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Angels Against Abuse Inc

EIN 26-3694664 · Largo, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceFair64 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE CORPORATION IS TO BUILD AWARENESS AND EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY WITH REGARD TO EXISTING NEGLECTED AND ABUSED CHILDREN. TO PROVIDE SUPPORT, MONETARILY AND THROUGH HANDS ON VOLUNTEER HOURS, TO NEGLECTED AND ABUSED CHILDREN WHO ARE REMOVED FROM AN ABUSIVE SITUATION.

Income
$491,329
Spending
$452,483
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
26.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 69%
Employees
3

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 26.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% 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: 64 out of 100. Higher than 30% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 12 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    6 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 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 (2)
  1. THE ANGEL AWARENESS EVENT IS AN EDUCATIONAL EVENT TO RAISE AWARENESS OF CHILD ABUSE FOR CHILDREN WHO HAVE BEEN ABUSED OR NEGKECTED, OR AT RISK OF REMOVAL INTO THE CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM. THIS EVENT IS HELD ANNUALLY IN ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA AND THE FUNDS RAISED ARE A DIRECT BENEFIT TO THE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WE ADVOCATE 24/7. THOUGHOUT THE YEAR, THE NEEDS OF ABUSED CHILDREN ARE PROVIDED FOR BOTH EMERGENCY AND NON-EMERGENCY SITUATIONS. THIS INCLUDES ITEMS FROM CHILDREN FROM ZERO TO 18 LIKE UNIFORMS, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, TABLETS, LEARNING DEVICES, FOOD, BUS PASSES, GAS CARDS, INFANT NEEDS, GIFT CARDS FOR SUPPLIES AND FOOD WHEN REMOVED, SCHOOL ACTIVITIES, AND MOST RECENTLY PARTNERING WITH ONE OF OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS FOR A PILOT PROGRAM CALLED THE FIRST FIVE PROGRAM WHICH TARGETS CHILDREN DURING THE FIRST FIVE YEARS OF THEIR DEVELOPMENT AND WORKING WITH THE TEACHERS AND FAMILIES TO KEEP THESE CHILDREN OUT OF THE SYSTEM THE ANGEL AWARENESS EVENT IS AN EDUCATIONAL EVENT TO RAISE AWARENESS OF CHILD ABUSE FOR CHILDREN WHO HAVE BEEN ABUSED OR NEGKECTED, OR AT RISK OF REMOVAL INTO THE CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM. THIS EVENT IS HELD ANNUALLY IN ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA AND THE FUNDS RAISED ARE A DIRECT BENEFIT TO THE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WE ADVOCATE 24/7. THOUGHOUT THE YEAR, THE NEEDS OF ABUSED CHILDREN ARE PROVIDED FOR BOTH EMERGENCY AND NON-EMERGENCY SITUATIONS. THIS INCLUDES ITEMS FROM CHILDREN FROM ZERO TO 18 LIKE UNIFORMS, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, TABLETS, LEARNING DEVICES, FOOD, BUS PASSES, GAS CARDS, INFANT NEEDS, GIFT CARDS FOR SUPPLIES AND FOOD WHEN REMOVED, SCHOOL ACTIVITIES, AND MOST RECENTLY PARTNERING WITH ONE OF OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS FOR A PILOT PROGRAM CALLED THE FIRST FIVE PROGRAM WHICH TARGETS CHILDREN DURING THE FIRST FIVE YEARS OF THEIR DEVELOPMENT AND WORKING WITH THE TEACHERS AND FAMILIES TO KEEP THESE CHILDREN OUT OF THE SYSTEM
  2. ANGEL VISITATION CENTER-EVERYTHING ABOUT THE PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND PHILOSOPHOCAL ATMOSPHERE AT THE ANGEL VISITATION CENTER IS PURPOSEFUL. THE WAY THE LIGHT FILLS THE ROOM, THE ART ON THE WALLS, AND THE FRIENDLINES YOU FEEL WHEN YOU WALK THROUGH THE DOOR, MAKES YOU GLAD YOU ARE HERE. IT IS ALL PART OF THE POSITIVE EXPERIENCE THAT WE WANT OUR VISITORS, ESPECIALLY OUR CHILDREN TO FEEL. THE ANGELS BELIEVE THAT EVERYONE DESERVES BEAUTY, RESPECT, AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO INTERACT IN A SAFE AND HAPPY PLACE. GIVEN THE PROPER ENVIRONMENT, EVERY CHILD CAN GROW THE SEED OF PERSONAL GENIUS THAT IS BURIED INSIDE OF THEM. BY PROVIDING ENCOURAGEMENT, OPPORTUNITY, AND RESOURCES, WE STRIVE TO KEEP THE VISITATION CENTER POSITIVE AND UPLIFTING FOR ALL WHO VISIT.

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 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 December 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 February 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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