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Friends of Joshua House Foundation Inc

EIN 20-0597719 · Lutz, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO SUPPORT ABUSED, ABANDONED, AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN AT JOSHUA HOUSE BY PROVIDING A CONTINUUM OF SERVICES TO INCLUDE THERAPY, CASE MANAGEMENT, RESIDENTIAL SAFE BEDS, AND TO SUSTAIN THESE SERVICES THROUGH RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT, INVESTMENT, AND FOUNDATION GOVERNANCE.

Income
$2.2 million
Spending
$1.4 million
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
18.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 40%
Employees
7
Volunteers
435
Highest pay
$125,625, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 18.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 12% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 38% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    19 of 19 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

    10 of 10

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

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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. $1.3 million spent. JOSHUA HOUSE IS A HAVEN FOR ABUSED, ABANDONED, AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN, OFFERING A THERAPEUTIC RESIDENTIAL CARE PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES A PROTECTED NURTURING, FAMILY-LIKE ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN AGES SIX TO SEVENTEEN. THESE CHILDREN HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM THEIR HOMES DUE TO CRISIS AND MANY DEMONSTRATE BEHAVIORS RELATED TO COMPLEX TRAUMA AND HAVE BEEN THROUGH MULTIPLE FOSTER HOMES. FRIENDS OF JOSHUA HOUSE FOUNDATION, INC IS A 501(C) (3) ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO DEVELOPING RECOURSES TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE CHILDREN OF JOSHUA HOUSE AND PROVIDING DIRECT SUPPORT FOR THE CHILDREN OF JOSHUA HOUSE THROUGH THE FOLLOWING: -PROVIDING SAFE BEDS AND HOMES -PROVIDING ON-SITE ACCESS TO THERAPY AND CASE MANAGEMENT. -PROVIDING CLOTHING, SHOES, HYGIENE PRODUCTS, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, HOLIDAY GIFTS, HEALTHY FOOD CHOICES (FRUITS, VEGETABLES, AND LEAN MEATS), COMPUTERS, TUTORS, ACTIVITIES, BEDS AND BEDDING, FURNITURE, SECURITY, AND SAFE, HOMELIKE ENVIRONMENTS FOR THE CHILDREN. -GROUP VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT AND INDIVIDUAL VOLUNTEER DEVELOPMENT. -BUILDING AND GROUND MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS AND OVERSIGHT. -STAFF TRAINING AND INCENTIVES. -SAFETY AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SUPPORT. -CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AND RENOVATIONS ON SHELTER HOMES, CLASSROOMS, PROGRAM CENTER, THERAPY CENTER, AND PLAYGROUND, WELL HOUSE, BUS STOP, AND DONATION CENTER. -PROVIDE SECURITY SERVICES TO ENSURE CHILD SAFETY. 605 CHILDREN WERE SERVED THIS FISCAL YEAR IN THE RESIDENTIAL, THERAPY, AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS. JOSHUA HOUSE IS A HAVEN FOR ABUSED, ABANDONED, AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN, OFFERING A THERAPEUTIC RESIDENTIAL CARE PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES A PROTECTED NURTURING, FAMILY-LIKE ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN AGES SIX TO SEVENTEEN. THESE CHILDREN HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM THEIR HOMES DUE TO CRISIS AND MANY DEMONSTRATE BEHAVIORS RELATED TO COMPLEX TRAUMA AND HAVE BEEN THROUGH MULTIPLE FOSTER HOMES. FRIENDS OF JOSHUA HOUSE FOUNDATION, INC IS A 501(C) (3) ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO DEVELOPING RECOURSES TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE CHILDREN OF JOSHUA HOUSE AND PROVIDING DIRECT SUPPORT FOR THE CHILDREN OF JOSHUA HOUSE THROUGH THE FOLLOWING: -PROVIDING SAFE BEDS AND HOMES -PROVIDING ON-SITE ACCESS TO THERAPY AND CASE MANAGEMENT. -PROVIDING CLOTHING, SHOES, HYGIENE PRODUCTS, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, HOLIDAY GIFTS, HEALTHY FOOD CHOICES (FRUITS, VEGETABLES, AND LEAN MEATS), COMPUTERS, TUTORS, ACTIVITIES, BEDS AND BEDDING, FURNITURE, SECURITY, AND SAFE, HOMELIKE ENVIRONMENTS FOR THE CHILDREN. -GROUP VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT AND INDIVIDUAL VOLUNTEER DEVELOPMENT. -BUILDING AND GROUND MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS AND OVERSIGHT. -STAFF TRAINING AND INCENTIVES. -SAFETY AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SUPPORT. -CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AND RENOVATIONS ON SHELTER HOMES, CLASSROOMS, PROGRAM CENTER, THERAPY CENTER, AND PLAYGROUND, WELL HOUSE, BUS STOP, AND DONATION CENTER. -PROVIDE SECURITY SERVICES TO ENSURE CHILD SAFETY. 605 CHILDREN WERE SERVED THIS FISCAL YEAR IN THE RESIDENTIAL, THERAPY, AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS.
  2. FOUR CHILDREN WERE ADOPTED, 6-16 YEARS OLD, 9 YOUTH WERE REUNIFIED WITH FAMILY MEMBERS, 6 GRADUATED OR RECEIVED GEDS, AND ALL YOUTH IN OUR RESIDENTIAL CARE PROGRAM AT THE END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR PASSED TO THE NEXT GRADE LEVEL.
  3. OVER 400 FOSTER YOUTH LIVING IN OTHER RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS, COMMUNITY BASED FOSTER CARE, OR RELATIVE CARE RECEIVED RESOURCES TO ASSIST WITH ENRICHING THEIR LIVES, SUCH AS THERAPY, HYGIENE PRODUCTS, ACADEMIC SUPPLIES AND RESOURCES SUCH AS TUTORS, HOLIDAY AND BIRTHDAY GIFTS, CLOTHES, SHOES, AND FOOD.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 June 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 March 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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