# Fostering Wishes

Children's and youth services nonprofit in Alamo, California 94507. EIN 88-3935030. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Fostering Wishes serves area foster children in the greater East Bay area, California through various programs.

Source: Form 990, year ending May 2024: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/883935030/202520169349301037/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Children's and youth services (IRS activity code P30)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2023
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $260,436 | $185,685 | $86,338 | $86,338 | 0 | 40 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/883935030/202520169349301037/full) |
| May 2023 | $160,807 | $111,274 | $49,533 | $49,533 | 0 | - | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/883935030/202421899349300002/full) |

Expense split, year ending May 2024: programs $181,314 (98%), management $4,371 (2%), fundraising $0 (0%).

Revenue sources, year ending May 2024: gifts and grants $260,436, program fees $0, investment income $0.

Growth label: **Growing** (about +62% a year, May 2023 to May 2024). Growth label: we compare total revenue on the oldest and the newest return shown above. Growing means revenue rose by more than 10% a year on average, Shrinking means it fell by more than 10% a year, and Steady means a change between -10% and +10% a year. The rate is the compounded yearly average between the two returns, so it hides ups and downs in between (see the table). We only label groups with returns at least a year apart and at least $5,000 of revenue on the oldest one. This is our own calculation, not an IRS rating or a judgment of quality.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 1 of 3 children's and youth services nonprofits in Alamo.
- Revenue $251,428 is higher than roughly 40 to 50% of 297 children's and youth services nonprofits in California; median $342,492.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Contra Costa County, California: about 251,475 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 569 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.3 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Alamo: 6 licensed child care centers, 1 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/california/alamo
- California rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/california

## Questions

**What is Fostering Wishes's EIN?**

Fostering Wishes's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-3935030. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is Fostering Wishes a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Fostering Wishes in Alamo, California as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2023. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to Fostering Wishes tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Fostering Wishes as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does Fostering Wishes do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending May 2024: "Fostering Wishes serves area foster children in the greater East Bay area, California through various programs." The IRS classifies it as: Children's and youth services.

**How much money does Fostering Wishes take in?**

For the year ending May 2024, Fostering Wishes reported total revenue of $260,436 and total expenses of $185,685 on its Form 990 (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.