Nonprofit · EIN 81-2922749
FOSTER SOURCE
Tax-exempt · THORNTON, CO 80233
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,247,405 | $1,420,114 | -$172,709 | $340,292 | $88,770 | $251,522 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,494,480 | $1,329,516 | $164,964 | $483,863 | $59,632 | $424,231 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $987,011 | $987,422 | -$411 | $329,005 | $69,738 | $259,267 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,235,825
- of which government grants
- $597,759
- Program service revenue
- $11,580
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $70,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $364,846
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $554,883
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $1,583
- Travel
- $3,688
- Depreciation
- $11,715
- Program services (functional)
- $1,206,799
- Management and general (functional)
- $167,419
- Fundraising (functional)
- $45,896
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $483,863
- Total assets, end of year
- $340,292
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $88,770
- Net assets, end of year
- $251,522
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $21,896
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $217,151
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $34,371
- Gross receipts
- $1,247,405
- Employees
- 9
- Volunteers
- 50
- Year formed
- 2016
- State of legal domicile
- CO
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RENEE BERNHARD | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 50 | $70,000 | $12,800 |
| TONYA VAN BEBER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN BERNHARD | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SEAN CAMACHO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NYOMI DAVIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT LACRUE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAYLIN SHORT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES TEDESCO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RENEE BERNHARD | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $73,692 | $15,485 |
| TONYA VAN BEBER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN BERNHARD | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SEAN CAMACHO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NYOMI DAVIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT LACRUE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ADRIENNE PARROT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAYLIN SHORT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RENEE BERNHARD | EXECUTIVE DI Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $55,000 |
| REBECCA ALLEN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MARIA AVILA | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| TONYA VAN BEBER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRIAN BERNHARD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SEAN CAMACHO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MATT LACRUE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ADRIENNE PARROT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KRISS PORCO | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DAYLIN SHORT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KAREN WOLF | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3879 E 120TH AVE 218, THORNTON, CO 80233-1658
- In care of
- % RENEE BERNHARD
- Mailing address (990-N for 2017)
- 9969 Richfield Street, Commerce City CO 80022
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- RENEE BERNHARD, 3879 E 120TH AVE 218, THORNTON, CO 80233
- Principal officer (990-N for 2017)
- Renee Bernhard, 9969 Richfield Street, Commerce City CO 80022
- Signed the 990
- RENEE BERNHARD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (303) 618-4331
- Website
- http://fostersource.org/
- Return prepared by
- MOUNTAIN WEST ADVISORS LLC
Mission
OUR MISSION IS TO PROMOTE HEALING FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IMPACTED BY CHILD WELFARE THROUGH MEANINGFUL, TRANSFORMATIONAL RESOURCES, COMMUNITY AND SUPPORT.
Program accomplishments
- FOSTER SOURCE REBRANDED TO FOSTER SOURCE DBA BE THE SOURCE IN 2025. THE AGENCY SERVED WELL OVER 4000 FOSTER AND KINSHIP CAREGIVERS AND CHILDREN, AS WELL AS NATURAL PARENTS WORKING TO REUNIFY WITH HOLISTIC, WRAP-AROUND SERVICES THAT PROMOTE HEALING. IN THE LEARNING SOURCE, 3127 CLASS SURVEYS WERE RECEIVED FROM 1438 CAREGIVERS THAT WERE ACTIVE IN 2025. 636 UNIQUE FAMILIES SUBMITTED 1119 REQUESTS FOR HARD GOOD ITEMS TO MAKE PLACEMENT POSSIBLE OR TO MAINTAIN PLACEMENTS. ITEMS PROVIDED MOST WERE DIAPERS, MATTRESSES AND CAR SEATS. IN THERAPEUTIC SERVICES, 124 NEW CAREGIVERS BEGAN RECEIVING THERAPY, MAKING THE TOTAL OF ALL TIME CAREGIVERS REFERRED TO THERAPY TO 868. BE THE SOURCE SPONSORED 1406 THERAPY SESSIONS IN 2025. EIGHT EQUINE THERAPY LABS WERE HOSTED AND INCLUDED A TOTAL OF 57 PARTICIPANTS. 113 UNIQUE USERS REGISTERED IN THE RESPITE SOURCE AND 316 POSSIBLE RESPITE MATCHES WERE MADE. 53 FAMILIES WITH 64 CHILDREN IN CARE USED THE AGENCY'S FAMILY ADVOCACY SERVICES. 14 LIVED EXPERT AMBASSADORS HOSTED 100 MONTHLY PEER TO PEER SUPPORT EVENTS FOR OVER 1000 CAREGIVERS AND OVER 2000 CHILDREN.Expenses $1,206,799 · revenue $11,580
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
- 81-2922749
- 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
- 2017
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $340,292
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,247,405
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $1,247,405 | $1,420,114 | $340,292 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,494,480 | $1,329,516 | $483,863 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $987,011 | $987,422 | $329,005 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $880,079 | $753,884 | $317,799 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2017 Officer: Renee Bernhard | December 31, 2017 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 81-2922749).
Questions about FOSTER SOURCE
- What is the EIN of FOSTER SOURCE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FOSTER SOURCE is 81-2922749.
- Is FOSTER SOURCE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
- Are donations to FOSTER SOURCE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FOSTER SOURCE 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 SOURCE 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 SOURCE 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 SOURCE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names RENEE BERNHARD.
- Who are the officers and directors of FOSTER SOURCE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $70,000 (RENEE BERNHARD, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does FOSTER SOURCE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,247,405, expenses of $1,420,114 and total assets of $340,292 at year end.
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