Foster Squad

EIN 84-3579239 • 501(c)3 • Ankeny, IA

Pub. 78 Eligible990-N CoverageNTEE P01

Profile

The Foster SQUAD is here to provide resources to Iowa foster families as they care for our communitys most vulnerable children.

6950 NE 14th StreetAnkeny, IA 50023

www.fostersquad.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

0.08x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 77% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE P • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 78% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE P • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

24%

Higher net margin than 69% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE P01 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Higher top officer pay than 83% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

NTEE P01 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

97%

Faster asset growth than 86% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE P • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

84%

Faster revenue growth than 85% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE P • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Balance Sheet

Liabilities / Assets77th percentile

Assets

$137,163

Up $67,555 (+97%) from 2024

Liabilities

$11,158

Up $11,158 from 2024

Net Assets

$126,005

Up $56,397 (+81%) from 2024

Operations

Liabilities / Revenue78th percentile Net Margin69th percentile

Revenue

$279,727

Up $127,744 (+84%) from 2024

Expenses

$211,875

Up $89,813 (+74%) from 2024

Net Income

$67,852

Up $37,931 (+127%) from 2024

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth86th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

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2025

Assets$137,163

Liabilities$11,158

Net Assets$126,005

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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth85th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$279,727

Expenses$211,875

Net Income$67,852

Open 2025 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2025 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing

Assets: $137,163
Liabilities: $11,158
Net assets: $126,005
Revenue: $279,727
Expenses: $211,875
Net income: $67,852

	Balance Sheet			Operations
Year	Assets	Liabilities	Net Assets	Revenue	Expenses	Net Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.	$1.37	$0.11	$1.26	$2.80	$2.12	$0.68
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.	$0.70	$0.00	$0.70	$1.52	$1.22	$0.30

Latest Filing Detail

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Filing Snapshot

Filing Period: Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025
Signed: Feb 10, 2026
Return Version: 2025v4.0
Gross Receipts: $279,727

Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The Foster SQUAD is here to provide resources to Iowa foster families as they care for our communitys most vulnerable children.

Balance Sheet Detail

Line	Beginning	End	Change
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts	$60,345	$117,527	▲ $57,182
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments	$9,263	$19,636	▲ $10,373
Total Assets	$69,608	$137,163	▲ $67,555
Liabilities
Other Liabilities	$0	$11,158	▲ $11,158
Total Liabilities	$0	$11,158	▲ $11,158
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions	$69,608	$126,005	▲ $56,397
Total Net Assets Fund Balance	$69,608	$126,005	▲ $56,397
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance	$69,608	$137,163	▲ $67,555

Compensation and Service Providers

Top Officer Pay83rd percentile

Board Members and Trustees

Name	Title
Kate Pauly	President
Amy Carpenter	Director
Amy Murray	Director
Cannady Fritzjunker	Director
Malea Trainer	Director
Michael Braman	Director
Nola Davis	Director
Rachelle Little	Director
Traci Schermerhorn	Executive Director
Kasey Reicks	Secretary
Lauren Baade	Treasurer

Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants: $279,727
Program Service Revenue: $0
Investment Income: $0
Other Revenue: $0
All Other Contributions: $279,727
Change in Net Assets: $67,852

Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line Item	Amount
Other Expenses	$211,875
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid	$0
Professional Fundraising Fees	$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits	$0
Total Fundraising Expense	$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line Item	Program	Management	Fundraising	Total
All Other Expenses	$130,982	$1,683	$0	$132,665
Royalties	$0	$10,210	$0	$10,210
Information Technology	$9,796	$0	$0	$9,796
Fees for Services Accounting	$0	$4,800	$0	$4,800
Insurance	$0	$2,276	$0	$2,276
Conferences and Meetings	$0	$1,594	$0	$1,594
Advertising	$1,216	$0	$0	$1,216
Other Expenses	$1,112	$0	$0	$1,112
Office Expenses	$1,089	$0	$0	$1,089
Fees for Services Legal	$0	$5	$0	$5
Total Functional Expenses	$191,221	$20,654	$0	$211,875

Fundraising, Events, and Gaming

Fundraising activities: No
Gaming activities: No
Professional fundraiser used: No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line Item	Amount
Professional Fundraising Fees	$0

Political and Lobbying Activity

Political campaign activity: No
Lobbying activity: No
Subject to proxy tax: No

Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

Liability	Amount
Credit Card Liability	$11,158

Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant: No
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: No
Other officer compensation reviewed: No
Conflict-of-interest policy: No
Audited financial statements prepared: No
Key decisions subject to board approval: No
Management duties delegated: No

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name: Foster Squad
EIN: 84-3579239
Phone: 5156337993
Address: 6950 NE 14th Street, Ankeny, IA 50023

Signing Officer

Name: Traci Schermerhorn
Title: Executive Director
Phone: 5156337993
Signed: 2026-02-10
Discuss with paid preparer: Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer: Traci Schermerhorn
Formed: 2023
Legal Domicile: Ia
Voting Board Members: 7
Independent Board Members: 7
Employees: 0
Volunteers: 7

Preparer

Firm: Mitchell & Associates Llp
Address: 333 N LANTANA ST STE 265, CAMARILLO, CA 93010
Preparer: Travis Carlsen
Phone: 5159647786

Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Pt VI, Line 11B

“The 990 form will be submitted to the governing body.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Business Registration Fees 155. 0. 155. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Event Expense 3955. 3955. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Equipment Rental & Maintenance 1086. 1086. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Utilities 890. 0. 890. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Foster parent support 1834. 1834. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Meals 492. 0. 492. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Telephone, Communications 146. 0. 146. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“EquipHub Materials 20666. 20666. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Operation Santa Materials 17271. 17271. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Support Group Training 792. 792. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Contract Labor 85378. 85378. 0. 0.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt	6	Meals 492. 0. 492. 0.
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ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PreparationDt	0	2026-03-24
ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PreparerPersonNm	0	Travis Carlsen
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