Foster Care Counts
Foster Care Counts mission is to improve the lives of youth in foster care and ensure they thrive. We partner with care and advocacy organizations to address the gaps in service and impediments to success and target ways to boost outcomes. Together, we ignite initiatives to empower foster youth, improve access to valuable resources, and incite change on their behalf.
Foster Care Counts at a glance
In short: Foster Care Counts gave $319K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $159K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $318,570
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- Average grant
- $159,285
- Median grant
- $159,285
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Foster Care Counts funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Foster Nation ($301K). Together the top 2 received $319K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 11 (55%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Foster Care Counts gives
- Giving fell 55% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2022) to $714K (2021). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $319K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Foster Nation Santa Monica, CA | To provide general operating support to help foster nation. Foster nation provides transition age foster youth with mentorship and career development training, as well as other essential resources to help them thrive. | $300,845 |
| Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services Los Angeles, CA | To provide scholarships as well as tangible resources (beauty and hygiene products) to celebrate and encourage foster youth graduating high school in La county. | $17,725 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $11,980 | $337,445 | $318,570 | 2 | $140 |
| 2023 | $325,465 | $35,330 | $9,549 | — | — | $155 |
| 2022 | $299,684 | $34,742 | $15,722 | $6,200 | 1 | $99 |
| 2021 | $280,664 | $356,680 | $880,764 | $714,027 | 6 | $54 |
| 2020 | $954,944 | $1,070,002 | $507,677 | $84,500 | 2 | $2,949 |
About Foster Care Counts
Based on IRS filings
Foster Care Counts is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $319K. Net investment income was $140.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Foster Care Counts is led by Jeanne Pritzker, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jeanne Pritzker
President
Director, Chair & President → Chair, 2022
Chair → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Cohen
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Nichols
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2022
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Winifred Wechsler (2020–2022) — Secretary & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Foster Care Counts
How much does Foster Care Counts give each year?
Foster Care Counts gave $319K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Foster Care Counts?
Foster Care Counts is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Los Angeles, CA.
Where does Foster Care Counts operate?
Foster Care Counts has awarded grants in California.
What is Foster Care Counts's EIN?
Foster Care Counts's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4619493. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 20, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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