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Hope Clubhouse of Southwest Fl Inc

EIN 30-0437443 · Ft Myers, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood88 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

HOPE CLUBHOUSE'S MISSION IS TO BE A COMMUNITY OF SUPPORT FOR ADULTS LIVING WITH A MENTAL ILLNESS WHICH PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR PAID EMPLOYMENT AND ACCESS TO EDUCATION, HOUSING AND WELLNESS. THE CLUBHOUSE PHILOSOPHY BELIEVES IN THE POTENTIAL OF ALL INDIVIDUALS TO LEAD A SATISFYING AND MEANINGFUL LIFE AND BECOME EMPLOYED.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$861,711
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
10.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 49%
Employees
10
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$107,846, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 81% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 19% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    74% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 December 31, 2024, 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. $498,245 spent. GENERAL PROGRAMS - INCLUDES ALL PROGRAMS WITHIN THE CLUBHOUSE NOT SPECIFICALLY DESIGNATED TO GARDEN, CULINARY OR EMPLOYMENT. THE CLUBHOUSE HAS 220 ACTIVE MEMBERS (BEEN TO CLUBHOUSE WITHIN LAST THREE MONTHS) AND AVERAGES 35-40 MEMBERS DAILY. PROGRAMS INCLUDES DAILY WELLNESS HOUR, EDUCATION, NEWSLETTER AND SOCIAL MEDIA, SOCIALS (SIX MONTHLY) THAT TAKE PLACE OUTSIDE NORMAL CLUBHOUSE HOURS.
  2. $71,296 spent. EMPLOYMENT - EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM FOCUSES ON ASSISTING MEMBERS WITH EMPLOYMENT. THIS INCLUDES RESUME BUILDING AND PRACTICE ON INTERVIEW QUESTIONING. THERE ARE 43 MEMBERS GAINFULLY EMPLOYED AND SEVERAL OTHERS ARE IN THE SEARCH PROCESS.
  3. $24,964 spent. MEAL PROGRAM - MEAL PROGRAM INCLUDES A HOT LUNCH MEAL FOR MEMBERS EVERY DAY, MONDAY TO FRIDAY. OVER 4,700 LUNCHES WERE SERVED IN 2024. IN ADDITION, OUR CULINARY CHEF TEACHES A MONTHLY FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION TRAINING PROGRAM FOR MEMBERS AND STAFF WISHING TO OBTAIN SAID CERTIFICATION.
  4. $42,962 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS - GARDEN, HOPE TO GO AND CULINARY ARTS, HOUSING, REMOTE DEVICES, SOCIALS, TRANSPORTATION, COMMUNITY RELATIONS, AHA SIF.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 October 2007.

    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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