COLTEN FOSTER MEMORIAL FUND
Mission Statement
We are a 501(c)3 nonprofit foundation formed after the loss of our son Colten to suicide 6/18/2018. His death came as a complete shock to his family and friends as he had never been diagnosed with mental illnesses, nor did he show signs or symptoms. Our mission is to bring awareness about suicide prevention & mental illness. We also promote mental wellness & resilience. We provide 2 $1,000 scholarships for Basehor-Linwood High School seniors to attend trade school annually, as this was the path Colten had chosen to become an electrician. This year we offered an additional $500 scholarship to a high school junior who participated in the trades their junior year and will continue their senior year. We also assist 2 teenagers to attend Kaw Valley Young Life summer camp annually so that they can build healthy relationships & support systems with their peers and youth leaders who attend camp. Additionally, we provide training opportunities on suicide prevention & managing a mental health crisis to youth leaders in our community as well as school district staff & first responders. This year we are also in the process of working with our city to fund & build an off-leash dog park to promote fitness of mind, body & spirit for all ages in our community.
Financial Overview — FY 2025
Compared with Peers
FY 2025| Ratio | This org | Peer median | Position (P10 → P90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Program expense ratio
Program expenses / total expenses
· higher is better
|
100.0% | 78.6% |
P10P90
|
Top quarter |
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Admin expense ratio
Management and general / total expenses
· lower is better
|
0.0% | 11.5% |
P10P90
|
Top quarter |
|
Fundraising expense ratio
Fundraising expenses / total expenses
· lower is better
|
0.0% | 0.0% |
P10P90
|
Top quarter |
|
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets
· higher is better
|
59.5 mo | 10.6 mo |
P10P90
|
Top quarter |
|
Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets
· lower is better
|
0.0% | 0.0% |
P10P90
|
Top quarter |
|
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source
· lower is better
|
93.4% | 100.0% |
P10P90
|
Above median |
|
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
|
36.5% | 7.1% |
P10P90
|
Impact
3 programs| Outcome / Program | People Served | Cost / Service | # Completed | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scholarships for trade/tech school | 11 | $1,000.00 | — | Per Year |
| Improved health | 12 | $300.00 | — | Per Year |
| Mental health training | 10 | $100.00 | — | Per Day |
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets | Program % | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $44K | $28K | $137K | 100.0% | 0 |
| 2023 | N/A | N/A | N/A | — | — |
| 2021 | $13K | $3K | $50K | 1.3% | — |
| 2020 | $7K | $5K | N/A | — | 1 |
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