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Embrace Families Foundation Inc

EIN 46-3758900 · Melbourne, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong96 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF EMBRACE FAMILIES FOUNDATION IS TO SERVE AS A CATALYST FOR INNOVATIVE INITIATIVES THAT ADDRESS THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE DEPENDENCY SYSTEM, OR WHO HAVE TRANSITIONED OUT OF THAT SYSTEM; AND TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO GET AHEAD OF CHALLENGES THAT BRING CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES INTO DEPENDENCY. CONTRIBUTIONS ARE USED TO SUPPORT THE MISSION WORK OF 501C3 ORGANIZATIONS SERVING CENTRAL FLORIDA'S CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM OF CARE.

Income
$2.9 million
Spending
$133,289
Spent on programs
67%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 98%
Employees
0
Volunteers
3

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: 96 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 28% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 95% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 341% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    67% 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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • 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

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a 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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 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 (3)
  1. $67,489 spent. IN JUNE 2024, PROCEEDS FROM THE FOUNDATION'S PRIOR YEAR FUNDRAISING PROGRAMS WERE DISTRIBUTED IN FULL TO IT'S PREVIOUSLY AFFILIATED AGENCIES: EMBRACE FAMILIES SOLUTIONS (NOW RISE COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS) AND EMBRACE FAMILIES CBC CENTRAL FLORIDA (NOW DISSOLVED). IN FY 2024-25, FOLLOWING THE DISSOLUTION AND SPIN OFF ON ITS ONCE-AFFILIATED AGENCIES, EF FOUNDATION CEASED PROACTIVE FUNDRAISING OPERATIONS AND WORKED TO CONSOLIDATE REMAINING RESOURCES. WHILE CONTINUING TO OPERATE A DONOR DIRECTED GRANT FUND ON BEHALF OF THAT FUND'S CONTRIBUTING PARTNERS, EF FOUNDATION HAS INITIATED EFFORTS TO INVEST AND ENDOW REMAINING NON-OBLIGATED FUNDS TO FULFILL THE FOLLOWING CHARITABLE PURPOSE ON AN ONGOING BASIS: TO SERVE AS A CATALYST FOR INNOVATIVE INITIATIVES THAT ADDRESS THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE DEPENDENCY SYSTEM; AND TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO GET AHEAD OF CHALLENGES THAT BRING CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES INTO THE SYSTEM. IN JUNE 2024, PROCEEDS FROM THE FOUNDATION'S PRIOR YEAR FUNDRAISING PROGRAMS WERE DISTRIBUTED IN FULL TO IT'S PREVIOUSLY AFFILIATED AGENCIES: EMBRACE FAMILIES SOLUTIONS (NOW RISE COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS) AND EMBRACE FAMILIES CBC CENTRAL FLORIDA (NOW DISSOLVED). IN FY 2024-25, FOLLOWING THE DISSOLUTION AND SPIN OFF ON ITS ONCE-AFFILIATED AGENCIES, EF FOUNDATION CEASED PROACTIVE FUNDRAISING OPERATIONS AND WORKED TO CONSOLIDATE REMAINING RESOURCES. WHILE CONTINUING TO OPERATE A DONOR DIRECTED GRANT FUND ON BEHALF OF THAT FUND'S CONTRIBUTING PARTNERS, EF FOUNDATION HAS INITIATED EFFORTS TO INVEST AND ENDOW REMAINING NON-OBLIGATED FUNDS TO FULFILL THE FOLLOWING CHARITABLE PURPOSE ON AN ONGOING BASIS: TO SERVE AS A CATALYST FOR INNOVATIVE INITIATIVES THAT ADDRESS THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE DEPENDENCY SYSTEM; AND TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO GET AHEAD OF CHALLENGES THAT BRING CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES INTO THE SYSTEM.
  2. $20,865 spent. THE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM PROVIDES EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING SERVICES. THIS WORK INCREASES PARTICIPATION IN ADDRESSING BROAD COMMUNITY ISSUES AND BUILDS AWARENESS OF THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE DEPENDENCY SYSTEM, AS WELL AS CHALLENGES THAT BRING CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES INTO DEPENDENCY.
  3. $562 spent. EMBRACE FAMILIES FOUNDATION'S FUND MANAGEMENT AND GRANT MAKING PROGRAM PROVIDES SERVICES TO EXECUTE A DONOR'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE BY WRITTEN AGREEMENT. EMBRACE FAMILIES FOUNDATION MANAGES AND MAINTAINS THE FUNDS AND GENERAL OPERATIONS OF THE CHILD WELFARE SPECIAL PLAN REINVESTMENT FUND TO BENEFIT AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF THE CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM OF CARE THROUGHOUT FLORIDA THROUGH GRANT MAKING.

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 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 June 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 October 2015.

    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.

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