Fbh Community Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
FBH Community's Mission Statement is to Create a community in which hard-working people can prosper. FBH Community's programs consist of 1) Food Brings Hope Mission Statement: Creating a community where underprivileged school children discover their full potential. 2) VCan Mission Statement: Eradicate hunger and homelessness among children and youth in Volusia County and 3) Homes Bring Hope Mission Statement: To lead the facilitation of homeownership opportunities for hard-working families by enhancing education, workforce development, employment, and health.
- Income
- $4.6 million
- Spending
- $2.5 million
- Spent on programs
- 100%
- Reserves
- 26 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 38%
- Employees
- 16
- Volunteers
- 137
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
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 26.0 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 4% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 45% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 124% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 15100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 258 of 8 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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)
- $511,249 spent. Food Brings Hope School Programs - Food Brings Hope is committed to providing collaborative solutions for families with minor children facing hunger, homelessness, and poverty. A central focus of our programs is providing healthy, nutritious food to those in need. We offer both before and after-school programs in schools throughout Volusia and Flagler counties. Our mission is to eradicate hunger among school-aged children and families in our community. Through a variety of food security initiatives combined with educational support, we address not just the symptoms, but also the root causes of food insecurity. Our KidsZone and TeenZone programs, which began in 2007 at a single school with the vision of feeding and educating homeless and economically disadvantaged children, now operate in numerous schools across Volusia and Flagler counties. These programs are a cornerstone of our mission, providing at-risk students with opportunities to improve their academic performance and develop critical life skills. FBH continuously adapts its initiatives, supporting each school in creating unique, tailored learning solutions for their students. From sponsoring reading initiatives for struggling third graders to offering enrichment activities in the sciences, and even arranging safe transportation, FBH provides innovative opportunities that enhance learning. Launched in 2012, the FBHonors initiative focuses on helping high-achieving students reach their full potential. The program provides rigorous, diverse opportunities in small class settings, guiding students through high school and preparing them for college. With a strong emphasis on STEM subjects, FBHonors nurtures talent and paves the way for future success. In response to learning gaps exacerbated by the pandemic, many students struggled with Florida's assessment tests. To address this, we introduced "Change the Code," a program supported by the Florida Department of Education. This initiative, which includes both before and after-school programs, focuses on English Language Arts (ELA) and Math, serving elementary and middle schools with alarmingly low passing rates to help students improve their performance. Launched in 2023, the Lemerand Center of Excellence (LCE) is a collaborative program between FBH Community, Daytona State College and Volusia County School District. LCE is dedicated to enhancing educational outcomes for underserved youth in Volusia County. The program focuses on helping struggling students achieve standardized test results at or above grade level in Mathematics and English Language Arts (ELA) through targeted academic support and tutoring. Since its launch, the LCE has significantly contributed to students' academic success and personal development, reflecting a strong commitment to empowering at-risk youth.
- $366,965 spent. VCan-Launched in 2018, VCan is dedicated to ending hunger in Volusia County. This program provides immediate, temporary food support for individuals or families with young children who find themselves in unexpected, challenging situations. As part of this program, VCan distributes fresh fruits and vegetables to encourage healthy eating in our community.
- $1.5 million spent. Homes Bring Hope-The vision of the FBH Prosperity program is to equip every resident with the knowledge and skills necessary to overcome barriers and achieve homeownership. FBHP's mission is to foster economic growth for families by enhancing education, workforce development, health, employment, and ultimately homeownership. Established in 2021, the program provides clients with support in credit restoration, financial education, and career progression. The primary goal of FBHP is to prepare our clients for the homebuying process. Once they have accomplished the requirements, the client is enrolled in the Homes Bring Hope program. The mission of the Homes Bring Hope Program is to "facilitate the homeownership opportunities for hard-working families". HBH aims to empower families to break the cycle of generational poverty by building equity through homeownership. To date, HBH has successfully placed tens of families into their own homes, with a vision to expand and create even more homeowners in the years to come. Homes Brings Hope's unique structure enables it to sell these homes at or below cost. Therefore, the homebuyer creates equity as soon as they close on their house.
- $185,901 spent. The Florida Blue Healthy Living in the 32114 program promotes nutrition and wellness for families across the Daytona Beach area by increasing access to healthy food options. In partnership with Florida Blue, this initiative supports educational programming on the importance of balanced nutrition, provides resources for healthier lifestyles, and works to reduce food insecurity in our community. A key feature of the program is the weekly Fresh Market, which offers fresh fruits, vegetables, and other healthy staples at no cost, helping families integrate nutritious choices into their daily meals. To measure long-term impact, the program also tracks health outcomes such as improved diet quality, diabetes, reduced food insecurity, and healthier lifestyle behaviors among participating families.
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
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? 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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 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 February 2013.
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.
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.