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Nonprofit · EIN 84-2535138

FOSTERING LIFE-CHANGING OPPORTUNITIES

Also known as FLO

Tax-exempt · COLUMBIA, MO 65203

Financials

$168K$1.1M2023$1.9M$1.3M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FOSTERING LIFE-CHANGING OPPORTUNITIES by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$1,859,673$1,301,292$558,381$4,391,571$204,556$4,187,015
December 31, 2023990$167,579$1,122,543-$954,964$3,740,566$111,638$3,628,928
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,868,955
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$1,765
Net income from fundraising events
-$11,047
Other revenue
-$11,047

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$133,440
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$87,155
Other salaries and wages
$564,707
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$764,004
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$19,960
Occupancy
$81,488
Travel
$10,025
Depreciation
$23,959
Program services (functional)
$1,021,658
Management and general (functional)
$275,136
Fundraising (functional)
$4,498

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$3,740,566
Total assets, end of year
$4,391,571
Total liabilities, end of year
$204,556
Net assets, end of year
$4,187,015
Land, buildings and equipment
$306,829
Net assets without donor restrictions
$2,819,704
Net assets with donor restrictions
$1,367,311
Gross receipts
$1,878,142
Employees
34
Volunteers
26
Year formed
2019
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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
BEATRICE STEWARTEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$78,363$8,792
LORELI WILSONPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0
RAE COOPERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0$0
JEWELL SIMMSSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
CARL THOMASDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TIERRE BANKSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DAVE LEONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
SANDY OVERACREDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DR ERYCA NEVILLEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CLAIRE SLAMADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
LINDSEY BITNERPAST DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
EMILY THOROUGHMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
MARK KIRCHHOFFPAST EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$47,003$1,943
BEATRICE STEWARTEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$26,591$3,637
LORELI WILSONPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
RAE COOPERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0
JEWELL SIMMSSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0.75$0$0
DR ERYCA NEVILLEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.75$0$0
CLAIRE SLAMADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.75$0$0
CARL THOMASDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.75$0$0
LINDSEY BITNERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.75$0$0
TIERRE BANKSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.75$0$0
DAVE LEONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.75$0$0
SANDY OVERACREDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.75$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1400 FORUM BLVD STE 7A PMB 131, COLUMBIA, MO 65203-1997
In care of
% FLOURISH INTITIATIVE
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
BEATRICE STEWART, 403 DYSART ST, COLUMBIA, MO 65201
Signed the 990
BEATRICE STEWART, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(573) 876-2600
Return prepared by
WILLIAMS-KEEPERS LLC

Mission

TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, EDUCATION, AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO YOUTH AND FAMILIES WHO ARE EXPERIENCING SOCIO-ECONOMIC BARRIERS TO WELL-BEING AND/OR ECONOMIC MOBILITY.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • THE FLOURISH HOME ('FLOME') - TRANSITIONAL HOUSINGIN 2020, THE FLOURISH HOME OPENED FOR OPERATION WITH CAPACITY TO PROVIDE UP TO 6 YOUTH (AGES 16-19) EMERGENCY SHELTER AND/OR TRANSITIONAL LIVING SERVICES, DEPENDING ON THEIR INDIVIDUAL HOUSING NEEDS. POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ARE IN PLACE FOR CLIENT REFERRAL, INTAKE, ASSESSMENT, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND DISCHARGE. RESIDENTS PARTICIPATE IN OTHER FLO AND/OR COMMUNITY PROGRAM ACTIVITIES AS THOSE ARE APPLICABLE, BASED ON THEIR CASE MANAGEMENT GOALS. GOALS ARE DEVELOPED BASED ON BIO-PSYCHO-SOCIAL ASSESSMENTS AND WITH INPUT FROM YOUTH AND THEIR OTHER SUPPORT SYSTEMS. EACH RESIDENT HAS THEIR OWN BEDROOM AND IS ASSIGNED CHORES TO HELP MAINTAIN A CLEAN, SAFE, STRUCTURED ENVIRONMENT WITH SUPERVISION FROM QUALIFIED, CARING HOUSE PARENTS. IN 2023, WITH LOWER-LEVEL RENOVATIONS COMPLETE AND THANKS TO A YHDP JOINT COMPONENT GRANT FOR TRANSITIONAL HOUSING, THE FLOME STAFFING AND UNITS WERE EXPANDED TO SERVE 10 YOUTH AGES 16-24. TRANSITIONAL HOUSING OPERATES 24/7, 365.
    Expenses $722,555
  • SCHOLARSHIPSFLOURISH'S FIRST FORMAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM BEGAN IN 2020. ALTHOUGH THERE ARE MULTIPLE PROGRAMS SHAPED UNIQUELY FOR TRADE, TECHNICAL, LICENSING, CERTIFICATE, 2-YEAR OR 4-YEAR DEGREE-SEEKING STUDENTS, THE GOAL IS THE SAME--TO REDUCE SOCIO-ECONOMIC BARRIERS AND INCREASE ACCESS TO POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS OF COLOR IN THE BOONE COUNTY AREA. IN ADDITION TO SCHOLARSHIPS, STUDENTS ARE PROVIDED PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH GROUP MEETINGS, ONE-ON-ONE MEETINGS, OR VIRTUAL PRESENTATIONS. SOME SELECTED SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS ARE ALSO PAIRED WITH MENTORS TO INCREASE THEIR PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT NETWORK AND HELP THEM MEET UNIQUE ACADEMIC/CAREER-RELATED GOALS. PREP INTERNS BEGAN TO BE AWARDED SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS AT THE END OF THEIR PROGRAM BASED ON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION IN 2022. SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS ARE ALLOCATED IN LINE WITH 529-ELIGIBLE EXPENSES, WITH A CERTAIN PORTION POTENTIALLY BEING MADE AVAILABLE FOR MORE FLEXIBLE SPENDING THAT FALLS INTO A BASIC NEEDS EXPENSE CATEGORY.
    Expenses $164,137 · grants $131,709
  • $AVES THE STUDENTS ACHIEVING VALUABLE EDUCATIONAL SAVINGS ($AVES) PROGRAM CONSISTS OF STAFF WORKING WITH ELIGIBLE STUDENTS TO EARN DEPOSITS INTO A HIGHER EDUCATION SAVINGS ACCOUNT BY PARTICIPATING AND LOGGING THEIR POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES. IN 2022, $AVES ELIGIBILITY EXPANDED FROM ONLY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO STUDENTS IN GRADES 5-12 AND IN 2023, FLO ENDED THE PARTNERSHIP WITH SEED SUCCESS/MOST 529 TO MANAGE THE ACCOUNT TRACKING IN OUR APRICOT SYSTEM AND TRANSACTIONS IN OUR SAVINGS ACCOUNT, WHICH IS SEPARATE FROM OUR MAIN CHECKING ACCOUNT. MENTORINGTHE GOAL OF MENTORING IS TO MATCH STUDENTS WITH A TRUSTED, CARING ADULT WHO CAN SUPPORT THE GROWTH OF THEIR SOCIAL CAPITAL AND HELP THEM DEVELOP LIFE AND CAREER SKILLS. STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN ANY OTHER FLO PROGRAM ARE ELIGIBLE TO BE PAIRED WITH A MENTOR, BUT IT IS FOLDED INTO SCHOLARSHIPS AND INTERNSHIPS PROGRAMMING. VOLUNTEER MENTORS ARE RECRUITED, TRAINED, AND MATCHED BY STAFF FOR QUALIFYING STUDENTS WHO ARE PARTICIPATING IN OTHER FLO PROGRAMS. MENTORS ENGAGE IN VARIOUS ACTIVITIES THAT CAN INCREASE THE LIKELIHOOD OF THEIR MENTEES' POST-SECONDARY SUCCESS; INCLUDING SOME OF THOSE LISTED ON THEIR MENTEE'S GAME PLAN. THEY ALSO LIAISE WITH FLO CASE MANAGERS WHEN BASIC NEEDS ARISE FOR THEIR MENTEE. MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS ARE PROVIDED ONGOING SUPERVISION AND SUPPORT BY FLO STAFF.
    Expenses $78,800
  • EMERGENCY & BASIC NEEDS ASSISTANCEFLOURISH COMMUNITY SUPPORT SPECIALISTS AND YOUTH SPECIALISTS HELP SUBMIT AND PROCESS REQUESTS FOR EMERGENCY AND BASIC NEEDS ASSISTANCE FOR FLOURISH YOUTH PARTICIPANTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. AGREEMENT PLANS ARE CREATED WITH CASE MANAGEMENT GOALS TO PREVENT THE NEEDS FROM RECURRING, WHEN POSSIBLE. MOST FUNDING FOR THIS PROGRAM COMES FROM FUNDRAISING EVENTS. NEEDS CATEGORIES INCLUDE EDUCATION-RELATED, EMPLOYMENT-RELATED, FOOD, MEDICAL/PHYSICAL/MENTAL HEALTH, SHELTER/HOUSING, TECHNOLOGY/COMMUNICATION, AND TRANSPORTATION. MEETING BASIC NEEDS THROUGH THIS PROGRAM HELPS ADDRESS BARRIERS TO PARTICIPATION IN FLO'S OTHER PROGRAMS, OFTEN BEGINS OR INCREASES THE DEPTH OF ENGAGEMENT, AND ENHANCES WELLBEING OUTCOMES OVERALL. INTERNSHIPS FLOURISH INTERNSHIPS HAVE GROWN INTO TWO STEPPED-PROGRAMS, PREP I AND PREP II, AND ARE OFFERED TO RISING JUNIORS AND RECENT HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES EXPERIENCING BARRIERS TO HIGHER EDUCATION OR EMPLOYMENT. THE INTERNS WORK EITHER PART-OR FULL-TIME AND RECEIVE PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN A REAL-WORLD, CORPORATE SETTING. PREP I INTERNS WORK PART-TIME AND APPLY THEIR LEARNING TO COMPLETE A SERVICE PROJECT WHILE PREP II GETS MORE HAND-ON EXPERIENCE AT 40 HOURS A WEEK WITH ONLY ONE PROGRAMMING DAY WEEKLY. INTERNS IN BOTH PROGRAMS WALK AWAY WITH AN EMPLOYMENT PORTFOLIO, INTERVIEW OUTFIT, A FUTURE CAREER OR HIGHER EDUCATION PLAN, AND ENHANCED SOFT AND HARD EMPLOYMENT SKILLS. THEIR PERFORMANCE IS MANAGED AND EVALUATED ALONG WITH THEIR FINAL PRESENTATION. UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION, EACH INTERN RECEIVES A SCHOLARSHIP FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRAMS. CASE MANAGEMENTCASE MANAGEMENT IS A WRAP-AROUND SERVICE WOVEN THROUGHOUT ALL FLOURISH PROGRAMS. QUALIFIED YOUTH SPECIALISTS AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT SPECIALISTS ENGAGE, ASSESS, INTERVENE, REFER, MONITOR, EVALUATE, DISCHARGE, AND FOLLOW-UP LONG-TERM WITH FLOURISH PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS AND SOMETIMES THEIR FAMILIES, TO ENSURE BASIC (PHYSICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS) ARE MET AND THAT SERVICES ARE COORDINATED AND ACROSS PROGRAMS OF FLOURISH AND ITS COMMUNITY PARTNERS. BOONE COUNTY YOUTH MOVEFLOURISH PREP INTERNS, WITH THE SUPPORT OF BOONE COUNTY COMMUNITY SERVICES, INITIATED A LOCAL CHAPTER WITHIN THE MEMBERSHIP NETWORK OF YOUTH MOVE NATIONAL, IN SUMMER OF 2022. BOONE COUNTY YOUTH MOVE IS A YOUTH-LED EFFORT, WITH UP TO FOUR YOUTH LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE CHAIRS WHO ARE ELIGIBLE FOR STIPENDS, RESPONSIBLE FOR ENGAGING OTHER COMMUNITY YOUTH TO PARTICIPATE IN ITS ACTIVITIES AND MONTHLY MEETINGS ON A VOLUNTARY BASIS. STAFF FROM FLOURISH AND ITS COMMUNITY PARTNERS SERVE AS SUPPORTIVE ADULTS TO HELP YOUTH IDENTIFY AND IMPLEMENT STRATEGIES TO LEAD CHANGE ON ISSUES THAT MATTER TO THEM. THE YOUTH'S PRIORITY STRATEGIES INCLUDE PROVIDING PEER-LED LIFE SKILLS WORKSHOPS AND FUN, SAFE ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING YOUTH VIOLENCE. AS FLO TRANSITIONAL HOUSING EXPANDS WITH YHDP, FLO IS SLOWLY BEGINNING TO TRANSITION THIS COLLABORATIVE EFFORT OF MAINTAINING THE LOCAL CHAPTER TO COMMUNITY PARTNERS WHO HAVE MORE CAPACITY FOR YOUTH-LED ADVOCACY/ORGANIZING. THE 2-YEAR GRANT THROUGH BOONE COUNTY FOR YOUTH MOVE FUNDING ENDED DECEMBER 2024.
    Expenses $56,166 · grants $1,731

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
84-2535138
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
2020
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P80)
Assets (IRS master file)
$4,391,571
Income (IRS master file)
$1,878,142

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$1,859,673$1,301,292$4,391,571IRS
990December 2023$167,579$1,122,543$3,740,566XML
990December 2022$323,803$1,115,631$4,690,718IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––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 84-2535138).

Questions about FOSTERING LIFE-CHANGING OPPORTUNITIES

What is the EIN of FOSTERING LIFE-CHANGING OPPORTUNITIES?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FOSTERING LIFE-CHANGING OPPORTUNITIES is 84-2535138.
Is FOSTERING LIFE-CHANGING OPPORTUNITIES tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
Are donations to FOSTERING LIFE-CHANGING OPPORTUNITIES tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FOSTERING LIFE-CHANGING OPPORTUNITIES 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 FOSTERING LIFE-CHANGING OPPORTUNITIES due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did FOSTERING LIFE-CHANGING OPPORTUNITIES last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of FOSTERING LIFE-CHANGING OPPORTUNITIES?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names BEATRICE STEWART.
Who are the officers and directors of FOSTERING LIFE-CHANGING OPPORTUNITIES?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $78,363 (BEATRICE STEWART, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does FOSTERING LIFE-CHANGING OPPORTUNITIES have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,859,673, expenses of $1,301,292 and total assets of $4,391,571 at year end.

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