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Grace Place School

EIN 46-0616072 · Pompano Beach, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceFair67 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

GRACE PLACE SCHOOL DESIRES TO SEE SOUTH FLORIDA'S YOUTH FREE FROM SEX TRAFFICKING AND OTHER DESTRUCTIVE LIFESTYLES. OUR MISSION IS TO CREATIVELY EMPOWER AT RISK YOUTH IN ORDER FOR THEM TO REACH THEIR GOD GIVEN POTENTIAL. WE SPECIALIZE IN JOB AND LIFE SKILLS TRAINING, ALTERNATIVE EDUCATIONAL INSTRUCTION, AND BUSINESS ENTREPRENEURSHIP. WITH THE EXPERTISE OF TRAINED TEACHERS, COUNSELORS, INTERNS AND OTHER PROFESSIONALS, THIS NONTRADITIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING SETTING PROVIDES YOUTH WITH MUCH NEEDED OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUCCESS.

Income
$452,403
Spending
$318,730
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
7.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 79%
Employees
3
Volunteers
3

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 30% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 50% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 15 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 67 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 December 31, 2024, 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)
  1. $245,642 spent. GRACE PLACE SCHOOL IS A UNIQUE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM MEETING THE THERAPEUTIC NEEDS OF VULNERABLE YOUTH WHO ARE VICTIMS OF SEX TRAFFICKING OR ARE CONSIDERED TO BE AT HIGH RISK OF BECOMING A VICTIM. GRACE PLACE SAW AN 85% INCREASE IN ATTENDANCE. SCHOOL READINESS AND GRADE LEVEL LEARNING INCREASED BY 85%. 95% OF THE STUDENTS WHO COMPLETED THE ACADEMIC PROGRAM ADVANCE TO THEIR NEXT GRADE LEVEL. 100% OF SENIORS APPLIED TO A HIGHER EDUCATION ESTABLISHMENT (COLLEGE OR TECHNICAL SCHOOL).
  2. $3,058 spent. IN GRACE PLACE SCHOOL'S ENTREPRENEURIAL T-SHIRT BUSINESS PROGRAM, STYLIN' WITH GRACE, STUDENTS LEARN HOW TO DEVELOP A BUSINESS PLAN, INCLUDING IDENTIFYING TARGET AUDIENCES AND IMPLEMENTING EFFECTIVE MARKETING STRATEGIES. THROUGH HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE, STUDENTS BUILD AND OPERATE AN E- COMMERCE PLATFORM, AND AT POINT-OF-SALE EVENTS, MASTERING THE ART OF DESIGNING, GRAPHICS, AND PRINTING FOR THEIR PRODUCTS. ADDITIONALLY, STUDENTS GAIN VALUABLE INSIGHT INTO PROFIT AND LOSS PROJECTIONS, ALL WHILE GAINING PRACTICAL ON-THE-JOB EXPERIENCE WITH GPS SOCIAL ENTERPRISE.
  3. PRIVATE SCHOOLS MUST MAINTAIN A PHYSICAL LOCATION IN THE STATE, COMPLY WITH ANTI-DISCRIMINATION LAWS, AND EMPLOY QUALIFIED TEACHERS. THE SCHOOLS MUST CONDUCT BACKGROUND SCREENING FOR STAFF/BOARD MEMBERS, MEET HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDARDS, AND UNDERGO SITE VISITS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. ELIGIBILITY REQUIRES TIMELY SUBMISSION OF COMPLIANCE FORMS,ADHERENCE TO PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS, RESPOND TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION INQUIRIES,AND NOTIFY THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION WITH REPORTING ANY CHANGES PROMPTLY. ANNUALLY THE SCHOOL MUST ADMINISTER NORM-REFERENCED TESTS FOR ELIGIBLE. THE PROCESS IS ONGOING AND VERY THOROUGH IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE STATE SCHLOARSHIP PROGRAMS OF WHICH THE REVENUE IS ALSO SUBJECT TO THESE PREOCESSES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 2014.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Grace Schools (Winona Lake, IN), EIN 35-0868095. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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