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Rethink Energy Florida Inc

EIN 27-3190205 · Tallahassee, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair50 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To educate engage and empower Floridians to take action and achieve a just transition to clean energy for a healthier more sustainable environment through youth education adult engagement and community organizing.

Income
$309,804
Spending
$310,152
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
1.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 73%
Employees
19
Volunteers
175

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

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 13% of charities in its peer group (environment, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 79% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 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

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 71% of charities in its peer group (environment, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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.

  • 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 (4)
  1. $76,852 spent. SEED PROGRAM: The SEED team continues progress in establishing trust identifying barriers and developing solutions within the target neighborhoods. Through listening sessions with neighborhood stakeholders and review of their Neighborhood First plans the SEED team identified collaboration opportunities in several areas including Neighborhood Gardens Faith community outreach Neighborhood REACH program Collaboration between Capital Area Community Action Agency and the city of Tallahassee Community benefits agreements. The SEED team produced reports to inform decision makers about how grant or alternative funding streams could help overcome barriers to solar in LMI communities. The SEED team conducted in-home assessments for energy weatherization in low-to-moderate income communities in Tallahassee. Based on this the SEED team looks in 2025 to reduce energy burden in these homes.
  2. $97,905 spent. ADULT EDUCATION: SEA LEVEL RISE PROGRAM: The Upper Limit Project seeks to leverage the focus on Sea Level Rise in conservative communities such as Florida and engage in a more salient conversation about emissions reduction. TALLY100:The Tally100 team and coalition works with and advises the city of Tallahassee on its shift to renewable energy the electrification of its fleet and on its energy efficiency efforts. RECLAIMING FLORIDAS FUTURE YEAR-ROUND- A civic engagement program to educate Floridians and civic leaders on the needs for resilience regarding energy heat hurricanes and other environmental impacts
  3. $51,091 spent. YOUTH EDUCATION: Our ongoing youth outreach program is actively working with Title One schools in Leon County. This year our Education Team has expanded Middle School Outreach program. Energy Camp is always a great success and this year was no exception. Its a great way for kids in third through sixth grades to learn more about energy and our environment through fun hands-on activities and field trips.
  4. $25,635 spent. INTERNSHIP PROGRAM: 2025 was the fourth year we were able to offer paid internships. This year we saw seven interns from four different schools pass successfully through the program gaining useful skills and knowledge about different environmental issues as well as learning how to work with individuals from a wide range of ages and backgrounds. Interns worked in all of ReThinks programs including Education Campaigns and Communications.

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 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 December 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 August 2011.

    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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