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Suncoast Partnership to End Homelessness Inc

EIN 20-2783762 · Sarasota, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

AS LEAD AGENCY FOR THE SARASOTA/MANATEE CONTINUUM OF CARE, SUNCOAST PARTNERSHIP COLLABORATES WITH PROVIDERS OF SERVICES AND HOUSING FOR THOSE WHO ARE HOMELESS AND THOSE AT IMMINENT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS. WE RECEIVE AND DISTRIBUTE GRANTS, EDUCATE THE PUBLIC, ADVOCATE WITH LOCAL LEADERS AND ADMINISTER THE HOMELESS MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM TO ASSURE QUALITY DATA AND PROVIDE A RESOURCE FOR COOPERATIVE CASE MANAGEMENT.

Income
$2.2 million
Spending
$2.1 million
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
3.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 92%
Employees
18
Volunteers
80
Highest pay
$102,133, ceo as of 11/2024

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

Financial health

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 44% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • 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

    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

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 September 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. $904,085 spent. PASS THROUGH HOMELESS ASSISTANCE: THE PARTNERSHIP PROVIDES FUNDING TO DIRECT SERVICE PROVIDERS THROUGH THREE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS: (1) TANF HOMELESS PREVENTION ASSISTANCE (2) STATE OF FLORIDA CHALLENGE ASSISTANCE (3) STATE OF FLORIDA EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT ASSISTANCE
  2. $609,408 spent. CONTINUUM OF CARE: THE CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM ACTIVITIES ARE DESCRIBED IN BOTH FEDERAL AND STATE LAW AND REQUIRE THE LEAD AGENCY TO CONVENE REGULAR MEETINGS FOR SYSTEM PLANNING AND TO COORDINATE FUNDING AND SERVICES TO ADDRESS HOMELESSNESS IN MANATEE AND SARASOTA COUNTIES (FL-500). ANNUALLY WE DEVELOP A COLLABORATIVE APPLICATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR COC FUNDING AND WE COORDINATE A REGIONAL HOMELESS CENSUS, WHICH IN TURN PROVIDES DEMOGRAPHICS ON LOCAL HOMELESS. WE PROVIDE OUTREACH AND THROUGH PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS, OUR WEBSITE, E-NEWSLETTER, FACEBOOK, FACT SHEETS, AND RESOURCE GUIDES THROUGH WHICH WE PROVIDE HELP TO THOSE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS AND AT RISK OF BEING HOMELESS TO FIND SERVICES.
  3. $418,198 spent. HMIS: THE HOMELESS MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM (HMIS) IS A REQUIREMENT OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. IT IS A FOUNDATION FOR COLLABORATION AND DELIVERY OF SERVICES TO ENSURE EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE USE OF LOCAL RESOURCES. DATA COLLECTED FULFILLS FEDERAL FUNDING REPORTING REQUIREMENTS SUCH AS ESG, SSVF AND COC. THE PROGRAM STAFF MONITOR THE SYSTEM ACTIVITIES, PROVIDE TRAINING FOR USERS, ASSIST AGENCIES WITH WORKFLOW DESIGN, RUN CUSTOMIZED REPORTS TO SUPPORT GRANT REQUIREMENTS, REVIEW DATA FOR QUALITY AND TIMELINESS, PROVIDE HELP-DESK SUPPORT TO USERS, AND WORK CLOSELY WITH THE HMIS COMMITTEE TO DEVELOP POLICY AND IMPLEMENT IMPROVEMENTS. PROGRAM STAFF ENSURE ALL FEDERALLY REQUIRED REPORTING REQUIREMENTS ARE MET ON BEHALF OF OUR COC.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 September 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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