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Propel Inc

EIN 01-0793986 · Boca Raton, FL

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair53 out of 100GovernanceFair52 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROPEL IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION IS DEDICATED TO FOSTERING LEADERSHIP POTENTIAL, ACADEMIC AND CAREER SUCCESS, AND HEALTHY LIVING CHOICES OF UNDERSERVED YOUTH (AGES 7-21) LIVING IN PALM BEACH, BROWARD, AND POLK COUNTIES OF FLORIDA BY PROVIDING AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMMING, COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES, SUMMER CAMP OPPORTUNITIES, JOB PLACEMENT SUPPORT AND COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS. PROPEL IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION CONSISTING OF FOUR PROFESSIONAL PAID STAFF, AND A BOARD OF DIRECTORS, ADVISERS, AND VOLUNTEERS WHICH ARE COMPRISED OF COMMUNITY LEADERS AND BENEFACTORS.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
2.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 72%
Employees
4
Volunteers
35
Highest pay
$120,000, chair

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 53 out of 100. Higher than 18% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 54% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 52 out of 100. Higher than 10% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    9 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $978,487 spent. PROPEL ACTS AS A CATALYST FOR SUSTAINED POSITIVE CHANGE IN THE LIVES OF FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES BY ESTABLISHING COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, BUSINESSES, SERVICE PROVIDERS, AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES. PROPEL STRENGTHENS AND STABILIZES THE FUNCTIONING OF THOSE UNDERSERVED THROUGH A VARIETY OF MULTIFACETED SERVICES, SUCH AS LITERACY, FINANCIAL LITERACY, MENTORSHIP, TUTORING, NOURISHMENT, AND APPRENTICESHIP, WITH AN END GOAL FOR THE STUDENTS TO OBTAIN HIGHER EDUCATION AND/OR A SKILLED TRADE IN HOPE OF BREAKING CYCLES OF POVERTY. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED BY DEVELOPING INNOVATIVE STRATEGIES AND INTERVENTIONS THAT RESPOND TO THE IDENTIFIED NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS WITHIN A TARGETED COMMUNITY. PROPEL INSTILLS THE SENSE OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR ONE'S ACTIONS, INDOCTRINATES SELF-DISCIPLINE BASED ON HARD WORK, PROMOTES EMPOWERMENT AMONG YOUTH, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES AND UTILIZES THE VARIED EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE OF INDIVIDUALS DEMONSTRATING KNOWLEDGE IN VARIOUS SUPPORTIVE SERVICES BEING OFFERED IN ADDITION TO ASSESSING INDIVIDUAL GOALS AND ASSISTING THEM IN BEING ACHIEVED. PROPEL ACTS AS A CATALYST FOR SUSTAINED POSITIVE CHANGE IN THE LIVES OF FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES BY ESTABLISHING COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, BUSINESSES, SERVICE PROVIDERS, AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES. PROPEL STRENGTHENS AND STABILIZES THE FUNCTIONING OF THOSE UNDERSERVED THROUGH A VARIETY OF MULTIFACETED SERVICES, SUCH AS LITERACY, FINANCIAL LITERACY, MENTORSHIP, TUTORING, NOURISHMENT, AND APPRENTICESHIP, WITH AN END GOAL FOR THE STUDENTS TO OBTAIN HIGHER EDUCATION AND/OR A SKILLED TRADE IN HOPE OF BREAKING CYCLES OF POVERTY. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED BY DEVELOPING INNOVATIVE STRATEGIES AND INTERVENTIONS THAT RESPOND TO THE IDENTIFIED NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS WITHIN A TARGETED COMMUNITY. PROPEL INSTILLS THE SENSE OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR ONE'S ACTIONS, INDOCTRINATES SELF-DISCIPLINE BASED ON HARD WORK, PROMOTES EMPOWERMENT AMONG YOUTH, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES AND UTILIZES THE VARIED EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE OF INDIVIDUALS DEMONSTRATING KNOWLEDGE IN VARIOUS SUPPORTIVE SERVICES BEING OFFERED IN ADDITION TO ASSESSING INDIVIDUAL GOALS AND ASSISTING THEM IN BEING ACHIEVED.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since February 2004.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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