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Innovations Educational Services Inc

EIN 27-2517148 · Leesburg, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood80 out of 100GovernanceGood75 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO FOSTER A COMMUNITY OF STUDENT LEARNERS WHO ARE FOCUSED ON DEVELOPING THE NECESSARY INNER RESOURCES, RESPONSIBILTY & PERSONAL COMMITMENT FOR ACADEMIC, SOCIAL & PERSONAL CHANGE.

Income
$1.9 million
Spending
$1.7 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
12.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 69%
Employees
0
Highest pay
$185,766, president

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 66% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 32% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 21% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (education, $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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 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 (3)
  1. $1.0 million spent. THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO OPERATE A NON-PROFIT CHARTER SCHOOL WITH A UNIQUE EDUCATION PLAN. THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM IS DESIGNED FOR STUDENTS WHO HAVE BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL, IN DANGER OF FAILING, HAVE FAILED, BEEN RETAINED OR ARE OVER-AGED IN SCHOOL. ALL STUDENTS TAKE BASELINE READING, MATH AND WRITING TESTS DESIGNED TO DETERMINE BASIC SUBJECT AREA ACADEMIC SKILLS. THESE TESTS ASSIST WITH CUSTOMIZING THE STUDENTS' LEARNING PLANS WITH RESPECT TO GRADE LEVEL EXPECTATIONS AND ACADEMIC LEVELS.
  2. $112,589 spent. ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE YOUTH FOOD PROGRAM: THE NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM (NSLP) IS A FEDERALLY ASSISTED MEAL PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND NON PROFIT ENTITIES. THE COMMUNITY ELIGIBILITY PROVISION (CEP) IS A PROVISION FROM THE HEALTHY, HUNGER-FREE KIDS ACT OF 2010 THAT ALLOWS SCHOOLS AND LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AGENCIES (LEAS) WITH HIGH POVERTY RATES TO PROVIDE FREE BREAKFAST AND LUNCH TO ALL STUDENTS. INNOVATIONS EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, INC. YOUTH FOOD PROGRAM IS A COMMUNITY ELIGIBLE PROVISION (CEP) PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES FREE BREAKFAST AND FREE LUNCH TO ALL STUDENTS ENROLLED AT THE SCHOOLS. IN ADDITION, THE FOOD PROGRAM PARTICIPATES IN THE SUMMER FEED PROGRAM TO SUPPORT HUNGRY CHILDREN IN SURROUNDING NEIGHBORHOODS DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS. THE FOOD PROGRAM HAS THE OPERATIONAL DUTIES OF SECURING MEALS THAT ARE NUTRITIONALLY BALANCED AND QUALIFY FOR FEDERAL REIMBURSEMENT, AND MANAGING THE QUALITY AND MANAGEMENT OF THE FOOD DELIVERED TO THE STUDENTS, AND THE CLEANLINESS OF THE FOOD SERVICE AREA BY PARTICIPATING IN REGULATED HEALTH INSPECTIONS, ADMINISTRATIVE QUALITY REVIEWS AND ON SITE AUDITS BY THE NSLP OFFICE. IT ENSURES ALL STUDENTS ENROLLED AT THE SCHOOLS ARE FED A FREE BREAKFAST AND A FREE LUNCH. THE FOOD PROGRAM ALSO SUPPORTS A WELLNESS PROGRAM TO EDUCATE AND INFORM STUDENTS ABOUT HEALTHY EATING, EXERCISE AND MAKING INTELLIGENT LIFESTYLE CHOICES. THE FOOD PROGRAM PROVIDES FOOD TO THE HOMELESS, ELDERLY AND NEEDY FAMILIES DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASONS AND OFTEN PARTICIPATES IN REWARD PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS TO ENHANCE THEIR EDUCATIONAL AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CHOICES. THE ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES INCLUDE DOCUMENTING DAILY MEALS SERVED, TRACKING MEAL COUNTS AND NUTRITIONAL ELEMENTS THROUGH INVENTORY AND PRODUCTION FORMS AS REQUIRED BY THE NSLP. THE STUDENT MEMBERSHIP MUST BE MANAGED VIA THE FDC DATABASE FOR STATUS AND FUNDING. DAILY MEMBERSHIP ROSTERS AND MEAL TRACKING IS UPDATED DAILY, WEEKLY AND SUBMITTED TO THE NSLP MONTHLY FOR CLAIM REIMBURSEMENT. THE GOAL OF THE FOOD PROGRAM IS TO FEED ALL CHILDREN, BREAKFAST AND LUNCH EACH AND EVERY DAY. ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE YOUTH FOOD PROGRAM: THE NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM (NSLP) IS A FEDERALLY ASSISTED MEAL PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND NON PROFIT ENTITIES. THE COMMUNITY ELIGIBILITY PROVISION (CEP) IS A PROVISION FROM THE HEALTHY, HUNGER-FREE KIDS ACT OF 2010 THAT ALLOWS SCHOOLS AND LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AGENCIES (LEAS) WITH HIGH POVERTY RATES TO PROVIDE FREE BREAKFAST AND LUNCH TO ALL STUDENTS. INNOVATIONS EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, INC. YOUTH FOOD PROGRAM IS A COMMUNITY ELIGIBLE PROVISION (CEP) PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES FREE BREAKFAST AND FREE LUNCH TO ALL STUDENTS ENROLLED AT THE SCHOOLS. IN ADDITION, THE FOOD PROGRAM PARTICIPATES IN THE SUMMER FEED PROGRAM TO SUPPORT HUNGRY CHILDREN IN SURROUNDING NEIGHBORHOODS DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS. THE FOOD PROGRAM HAS THE OPERATIONAL DUTIES OF SECURING MEALS THAT ARE NUTRITIONALLY BALANCED AND QUALIFY FOR FEDERAL REIMBURSEMENT, AND MANAGING THE QUALITY AND MANAGEMENT OF THE FOOD DELIVERED TO THE STUDENTS, AND THE CLEANLINESS OF THE FOOD SERVICE AREA BY PARTICIPATING IN REGULATED HEALTH INSPECTIONS, ADMINISTRATIVE QUALITY REVIEWS AND ON SITE AUDITS BY THE NSLP OFFICE. IT ENSURES ALL STUDENTS ENROLLED AT THE SCHOOLS ARE FED A FREE BREAKFAST AND A FREE LUNCH. THE FOOD PROGRAM ALSO SUPPORTS A WELLNESS PROGRAM TO EDUCATE AND INFORM STUDENTS ABOUT HEALTHY EATING, EXERCISE AND MAKING INTELLIGENT LIFESTYLE CHOICES. THE FOOD PROGRAM PROVIDES FOOD TO THE HOMELESS, ELDERLY AND NEEDY FAMILIES DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASONS AND OFTEN PARTICIPATES IN REWARD PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS TO ENHANCE THEIR EDUCATIONAL AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CHOICES. THE ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES INCLUDE DOCUMENTING DAILY MEALS SERVED, TRACKING MEAL COUNTS AND NUTRITIONAL ELEMENTS THROUGH INVENTORY AND PRODUCTION FORMS AS REQUIRED BY THE NSLP. THE STUDENT MEMBERSHIP MUST BE MANAGED VIA THE FDC DATABASE FOR STATUS AND FUNDING. DAILY MEMBERSHIP ROSTERS AND MEAL TRACKING IS UPDATED DAILY, WEEKLY AND SUBMITTED TO THE NSLP MONTHLY FOR CLAIM REIMBURSEMENT. THE GOAL OF THE FOOD PROGRAM IS TO FEED ALL CHILDREN, BREAKFAST AND LUNCH EACH AND EVERY DAY.
  3. $254,675 spent. YOUTH ACTION PROJECT-WELLNESS POLICY INITIATIVE INTENDED TO SUPPORT YOUTH- RELATED PROJECTS, FITNESS AND OVERALL WELLNESS ACTIVITIES FOR LOCAL AT-RISK YOUTH. THIS INITIATIVE INCLUDES A PLAN FOR INCREASING SPORTS ACTIVITY, EXERCISE, NUTRITIONAL AWARENESS AND AVAILABILITY TO THESE AND OTHER HEALTHY PROGRAMS/RESOURCES TO THE STUDENTS AND LOCAL COMMUNITY, NAMELY FORT MYERS AND ORLANDO. TO INFLUENCE A GENERATION OF HEALTHY, STRONG, EDUCATED AND DETERMINED FUTURE LEADERS. TO PROVIDE DIRECTION AND RESOURCES FOR MEANINGFUL YOUTH GROUP ACTIVITIES. TO ENHANCE EXPOSURE TO THE ARTS, RECREATION AND CREATIVITY. TO REWARD STUDENTS FOR A JOB WELL DONE. TO CREATE A NETWORK OF RESOURCES FOR AT-RISK YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILY IN TIMES OF NEED. TO PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM ACTIVITIES WHEN APPROPRIATE. TO MAKE SURE THAT FOOD BASKETS ARE AVAILABLE FOR FAMILIES IN NEED IN OUR IDENTIFIED AREAS DURING HOLIDAY TIMES. TO SUPPLY HYGIENE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES AS NEEDS ARE IDENTIFIED. YOUTH ACTION PROJECT-WELLNESS POLICY INITIATIVE INTENDED TO SUPPORT YOUTH- RELATED PROJECTS, FITNESS AND OVERALL WELLNESS ACTIVITIES FOR LOCAL AT-RISK YOUTH. THIS INITIATIVE INCLUDES A PLAN FOR INCREASING SPORTS ACTIVITY, EXERCISE, NUTRITIONAL AWARENESS AND AVAILABILITY TO THESE AND OTHER HEALTHY PROGRAMS/RESOURCES TO THE STUDENTS AND LOCAL COMMUNITY, NAMELY FORT MYERS AND ORLANDO. TO INFLUENCE A GENERATION OF HEALTHY, STRONG, EDUCATED AND DETERMINED FUTURE LEADERS. TO PROVIDE DIRECTION AND RESOURCES FOR MEANINGFUL YOUTH GROUP ACTIVITIES. TO ENHANCE EXPOSURE TO THE ARTS, RECREATION AND CREATIVITY. TO REWARD STUDENTS FOR A JOB WELL DONE. TO CREATE A NETWORK OF RESOURCES FOR AT-RISK YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILY IN TIMES OF NEED. TO PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM ACTIVITIES WHEN APPROPRIATE. TO MAKE SURE THAT FOOD BASKETS ARE AVAILABLE FOR FAMILIES IN NEED IN OUR IDENTIFIED AREAS DURING HOLIDAY TIMES. TO SUPPLY HYGIENE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES AS NEEDS ARE IDENTIFIED.

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 December 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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