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Potters House Community Development

EIN 20-1285245 · Jacksonville, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak48 out of 100GovernanceFair60 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO PROVIDE POSITIVE COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY TO ACHIEVE THEIR DREAMS. TO ESTABLISH A PLATFORM FOR ALL PEOPLE TO USE THEIR UNIQUE TALENTS AND TO DEVELOP THEM INTO POSITIVE COMMUNITY LEADERS.

Income
$10.7 million
Spending
$10.7 million
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
0 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 92%
Employees
218

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: 48 out of 100. Higher than 22% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover -0.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 78% 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 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% 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

Fair: 60 out of 100. Higher than 3% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    1 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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.

  • 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 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 (5)
  1. $9.0 million spent. THE ORGANIZATION THROUGH ITS SOUL FOOD BISTRO PROVIDED TOP NOTCH MEALS TO THE CITIZENS OF JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA AND BEYOND. THE BISTRO PROVIDED EXTREME PRICE DISCOUNTS ON FOOD SERVED TO SENIORS, MILITARY PERSONNEL, AND CIVIL SERVICES WORKERS. THE BISTRO DONATED FOOD TO LOCAL SCHOOLS AND LOW INCOME HOUSING COMMUNITIES, PROVIDED FREE NUTRITIONAL COOKING INSTRUCTIONS TO ALL PEOPLE DURING THE SUMMER, AND ENCOURAGED SENIORS TO TAKE EXTRA FOOD HOME AFTER ENJOYING THEIR MEALS AT THE BISTRO. THE BISTRO PROVIDED EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO ALL PERSONS WILLING TO WORK HARD INCLUDING INDIVIDUALS WITH LESS EDUCATION AND EX-OFFENDERS. THE ORGANIZATION BELIEVES THAT EMPLOYMENT TO ALL PEOPLE ENCOURAGES SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND STRONGER FAMILIES IN OUR COMMUNITY.
  2. $1.2 million spent. THE ORGANIZATION THROUGH ITS KINGDOM PLAZA PROVIDED SPACES FOR COMMUNITY MEETINGS, JOB FAIRS, COLLEGE FAIRS, AND OTHER COMMUNITY GATHERINGS. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED RENTAL DISCOUNTS TO CURE VIOLENCE PROGRAM AND OTHER BUSINESSES TO ENCOURAGE BUSINESS GROWTH AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY. ADDITIONALLY, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED FREE SPACE FOR SEVERAL VETERAN EVENTS AND TAX PREPARERS TO PROVIDE FREE TAX SERVICES TO OUR COMMUNITY.
  3. $341,823 spent. THE ORGANIZATION THROUGH ITS TEMPLE BUILDERS FITNESS CENTER PROVIDED FACILITIES FOR THE COMMUNITY TO ENGAGE IN VARIETIES OF PHYSICAL FITNESS ACTIVITIES. THE ORGANIZATION SPECIFICALLY PROMOTED AND ENCOURAGED MEMBERS TO ENGAGE IN STRENGTH TRAINING, JOGGING, SWIMMING, AND ACTIVE LIFESTYLES TO HEAD OFF AND/OR MINIMIZE THE NEGATIVE IMPACT OF AILMENTS AND ILLNESSES THAT AFFECT MANY PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITIES. DISCOUNTS WERE GIVEN TO ENCOURAGE ACTIVE MEMBERSHIPS, AND FREE MEMBERSHIPS WERE GIVEN TO ALL PEOPLE WHO ARE OVERWEIGHT AS DEFINED BY THEIR PRIMARY PHYSICIANS. ADDITIONALLY, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED FREE NUTRITIONAL CLASSES TO INTERESTED FAMILIES AND IMPLEMENTED MANY WORKOUT PROGRAMS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR SENIORS IN OUR COMMUNITIES.
  4. $139,600 spent. THE ORGANIZATION THROUGH ITS KING PINS BOWLING PROVIDED A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR FAMILY FUN ACTIVITIES. THE ORGANIZATION ESTABLISHED AND SPONSORED YOUTH AND SENIOR LEAGUES TO ENCOURAGE PEOPLE TO ENGAGE IN PHYSICAL FITNESS ACTIVITIES AND PARTICIPATE IN VARIETY OF SPORTS PROGRAMS. ADDITIONALLY, THERE WERE FREE BOWLING EVENTS FOR YOUNGSTERS AND SENIOR CITIZENS. THE ORGANIZATION BELIEVES THAT HEALTHY EATING AND ACTIVE LIFE STYLES PROMOTES STRONG FAMILIES AND THRIVING COMMUNITIES.
  5. THE ORGANIZATION THROUGH ITS KING PINS BOWLING PROVIDED A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR FAMILY FUN ACTIVITIES. THE ORGANIZATION ESTABLISHED AND SPONSORED YOUTH AND SENIOR LEAGUES TO ENCOURAGE PEOPLE TO ENGAGE IN PHYSICAL FITNESS ACTIVITIES AND PARTICIPATE IN VARIETY OF SPORTS PROGRAMS. ADDITIONALLY, THERE WERE FREE BOWLING EVENTS FOR YOUNGSTERS AND SENIOR CITIZENS. THE ORGANIZATION BELIEVES THAT HEALTHY EATING AND ACTIVE LIFE STYLES PROMOTES STRONG FAMILIES AND THRIVING COMMUNITIES.

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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2010 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2010.

    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 2025.

    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 April 2012.

    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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