Nonprofit · EIN 86-0468850
ARIZONA FRIENDS OF FOSTER CHILDREN FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · PHOENIX, AZ 85004
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $4,928,472 | $5,403,211 | -$474,739 | $8,790,374 | $134,006 | $8,656,368 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $5,818,845 | $5,969,803 | -$150,958 | $8,899,425 | $218,142 | $8,681,283 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $6,338,326 | $5,824,505 | $513,821 | $8,737,204 | $232,369 | $8,504,835 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,724,743
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $199,504
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $15,011
- Net income from fundraising events
- $4,225
- Other revenue
- $4,225
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $2,118,381
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $199,500
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,971,385
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,504,170
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $10,553
- Accounting fees
- $68,028
- Occupancy
- $44,533
- Travel
- $122,028
- Program services (functional)
- $4,103,577
- Management and general (functional)
- $985,460
- Fundraising (functional)
- $314,174
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $8,899,425
- Total assets, end of year
- $8,790,374
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $134,006
- Net assets, end of year
- $8,656,368
- Publicly traded securities
- $5,968,018
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,513,079
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $5,143,289
- Gross receipts
- $6,028,781
- Employees
- 38
- Volunteers
- 183
- Year formed
- 1984
- State of legal domicile
- AZ
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis De La Cruz | President and Chief Execut Officer | 50 | $199,500 | $25,755 |
| Karen Brown | Member at Large (Term 05/25) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lin LeClair Turner | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Caroline Lautt Owens | Member at Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Benjamin Norris | Member at Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Nisa Ford | Member at Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Alexis Celani | Member at Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| John Keane | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Meredith Deangelis | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rick Rentschler | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lisa Cvijanovich | Member at Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Kimberly Britt | Member at Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Miranda Birden | Member at Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Laura Polk | Member at Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Joe Jacober | Member at Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis De La Cruz | President and Chief Execut Officer | 50 | $197,600 | $16,118 |
| Karen Brown | Member at Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Carlian Dawson | Member at Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lin LeClair Turner | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Caroline Lautt Owens | Member at Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Benjamin Norris | Member at Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Nisa Ford | Member at Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Alexis Celani | Member at Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| John Keane | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Meredith Deangelis | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rick Rentschler | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Teri Harnisch | Member at Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lisa Cvijanovich | Member at Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Kimberly Britt | Member at Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis De La Cruz | President and Chief Execut Officer | 50 | $178,500 | $5,203 |
| Karen Brown | Member at Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Carlian Dawson | Member at Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lin LeClair Turner | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Caroline Lautt Owens | Member at Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Benjamin Norris | Member at Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rick Rentschler | Member at Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Nisa Ford | Member at Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Alexis Celani | Member at Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| John Keane | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Meredith Deangelis | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Debbie Hall | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Teri Harnisch | Member at Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lisa Cvijanovich | Member at Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 360 E CORONADO RD STE 190, PHOENIX, AZ 85004-1652
- In care of
- % TEASURER
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Luis De La Cruz, 360 E Coronado Rd 190, Phoenix, AZ 850041652
- Signed the 990
- Luis De La Cruz, President and CEO
- Phone
- (602) 252-9445
- Website
- www.affcf.org
- Return prepared by
- HEINFELD MEECH & CO PC
Mission
Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation creates opportunities to build self-esteem and empower children and youth in foster care by funding social, athletic and educational activities and services to enrich their life experiences and ensure their successful transition to adulthood.
Program accomplishments
- Childhood Activities and Normalcy Funding provides awards for social, athletic and educational activities and items for children in foster care in Arizona in accordance with the objectives and guidelines of the organization.Expenses $1,211,235 · grants $1,077,292
- The Keys to Success Program provides career development, education support and employment services for youth ages 16-26 who are transitioning from foster care.Expenses $2,203,124 · grants $493,118
- The Post-secondary Program funds the two year and four year educational pursuits of students who experienced or are in extended foster care across the state through traditional accessible scholarships, emergency funding, community building and support.Expenses $689,218 · grants $547,971
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
- 86-0468850
- 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
- 1984
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P32Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $8,790,374
- Income (IRS master file)
- $6,028,781
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $4,928,472 | $5,403,211 | $8,790,374 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $5,818,845 | $5,969,803 | $8,899,425 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $6,338,326 | $5,824,505 | $8,737,204 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $5,429,320 | $4,080,941 | $7,817,549 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | 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 86-0468850).
Questions about ARIZONA FRIENDS OF FOSTER CHILDREN FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of ARIZONA FRIENDS OF FOSTER CHILDREN FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ARIZONA FRIENDS OF FOSTER CHILDREN FOUNDATION is 86-0468850.
- Is ARIZONA FRIENDS OF FOSTER CHILDREN FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1984.
- Are donations to ARIZONA FRIENDS OF FOSTER CHILDREN FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ARIZONA FRIENDS OF FOSTER CHILDREN FOUNDATION 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 ARIZONA FRIENDS OF FOSTER CHILDREN FOUNDATION 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 ARIZONA FRIENDS OF FOSTER CHILDREN FOUNDATION 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 ARIZONA FRIENDS OF FOSTER CHILDREN FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Luis De La Cruz.
- Who are the officers and directors of ARIZONA FRIENDS OF FOSTER CHILDREN FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 15 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $199,500 (Luis De La Cruz, President and Chief Execut).
- How much revenue does ARIZONA FRIENDS OF FOSTER CHILDREN FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,928,472, expenses of $5,403,211 and total assets of $8,790,374 at year end.
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