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Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption

To increase the number of adoptions of waiting children from north america's foster care systems.

Youth Development Dublin, OH EIN 311356151 · IRS Reg 31-1356151 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption

The Dave Thomas Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting adoption of children who are lingering in the foster care system.

Founded
Headquarters
Dublin, OH
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
Z99Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1992

Mission

To increase the number of adoptions of waiting children from north america's foster care systems.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Youth Development · NTEE Z99Z
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar youth development in United States
Program spending This charity: 3%
Peer average: 94%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.85%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 92

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

Program expenses$0.03 ($37.2 million)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Dublin, OH, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1992 and has been operating for 34 years. Its EIN is 311356151. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $56M in annual revenue. 156 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in United States is 92/100.

Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption is located in Dublin, OH, United States. The organization was established in 1992 and has been active for 34 years.

Based on official tax filings, Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption has $56M in annual revenue. It allocates 3% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 94% for youth development charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption is classified as a Youth Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). It has $56M in annual revenue. The organization has 156 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 3% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 94%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

The Dave Thomas Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting adoption of children who are lingering in the foster care system. Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption is classified as a youth development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1992.

Among youth development charities registered in United States: Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 92/100. It allocates 3% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 94%. Its annual revenue of $56M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 311356151, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
3% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

RI
Rita L Soronen
President & CEO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AN
Andrea G••••
VP, PROGRAMS
AN
Angela M•••••••
Director & WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS
BL
Blair M•••••
TRUSTEE
BR
Brad C•••••
TREASURER (EXITED 12/22)
DA
David F•••••••
SVP, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
DE
Dean B••••
VP, DEVELOPMENT
DE
Deepak A•••••
VICE CHAIR
DE
Deepak A••••• T•••••• T•••
01/23), VICE CHAIR (EFF. 01/23)
ER
Eric D•••
TRUSTEE
ER
Eric S•••••
SENIOR VP, CFO
GA
Gavin W••••
TRUSTEE
GA
Gavin W•••• T••• T••• 0•••
TREASURER (EFF. 01/23, EXITED 02/23)
JE
Jelani F••••••
TRUSTEE
JE
Jennifer B••••
SENIOR DIRECTOR, DEVELOPMENT
JE
Jennifer J••••••
SVP, STRATEGIC PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
JH
Jhonny M••••••
TRUSTEE
JI
Jill C•••••••••
SVP, MARKETING & DEVELOPMENT
JO
Joe T•••••
CHAIRMAN (EXITED 12/22)
JO
Josh S•••
TRUSTEE (EXITED 07/22)
JU
Julianne N••••••
VP, MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
JU
Julie B••••••••
TRUSTEE
KR
Kris K•••••••••••
TRUSTEE
KU
Kurt K•••
TRUSTEE (EXITED 02/23)
LA
Laura B••••••
TRUSTEE
LE
Leigh B•••••••
TRUSTEE (EXITED 02/23)
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$61.6M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$56.1M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$52.4M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$45.8M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$39.2M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other youth development in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption This page 89 $56.1 million 3%
West Chester Dance Works 93 $322,940 100%
Beyond the Game 93 $612,348 86%
Centennial Childrens Chorus 93 $198,966 87%
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Achla Alianza Chicana Hisp Lat Amer Alliance Chicanos … 93 $593,739 100%
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Idaho West Central Mountain Youth Advocacy Coalition 90 $376,629 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 156 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption

What is Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption?
Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption is a youth development supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Dublin, United States. The Dave Thomas Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting adoption of children who are lingering in the foster care system.
When was Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption founded?
Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption was founded in 1992.
Who leads Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption?
Rita L Soronen serves as President & CEO.
Where is Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption located?
Headquartered in Dublin, United States.
What is Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 3% of expenses go to program services.
Is Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption trustworthy?
Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption's registration number?
IRS EIN: 311356151. Registration: 31-1356151 (United States).
What is Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption's website?
http://www.davethomasfoundation.org