Nonprofit · EIN 05-0486797
FOSTER FORWARD
Tax-exempt · E PROVIDENCE, RI 02914
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $5,402,614 | $5,397,142 | $5,472 | $5,967,701 | $1,183,402 | $4,784,299 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $3,081,697 | $3,005,865 | $75,832 | $5,922,912 | $1,295,861 | $4,627,051 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $2,779,504 | $2,869,055 | -$89,551 | $5,328,804 | $1,812,795 | $3,516,009 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,479,590
- of which government grants
- $3,079,391
- Program service revenue
- $137,594
- Investment income
- $61,908
- Net income from fundraising events
- $631,189
- Other revenue
- $723,522
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $190,273
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,003,265
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,469,062
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $228,732
- Travel
- $8,064
- Depreciation
- $75,582
- Program services (functional)
- $4,910,677
- Management and general (functional)
- $372,638
- Fundraising (functional)
- $113,827
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $5,922,912
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,967,701
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,183,402
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,784,299
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,402,999
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,780,199
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $4,051,979
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $732,320
- Gross receipts
- $5,636,563
- Employees
- 17
- Volunteers
- 30
- Year formed
- 1995
- State of legal domicile
- RI
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LISA GUILLETTE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $150,364 | $39,908 |
| PATRICK T LEBEAU | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE SLEEPER | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID PELLEGRINO | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LUCIANA RIVERA | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN CONFORTI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EDYTHE M DEMARCO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ADAM BIEHL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAUREN WATERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA DEGNAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF KENNEDY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REGINA HIEAP | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSHUA WHITE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TORY PACHIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN J BRIGGS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LISA GUILLETTE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $160,000 | $32,816 |
| PATRICK T LEBEAU | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE SLEEPER | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID PELLEGRINO | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LUCIANA RIVERA | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN CONFORTI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EDYTHE M DEMARCO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ADAM BIEHL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAUREN WATERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEXA PARMANN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF KENNEDY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REGINA HIEAP | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSHUA WHITE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TORY PACHIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN J BRIGGS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LISA GUILLETTE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $131,230 | $31,953 |
| PATRICK T LEBEAU | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE SLEEPER | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID PELLEGRINO | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LUCIANA RIVERA | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN CONFORTI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EDYTHE M DEMARCO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ADAM BIEHL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAUREN WATERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA DEGNAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF KENNEDY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REGINA HIEAP | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSHUA WHITE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TORY PACHIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN J BRIGGS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 55 S BROW ST, E PROVIDENCE, RI 02914-4433
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- PATRICK T LEBEAU, 55 SOUTH BROW STREET, EAST PROVIDENCE, RI 02914
- Signed the 990
- DAVID PELLEGRINO, BOARD TREASURER
- Phone
- (401) 438-3900
- Website
- WWW.FOSTERFORWARD.NET
- Return prepared by
- PPA LLP
Mission
FOSTER FORWARDS MISSION IS TO EMPOWER LIVES IMPACTED BY FOSTER CARE.
Program accomplishments
- PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL, MENTORING AND OTHER FORMS OF SUPPORT TO FAMILIES THAT PROVIDE FOSTER CARE TO CHILDREN, AND TO HELP FOSTER CHILDREN RECONNECT WITH IMPORTANT PEOPLE IN THEIR LIVES.Expenses $4,910,677
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 16, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 05-0486797
- 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
- 1996
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P70)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $5,967,701
- Income (IRS master file)
- $5,636,563
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $5,402,614 | $5,397,142 | $5,967,701 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $3,081,697 | $3,005,865 | $5,922,912 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $2,779,504 | $2,869,055 | $5,328,804 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $3,058,811 | $2,166,053 | $4,714,406 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2018 | – | – | – | 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 05-0486797).
Questions about FOSTER FORWARD
- What is the EIN of FOSTER FORWARD?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FOSTER FORWARD is 05-0486797.
- Is FOSTER FORWARD tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1996.
- Are donations to FOSTER FORWARD tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FOSTER FORWARD 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 FORWARD due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FOSTER FORWARD last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FOSTER FORWARD?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names PATRICK T LEBEAU.
- Who are the officers and directors of FOSTER FORWARD?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 15 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $150,364 (LISA GUILLETTE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does FOSTER FORWARD have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $5,402,614, expenses of $5,397,142 and total assets of $5,967,701 at year end.
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