Financial transparency
Trust grows when information is clear.
We believe donors should be able to understand who we are, review our public filings and see the financial context behind the mission.
501(c)(3)
Verified organization
Forgotten Children
Forgotten Children is a tax-exempt public charity. Contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Five-year view
Financial history at a glance.
Figures are presented from IRS Form 990 data reproduced by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, except the 2025 organization-provided summary noted below.
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Ending net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $98,108 | $4,394 | $93,714 | $350,008 |
| 2022 | $102,620 | $25,749 | $76,871 | $462,493 |
| 2023 | $64,481 | $52,826 | $11,655 | $461,509 |
| 2024 | $78,819 | $77,362 | $1,457 | $18,074 |
| 2025* | $47,148 | $56,393 | –$9,245 | $12,240 |
* 2025 figures were supplied for this page and are not yet displayed in the linked ProPublica filing history. They should be read alongside the filed return when it becomes publicly available.
2024 filing detail
Where revenue came from.
The latest independently verified public filing reports $78,819 in revenue, $77,362 in expenses and no liabilities at year end.
73.5%
Contributions & grants
$57,903
26.5%
Fundraising-event income
$20,916
$0
Officer compensation
Reported in Form 990
Community support
The Rotary Club of Tucson Foundation provided a documented $10,000 program-support grant. View the Cause IQ profile ↗
Important filing context
A significant change in reported net assets.
$443,435
Reported net assets changed from $461,509 in 2023 to $18,074 in 2024, while 2024 revenue exceeded expenses by $1,457.
The 2024 filing includes Schedule N and Schedule L disclosures concerning a substantial disposition of assets and a transaction involving an interested party. These disclosures do not by themselves indicate misconduct. Readers should review the complete filing and seek additional context for the nature, approval and destination of the transaction, including its relationship to the school and property in Senegal.
Public records
Review the filings directly.
Form 990 is the annual information return filed by most tax-exempt organizations. The links below open the filing record reproduced from IRS data.
Questions are welcome
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For questions about filings, governance, school ownership, program costs or how contributions support children in M’bour, contact the organization directly.
