Liabilities / Assets
72nd percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 72% of similar nonprofits.
Foster Advocates
EIN 82-5411160 • 501(c)3 • St Paul, MN
Pub. 78 Eligible
Profile
Foster Advocates is not just our name its what we do. We foster advocacy, policy change, and organizing by partnering with Fosters and impacted communities. We envision a Minnesota where every person involved in Minnesota's foster care system has the same access to opportunities and outcomes as their non-foster peers. We envision a Minnesota where Foster voices are respected and our community expertise is sought in every aspect of the child welfare system.
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
0.15x
Liabilities / Revenue
67th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 67% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
56th percentile
Higher net margin than 56% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
Score unavailable
No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.
Asset Growth
71st percentile
Faster asset growth than 71% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
74th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 74% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Down$545,335
Down $7,073 (-1.3%) from 2023
Liabilities
Down$81,840
Down $81,051 (-50%) from 2023
Net Assets
Up$463,495
Up $73,978 (+19%) from 2023
Revenue
Down$976,710
Down $79,398 (-7.5%) from 2023
Expenses
Down$902,732
Down $154,548 (-15%) from 2023
Net Income
Up$73,978
Up $75,150 (+6412%) from 2023
Trend Graphs
Filings
Most recent year
2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.
- Assets
- $545,335
- Liabilities
- $81,840
- Net assets
- $463,495
- Revenue
- $976,710
- Expenses
- $902,732
- Net income
- $73,978
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
- Signed
- Sep 23, 2025
- Return Version
- 2024v5.2
- Gross Receipts
- $976,710
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
Foster Advocates is not just our name its what we do. We foster advocacy, policy change, and organizing by partnering with Fosters and impacted communities. We envision a Minnesota where every person involved in Minnesota's foster care system has the same access to opportunities and outcomes as their non-foster peers. We envision a Minnesota where Foster voices are respected and our community expertise is sought in every aspect of the child welfare system.
Foster Advocates is not just our name it's what we do. We foster advocacy, policy change, and organizing by partnering with Fosters and impacted communities. We envision a Minnesota where every person involved in Minnesota's foster care system has the same access to opportunities and outcomes as their non-foster peers. We envision a Minnesota where Foster voices are respected and our community expertise is sought in every aspect of the child welfare system.
Balance Sheet Detail
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Pledges and Grants Receivable | $510,813 | $421,261 | ▼ $89,552 |
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $30,729 | $112,941 | ▲ $82,212 |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | $10,866 | $11,133 | ▲ $267 |
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | - | $0 | - |
| Accounts Receivable | - | $0 | - |
| Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net | - | $0 | - |
| Receivable From Disqualified Prsn | - | $0 | - |
| Receivables From Officers Etc | - | $0 | - |
| Investments Other Securities | - | $0 | - |
| Investments Program Related | - | $0 | - |
| Investments in Publicly Traded Securities | - | $0 | - |
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | - | $0 | - |
| Intangible Assets | - | $0 | - |
| Inventories for Sale or Use | - | $0 | - |
| Total Assets | $552,408 | $545,335 | ▼ $7,073 |
| Other Assets Total | - | $0 | - |
| Liabilities | |||
| Unsecured Notes Loans Payable | $150,690 | $68,362 | ▼ $82,328 |
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $12,201 | $13,478 | ▲ $1,277 |
| Total Liabilities | $162,891 | $81,840 | ▼ $81,051 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Net Assets With Donor Restrictions | $473,000 | $322,967 | ▼ $150,033 |
| Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions | $-83,483 | $140,528 | ▲ $224,011 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $389,517 | $463,495 | ▲ $73,978 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $552,408 | $545,335 | ▼ $7,073 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ariana Chamoun | Executive Director | FT | $93,731 | $2,723 | $96,454 |
Board Members and Trustees
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Ed Morales | Chairman |
| Ace Irving | Director |
| Graciela Bloch | Director |
| Jeremiah Hawkins | Director |
| Jillian Gross | Director |
| Nia Dyer | Director |
| Mark C Gordon | Treasurer |
Revenue and Support
Revenue Composition
- Contributions and Grants
- $962,482
- Program Service Revenue
- $12,381
- Investment Income
- $1,847
- Other Revenue
- $0
- All Other Contributions
- $584,396
- Change in Net Assets
- $73,978
Audited Revenue Reconciliation
- Revenue per Audited Statements
- $976,710
- Total Revenue per Audited Statements
- $976,710
- Total Revenue per Form 990
- $976,710
Expenses and Functional Allocation
Major Expense Lines
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $606,534 |
| Other Expenses | $289,158 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $76,362 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $7,040 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $0 |
Functional Expense Allocation
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Salaries and Wages | $319,674 | $53,484 | $38,708 | $411,866 |
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $72,471 | $12,125 | $8,775 | $93,371 |
| Fees for Services Other | $55,651 | $11,163 | - | $66,814 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | - | $62,600 | - | $62,600 |
| Other Employee Benefits | $41,794 | $10,184 | $9,374 | $61,352 |
| Payroll Taxes | $30,818 | $5,381 | $3,746 | $39,945 |
| Fees for Services Lobbying | $25,000 | - | - | $25,000 |
| Conferences and Meetings | $14,665 | $3,759 | - | $18,424 |
| Information Technology | $975 | $5,175 | $7,085 | $13,235 |
| Insurance | - | $9,467 | - | $9,467 |
| Interest | - | $7,862 | - | $7,862 |
| Travel | $4,239 | $3,012 | $11 | $7,262 |
| Fees for Services Professional Fundraising | - | - | $7,040 | $7,040 |
| Office Expenses | $3,738 | $2,234 | $430 | $6,402 |
| Other Expenses | $2,548 | $1,782 | $1,193 | $4,330 |
| Fees for Services Legal | - | $2,626 | - | $2,626 |
| Advertising | $222 | - | - | $222 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $627,861 | $198,509 | $76,362 | $902,732 |
Audited Expense Reconciliation
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Expenses per Audited Statements | $902,732 |
| Total Expenses per Audited Statements | $902,732 |
| Total Expenses per Form 990 | $902,732 |
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
- Fundraising activities
- No
- Gaming activities
- No
- Professional fundraiser used
- No
Fundraising and Gaming Totals
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $7,040 |
Political and Lobbying Activity
- Political campaign activity
- No
- Lobbying activity
- Yes
- Subject to proxy tax
- No
Insider Transactions and Loans
Loans and Receivables
| Line Item | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Receivables from Disqualified Persons | - | $0 | - |
| Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | - | $0 | - |
Governance and Compliance
Governance Checklist
- Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
- No
- Annual disclosure for covered persons
- Yes
- Audit committee
- No
- Backup withholding compliance
- Yes
- Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
- No
- Business relationship with family members
- No
- Business relationship with organization members
- No
- Material changes to governing documents
- No
- Compensation from other sources disclosed
- No
- CEO compensation reviewed
- Yes
- Other officer compensation reviewed
- No
- Conflict-of-interest policy
- Yes
- Audited financial statements prepared
- No
- Key decisions subject to board approval
- No
- Management duties delegated
- No
Governance Explanations
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B
“The board was presented with the 990 before it was sent to the IRS and the Minnesota Attorney General.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A
“The board reviews compensation of the Executive Director on an annual basis. The board reviews comparison data including but not limited to the Annual Compensation survey put out by the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits. The board also reviews other compensation of organizations.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19
“Governing Documents can be reviewed upon request by phone, mail or email at [email protected]”
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- Foster Advocates
- EIN
- 82-5411160
- Phone
- 2184150332
- Address
- 1425 Minnehaha Ave E 60076, St Paul, MN 55106
Signing Officer
- Name
- Ariana Chamoun
- Title
- Executive Director
- Signed
- 2025-09-23
- Discuss with paid preparer
- Yes
Organization Details
- Principal Officer
- Ariana Chamoun
- Formed
- 2018
- Legal Domicile
- Mn
- Voting Board Members
- 8
- Independent Board Members
- 7
- Employees
- 9
- Volunteers
- 15
Preparer
- Firm
- Future Focused Solutions
- Address
- 4957 Vincent Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55410
- Preparer
- Andrew Minck
- Phone
- 3203095662
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| IRS990/MissionDesc | 0 | Foster Advocates is not just our name it's what we do. We foster advocacy, policy change, and organizing by partnering with Fosters and impacted communities. We envision a Minnesota where every person involved in Minnesota's foster care system has the same access to opportunities and outcomes as their non-foster peers. We envision a Minnesota where Foster voices are respected and our community expertise is sought in every aspect of the child welfare system. |
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | The board was presented with the 990 before it was sent to the IRS and the Minnesota Attorney General. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | The board reviews compensation of the Executive Director on an annual basis. The board reviews comparison data including but not limited to the Annual Compensation survey put out by the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits. The board also reviews other compensation of organizations. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | Governing Documents can be reviewed upon request by phone, mail or email at [email protected] |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 0 | Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 1 | Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 2 | Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 |
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