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Nonprofit · EIN 20-1336607

FOSTER A LIFE

Tax-exempt · LUBBOCK, TX 79464

Financials

$118K$81K2022$90K$103K2023$97K$102K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FOSTER A LIFE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
May 31, 2025990-EZ$97,055$101,534-$4,479$122,878–$122,878
May 31, 2024990-EZ$89,983$102,860-$12,877$127,357–$127,357
May 31, 2023990-EZ$118,074$81,400$36,674$140,234–$140,234
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended May 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$60,067
Net income from fundraising events
$36,988

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$60,173
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$21,133
Occupancy
$13,888
Other expenses
$6,340
Program services (functional)
$88,190

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$127,357
Total assets, end of year
$122,878
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$122,878
Cash, savings and investments
$122,878
Gross receipts
$117,542

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-EZ for the year ended May 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DR SHAUN H KEELPRESIDENT0$0
KATIE SALTERBOARD MEMBER0$0
BRENDA SHUPEBOARD MEMBER0$0
NEAL BURTBOARD MEMBER0$0
CONNIE SIMBOARD MEMBER0$0
KATHERINE MCKEEBOARD MEMBER0$0
CINDY CARVERBOARD MEMBER0$0
STEPHEN SPIEGLBERGBOARD MEMBER0$0
JESSICA SPIEGLBERGBOARD MEMBER0$0
MELANIE MACKENZIEBOARD MEMBER0$0
MELISSA LUMANBOARD MEMBER0$0
SHARON PHARRBOARD MEMBER0$0
VIVIAN MOODYBOARD MEMBER0$0
BECKY EGERTBOARD MEMBER0$0
990-EZ for the year ended May 31, 2024: 18 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DR SHAUN H KEELPRESIDENT0$0
KATIE SALTERBOARD MEMBER0$0
BRENDA SHUPEBOARD MEMBER0$0
NEAL BURTBOARD MEMBER0$0
CONNIE SIMBOARD MEMBER0$0
KATHERINE MCKEEBOARD MEMBER0$0
AMANDA STEPHENSBOARD MEMBER0$0
CINDY CARVERBOARD MEMBER0$0
STEPHEN SPIEGLBERGBOARD MEMBER0$0
JESSICA SPIEGLBERGBOARD MEMBER0$0
COURTNEY JENKINSBOARD MEMBER0$0
MELANIE MACKENZIEBOARD MEMBER0$0
MELISSA LUMANBOARD MEMBER0$0
SHARON PHARRBOARD MEMBER0$0
TRICIA VOWELSBOARD MEMBER0$0
VIVIAN MOODYBOARD MEMBER0$0
FAYE SIGLEBOARD MEMBER0$0
HOLLY CHURCHWELLBOARD MEMBER0$0
990-EZ for the year ended May 31, 2023: 18 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DR SHAUN H KEELPRESIDENT0$0
KATIE SALTERBOARD MEMBER0$0
BRENDA SHUPEBOARD MEMBER0$0
NEAL BURTBOARD MEMBER0$0
CONNIE SIMBOARD MEMBER0$0
KATHERINE MCKEEBOARD MEMBER0$0
AMANDA STEPHENSBOARD MEMBER0$0
CINDY CARVERBOARD MEMBER0$0
STEPHEN SPIEGLBERGBOARD MEMBER0$0
JESSICA SPIEGLBERGBOARD MEMBER0$0
COURTNEY JENKINSBOARD MEMBER0$0
MELANIE MACKENZIEBOARD MEMBER0$0
MELISSA LUMANBOARD MEMBER0$0
SHARON PHARRBOARD MEMBER0$0
TRICIA VOWELSBOARD MEMBER0$0
VIVIAN MOODYBOARD MEMBER0$0
FAYE SIGLEBOARD MEMBER0$0
HOLLY CHURCHWELLBOARD MEMBER0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 65383, LUBBOCK, TX 79464-5383
In care of
% SHAUN H KEEL
Signed the 990-EZ
DR SHAUN H KEEL, PRESIDENT
Phone
(806) 792-3181
Return prepared by
ROBISON JOHNSTON & PATTON LLP

Mission

THE MISSION OF FOSTERALIFE IS TO PROVIDE OTHERWISE UNAVAILABLE ASSISTANCE, SERVICES AND OPPORTUNITIES TO CHILDREN WHO HAVE BEEN PLACED IN FOSTER CARE. THE PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE SERVICES THAT SUPPORT CHILDREN WHO ARE CURRENTLY RECEIVING SERVICES OR HAVE RECEIVED SERVICES PREVIOUSLY FROM THE STATE OF TEXAS - DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES.

990-EZ for the year ended May 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE ORGANIZATION UTILIZED FUNDS IN ORDER TO OBTAIN ITEMS, PROVIDE SPECIAL OUTINGS, AND PROVIDE SPECIAL SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WHO ARE IN THE CUSTODY OF THE STATE OF TEXAS.
    Expenses $60,173 · grants $60,173
  • THE ORGANIZATION UTILIZED FUNDS IN ORDER TO OBTAIN ITEMS, PROVIDE SPECIAL OUTINGS, AND PROVIDE SPECIAL SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WHO ARE IN CUSTODY OF THE STATE OF TEXAS.
    Expenses $28,017

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 May, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025May 31, 2026October 15, 2026Not on file
2024May 31, 2025October 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023May 31, 2024October 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2025 990-EZ for FOSTER A LIFE

Due October 15, 2026 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
20-1336607
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
2004
Accounting year ends
May
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P40)
Assets (IRS master file)
$122,878
Income (IRS master file)
$117,542

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZMay 2025$97,055$101,534$122,878XML
990-EZMay 2024$89,983$102,860$127,357XML
990-EZMay 2023$118,074$81,400$140,234XML
990-EZMay 2022–––IRS
990-EZMay 2021–––IRS
990-EZMay 2020–––IRS
990-EZMay 2019–––IRS
990-EZMay 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 20-1336607).

Questions about FOSTER A LIFE

What is the EIN of FOSTER A LIFE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FOSTER A LIFE is 20-1336607.
Is FOSTER A LIFE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.
Are donations to FOSTER A LIFE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FOSTER A LIFE 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 A LIFE due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending May 31, 2026) is due October 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did FOSTER A LIFE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended May 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of FOSTER A LIFE?
The 990-EZ for the year ended May 31, 2025 lists 14 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does FOSTER A LIFE have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended May 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $97,055, expenses of $101,534 and total assets of $122,878 at year end.

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