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Derrick Brooks Charities Inc

EIN 45-0496688 · Tampa, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceFair68 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF DERRICK BROOKS CHARITIES, INC. IS TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH THAT WILL INSTILL, INSPIRE, BROADEN, AND DEVELOP CULTURAL AND SOCIAL VISION OUTSIDE OF THE WALLS IN WHICH THEY LIVE TO ENSURE THAT THESE YOUNG

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$873,572
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
15.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 63%
Employees
3
Volunteers
75

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

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 23% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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

Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 21% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    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 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 (7)
  1. $580,830 spent. DERRICK BROOKS CHARITIES YOUTH PROGRAMS (DBCYP) SERVED OVER 2,900 YOUTHS, PARENTS AND COMMUNITY RESIDENTS. THERE ARE 2 PROGRAMS: THE YOUTH CRIME PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION PROGRAM, AND THE BLACK ON BLACK CRIME PREVENTION PROGRAM THAT DELIVERED SERVICES TO CLIENTS IN NINE SCHOOL-BASED SITES, INCLUDING HIGH SCHOOLS AT BROOKS-DEBARTOLO, WHARTON, BLAKE, AND MIDDLETON; MIDDLE SCHOOLS AT MEMORIAL, ADAMS, AND VAN BUREN; AND EDISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. SERVICES WHERE ALSO DELIVERED TO TWO NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICE CENTERS, THE WILBUR DAVIS BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB, AND THE JUVENILE DIVERSION/TEEN COURT PROGRAM. DARRELL DANIELS IS PAID BY DERRICK BROOKS CHARITIES TO DIRECTLY CARRY OUT THE PROGRAMS ACTIVITIES. THE PROGRAM MET AND EXCEEDED GOALS TO ASSIST YOUTH IN DEVELOPING POSITIVE SELF-ESTEEM, RESIST NEGATIVE PEER PRESSURE AND GANG INVOLVEMENT, AND TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR EDUCATIONAL AND VOCATIONAL GOALS. -THE BLACK ON BLACK CRIME PREVENTION PROGRAM WAS DESIGNED TO DRAW ATTENTION TO THE PROBLEM OF CRIME IN THE BLACK COMMUNITY AND THE NEED FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT AND THE COMMUNITY TO WORK TOGETHER. YOUTH CLUB MEETINGS, LAW ENFORCEMENT EVENTS, AND CHURCH-COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES ARE HELD WEEKLY TO HELP REDUCE CRIME IN THE TARGETED COMMUNITIES. -THE YOUTH CRIME PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION PROGRAM WAS DESIGNED TO ASSIST YOUTH IN AVOIDING THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM. DROPOUT PREVENTION SESSIONS, PARENTING CLASSES, TUTORING AND EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS TRAINGING MEETINGS ARE HELD WEEKLY. THIRTY (30)CLASSES FOR THE JUVENILE ARBITRATION/TEEN COURT WERE HELD IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND RECREATION CENTERS FOR FIRST-TIME OFFENDERS REFERRED BY THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM FOR FIRST-TIME JUVENILE OFFENDERS. DBCYP ALSO OFFERS TEEN SUMMITS EVERY 3RD SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 9 A.M. AT THE LEE DAVIS NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICE CENTER, LOCATED AT 3402 NORTH 22ND STREET. YOUTH ANGER MANAGEMENT AND BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION TRAINING SESSIONS FOR YOUTH AND PARENTS ARE CONDUCTED EVERY MONDAY AT 5:30 P.M. AT THE SAME LOCATION. TUTORING FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH IS OFFERED AFTER SCHOOL, MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY AT THE WILBUR DAVIS BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB, LOCATED AT 3515 NORTH SARAH STREET, AS WELL AS ADAMS AND EISENHOWER MIDDLE SCHOOLS. ALL SERVICES ARE FREE OF CHARGE.
  2. $11,400 spent. SCHOLARSHIP GRANTS - VARIOUS INDIVIDUAL RECIPIENTS WERE SELECTED TO DIRECTLY RECEIVE SCHOLARSHIPS FROM DERRICK BROOKS CHARITIES. RECIPIENTS MUST HAVE PARTICIPATED IN THE BROOKS BUNCH OR FIRST & GOAL PROGRAM, MAINTAINED A 2.5 GPA OR HIGHER, BE ENROLLED IN AT LEAST 12 CREDIT HOURS PER SEMESTER, AND MAINTAIN 20 HOURS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE PER CALENDAR YEAR. AN ESSAY IS ALSO REQUIRED EACH SEMESTER DISCUSSING HOW THE SEMESTER WENT. SEE SCHEDULE I FOR MORE INFORMATION.
  3. $38,807 spent. BROOKS BUNCH BUSINESS BOOT CAMP - THE PURPOSE OF THE BROOKS BUNCH BUSINESS BOOT CAMP IS TO EMPOWER STUDENTS TO MAKE SOUND FINANCIAL DECISIONS AND PREPARE THEM FOR A FUTURE OF FINANCIAL SUCCESS AND SECURITY. IT WAS OUR DESIRE TO CREATE A FINANCIAL LITERACY PROGRAM THAT WOULD ALSO FOCUS ON COLLEGE READINESS, COMMUNITY SERVICE AND CAREER EXPOSURE. FIFTH THIRD BANK HAS PARTNERED WITH DAVE RAMSEY IN HIS FOUNDATIONS IN PERSONAL FINANCE CURRICULUM TO SEND A MESSAGE TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS NATIONWIDE IN ORDER TO MEET NEW FINANCIAL LITERACY STANDARDS. DERRICK BROOKS CHARITIES AND FIFTH THIRD BANK IN PARTNERSHIP OFFERS STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN HOW TO: -SAVE MONEY AND BUILD WEALTH -NEGOTIATE GREAT DEALS -ESTABLISH BUDGETS THAT WILL WORK FROM THE PRESENT INTO THE FUTURE INCLUDING PREPAREDNESS FOR COLLEGE BUDGETING AND BEYOND. -PARTICIPATE IN CAREER TRAINGING/EXPOSURE -TAKE PART IN EDUCATIONAL FIELD TRIPS -LEARN THE DANGERS OF DEBT BUILD A SUCCESSFUL RESUME INCLUDING INFORMATION THAT WILL ASSIST WITH COLLEGE APPLICATIONS -TAKE PART IN COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS AND TEAM BUILDING EXERCISES -BE EXPOSED TO SMALL AND LARGE BUSINESS OWNERS AND ENTREPRENEURS THIS CLASS IS AVAILABLE TO 25 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS PER SCHOOL YEAR AND IS CURRENTLY BEING HELD AT BROOKS DEBARTOLO COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHOOL WITH HOPES OF EXPANDING IN THE FUTURE.
  4. $10,000 spent. DERRICK BROOKS CHARITIES YOUTH AUXILIARY RITES OF PASSAGE PROGRAM (ROPP) - THE VISION STATEMENT FOR THE ROPP IS TO EMPOWER AND ENCOURAGE YOUNG GIRLS WITH MORALS AND VALUES THAT WILL LAST A LIFETIME, WHILE BUILDING CHARACTER THAT WILL ENABLE THEM TO TRANSITION INTO SUCCESSFUL WOMEN.
  5. $40,000 spent. BROOKS-DEBARTOLO COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHOOL - DERRICK BROOKS CHARITIES, INC. MAKES SUPPORT PAYMENTS TO BROOKS-DEBARTOLO CHARITIES, INC. THE SCHOOL WORKS TO HELP EACH STUDENT TO REACH THEIR POTENTIAL BY PROVIDING A HIGH QUALITY, CHALLENGING EDUCATION WITH RIGOROUS AND RELEVANT CURRICULUM, STUDENT WILL BE EQUIPPED TO MAKE VALUABLE AND PRODUCTIVE CONTRIBUTIONS
  6. DERRICK BROOKS CHARITIES YOUTH AUXILIARY RITES OF PASSAGE PROGRAM 10000. 0. 10000.
  7. BROOKS-DEBARTOLO COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHOOL - DERRICK BROOKS CHARITIES, 40000. 0. 60000.

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 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 December 2024.

    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 July 2003.

    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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