The Forgotten Initiative
Helping support the foster care community thorugh awareness, encourangement, and advocacy
The Forgotten Initiative at a glance
- Total assets
- $844,842
- +25.8% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $1,122,067
- -1.8% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $101
- -104.2% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $958,770
- +9.3% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Forgotten Initiative funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Isaiah 117 House Elizabethton, TN | Program | $8,978 |
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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 | $844,842 | $1,122,067 | $958,770 | — | — | $101 |
| 2023 | $671,618 | $1,143,039 | $877,235 | — | — | $-2,402 |
| 2022 | $401,572 | $1,142,577 | $821,328 | $8,978 | 1 | $18 |
About The Forgotten Initiative
Based on IRS filings
The Forgotten Initiative is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Bloomington, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $845K in total assets. Net investment income was $101.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Forgotten Initiative is led by Jami Kaeb, Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2022); 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jami Kaeb
Executive Director
Presidentexecutive Director → Executive Director President, 2023
Executive Director President → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$50K (2022) → $52K (2024)
Jesse Casler
Board Chair
Director → Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alisa Hoober
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marla Ringger
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Loggans
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Diana Jeffrey (2022–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Gary Ringger (2022–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Josh Jeffrey (2022–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Selena Whitley (2023) — Director
- Former: Clint Kaeb (2022) — Director
- Former: Margie Sauder (2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $52K, to Jami Kaeb (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Forgotten Initiative
How large is The Forgotten Initiative?
The Forgotten Initiative reported $845K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What is The Forgotten Initiative?
The Forgotten Initiative is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Bloomington, IL. It holds $845K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Forgotten Initiative operate?
The Forgotten Initiative has awarded grants in Tennessee.
What is The Forgotten Initiative's EIN?
The Forgotten Initiative's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0956002. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 25, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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