLEAR AND SUPPORTIVE PATHS TO GOOD AND PROMISING JOBS. UNEMPLOYMENT IS A SIGNIFICANT PROBLEM FOR THOSE WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED FOSTER CARE. JUST 51% OF CURRENT OR FORMER FOSTER YOUTH REPORT BEING EMPLOYED AT AGE 21, COMPARED TO 61% OF THEIR NON-FOSTER CARE PEERS.Expenses $714,602 · grants $265,235
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 45-5056874
- 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
- 2012
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $9,131,708
- Income (IRS master file)
- $5,115,955
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $5,082,104 | $4,406,626 | $9,131,708 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $5,295,027 | $4,858,669 | $8,601,878 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $9,816,775 | $4,876,329 | $8,230,593 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | 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 45-5056874).
Questions about FOSTER SUCCESS INC
- What is the EIN of FOSTER SUCCESS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FOSTER SUCCESS INC is 45-5056874.
- Is FOSTER SUCCESS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2012.
- Are donations to FOSTER SUCCESS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FOSTER SUCCESS 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 FOSTER SUCCESS INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FOSTER SUCCESS INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FOSTER SUCCESS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names MAGGIE STEVENS PHD.
- Who are the officers and directors of FOSTER SUCCESS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 17 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $128,642 (MAGGIE STEVENS PHD, CEO/PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does FOSTER SUCCESS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $5,082,104, expenses of $4,406,626 and total assets of $9,131,708 at year end.
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