University of Florida
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
4H Youth Development
- Income
- $150,266
- Spending
- $139,420
- Reserves
- 13.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- other income, 69%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 13.2 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending August 31, 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)
- The mission of 4-H is to provide meaningful opportunities for all youth and adults to work together to create sustainable community change. This is accomplished through civic engagement and leadership, healthy living, and science. A variety of positive youth development experiences are offered for Orange County 4-H youth. Programs described focus on STEM, Healthy Lifestyles and Citizenship/Leadership. Through participation, youth gain subject matter competencies as well as workforce readiness skills based on the Targeted Life Skills Model and National 4-H Council approved curriculum. Targeted life skills include effective communication, service learning, teamwork, record keeping and making positive choices by encouraging responsibility, critical thinking, problem solving, goal-setting and cooperation. Studies have found that youth who participate in 4-H are less likely to engage in at-risk behaviors (such as smoking, drinking, bullying, etc.), contribute more to their family and community, and state they are more likely to attend college (Lerner et al, 2012). Connell, Gambone and Smith (2000) cite that developing marketable skills for work and family life is an impact of positive youth development program such as 4-H. These skills assist youth transitioning to adulthood. Youth who have experience in leadership positions as youth are more likely to feel confident assuming those roles as adults. Orange County 4-H youth are preparing for careers in STEM through club work, camps and special events. Orange County youth are learning to make healthy lifestyle choices. Orange County 4-H after-school garden clubs, camps and project work are focused on encouraging healthy lifestyle choices for students to carry into adulthood. Training in Positive Youth Development (PYD) practices increases the number of 4-H volunteers effectively applying these research-proven methods. Providing youth with a safe and secure environment as evidenced by compliance with the UF/IFAS Youth Protection Policy allows for more active participation in quality 4-H experiences. This increased capacity by our Orange County 4-H volunteers increases the number experiences for our youth leading to the development of life skills, increased knowledge and leadership abilities. These qualities empower youth to positively influence their communities and become contributing members of society. There were 453 youth participating in Organized 4H Community Clubs. There were 251 youth participating in Special Interest or Short Term Programs. There were 148 youth participating in 4H Day Camp Programs. There were 7968 youth participating in School Enrichment Programs. There were 39 youth participating in After School Programs Using 4H Curricula.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
Are donations tax-deductible? Worth knowing.
Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending August 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 2014.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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