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Town of Medley Foundation Inc

EIN 31-1611414 · Medley, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceFair60 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SEE SCHEDULE OTHE TOWN OF MEDLEY FOUNDATION RAISES FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE RESIDENTS OF THE TOWN, PROVIDING SENIOR HOT MEALS, CHILDREN'S BEFORE AND AFTERSCHOOL CARE, SUMMER CAMP, SENIOR MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION, AND COLLEGE START-UP GRANTS USED TO DEFER COLLEGE EXPENSES SUCH AS THE COST OF BOOKS. ADDITIONALLY, THE FOUNDATION OFFERS A COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS PROGRAM TO ALL STUDENTS RESIDING IN THE TOWN THAT MEET CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS. THE SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AWARDED TO HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES FOR EACH COLLEGE TERM THEY ATTEND UP TO A LIFETIME MAXIMUM.

Income
$290,522
Spending
$59,960
Spent on programs
98%
Reserves
82.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$129,567, director

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 82.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 7% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 79% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 61% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    97% 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

Fair: 60 out of 100. Higher than 33% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 4 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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 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 (4)
  1. $31,600 spent. COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS PROGRAM: THE FOUNDATION SUBSIDIZES A PROGRAM TO ALL STUDENTS RESIDING IN THE TOWN OF MEDLEY THAT MEET CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS. THE SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AWARDED TO HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES FOR EACH COLLEGE TERM THEY ATTEND UP TO A MAXIMUM OF $800 PER TERM AND WITH A LIFETIME MAXIMUM OF $6,400. THERE IS NO CHARGE TO APPLY AND THE STUDENT MUST MAINTAIN CERTAIN ACADEMIC LEVELS TO CONTINUE TO QUALIFY. THE GRANT MUST BE USED TO DEFER COLLEGE COSTS ONLY.
  2. $15,203 spent. SENIOR PROGRAM: THE TOWN HAS ONGOING SENIOR EVENTS WHICH INCLUDE BINGO, DOMINO, SENIOR'S MUSIC NIGHT, KARAOKE NIGHT, AND ARTS & CRAFTS.
  3. $4,450 spent. SPORT PROGRAM: THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO HELP LOCAL FAMILIES AFFORD SPORTS AND PHYSCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH. IT SUPPORTS HEALTHY, ACTIVE LIFESTYLES AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT. THE TOWN OFFERS INCENTIVES BY SPONSORING A YOUTH CLUB FOR AGES 13 TO 18 BY PROVIDNING GRANTS TO YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMS.
  4. $7,194 spent. THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE LOCAL COMMUNITY THROUGH A VARIETY OF PROGRAMMATIC ACTIVITIES. IT PROVIDES GRANTS TO THE LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL FOR ITS GRADUATE PROGRAM, SENIOR EVENTS, AND SPORTS PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT STUDENTS AND ENHANCE SCHOOL PROGRAMMING, INCLUDING PROVIDING $300 TO EACH GRADUATING SENIOR. THE TOWN ALSO OPERATES A PROGRAM TO ASSIST LAKESIDE RESIDENTS WITH REPAIRS TO THEIR MOBILE HOMES FOLLOWING COUNTY-IMPOSED VIOLATIONS. IN ADDITION, IT IMPLEMENTS COMMUNITY INITIATIVES SUCH AS PROVIDING FREE HOT MEALS AND COLD LUNCHES TO ELIGIBLE RESIDENTS, HOSTING CHRISTMAS EVENTS FOR THE COMMUNITY, AND SPONSORING THE MEDLEY YOUTH SOCIAL CLUB (MYSC), A PROGRAM DESIGNED TO ENGAGE MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES, VOLUNTEER WORK, AND COMMUNITY SERVICE.

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 October 1998.

    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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