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Strengthen Orlando Inc

EIN 27-1964941 · Orlando, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak31 out of 100GovernanceGood75 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

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Income
$918,020
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
-1.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 98%
Employees
0
Volunteers
3

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

Weak: 31 out of 100. Higher than 4% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 23% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 27% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 25% 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 September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 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

    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

    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 (10)
  1. $759,926 spent. ORLANDO VENUES DEPARTMENT (BLOOMBERG PUBLIC ART CHALLENGE) - TO ACCEPT GRANT FUNDS FROM THE BLOOMBERG FAMILY FOUNDATION, INC. TO BE USED TO FUND THE "ART POLLINATION: BUILDING FOOD JUSTICE THROUGH CREATIVITY" PUBLIC ART PROJECT. THIS PROJECT IS A TEMPORARY PUBLIC ART PROJECT THAT ADDRESSES THE BROAD, CULTURAL FOOD INEQUITY IN METROPOLITAN ORLANDO AND SEEKS TO GARNER VISIBILITY, EDUCATE, AND CULTIVATE AN APPRECIATION FOR AND ADVOCACY WITHIN THAT NECESSITATES THE DELIVERY OF HEALTHY CULTURALLY SPECIFIC FOOD AS A HUMAN RIGHT. ART INSTALLATIONS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROJECTS WILL EXPLORE HABITUALLY COMPLEX, BUT POSSIBLY JOYFUL, SOCIAL AND ECOLOGICAL RELATIONSHIPS FOUND IN FOOD. THE GRANT FUNDS WILL COVER DEVELOPMENT, EXECUTION AND PROJECT-RELATED EXPENDITURES. FUND ARE RECEIVED BY STRENGTHEN ORLANDO AND SUB-GRANTED TO THE CITY OF ORLANDO FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONTRIBUTING TO THE COST OF CARRYYING OUT AND/OR ENHANCING THE SERVICES OUTLINED IN THE GRANT AGREEMENT FOR THE BENEFIT, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, OF THE RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF ORLANDO.
  2. $117,734 spent. EXECUTIVE OFFICES (MAYOR'S ANTI-BULLYING INITIATIVE) - TO SOLICIT AND ACCEPT FUNDS TO LAUNCH AN ANTI-BULLYING CAMPAIGN IN MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLS IN THE CITY. EXECUTIVE OFFICES (MAYOR'S NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY SUMMIT & LEADERSHIP TRAINING) - TO PROVIDE WORKSHOPS AND A FORUM FOR NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS. EXECUTIVE OFFICES (MAYOR'S VETERAN ADVISORY COUNCIL) - TO SOLICIT AND ACCEPT FUNDS TO PROMOTE AND CONDUCT OPERATIONS AND EVENTS TO RECOGNIZE THE SERVICES OF VETERANS WHO RESIDE IN THE CITY AND SURROUNDING AREAS AND TO OFFER ASSISTANCE AS MAY BE NEEDED. EXECUTIVE OFFICES (ORLANDO CARES) - TO SOLICIT AND ACCEPT FUNDS TO IMPROVE YOUTH LITERACY AND INCREASE COMMUNITY SAFETY. EXECUTIVE OFFICES (ORLANDO MAYOR'S MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. HOLIDAY COMMISSION) - TO SOLICIT AND ACCEPT FUNDS TO PROMOTE THE CELEBRATION OF DR. KING'S LEGACY OF EQUALITY, JUSTICE, FREEDOM, PEACE, AND HARMONY FOR ALL RACES AND CULTURES IN GREATER ORLANDO BY DISTRIBUTING FUNDS TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND GROUPS. FUNDS ARE ALSO USED FOR THE HUMANITARIAN AWARDS RECOGNITION PROGRAM. HUMANITARIAN AWARDS ARE GIVEN TO ONE STUDENT AT EACH OF THE MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLS IN ORANGE COUNTY. EXECUTIVE OFFICES (PLACEMAKING ORLANDO) - TO IMPLEMENT VARIOUS PROJECTS THAT ENHANCE THE LIVES OF RESIDENTS BY CREATING MEMORABLE SHARED EXPERIENCES THAT UNITE THE COMMUNITY AND INSTILL CIVIC PRIDE WHILE IMPROVING THE OVERALL QUALITY OF THE CITY. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PROMOTION AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE ARTS, FOSTERING THE DEVELOPMENT OF COMMUNITY APPRECIATION, PROMOTION OF CIVIC PRIDE, EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES AND IMPROVEMENT OF PUBLIC SPACES WITHIN THE CITY. EXECUTIVE OFFICES (THE GARDEN) - TO SOLICIT AND ACCEPT FUNDS TO IMPROVE YOUTH EDUCATION AND INCREASE COMMUNITY SAFETY BY MOBILIZING CITIZENS AS VOLUNTEERS AND PROVIDING STUDENTS WITH A CONSTRUCTIVE, EDUCATIONAL AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM WHEREBY STUDENTS CONNECT WITH NATURE AND LEARN ABOUT HEALTHY FOOD AND APPLICABLE CAREERS IN SCIENCE AND AGRICULTURE. EXECUTIVE OFFICES (WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH) - TO PROVIDE RESOURCES, EDUCATIONAL EVENTS AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES TO WOMEN IN ORLANDO WHILE ENCOURAGING CAREERS IN STEM. AN ANNUAL WOMEN IN HISTORY EVENT SPONSORED BY THE CITY OF ORLANDO WILL BE HELD DURING WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH. THE PROJECT WILL SOLICIT FUNDS FROM THE COMMUNITY THROUGH MONETARY AND IN-KIND DONATIONS AND SPONSORSHIPS.
  3. $106,508 spent. OFFICE OF BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES (DESIGNATED CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CITY) - TO ACCEPT DESIGNATED CONTRIBUTIONS TO BE USED FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND CULTURAL AMENITIES SUPPORTED BY THE CITY OF ORLANDO, USED EITHER FOR PROJECTS OR PROGRAMS OF OTHER 501(C)(3) CORPORATIONS OR FOR THOSE WHICH LESSEN THE BURDEN OF GOVERNMENT, AND DISTRIBUTE SUCH DONATIONS AS DESIGNATED. OFFICE OF BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES (DUBSDREAD GOLF CENTENNIAL) - TO EXPAND OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH AND NON-TRADITIONAL POPULATIONS TO EXPLORE AND PARTICIPATE IN GOLF BY RAISING FUNDS TO PROVIDE YOUTH GOLF EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES, AND AIDS AT LOW- OR NO-COST. FOSTER YOUTH DEVELOPMENT THROUGH HEALTHY OUTDOOR AMATEUR SPORTING ACTIVITIES. OFFICE OF BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES (HELP HOMELESS) - TO SOLICIT AND ACCEPT FUNDS TO BE USED TOWARDS PROVIDING HOUSING TO VETERANS AND CHRONIC HOMELESS. OFFICE OF BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES (ORLANDO UNITED PULSE MEMORIAL) TO SOLICIT AND ACCEPT FUNDS TO BE USED FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A PERMANENT PUBLIC MEMORIAL AT THE SITE OF THE FORMER PULSE NIGHTCLUB TO HONOR AND PRESERVE THE LEGACY OF THE 49 VICTIMS KILLED AND ALL OF THOSE AFFECTED BY THE NIGHTCLUB SHOOTING AT PULSE IN 2016.
  4. $30,130 spent. Orlando Police Department
  5. $8,267 spent. Orlando Fire Department
  6. $43,739 spent. Economic Development
  7. $8,042 spent. Office of City Commissioner
  8. $34,157 spent. Office of Multicultural Affairs
  9. $59,285 spent. Public Works
  10. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY) - TO PROVIDE AN ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP TO A CITY HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR, PROVIDE GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES TO THE AFRICAN AMERICAN BUSINESS COMMUNITY VIA EDUCATION AND NETWORKING, AND TO PROMOTE CULTURAL AWARENESS THROUGH THE ARTS, AND SUPPORT THE CITY'S ANNUAL BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION AND RECOGNITION EVENTS. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (KEVIN TYJESKI CITY PLANNING SCHOLARSHIP FUND) - TO SOLICIT AND ACCEPT FUNDS TO BE USED TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS WISHING TO PURSUE A DEGREE IN CITY/URBAN PLANNING THROUGH THE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA AND/OR ROLLINS COLLEGE. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (ORLANDO MAIN STREET) - TO SOLICIT AND ACCEPT FUNDS TO PAY FOR STAFFING, PROGRAMS, AND PROJECTS OF THE ORLANDO MAIN STREET PROGRAM. CITY CLERK'S OFFICE (ROCK LAKE ELEMENTARY) - TO SOLICIT AND ACCEPT FUNDS TO PROVIDE FOOD, CLOTHING, BACKPACKS, SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND RELATED MATERIALS, AND MENTORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES AT ROCK LAKE ELEMENTARY. OFFICE OF CITY COMMISSIONER - DISTRICT 4 (CHILDREN OF REEVES TERRACE) - TO SOLICIT AND ACCEPT FUNDS TO BE USED FOR THE PURCHASE OF BACKPACKS, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, AND BICYCLES TO BE DISTRIBUTED TO CHILDREN OF A PUBLIC HOUSING COMMUNITY LOCATED WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY. OFFICE OF CITY COMMISSIONER - DISTRICT 4 (SAVE THE ROUND BUILDING HISTORY) - TO SOLICIT AND ACCEPT FUNDS TO BE USED TOWARD THE SAVING, REMOVAL, MOVING, STORAGE, ASSOCIATED LABOR, AND REUSE OF THE ROUND BUILDING'S BRISE SOLEIL. OFFICE OF CITY COMMISSIONER - DISTRICT 4 (CHASE SMITH MEMORIAL) - TO SOLICIT AND ACCEPT FUNDS TO BE USED FOR THE BEAUTIFICATION OF A PORTION OF LAKE COMO PARK OR LANGFORD PARK AND A MEMORIAL. OFFICE OF CITY COMMISSIONER - DISTRICT 5 (YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD) - TO SOLICIT AND ACCEPT FUNDS TO BE USED TO FURTHER ACTIVITIES OF THE DISTRICT 5 YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD. THE YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD WORKS TO CONNECT YOUTH TO CAREER OPPORTUNITIES, PROMOTE COMMUNITY OUTREACH, END JUVENILE VIOLENCE, AND KEEP YOUTH SAFE. OFFICE OF CITY COMMISSIONER - DISTRICT 5 (DISTRICT 5 PROJECTS) - TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO THE COMMUNITY OF THE CITY OF ORLANDO'S DISTRICT 5 THROUGH FINANCIAL SUPPORT IN AREAS WHERE IT IS MOST NEEDED. THIS PROJECT IS AN EFFORT TO UNIFY, EDUCATE, EMPOWER, AND ASSIST THOSE THAT RESIDE IN THE COMMUNITY VIA PROGRAMS, EVENTS, AND ACTIVITIES. OFFICE OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS (FAIR HOUSING SUMMIT) - TO SOLICIT AND ACCEPT FUNDS TO BE USED FOR AN ANNUAL FAIR HOUSING SUMMIT TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON THE FEDERAL FAIR HOUSING ACT AND LOCAL LAWS, TO ELIMINATE HOUSING DISCRIMINATION IN FLORIDA. OFFICE OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS (ORLANDO YOUTH EMPOWERMENT SUMMIT) - TO SOLICIT AND ACCEPT FUNDS TO BE USED FOR AN ANNUAL ORLANDO YOUTH EMPOWERMENT SUMMIT EVENT. OFFICE OF MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS (HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH) - TO SOLICIT AND ACCEPT FUNDS TO BE USED FOR AN ANNUAL ORLANDO HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH SIGNATURE EVENT. OFFICE OF MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS (HOLA ASSISTANCE) - HOST ACTIVITIES, EVENTS, TRAININGS, WORKSHOPS AND PROGRAMS, AND PROVIDE RESOURCES TO ASSIST CONNECTING INDIVIDUALS WITH JOBS, HOUSING, HEALTHCARE SERVICES, EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND OTHER RESOURCES IN AN EFFORT TO EMPOWER AND ASSIST INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE. PROVIDE ASSISTANCE IN THE FORM OF ACTIVITIES, EVENTS, TRAININGS, WORKSHOPS, PROGRAMS, AND RESOURCES TO AID IN REMOVING BARRIERS THAT LIMIT INDIVIDUAL'S ABILITIES TO SUCCEED. THIS ASSISTANCE WILL FOCUS ON TRANSPORTATION, EMPLOYMENT, FOOD, AND HOUSING. ORLANDO FIRE DEPARTMENT (VARIOUS COMMITTEES) CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, AND MARKETING FOR PUBLIC SAFETY AND OUTREACH. ACCEPT DONATIONS FOR SUPPLIES, ACTIVITIES, EVENTS, PROGRAMS AND OUTREACH THAT WILL FURTHER SUPPORT THE ORLANDO FIRE DEPARTMENT AND ITS ABILITY TO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND TRAINING AND ENCOURAGE ENGAGEMENT AMONG THE ORLANDO COMMUNITY, ITS CITIZENS AND VISITORS. PLAN, COORDINATE AND HOST COMMUNITY EVENTS, PROGRAMS AND OUTREACH FOR THE PURPOSE OF (BUT NOT LIMITED TO): EDUCATION, SAFETY, TRAINING, YOUTH ENGAGEMENT, MENTORSHIP, VOLUNTEERISM, CONNECTING THE COMMUNITY, MAINTAINING THE ORLANDO FIRE MUSEUM, AWARDS AND RECOGNITION, EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE, PROMOTING ARTS & MUSIC. ENCOURAGE AND PROVIDE FIRE SAFETY EDUCATION, TRAINING, PREPARATION, AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE TO ORLANDO CITIZENS AND VISITORS. APPROVED ACTIVITIES INCLUDE THE CPR PROGRAM, EXPLORERS PROGRAM, ORLANDO FIRE MUSEUM, ORLANDO FIRE DEPARTMENT HONOR GUARD, ORLANDO FIRE DEPARTMENT PIPES AND DRUMS, AND OTHER VARIOUS EXPENSES THAT FURTHER ITS CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES. ORLANDO POLICE DEPARTMENT (VARIOUS COMMITTEES) - CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, AND MARKETING FOR PUBLIC SAFETY AND OUTREACH. APPROVED ACTIVITIES INCLUDE HOSTING AN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE FOR POLICE CHIEFS, THE INSTALLATION OF "IRIS" CAMERAS THROUGHOUT THE CITY, A MENTORING PROGRAM FOR TROUBLED YOUNG ADULTS, A NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH CITIZEN OBSERVER PROGRAM, A VOLUNTEER PROGRAM FOR ADMINISTRATIVE PURPOSES, A CHAPLAIN PROGRAM FOR THE SPIRITUAL NEEDS OF OFFICERS AND THEIR FAMILIES, CRIME PREVENTION THROUGH ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN (NEIGHBORHOOD REHABILITATION PROGRAM), A CITIZEN RECOGNITION THROUGH AWARDS PROGRAM, A COUNSELING PROGRAM, A SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD PROGRAM, A POLICE EXPLORER PROGRAM, AN OPERATION POSITIVE DIRECTION PROGRAM, THE BOONE CADET PROGRAM, A FUND TO ASSIST OFFICERS INJURED OR KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY AND THEIR FAMILIES DURING THEIR TIME OF CRISIS, A FUND TO HELP OFFICERS AND PROFESSIONAL STAFF WHO HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN THE LINE OF DUTY OR THOSE WITH SERIOUS LIFE THREATENING MEDICAL CONDITIONS AND THEIR RESPECTIVE FAMILIES DURING A TIME OF CRISIS, AND A FUND TO PURCHASE A POLICE OFFICER MEMORIAL TO DISPLAY AT THE CITY OF ORLANDO POLIC HEADQUARTERS. PUBLIC WORKS (FRIENDS OF THE ORLANDO WETLANDS) - TO SOLICIT AND ACCEPT FUNDS TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO INCREASE COMMUNITY AWARENESS, SUPPORT, AND APPRECIATION OF THE ORLANDO WETLANDS PARK AND ITS WILDLIFE. SUCH ACTIVITIES MAY INCLUDE OPERATION OF THE ORLANDO WETLA

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 September 2010.

    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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