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Heart for Winter Haven

EIN 47-1249404 · Winter Haven, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak40 out of 100GovernanceGood86 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

HEART FOR WINTER HAVEN EXISTS TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS, BUSINESSES, CHURCHES AND ORGANIZATIONS TO CREATE A CONNECTED COMMUNITY WORKING TOGETHER TO RENEW PEOPLE AND PLACES, ONE LIFE-TRANSFORMING DEED AT A TIME.

Income
$1.7 million
Spending
$1.5 million
Spent on programs
69%
Reserves
-1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 79%
Employees
15
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$113,380, executive director

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

Weak: 40 out of 100. Higher than 9% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 41% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 31% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    69% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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

Good: 86 out of 100. Higher than 45% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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

    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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    9 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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 (6)
  1. $826,711 spent. THE CENTER FOR WELL-BEING IS COMMITTED TO MAKING QUALITY MENTAL HEALTH CARE ACCESSIBLE AND AFFORDABLE. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES FREE AND LOW-COST MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING FOR INDIVIDUALS, COUPLES, AND FAMILIES, ALONG WITH MENTAL HEALTH CLASSES AND INTERACTIVE WORKSHOPS DESIGNED TO FOSTER GROWTH AND RESILIENCE. THROUGH OUR EMPLOYEE CARE PROGRAM (ECP), WE ALSO SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES BY OFFERING COUNSELING SESSIONS AND ESSENTIAL RESOURCES TO EMPLOYEES, HELPING STRENGTHEN BOTH WORKPLACE WELL-BEING AND PRODUCTIVITY. IN ADDITION, WE EQUIP COMMUNITY MEMBERS, CHURCHES, NONPROFITS, AND BUSINESSES WITH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID TRAINING, EMPOWERING THEM TO BETTER RECOGNIZE AND RESPOND TO MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS. BY PROMOTING HEALING, GROWTH, AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, THE CENTER FOR WELL-BEING SERVES AS A TRUSTED PARTNER IN BUILDING A HEALTHIER, STRONGER COMMUNITY.
  2. $164,186 spent. THE HOUSING STABILITY PROGRAM HAS BEEN INSTRUMENTAL IN MAINTAINING HOUSING SECURITY FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS THROUGH VARIOUS SUPPORT SERVICES. THIS YEAR, THE HOUSING PARTNERSHIP PORTION OF THIS PROGRAM HAS PROVIDED RE-HOUSING SUPPORT TO 16 FAMILIES, PREVENTED EVICTION FOR 26 FAMILIES, AND ISSUED HOTEL VOUCHERS TO 1 FAMILY. THE HOUSING STABILITY PROGRAM ALSO OFFERS HOUSING AT BELOW MARKET LEVEL COSTS TO QUALIFYING INDIVIDUALS. THESE INITIATIVES HAVE PLAYED A CRUCIAL ROLE IN ENSURING THAT INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES HAVE ACCESS TO STABLE HOUSING AND ESSENTIAL UTILITIES, THEREBY ENHANCING THE OVERALL WELL-BEING OF THE COMMUNITY.
  3. $10,647 spent. THE SCHOLARSHIP HOUSE PROGRAM PROVIDES HOUSING FOR HOMELESS COLLEGE STUDENTS, ENSURING THEY HAVE A STABLE LIVING ENVIRONMENT WHILE PURSUING THEIR EDUCATION. THIS YEAR, THE PROGRAM SUPPORTED 4 INDIVIDUALS, OFFERING THEM A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE HOME. BY ADDRESSING THE HOUSING NEEDS OF THESE STUDENTS, THE SCHOLARSHIP HOUSE PROGRAM PLAYS A CRUCIAL ROLE IN HELPING THEM ACHIEVE THEIR ACADEMIC GOALS AND BUILD A BRIGHTER FUTURE.
  4. $4,203 spent. THE FAITH & FINANCES PROGRAM OFFERS FAITH-CENTERED FINANCIAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING TO INDIVIDUALS IN LOW-INCOME SITUATIONS. THIS YEAR, THE PROGRAM SERVED 12 PEOPLE, EQUIPPING THEM WITH ESSENTIAL FINANCIAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE. BY INTEGRATING FAITH-BASED PRINCIPLES WITH PRACTICAL FINANCIAL TRAINING, FAITH & FINANCES EMPOWERS PARTICIPANTS TO ACHIEVE GREATER FINANCIAL STABILITY AND IMPROVE THEIR OVERALL QUALITY OF LIFE.
  5. $3,283 spent. JOBS FOR LIFE EQUIPPED 10 PARTICIPANTS IN 2024 WITH JOB READINESS TRAINING ROOTED IN BIBLICAL TEACHING, FOCUSING ON RESUMES, INTERVIEWING, WORKPLACE CULTURE, AND VOCATIONAL PLANNING. GRADUATES WERE ELIGIBLE FOR UP TO $1,000 TOWARD CERTIFICATIONS, DEGREES, OR BUSINESS INCUBATION THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH THE LIFT INSTITUTE AND THE CITY OF WINTER HAVEN.
  6. $1,200 spent. THE MATCH SAVINGS PROGRAM INCENTIVIZES FINANCIAL STABILITY BY OFFERING A 2:1 MATCH ON PERSONAL SAVINGS. IN 2024, QUALIFYING PARTICIPANTS WHO SAVED $300 FOR 90 DAYS RECEIVED A $300 MATCH, TURNING THEIR SAVINGS INTO $600. FOUR INDIVIDUALS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED THE PROGRAM, BUILDING EMERGENCY FUNDS AND LONG-TERM FINANCIAL CONFIDENCE.

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 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 October 13, 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 December 2024.

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

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

    Recognized by the IRS since July 2014.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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