University of Florida
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE PRIMARY PURPOSE FOR WHICH THIS ASSOCIATION IS FORMED IS TO PROMOTE THE EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES OF THE OKEECHOBEE COUNTY 4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, UNDER DIRECTION OF THE FLORIDA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE, UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA; TO FOSTER MENTAL, PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, AND ALL OTHER ASPECTS OF YOUTH DEVELOPMENT; TO SUPPORT EXTENSION PROGRAMS IN THE INTEREST OF YOUTH.
- Income
- $134,389
- Spending
- $143,897
- Reserves
- 25.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 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
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
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 (3)
- $99,170 spent. OKEECHOBEE 4-H PROVIDES LOW COST DAY CAMPS DURING THE SUMMER. THESE CAMPS HAVE AN EDUCATIONAL THEME. EACH DAY THE YOUTH ARE BUSSED TO A DIFFERENT DESTINATION THAT FURTHERS THE EDUCATIONAL THEME OF THE CAMP. CAMPS REACHED APPROXIMATELY 185 YOUTH.
- $29,107 spent. OKEECHOBEE COUNTY 4-H PROVIDES LEADERSHIP AND MONETARY SUPPORT TO APPROXIMATLY 23 ACTIVE 4-H CLUBS SERVING APPROXIMATLY 521 YOUTH. EACH CLUB HAS A THEME AND CLUB ACTIVITIES ARE ORGANIZED WITH THAT THEME IN MIND.
- $6,589 spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND HOSTING 4H EVENTS.
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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 7, 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 September 7, 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 September 7, 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 7, 2026.
Ratings and checks are our reading of public records, using the published method. They are not a statement about anyone's honesty. If you work for this organization, you can send corrections or results, confirm you want gifts through Veridonate, or ask to be removed from giving.