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Ranger Good Works Inc

EIN 47-1869003 · Ft Lauderdale, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceWeak46 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Ranger Good Works (RGW) is a nonprofit organization that supports under-resourced schools in South Florida by providing educational enrichment, after-school programs, volunteer coordination, and essential resources. The organization strengthens school communities through academic support, community partnerships, and staff and student incentive programs that enhance learning, attendance, and overall well-being.

Income
$263,175
Spending
$207,126
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
3.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Employees
0
Highest pay
$18,700, director

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: 81 out of 100. Higher than 46% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 17% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 21% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 104% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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

Weak: 46 out of 100. Higher than 13% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 4 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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

    0 of 5

    Reports that it does not keep 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 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 (30)
  1. $11,539 spent. AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS PROGRAM SERVICES: Ranger Good Works supported two schools-Dillard Elementary and North Fork Elementary by providing and subsidizing multiple after-school programs designed to promote creativity, academic enrichment, and personal development. Hundreds of students from each school benefited from participation in a variety of clubs, including Performing Arts, Art Education, Youth Development (mentoring, tutoring, presentation, and leadership skills), Robotics, Dance, Garden, Chorus, Drumming, Debate, Basketball, and Cheerleading. The Art, Dance, and Robotics Clubs remained among the largest and most active programs. The After-School Art Education Program provided instructors, art supplies, and field-trip opportunities throughout the school year. Students met twice weekly to explore creative projects aligned with themes selected by the schools. The program encouraged collaboration, self-expression, and appreciation for the arts while integrating lessons that supported classroom learning. Ranger Good Works also provided stipends for instructors and coordinators, ensuring consistent program delivery, educator engagement, and alignment with school goals. Beyond enrichment, these after-school programs significantly improved student attendance and academic motivation. Students looked forward to participating in their clubs each day, and participation required maintaining passing grades and regular attendance, reinforcing positive academic habits and responsibility. At the end of the school year, each club celebrated its students' accomplishments with recognition activities and thoughtful gifts related to their interests and summer learning projects. These included items that encouraged continued practice and exploration in their chosen areas, art, robotics, drumming, debate, chorus, gardening, basketball, dance, cheerleading, and more. Through these after-school programs, Ranger Good Works fostered creativity, confidence, leadership, and commitment to learning while providing a safe, inspiring environment that strengthened both academic and personal growth.
  2. $92,116 spent. COMMUNITY EXPOSURE PROGRAM SERVICES: Community Exposure Programs include two schools. Ranger Good Works operated Community Exposure Programs at Dillard Elementary and North Fork Elementary to expand students' understanding of education, careers, and community engagement. The programs provided field trips, college tours, and civic experiences to promote personal development and goal-setting. Students from 5 neighboring schools also participated. In March 2025, Ranger Good Works hosted its annual Career City, engaging over 1,000 students from five local schools with 95 companies and universities and more than 200 volunteers. Students explored diverse career paths through hands-on interaction with professionals. Partner universities including the University of Miami, Nova Southeastern University, and Broward College delivered college-readiness presentations to fifth-grade students. Additional sessions at Dillard Elementary featured alumni Magic Jack Maxwell and local officials, emphasizing character, values, and informed decision-making. The program fostered educational inspiration and strong community partnerships between schools, businesses, and volunteers.
  3. $45,960 spent. FUNDAMENTAL PROGRAM SERVICES: RGW CONTINUED TO EXPAND THE FUNDAMENTAL PROGRAMS SUPPORT TO INCLUDE TWO SCHOOLS. DILLARD ELEMENTARY, WITH A STUDENT POPULATION OF ABOUT 800 STUDENTS, 50 TEACHERS AND 20 ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF AND NORTH FORK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL THAT HAS ABOUT 400 STUDENTS 30 TEACHERS AND SUPPORT STAFF. PROVIDED AND SUBSIDIZED SEVERAL FUNDAMENTAL PROGRAMS SUCH AS: STOCKING THEIR CLOTHING BANKS INCLUDING: SCHOOL UNIFORMS, SHOES, UNDERGARMENTS, HYGIENE GOODS, SCHOOL BASED FOOD PANTRY, BOOK BAGS, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, FOOD BANK FOR FAMILIES, BOOK DRIVES AND OTHER INCENTIVE MATERIALS FOR BOTH SCHOOLS. RGW EXPANDED THE LITERACY PROGRAMS SUPPORT TO INCLUDE BOTH SCHOOLS, DILLARD ELEMENTARY AND NORTH FORK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. RGW PURCHASED THOUSANDS OF BOOKS, FLASHCARDS AND OTHER LITERACY TOOLS, UNDERWROTE LITERACY NIGHT EVENTS INCLUDING PURCHASING BOOKS AND FLASHCARDS TO GIVE TO THE PARENTS AND STUDENTS TO BUILD THEIR HOME LIBRARY, ENCOURAGED STUDENTS AND THEIR PARENTS TO BE MORE INVOLVED IN READING AT HOME, PARTICIPATED IN OTHER LITERACY READING EVENTS, HELPED PROCURE BOOKS AND FLASHCARDS FOR DONATION TO THE SCHOOL. SUPPORTED THE THEME FROM DILLARD ELEMENTARY - JOURNEY TO OTHER PLACES THROUGH BOOKS.
  4. $27,462 spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES
  5. Ranger Good Works provided Principal
  6. Discretionary Support for Dillard
  7. Elementary and North Fork Elementary
  8. Schools to help administrators recognize
  9. and motivate teachers, staff, and
  10. students. Teacher appreciation
  11. activities included a five-day
  12. recognition week with themed breakfasts,
  13. lunches, and snacks to promote community
  14. and morale. Students demonstrating
  15. effort, improvement, or good behavior
  16. received technology gifts, meal gift
  17. cards, and "school reward bucks,"
  18. reinforcing positive habits and school
  19. values.
  20. The program also supported principal-led
  21. beautification projects such as planting
  22. flowers and vegetable gardens in
  23. high-traffic student areas, helping
  24. to create a welcoming and emotionally
  25. supportive learning environment.
  26. Through these efforts, Ranger Good Works
  27. strengthened leadership capacity,
  28. fostered school pride, and enhanced the
  29. overall culture of appreciation and
  30. achievement.

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 February 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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