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Friends of Jacksonville Beach Eleme Ntary Inc

EIN 45-5170556 · Jax Bch, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceFair62 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE PURPOSE OF FRIENDS OF JACKSONVILLE BEACH ELEMENTARY PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATION (FOJBE PTO) IS TO CREATE AN INCLUSIVE ORGANIZATION THAT BRINGS TOGETHER STUDENTS, FAMILIES, FACULTY, AND ADMINISTRATION IN A SETTING THAT ENHANCES THE FABRIC OF OUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY BY: 1) PROMOTING COMMUNICATION AND CULTIVATING A SENSE OF COMMUNITY BETWEEN PARENTS, STUDENTS, AND FACULTY THROUGH MONTHLY MEETINGS AND SCHOOL-BASED FAMILY ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES; 2) ENHANCING OUR EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT BY RAISING FUNDS FOR EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND PROGRAMS, INNOVATIVE INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT, AND TECHNOLOBY; 3) RECRUITING AND COORDINATING VOLUNTEERS FOR PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS THAT SUPPORT AND ENRICH THE WHOLE CHILD AND EDUCATIONAL GOALS; AND 4) WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP TO SERVCE AND ADVOCATE FOR ALL STUDENTS AND HELPING CREATE A SAFE AND HEALTHY LEARNING ENVIRONMENT WHERE STUDENTS EXCEL AND FEEL CONFIDENT IN THEMSELVES.

Income
$125,991
Spending
$182,689
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
6.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
100

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 45% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 62 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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. $70,420 spent. PURCHASE OF SCHOOL IMPROVEMENTS AS DETERMINED BY ADMINISTRATION, TEACHERS, AND PARENTS. EXAMPLES: TECHNOLOGY UPGRADES, PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT, ETC.
  2. $49,475 spent. FULLY FUNDED STAFF RESOURCE AND TECHNOLOGY TO FOCUS ON STEM APPLICATION, WHICH AIDS IN THE ENRICHMENT OF ALL STUDENTS ATTENDING THE SCHOOL.
  3. $25,008 spent. CONTRIBUTED FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF EDUCATIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPLIES FOR ALL TEACHER CLASSROOMS AND CURRICULUM SUPPORT.
  4. $27,989 spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE ORGANIZATION INCLUDE THE FUNDING OF:1) VARIOUS SCHOOL EVENTS & ACTIVITIES, 2) ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS FOR THE STUDENTS, 3) MISC SCHOOL SUPPLIES & NEEDS,4) VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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 June 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Worth knowing.

    Recognized by the IRS in July 2026. It is too new to have a track record.

    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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