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Suncoast Pace Inc

EIN 45-2980257 · Lakewood Ranch, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair53 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF SUNCOAST PACE, INC. IS TO PROVIDE A PROGRAM OF ALL-INCLUSIVE CARE OF THE ELDERLY. PACE PROVIDES MANAGED CARE SERVICES FOR OLDER ADULTS AND PEOPLE OVER 55 WITH DISABILITIES WHO OTHERWISE NEED NURSING HOME LEVEL OF CARE. THIS INCLUDES MEDICAL AND NON-MEDICAL SERVICES TO (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) THOSE PERSONS IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE, ADVANCEMENT OF THE ACCESSIBILITY AND QUALITY OF THE SERVICES PROVIDED, AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE HEALTH OF THE ELDERLY POPULATION IN PINELLAS COUNTY.

Income
$38.4 million
Spending
$39.1 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
2.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 91%
Employees
79
Volunteers
33
Highest pay
$792,410, president/ceo

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: 53 out of 100. Higher than 33% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 52% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • 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

    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 (1)
  1. $32.1 million spent. SUNCOAST PACE (PROGRAM OF ALL-INCLUSIVE CARE FOR THE ELDERLY) - PACE IS A NURSING HOME DIVERSION PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES A FULL RANGE OF HOME AND HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO SENIORS 55 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER. PACE HELPS PEOPLE MEET THEIR HEALTH CARE NEEDS IN THE COMMUNITY INSTEAD OF GOING TO A NURSING HOME OR OTHER CARE FACILITY. THE PROGRAM OFFERS PRIMARY AND SPECIALTY MEDICAL CARE, ADULT DAY CENTER SERVICES, HOSPITALIZATION AND EMERGENCY CARE, NUTRITIOUS MEALS, IN-HOME SUPPORT AND CARE, TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, PHARMACY SERVICES, AND PHYSICAL, OCCUPATIONAL AND SPEECH THERAPIES. IN ADDITION TO MEDICAL SERVICES AND THERAPIES, THERE ARE NUMEROUS ACTIVITIES AND OPPORTUNITIES TO SOCIALIZE. PACE'S GOAL IS TO KEEP THE PARTICIPANTS IT SERVES LIVING SAFELY IN THEIR OWN HOMES OR TOGETHER WITH THEIR FAMILIES AS LONG AS POSSIBLE WHILE MAINTAINING THEIR INDEPENDENCE AND QUALITY OF LIFE. AT SEPTEMBER 30, 2025, 303 PARTICIPANTS WERE BEING SERVED BY THIS PROGRAM.

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 November 2011.

    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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