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Foundation for Community Driven Innovation Inc

EIN 47-3887593 · Odessa, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceGood76 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Foundation for Community Driven Innovation mission is dedicated to supporting academic achievement economic development and the spirit of innovation through inspiring programs and active learning projects.

Income
$229,557
Spending
$256,741
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
5.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 43%
Employees
0
Volunteers
55
Highest pay
$42,100, program director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 76 out of 100. Higher than 63% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 6 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.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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, 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 (5)
  1. $170,896 spent. The Advanced Manufacturing and Robotics Center AMRoC Fab Lab has successfully operated for over six years offering comprehensive technical training in various fields such as computer programming manufacturing sewing CAD design and the use of advanced manufacturing tools and equipment. The program plays a crucial role in improving participants skills thereby increasing their employability and fostering economic development within the community. Throughout the year AMRoC Fab Lab has positively impacted over 800 individuals ranging from young students to elderly seniors by providing them with valuable technical knowledge essential skills and exposure to cutting-edge technologies.
  2. $17,927 spent. Equity in Entrepreneurship: This program helps members of the local community who want to start a new business enter into early-stage entrepreneurship. Participants learn the basics of business finance budgeting marketing and working within our local government and business ecosystem. Since the programs inception in 2020 this program has provided the foundations for business sustainability along with startup micro-seed funding and successfully assisted the launch of over 60 new Florida State-registered businesses.
  3. $39,996 spent. Student STEM & Robotics: This program promotes K-12 education in Science Technology Engineering and Math through direct hands-on practical application of all elements of STEM including team-based competitive robotics and technology projects and challenges. Participating students are well-positioned for pursuing technical and professional degrees in college and skilled positions in the technical industry. This year the program provided experiential STEM services to over 1000 students from local public-school teams as well as our own in-house student teams.
  4. $5,948 spent. RoboticonTM is another program organized and produced by the Foundation for Community Driven Innovation. ROBOTICON presents a high-quality team-based competitive robotics event that inspires youth through its mentor supported hands-on skill building experience. The challenges of the competition inspire students to understand the real-world importance and applications of STEM skills. Since its inception is 2014 Roboticon has engaged over 24,000 students including approximately 1000 students in 2025 alone.
  5. $2,794 spent. Gulf Coast MakerCon is an annual event produced by the Foundation for Community Driven Innovation. The program provides an opportunity for everyone to join together to share resources learn a craft hone their skills share their knowledge find career and academic opportunities try new tools and innovations and showcase everyones amazing creativity! The event is free and open to the community.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 December 2025.

    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 May 2015.

    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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