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Victory Cup Initiative Inc

EIN 47-4650599 · Winter Park, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceFair56 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

-HELP TRAIN NON-PROFITS TO TELL THEIR STORY BETTER AND SHARE THEIR MISSION. -CREATE NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR NON-PROFITS TO TELL THEIR STORIES TO CORPORATIONS, BUSINESS LEADERS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS. -ALLOW INDIVIDUALS TO EXPERIENCE THE POWER OF PHILANTHROPY. -CREATE PLATFORMS FOR LOCAL NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO LEARN, SHARE IDEAS, AND BUILD RELATIONSHIPS. -PARTNER WITH LOCAL MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS AND CREATE OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN ABOUT THE NON-PROFIT COMMUNITY AND SHARE STORIES OF IMPACT THROUGH VIDEOS.

Income
$783,229
Spending
$730,348
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
3.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 96%
Employees
3
Volunteers
38
Highest pay
$125,000, founder & executive 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: 75 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.1 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 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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

Fair: 56 out of 100. Higher than 25% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 of 18 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

    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.

  • 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 (2)
  1. $582,145 spent. Launching our 11th season, The Victory Cup has grown into a dynamic organization dedicated to supporting, educating, and empowering nonprofit leaders across Orange, Osceola, Brevard, and Seminole Counties. Our signature event-the Story Showcase Breakfast-introduces us to ten incredible nonprofits each year, expanding the circle of organizations we serve. Annually, we engage with and support more than 100 nonprofits through our Alumni Programs, summer conference, and ongoing networking events.
  2. $33,989 spent. The organization offers a diverse range of programs designed to educate, engage, and empower both nonprofit and business leaders. The Selection and Evaluation Program equips business professionals with the tools to assess nonprofit organizations through a structured Selection Process and the Community Evaluator Breakfast. Graduates continue their learning through the Alumni Program, which includes Quarterly Education Workshops and Alumni Events. The annual NPO Conference provides a full day of education and networking for nonprofit leaders. The Youth Initiative Program introduces high school students to the nonprofit sector through targeted educational experiences. Volunteers are celebrated and connected through the Volunteer Program, featuring a Networking Event and a Volunteer Thank You Event. Similarly, the Stewardship Program fosters donor engagement through a Networking Event and a Donor Thank You Event. Finally, the Strategic Story Program serves as a revenue stream for the organization, offering storytelling training purchased by business leaders to enhance their impact and communication.

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 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 October 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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