Fostering Success Act Inc
Fostering Success Act Inc is a public charity based in Alpharetta, Georgia. It supports young people aging out of Georgia’s foster care system, including through resources and services related to education, housing, transportation, and other needs.
Fostering Success Act Inc at a glance
In short: Fostering Success Act Inc gave $6.2M across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $520K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $6,245,273
- +47.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $520,439
- +10.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $61,794
- Total assets
- $15,889,558
- -1.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Fostering Success Act Inc
- How to Apply
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The website directs young people aging out or aged out of foster care to start the process for support services.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2655 Northwinds Parkway, Alpharetta, GA 30009
Phone: (678) 690-7977
Website: https://fosteringsuccessact.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Fostering Success Act Inc
Who Fostering Success Act Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Faithbridge Foster Care ($5.1M). Together the top 10 received $6.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 23 (52%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia. The organization’s stated mission and website focus on eligible young people in Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Fostering Success Act Inc gives
- 42% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $224K (2023) to $6.2M (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $6.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Faithbridge Foster Care Alpharetta, GA | DFCS Qualified Foster Child Support Organization | $5,062,531 |
| Hope Thru Soap Inc Atlanta, GA | Aging-Out Program per Bill Amendment | $344,056 |
| Bloom Our Youth Inc Fayetteville, GA | DFCS Qualified Foster Child Support Organization | $308,697 |
| UP3 Inc Atlanta, GA | DFCS Qualified Foster Child Support Organization | $182,678 |
| Connection Homes Alpharetta, GA | DFCS Qualified Foster Child Support Organization | $146,014 |
| Brightside Child & Family Advocacy Inc Savannah, GA | DFCS Qualified Foster Child Support Organization | $73,588 |
| Technical College System of GA Foundation Inc Atlanta, GA | Aging-Out Program per Bill Amendment/Tuition | $50,000 |
| The United Methodist Children's Home of North Georgia Conference Inc Tucker, GA | DFCS Qualified Foster Child Support Organization | $28,233 |
| The Orange Duffel Bag Initiative Atlanta, GA | DFCS Qualified Foster Child Support Organization | $20,957 |
| Families 4 Families Loganville, GA | DFCS Qualified Foster Child Support Organization | $11,490 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Grant counts were 12 in 2025, 9 in 2024, and 2 in 2023. The organization’s 2025 summary separately reports $6,696,993.18 in funds received from all sources and $7,163,859.58 in tax credits expended; those figures include tax-credit payments designated for other qualified organizations.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,889,558 | $7,019,959 | $6,268,514 | $6,245,273 | 12 | $576,716 |
| 2024 | $16,054,338 | $11,126,775 | $4,255,647 | $4,222,884 | 9 | $496,334 |
| 2023 | $10,467,260 | $10,695,355 | $238,229 | $223,883 | 2 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to work with former foster children and other qualified foster child support organizations that support eligible youth aging out of foster care. Its 2025 filing describes work to help young people overcome barriers to postsecondary education, including help with enrollment, tuition balances, housing, transportation, nutrition, personal needs, counseling, and medical expenses. It also describes holistic support related to financial literacy and mental, spiritual, and emotional needs.
The organization’s 2025 grants included support for a range of Georgia organizations. For example, FaithBridge Foster Care says its mission is to mobilize and equip families and local churches to provide foster care solutions and restore families. Bloom Our Youth says it empowers Georgia families and communities to transform the lives of children impacted by foster care. Connections Homes says it connects young adults who have aged out of foster care or are otherwise unconnected with committed adults and stable families. The Technical College System of Georgia Foundation says it supports the state’s technical college system through marketing, advocacy, and fundraising.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Fostering Success Act reported 12 grants totaling $6,245,273. Grants ranged from $7,165 to $5,062,531, with a median grant of $61,794. The largest awards included $5,062,531 to FaithBridge Foster Care, $344,056 to Hope Thru Soap, $308,697 to Bloom Our Youth, $182,678 to UP3, and $146,014 to Connections Homes. The filing lists the largest award for qualified foster child support, and describes awards to Hope Thru Soap and the Technical College System of Georgia Foundation as supporting aging-out programs.
The organization’s 2025 summary says it began distributing tax-credit funds through grant applications to young people and qualified foster child support organizations in 2023. It describes funding for wraparound services such as education, housing, vocational services, medical care, counseling, mentorship, nutrition, transportation, and personal necessities. The website provides a process for young people to start applying for support services and a separate process for taxpayers to apply for the tax credit. It does not specify application materials or a deadline for grant requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Richard L. Jackson as chairman and president, Leslie Kurtz as treasurer, Larry Powell as director, Heidi Carr as executive director, and Jay Mitchell as secretary.
Fostering Success Act Inc is led by Heidi Carr, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Heidi Carr
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard L. Jackson
Chairman & President
President → Chairman of the Board & President, 2024
Chairman of the Board & President → Chairman & President, 2025
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Larry Powell
Director
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Kurtz
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jay Mitchell
Secretary
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Fostering Success Act Inc
How much does Fostering Success Act Inc give each year?
Fostering Success Act Inc gave $6.2M across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $4.2M across 9 grants.
What is Fostering Success Act Inc's typical grant size?
Fostering Success Act Inc's median grant in 2025 was $61,794, and its average grant was $520,439, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Fostering Success Act Inc give grants?
Fostering Success Act Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (5 grants) and Alpharetta, GA (2 grants).
Does Fostering Success Act Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Fostering Success Act Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "DFCS Qualified Foster Child Support Organization" (10 grants).
Who are Fostering Success Act Inc's largest grantees?
Fostering Success Act Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Faithbridge Foster Care ($5,062,531), Hope Thru Soap Inc ($344,056) and Bloom Our Youth Inc ($308,697), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Fostering Success Act Inc?
Fostering Success Act Inc reported $15.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.0M.
What does Fostering Success Act Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to work with former foster children and other qualified foster child support organizations that support eligible youth aging out of foster care. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Fostering Success Act Inc?
The website directs young people aging out or aged out of foster care to start the process for support services. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Fostering Success Act Inc's EIN?
Fostering Success Act Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-2457311. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 27, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Fostering Success Act Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/fostering-success-act-inc-morg_8f5ec7daffca4995ba1f378adc11419f
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