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A Kids Place of Tampa Bay

EIN 26-2757636 · Brandon, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood80 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

A KID'S PLACE PROVIDES A SAFE, LOVING, AND NURTURING HOME TO FOSTER CHILDREN. OUR PRIMARY FOCUS IS TO KEEP SIBLING GROUPS TOGETHER IN A SAFE, STABLE, HOME-LIKE ENVIRONMENT UNTIL A MORE PERMANENT PLACEMENT CAN BE PROVIDED.

Income
$8.0 million
Spending
$6.7 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
5.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 51%
Employees
101
Volunteers
275
Highest pay
$218,207, ceo

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

Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 16% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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 (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • 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 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 (1)
  1. $5.5 million spent. A KID'S PLACE OF TAMPA BAY (AKP) PROVIDES 24/7 RESIDENTIAL SERVICES 365 DAYS A YEAR FOR FOSTER CHILDREN FROM PASCO, PINELLAS, AND HILLSBOROUGH COUNTIES. IN 2024, AKP PROVIDED A HOME TO 90 CHILDREN WITH AN AVERAGE AGE OF 13, WITH AN AVERAGE LENGTH OF STAY OF 18 MONTHS. FOCUSING ON KEEPING SIBLING GROUPS TOGETHER, AKP OFFERS A SAFE, LOVING AND STABLE HOME ENVIRONMENT PROVIDED BY HOUSE PARENTS TRAINED IN TRAUMA INFORMED CARE. OUR FIVE HOMES AFFORD MEALS, CLOTHING, EDUCATION, AND DAILY NECESSITIES FOR UP TO 60 CHILDREN AGES NEWBORN TO 18. ADDITIONALLY, AKP OFFERS INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES TO THE AGED OUT OF FOSTER CARE POPULATION, IE., AGES 18-22, IN A 6TH HOME CLOSE TO THE PROGRAM. (SEE CONTINUATION ON SCHEDULE O)AKP CURRENTLY MAINTAINS ONE CLASSROOM SERVING ELEMENTARY AGED STUDENTS AND BUILT A COMPUTER LAB TO MEET THE EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF OUR CHILDREN. THE CHILDREN ALSO RECEIVE MEDICAL, THERAPEUTIC AND DENTAL CARE DURING THEIR STAY. AKP EARNED CARF INTERNATIONAL REACCREDITATION IN 2022 BY PASSING AN IN-DEPTH REVIEW AND MEETING RIGOROUS CARF GUIDELINES FOR SERVICE AND QUALITY, SIGNIFYING CONFORMITY TO INTERNATIONAL SERVICE STANDARDS AND FOCUS ON DELIVERING THE MOST FAVORABLE RESULTS FOR INDIVIDUALS SERVED.

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 2009.

    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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