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Tim Tebow Foundation Inc

EIN 27-4345913 · Jacksonville, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE TIM TEBOW FOUNDATION EXISTS TO BRING FAITH, HOPE AND LOVE TO THOSE NEEDING A BRIGHTER DAY IN THEIR DARKEST HOUR OF NEED.

Income
$66.6 million
Spending
$49.6 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
-5.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
81
Volunteers
204
Highest pay
$239,043, president (part year)

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

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 19% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 25% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 55% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    3 of 5 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 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 (6)
  1. $26.3 million spent. ANTI-HUMAN TRAFFICKING & CHILD EXPLOITATION:ENGAGED IN THE GLOBAL FIGHT AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND CHILD EXPLOITATION, THE FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO CATALYZING AWARENESS AND PREVENTION, ENABLING THE RESCUE OF VICTIMS, AND PROVIDING RESTORATIVE CARE TO SURVIVORS. EFFORTS INCLUDE POLICY REVISION, EQUIPPING AND TRAINING LAW ENFORCEMENT, CAPACITY BUILDING THROUGH TASK FORCES, VICTIM IDENTIFICATION OPERATIONS, MISSING CHILDREN OPERATIONS, PROTECTION CENTERS, SAFE HOMES, AND MORE.
  2. $6.5 million spent. SPECIAL NEEDS MINISTRY:THE TIM TEBOW FOUNDATION IS PASSIONATE ABOUT CHANGING HOW THE WORLD SEES PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. PEOPLE LIVING WITH DISABILITY ARE OFTEN DENIED THE SAME OPPORTUNITIES AS THEIR PEERS TO BE UNDERSTOOD AND CELEBRATED FOR THEIR INHERENT WORTH AND VALUE. IN MANY COUNTRIES AROUND THE GLOBE, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ARE VIEWED AS A BURDEN, LESS-THAN, OR EVEN CURSED. THE FOUNDATION IS CHANGING THIS NARRATIVE THROUGH GLOBAL CELEBRATION EVENTS, EDUCATION AND RESOURCE CENTERS, THERAPY SERVICES, AND COMMUNITY-BUILDING RESOURCES.
  3. $3.2 million spent. ORPHAN CARE + PREVENTION:THE TIM TEBOW FOUNDATION PROVIDES FOR THE PHYSICAL AND SPIRITUAL CARE OF CHILDREN WHO HAVE BEEN LEFT HOMELESS OR ABANDONED, AS WELL AS RESOURCES TO CREATE STRONG FAMILIES AND ADOPTION ASSISTANCE, ALL TO PROTECT CHILDREN FROM VULNERABILITIES AND GIVE THEM HOPE FOR A SECURE FUTURE. PROGRAMS INCLUDE FAMILY-BASED CARE, COMMUNITY CENTERS, FAMILY REUNIFICATION, THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A FOSTER CARE SYSTEM, AWARENESS FOR LIFE-SAVING ALTERNATIVES TO BABY ABANDONMENT, ADOPTION AID, VITAL SUPPORT FOR YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN AGING OUT OF ORGANIZED CARE, AND FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAMMING.
  4. $2.7 million spent. PROFOUND MEDICAL NEEDS:THROUGH STRATEGIC, OFFICIAL MINISTRY PARTNERSHIPS, THE TIM TEBOW FOUNDATION HAS HELPED BUILD AND OPERATE MEDICAL FACILITIES IN THE PHILIPPINES, ZIMBABWE, ETHIOPIA, MOZAMBIQUE, AND THE PERUVIAN JUNGLE. BY PARTNERING WITH PIONEERS IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES TO PROVIDE SPIRITUAL HOPE AND MEDICAL HEALING, THE FOUNDATION IS ABLE TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THOUSANDS OF VULNERABLE PEOPLE EVERY YEAR. THE FOUNDATION IS ALSO PASSIONATE ABOUT SERVING PEOPLE WITH LIFE ALTERING MEDICAL CONDITIONS WHO WISH TO MEET TIM TEBOW THROUGH PERSONALIZED EXPERIENCES. IN ADDITION, PLAYROOMS IN CHILDREN'S HOSPITALS AROUND THE WORLD ALLOW THE FOUNDATION TO CREATE HOPE THROUGH HEALING PLAY AND COMMUNITY WITH PEERS AND OTHER FAMILIES ON SIMILAR MEDICAL JOURNEYS.
  5. $1.5 million spent. RISING LIGHT RIDGE:THE TIM TEBOW FOUNDATION IS BUILDING RISING LIGHT RIDGE (RLR) TO CREATE A ONE-OF-A-KIND PLACE WHERE PEOPLE OF ALL ABILITIES AND BACKGROUNDS CAN EXPERIENCE BELONGING, TRANSFORMATION, AND THE UNDENIABLE LOVE OF GOD IN A DEEPLY PERSONAL AND LIFE-CHANGING WAY. THROUGH FAITH-DRIVEN PROGRAMS, RESPITE CARE, OUTDOOR ADVENTURES, RETREATS, SUMMER CAMPS, AND DISABILITY-ADAPTIVE EXPERIENCES, RLR IS BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS AND PUTTING RADICAL LOVE ON DISPLAY FOR EVERY PERSON WHO VISITS THE 100-ACRE MINISTRY CAMPUS IN THE POCONO MOUNTAINS OF PENNSYLVANIA.
  6. $132,632 spent. PHYSICAL & SPIRITUAL AID:THE TIM TEBOW FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING PHYSICAL AND SPIRITUAL AID IN RESPONSE TO GLOBAL HUMANITARIAN NEEDS, ESPECIALLY FOLLOWING CATASTROPHIC EVENTS. THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS PEOPLE EXPERIENCING FOOD INSECURITY, DISPLACEMENT, AND POVERTY, AS WELL AS THOSE BRINGING THE GOOD NEWS OF THE GOSPEL TO THE UNREACHED.

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 October 13, 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 April 2016.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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