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West Bay Community Charitable Foundation Inc

EIN 47-1584850 · Estero, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceGood72 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE GIVE AND MAKE GRANTS TO A LIMITED NUMBER OF 501(C) 3 ORGANIZATIONS IN LEE AND COLLIER COUNTIES IN THE FOLLOWING OF NEED AREAS: (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE HUMAN SERVICES FOR AT-RISK WOMEN, CHILDREN AND THE ELDERLY, ORGANIZATIONS THAT SERVE PEOPLE WHO NEED FOOD, SHELTER AND/OR MEDICAL SERVICES, AND/OR ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, PRIMARILY FOR UNDER-SERVED YOUNG PEOPLE AND STUDENTS.

Income
$442,053
Spending
$401,168
Spent on programs
99%
Reserves
2.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Employees
0
Volunteers
26

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: 75 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 49% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    99% 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

Good: 72 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 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 (1)
  1. $396,457 spent. WE GIVE AND MAKE GRANTS TO A LIMITED NUMBER OF 501(C) 3 ORGANIZATIONS IN LEE AND COLLIER COUNTIES AS NOTED IN OUR MISSION STATEMENTBELOW ARE SOME EXAMPLES OF THOSE RECEIVING GRANTS THIS PAST YEAR: (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK $25,000MAKING A LASTING DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF CHILDREN, ONE WEEKEND AT A TIME. ONE IN FIVE KIDS RELIES ON THEIR SCHOOL'S FREE AND REDUCED-PRICE MEAL PROGRAMTO PROVIDE THE NOURISHMENT THEY NEED TO LEARN AND GROW. BUT WHAT HAPPENS WHENTHEY LEAVE SCHOOL ON FRIDAY? EVERY FRIDAY AFTERNOON, THIS IMPORTANT PROGRAMGIVES CHILDREN BACKPACKS FILLED WITH KID-FRIENDLY,READY-TO-EAT ITEMS.CAFE OF LIFE $25,000FOR MANY, FOOD ISN'T A DECISION ABOUT WHAT RESTAURANT TO VISIT. IT CAN BE A CHOICE BETWEEN A DINNER OR MEDICINE, CLOTHING, OR SHELTER. CAFE OF LIFE FOCUSES ON ALLEVIATING NUTRITIONAL INSECURITY FOR WORKING-POOR FAMILIES AND LOW INCOME SENIORS IN A RESPECTFUL ENVIRONMENT THAT PRESERVES THEIR DIGNITY AND EMPOWERS THEM TO BE THEIR BEST.LACES OF LOVE $25,000SERVES OVER 20,000 KIDS IN NEED EACH YEAR, SOMETIMES PROVIDING THE FIRST PAIR OF SHOES A CHILD HAS WORN THAT'S NOT HELD TOGETHER WITH DUCT TAPE OR WITH THE TOES CUT OUT, SO THEY FIT. SNEAKERS ARE ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT, SO THE KIDS CAN TAKE PHYSICAL EDUCATION AT SCHOOL AND RUN AND PLAY AT RECESS.OUR MOTHERS HOME $25,000IMAGINE BEING A YOUNG PERSON GROWING UP IN FOSTER CARE OR HAVING BEEN A VICTIM OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING. NOT SURPRISINGLY, THESE EARLY LIFE EXPERIENCES CAN AFFECT KIDS LATER IN LIFE AND THEIR ABILITY TO TRUST OTHERS AND FORM STRONG RELATIONSHIPS. OUR MOTHER'S HOME IS ON A MISSION TO CHANGE THE LIVES OF THESE COURAGEOUS YOUNG WOMEN BY PROVIDING A NURTURING ENVIRONMENT WHERE THEY CAN RECEIVE THE SUPPORT, GUIDANCE, AND RESOURCES THEY NEED TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF POVERTY AND NEGLECT FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR BABIES.PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS $25,000GIRLS ARE AT HIGHER RISK THAN BOYS FOR SEXUAL ABUSE AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, WHICH MAY EXPLAIN THE STRONG LINK BETWEEN ABUSE AND GIRLS' DELINQUENCY, SUCH AS CHRONIC TRUANCY AND SUBSTANCE ISSUES. PACE COLLIER CURRENTLY PROVIDES SERVICES TO MORE THAN 140 GIRLS ANNUALLY IN THE IMMOKALEE COMMUNITY WHO ATTEND PACE FIVE DAYS A WEEK AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO PUBLIC EDUCATION. COUNSELING AND THERAPY PLAY A BIG PART IN THEIR GROWTH AND POSITIVE CHANGE.VALERIES HOUSE $20,000THE LOSS OF A LOVED ONE USUALLY CAUSES SYMPTOMS OF DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY FOR MONTHS AFTERWARD. BUT NO CHILD SHOULD GRIEVE ALONE. BY HELPING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WORK THROUGH THE LOSS TOGETHER, THEY CAN GO ON TO LIVE FULFILLING LIVES. VALERIE'S HOUSE IS A SPECIAL PLACE WHERE CHILDREN CONNECT WITH ONE ANOTHER AND LEARNTHE TOOLS TO HEAL AFTER HAVING EXPERIENCED THE DEATH OF SOMEONE THEY LOVE. SUPPORT SERVICES INCLUDE GROUP SESSIONS WHERE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES CONNECT WITH OTHERS WITH SIMILAR LOSS, PLUS COUNSELING SERVICES WITH LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS WHEN ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED.

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 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 June 2026.

    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 June 2017.

    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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