Civic Intelligence

Fostering Family Hope

EIN 86-1764616 • 501(c)3 • Madison, CT

Pub. 78 Eligible990-N Coverage

Profile

From the moment children come into the foster care system to the time they reunite with biological families or are matched with adoptive homes, the goal of Fostering Family Hope is to help provide them with basic essentials, encourage the growth of positive relationships within the childre's family circles, and offer ongoing support for their families.

PO Box 1012Madison, CT 06443

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Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-assets requires both liabilities and assets on the latest valid filing.

Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-revenue requires both liabilities and revenue on the latest valid filing.

Source year 2024

Net Margin

64th percentile

11%

Higher net margin than 64% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$10

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

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

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

91st percentile

88%

Faster asset growth than 91% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

79th percentile

33%

Faster revenue growth than 79% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Up

$19,187

Up $8,996 (+88%) from 2023

Liabilities

-

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

Up

$19,187

Up $8,996 (+88%) from 2023

Revenue

Up

$84,832

Up $21,038 (+33%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$75,836

Down $11,774 (-13%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$8,996

Up $32,812 (+138%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$30K$20K$10K$0Assets 2022: $27,346Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $27,3462022Assets 2023: $10,191Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $10,1912023Assets 2024: $19,187Net Assets 2024: $19,1872024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$19,187
Liabilities-
Net Assets$19,187

Operations Trend

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

$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2022: $77,622Expenses 2022: $65,596Net Income 2022: $12,0262022Revenue 2023: $63,794Expenses 2023: $87,610Net Income 2023: -$23,8162023Revenue 2024: $84,832Expenses 2024: $75,836Net Income 2024: $8,9962024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$84,832
Expenses$75,836
Net Income$8,996

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
May 14, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$84,832
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

From the moment children come into the foster care system to the time they reunite with biological families or are matched with adoptive homes, the goal of Fostering Family Hope is to help provide them with basic essentials, encourage the growth of positive relationships within the childre's family circles, and offer ongoing support for their families.

From the moment children come into the foster care system to the time they reunite with biological families or are matched with adoptive homes, the goal of Fostering

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
The Foster Closet green was specifically for teen clothing,underwear and accessories.$10,000$10,000
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Erin JohnstonCo-Executive DirectorPT$0$10$10
Melanie MascariBoard Member-$1$2$3
Jessica HynesSecretary-$1$2$3
Heather KjosChair-$0--
Salestria BuckleyTreasurer-$0--
Tahji Smith-PringleMember-$0--
Megan PearsonCo-Executive DirectorPT$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Fostering Family Hope Inc
EIN
86-1764616
Phone
8603912869
Address
PO Box 1012, Madison, CT 06443

Signing Officer

Name
Erin Johnston
Title
Executive Director
Phone
8603912869
Signed
2025-05-14

Preparer

Firm
Whitt-accounts LLC
Address
30 FOUNTAIN ST, NEW HAVEN, CT 06515
Preparer
Gerald A Whittaker
Phone
2033871465
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Pt V, Line 35B

Not applicable

Pt V, Line 44D

Not applicable

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 8

Stripe 9352.

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 8

Refunds 1527.

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

General Expense 12070.

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

Store General 9047.

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

Care Bags 3366.

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

Community Groups 810.

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

Visitation Area 7630.

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

Special Events 19208.

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

Wallingford Property 21224.

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

Education 2481.

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