Nonprofit · EIN 43-1570225
FOSTER CARE COALITION OF GREATER ST LOUIS INC
Tax-exempt · SAINT LOUIS, MO 63132
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $13,236,840 | $11,425,485 | $1,811,355 | $17,482,576 | $593,964 | $16,888,612 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $15,443,477 | $9,699,993 | $5,743,484 | $15,616,981 | $755,012 | $14,861,969 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $10,734,851 | $9,644,023 | $1,090,828 | $10,230,689 | $1,150,383 | $9,080,306 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $13,047,428
- of which government grants
- $2,871,645
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $267,226
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $7,083
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$67,243
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$15,571
- Other revenue
- -$77,814
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $280,232
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $219,482
- Other salaries and wages
- $6,395,725
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $8,188,544
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $26,861
- Occupancy
- $335,293
- Travel
- $68,566
- Depreciation
- $79,269
- Program services (functional)
- $10,445,929
- Management and general (functional)
- $280,082
- Fundraising (functional)
- $699,474
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $15,616,981
- Total assets, end of year
- $17,482,576
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $593,964
- Net assets, end of year
- $16,888,612
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $8,336,130
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,999,154
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $15,179,620
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,708,992
- Gross receipts
- $14,347,067
- Employees
- 108
- Volunteers
- 495
- Year formed
- 1985
- State of legal domicile
- MO
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MELANIE SCHEETZ | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 45 | $218,862 | $620 |
| RESHELLE SUMMERS | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 45 | $121,947 | $20,608 |
| MAGGIE CURICO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HADI AL-SHATHIR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEXIS HERSHEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN BILLHARTZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM NOACK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAURICE EARLY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LASHONDA LAMBERT-HOWZE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM MARTIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM NIEMANN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR RHONDA BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR WILMETTA TOLIVER-DIALLO PHD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID SINGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DON COBIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
10 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEAN KNIGHT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MAURICE MAHONE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRAD BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KATHERINE KIRBY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DARA WEBB | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CARI WEGGE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID BELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAMES JP PERRY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MILA BAUMANN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JACKIE OLINGER-ROCHELLE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 25 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RESHELLE SUMMERS | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 45 | $130,796 | $17,748 |
| MELANIE SCHEETZ | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 45 | $135,145 | $695 |
| MAGGIE CURICO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HADI AL-SHATHIR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEXIS HERSHEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN BILLHARTZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM NOACK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAURICE EARLY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LASHONDA LAMBERT-HOWZE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM MARTIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM NIEMANN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR RHONDA BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR WILMETTA TOLIVER-DIALLO PHD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID SINGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DON COBIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SEAN KNIGHT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAURICE MAHONE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRAD BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHERINE KIRBY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DARA WEBB | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CARI WEGGE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES JP PERRY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID BELL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MILA BAUMANN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JACKIE OLINGER-ROCHELLE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 30 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DENISE KELLY | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 45 | $120,227 | $19,227 |
| RESHELLE SUMMERS | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 45 | $120,227 | $12,656 |
| MELANIE SCHEETZ | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 45 | $122,318 | $620 |
| DENISE PUDLO | DIR. OF INFORMATION SYSTEM Highest-paid employee | 45 | $100,879 | $620 |
| MAGGIE CURICO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HADI AL-SHATHIR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEXIS HERSHEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID BELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM NOACK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRENCE CHANCE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LASHONDA LAMBERT-HOWZE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM MARTIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM NIEMANN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR RHONDA BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY ROMINES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID SINGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ADAM TILFORD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REBECCA KENISON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DON COBIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SEAN KNIGHT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAURICE MAHONE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRAD BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHERINE KIRBY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DARA WEBB | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES PERRY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CARI WEGGE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY LARNER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE NORMILE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MILA BAUMANN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JACKIE OLINGER-ROCHELLE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1220 N LINDBERGH BLVD, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63132-1704
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- MELANIE SCHEETZ, 1220 N LINDBERGH, ST LOUIS, MO 63132
- Signed the 990
- MELANIE SCHEETZ, EXECUTIVE DIR.
- Phone
- (314) 367-8373
- Website
- WWW.FOSTER-ADOPT.ORG
- Return prepared by
- SCHMERSAHL TRELOAR & COMPANY PC
Mission
RECRUITMENT, TRAINING, RETENTION OF FOSTER & ADOPTIVE PARENTS AND PROVIDING SPECIAL EVENTS AND FUNDRAISING FOR FOSTER CHILDREN.
Program accomplishments
- FOSTER CARE & ADOPTION PROGRAMS GROUNDBREAKING ADOPTION & PERMANENCY PROGRAMS TO FIND SAFE, NURTURING HOMES FOR THE HARDEST-TO-PLACE CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE. EXTREME RECRUITMENT SEEKS PERMANENT HOMES FOR SIBLING GROUPS, OLDER YOUTH, CHILDREN OF MINORITY STATUS, AND YOUTH WITH EMOTIONAL, DEVELOPMENTAL, OR BEHAVIORAL CONCERNS. 30 DAYS TO FAMILY APPLIES EXTREME RECRUITMENT METHODS TO CHILDREN JUST ENTERING FOSTER CARE, GREATLY REDUCING THEIR TIME IN CARE, AS WELL AS RECONNECTING THEM WITH AS MANY FAMILY MEMBERS AS POSSIBLE. A PLACE TO CALL HOME IS OUR AWARD-WINNING PARTNERSHIP WITH KSDK NEWSCHANNEL 5 WHEREIN CHILDREN WHO ARE LEGALLY FREE FOR ADOPTION ARE FEATURED ON TELEVISION IN AN EFFORT TO FIND THEIR FOREVER FAMILY. FINALLY, THE DENNIS AND JUDY JONES FOSTER CARE AND ADOPTION PROGRAM IS THE LEADING RECRUITMENT TEAM IN OUR REGION FOR NEW FOSTER PARENTS, PROVIDING CUTTING EDGE TRAINING AND COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT FOR NEW FAMILIES.Expenses $5,143,991
- SUPPORT SERVICES A FULL SUITE OF SUPPORT SERVICES OFFERED TO ALL FOSTER & ADOPTIVE FAMILIES IN THE ST. LOUIS METROPOLITAN AREA TO ENSURE THEY ARE ABLE TO FULFILL THE PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND EMOTIONAL NEEDS OF THE CHILDREN IN THEIR CARE. FAMILY WORKS IS A 24/7 CRISIS INTERVENTION SERVICE FOR PRE AND POST-ADOPTIVE/GUARDIANSHIP FAMILIES, ENSURING PLACEMENTS DO NOT DISRUPT, AND CHILDREN DO NOT RE-ENTER FOSTER CARE. EDUCATIONAL ADVOCACY IS A PROGRAM THAT ENSURES FOSTER & ADOPTIVE FAMILIES ARE ABLE TO NAVIGATE SCHOOL SYSTEMS AND RESOURCES TO HELP THEIR CHILDREN BE SUCCESSFUL LEARNERS. OUR ADVOCATES HELP WITH SCHOOL ENROLLMENT, SPECIAL EDUCATION, IEP'S, SUSPENSIONS, TRANSITIONS, AND MORE. FINALLY, FAMILY WORKS STEPS ASSISTS CAREGIVERS WITH SYSTEMS NAVIGATION FOR CHILDREN WHO HAVE COMPLEX MEDICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH DIAGNOSES.Expenses $5,301,938 · grants $280,232
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 43-1570225
- 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
- 1991
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $17,482,576
- Income (IRS master file)
- $14,347,067
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $13,236,840 | $11,425,485 | $17,482,576 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $15,443,477 | $9,699,993 | $15,616,981 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $10,734,851 | $9,644,023 | $10,230,689 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $12,540,908 | $9,394,276 | $9,475,603 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 43-1570225).
Questions about FOSTER CARE COALITION OF GREATER ST LOUIS INC
- What is the EIN of FOSTER CARE COALITION OF GREATER ST LOUIS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FOSTER CARE COALITION OF GREATER ST LOUIS INC is 43-1570225.
- Is FOSTER CARE COALITION OF GREATER ST LOUIS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1991.
- Are donations to FOSTER CARE COALITION OF GREATER ST LOUIS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FOSTER CARE COALITION OF GREATER ST LOUIS INC 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 CARE COALITION OF GREATER ST LOUIS INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FOSTER CARE COALITION OF GREATER ST LOUIS INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FOSTER CARE COALITION OF GREATER ST LOUIS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names MELANIE SCHEETZ.
- Who are the officers and directors of FOSTER CARE COALITION OF GREATER ST LOUIS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 25 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $218,862 (MELANIE SCHEETZ, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does FOSTER CARE COALITION OF GREATER ST LOUIS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $13,236,840, expenses of $11,425,485 and total assets of $17,482,576 at year end.
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