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St Petersburg Free Clinic Inc

EIN 23-7208280 · Saint Petersburg, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood73 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

With compassion and respect, St. Pete Free Clinic changes lives by providing health care, nutritious food, recovery housing, and education for our neighbors in need.

Income
$37.3 million
Spending
$37.6 million
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
3.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 97%
Employees
82
Volunteers
500
Highest pay
$264,123, ceo

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: 73 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 12% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 of 17 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 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. $20.3 million spent. Established in 1980 as the second food bank in Florida, Jared S. Hechtkopf Community Food Bank /SPFC Community Food Bank solicits food products from all segments of the food industry, as well as from groups and organizations through food drives and individual donations. The Food Bank distributes food free of charge to 50+ partner agencies throughout the community, including food pantries (including SPFC's We Help FRESH Pantries), shelters, community kitchens, missions, residential programs, and childcare centers. SPFC's Community Food Bank purchased, collected, and distributed approximately 21.3 million pounds of food in fiscal year 2025, offsetting over $49M in grocery store costs for our neighbors throughout Pinellas County. Of the food distributed through the Food Bank, 75% is fresh produce, protein, dairy, and bread. In 2025, food banking operations moved from the Jared S. Hechtkopf Community Food Bank to the new site, the SPFC Community Food Bank. Jared's remains active with volunteer food packing groups and other activities.
  2. $11.6 million spent. Established in 1975, the We Help FRESH Pantry provides access to nutritious food through a dignified market experience. During fiscal year 2025, We Help FRESH Pantry's two locations (Indoor Choice and Deuces Drive-Thru) experienced 370,000 visits by duplicated individuals; 64,000 students and families were served through off-site youth-focused pantries and programs; and 3,700 seniors were provided with groceries at convenient congregate meal sites.
  3. $2.6 million spent. Established in 1970, the SPFC Health Center offers access to quality healthcare for adults aged 18 - 64 who lack health insurance and meet other income requirements, allowing them to receive primary care, as well as a range of specialty care services. What could become an emergency does not because of our patients' capability to connect with our providers to address their health concerns. The Health Center places particular emphasis on the management of chronic health conditions, including diabetes through the Diabetes Education Management Program, our food and Lifestyle Rx Program, and a Prescription Health Program to ensure patients can access expensive medications, like insulin, at no cost. The SPFC Dental Center provides uninsured adults with dental hygiene, fillings, extractions, dentures, and other dental services through volunteer dentists, dental assistants, and dental hygienists, as well as a small number of paid professionals.In fiscal year 2025 the Health and Dental Centers provided over 18,000 patient services, including primary care, services from a specialist, dental care, diabetes intervention services, prescription medications and medical/healthcare navigation.

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 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 September 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 September 1975.

    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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