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Fostering Hope Florida Inc

EIN 14-1910661 · Clearwater, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak42 out of 100GovernanceGood88 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF FOSTERING HOPE FLORIDA IS TO PARTNER WITH THE COMMUNITY IN CREATING A COMPASSIONATE SYSTEM OF FOSTER CARE THAT HONORS AND PROTECTS THE RIGHTS OF CHILDREN.

Income
$208,654
Spending
$207,321
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
-7.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 100%
Employees
6
Volunteers
100

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 42 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 163% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 18% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • 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, 2025, 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 (3)
  1. $194,423 spent. FOSTERING HOPE FLORIDA, INC.'S APPROACH TO IMPROVE OUTCOMES FOR AT-RISK YOUTH IN FOSTER CARE IS TO CREATE A SYSTEM OF COMMUNITY-SUPPORT FOR FOSTER FAMILIES AND CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE. THIS EFFORT IS BEING PURSUED THROUGH SEVERAL INITIATIVES: 1) PROVIDING COMMUNITY AWARENESS TO INCREASE SUPPORT BASE AND TO RECRUIT NEW FOSTER PARENTS: REACHED OVER 1000 PEOPLE WITH THIS CAMPAIGN. 2) PROVIDING FREE SERVICES TO CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE: SERVED OVER 300 INDIVIDUALS ANNUALLY (SERVICES INCLUDE: MENTORING, PROVIDING NECESSITIES: CLOTHING, TOILETRIES, DISTRIBUTING EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL, TRANSPORTATION, PROVIDING CAR SEATS, BEDS, TOYS). 3) OPERATING 3 COMMUNITY SUPPORTED GROUP HOMES FOR CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE CALLED HOPE HOUSES: PROVIDED A HOME FOR 30 CHILDREN FOSTERING HOPE FLORIDA, INC.'S APPROACH TO IMPROVE OUTCOMES FOR AT-RISK YOUTH IN FOSTER CARE IS TO CREATE A SYSTEM OF COMMUNITY-SUPPORT FOR FOSTER FAMILIES AND CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE. THIS EFFORT IS BEING PURSUED THROUGH SEVERAL INITIATIVES: 1) PROVIDING COMMUNITY AWARENESS TO INCREASE SUPPORT BASE AND TO RECRUIT NEW FOSTER PARENTS: REACHED OVER 1000 PEOPLE WITH THIS CAMPAIGN. 2) PROVIDING FREE SERVICES TO CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE: SERVED OVER 300 INDIVIDUALS ANNUALLY (SERVICES INCLUDE: MENTORING, PROVIDING NECESSITIES: CLOTHING, TOILETRIES, DISTRIBUTING EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL, TRANSPORTATION, PROVIDING CAR SEATS, BEDS, TOYS). 3) OPERATING 3 COMMUNITY SUPPORTED GROUP HOMES FOR CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE CALLED HOPE HOUSES: PROVIDED A HOME FOR 30 CHILDREN
  2. FOSTERING HOPE FLORIDA, INC.'S APPROACH TO IMPROVE OUTCOMES FOR AT-RISK YOUTH IN FOSTER CARE IS TO CREATE A SYSTEM OF COMMUNITY-SUPPORT FOR FOSTER FAMILIES AND CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE. THIS EFFORT IS BEING PURSUED THROUGH SEVERAL INITIATIVES: 1) PROVIDING COMMUNITY AWARENESS TO INCREASE SUPPORT BASE AND TO RECRUIT NEW FOSTER PARENTS: REACHED OVER 1000 PEOPLE WITH THIS CAMPAIGN. 2) PROVIDING FREE SERVICES TO CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE: SERVED OVER 300 INDIVIDUALS ANNUALLY (SERVICES INCLUDE: MENTORING,PROVIDING NECESSITIES: CLOTHING, TOILETRIES, DISTRIBUTING EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL, TRANSPORTATION, PROVIDING CAR SEATS, BEDS, TOYS). 3) OPERATING 3 COMMUNITY SUPPORTED GROUP HOMES FOR CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE CALLED HOPE HOUSES: PROVIDED A HOME FOR 30 CHILDREN
  3. FOSTERING HOPE FLORIDA, INC.'S APPROACH TO IMPROVE OUTCOMES FOR AT-RISK YOUTH IN FOSTER CARE IS TO CREATE A SYSTEM OF COMMUNITY-SUPPORT FOR FOSTER FAMILIES AND CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE. THIS EFFORT IS BEING PURSUED THROUGH SEVERAL INITIATIVES: 1) PROVIDING COMMUNITY AWARENESS TO INCREASE SUPPORT BASE AND TO RECRUIT NEW FOSTER PARENTS: REACHED OVER 1000 PEOPLE WITH THIS CAMPAIGN. 2) PROVIDING FREE SERVICES TO CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE: SERVED OVER 300 INDIVIDUALS ANNUALLY (SERVICES INCLUDE: MENTORING,PROVIDING NECESSITIES: CLOTHING, TOILETRIES, DISTRIBUTING EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL, TRANSPORTATION, PROVIDING CAR SEATS, BEDS, TOYS). 3) OPERATING 3 COMMUNITY SUPPORTED GROUP HOMES FOR CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE CALLED HOPE HOUSES: PROVIDED A HOME FOR 30 CHILDREN

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since July 2005.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.

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