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Brookwood Florida Inc

EIN 59-0624387 · St Petersburg, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair55 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 52 cents.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

BROOKWOOD FLORIDA IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING TROUBLED ADOLESCENT GIRLS WITH AN ALTERNATIVE LIVING ENVIRONMENT AND THERAPEUTIC PROGRAM ENCOMPASSING EDUCATION, EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS, INDEPENDENT LIVING TRAINING AND COUNSELING THAT WILL PREPARE THEM FOR SELF-SUFFICIENCY OR SUCCESSFUL FAMILY REUNIFICATION. BROOKWOOD FLORIDA ALSO PROVIDED A SECOND TIER OF PROGRAMMING FOR YOUNG WOMEN AGED 18 TO 21 THAT CHOOSE TO PARTICIPATE IN AN EXENDED FOSTER CARE ARRANGEMENT THAT IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE A SUPPORTIVE TRANSITIONAL ENVIRONMENT. THE SECOND TIER PROGRAMMING FOR YOUNG WOMEN AGED 18 TO 21 WAS PHASED OUT AS OF FEBRUARY 1, 2024.

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$1.6 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
22 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 60%
Employees
0
Highest pay
$93,386, executive di

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

Fair: 55 out of 100. Higher than 43% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 22.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 33% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 69% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 52 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 70% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a 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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 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 (1)
  1. $1.3 million spent. BROOKWOOD SERVES A DIVERSE POPULATION OF TROUBLED ADOLESCENT GIRLS UNDER THE AGE OF 18. THEY ARE HIGH-RISK YOUTH (PRONE TO DROPPING OUT OF SCHOOL, UNSTABLE RELATIONSHIPS WITH FAMILIES, STRUGGLING WITH MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES), WHOSE NEEDS COULD ONLY BE MET BY THE TYPE OF SPECIALIZED PROGRAM OUR AGENCY PROVIDES. BROOKWOOD'S PROGRAM OFFERS THEM SECURITY PLUS SUPPORT, AND PROVIDES EFFECTIVE SERVICE DELIVERY OF KEY SERVICES, AS ASSESSMENT, TREATMENT AND SUPERVISED RESIDENTIAL LIVING ARE ALL RENDERED ON-SITE. BROOKWOOD ALSO SERVED YOUNG WOMEN AGED 18 TO 21 (THROUGH FEBRUARY 1, 2024) THAT CHOOSE TO PARTICIPATE IN AN EXTENDED FOSTER CARE ARRANGEMENT THAT IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE A SUPPORTIVE TRANSITIONAL ENVIRONMENT. BECAUSE OUR PROGRAM IS COMMUNITY-BASED (LOCATED NEAR DOWNTOWN ST.PETERSBURG, WITH COUNTY-WIDE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ACCESSIBILITY), OUR CLIENTS BENEFIT FROM A HOST OF LOCAL AVAILABLE RESOURCES, ALLOWING THEM THE OPPORTUNITY TO ENGAGE IN REAL LIFE EXPERIENCES THAT BETTER PREPARE THEM FOR SELF- SUFFICIENCY AND INDEPENDENT LIVING. IN REGARD TO EDUCATION, OUR CLIENTS ATTEND TRADITIONAL HIGH SCHOOLS, VOCATIONAL CENTERS, COMMUNITY COLLEGES AND OTHER SPECIALIZED SCHOOL SETTINGS, WHILE THEY WORK AT AN ARRAY OF LOCAL COMPANIES AND GATHER VALUABLE LIFE AND WORK EXPERIENCE THROUGH VOLUNTEERING. BROOKWOOD SERVES A DIVERSE POPULATION OF TROUBLED ADOLESCENT GIRLS UNDER THE AGE OF 18. THEY ARE HIGH-RISK YOUTH (PRONE TO DROPPING OUT OF SCHOOL, UNSTABLE RELATIONSHIPS WITH FAMILIES, STRUGGLING WITH MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES), WHOSE NEEDS COULD ONLY BE MET BY THE TYPE OF SPECIALIZED PROGRAM OUR AGENCY PROVIDES. BROOKWOOD'S PROGRAM OFFERS THEM SECURITY PLUS SUPPORT, AND PROVIDES EFFECTIVE SERVICE DELIVERY OF KEY SERVICES, AS ASSESSMENT, TREATMENT AND SUPERVISED RESIDENTIAL LIVING ARE ALL RENDERED ON-SITE. BROOKWOOD ALSO SERVED YOUNG WOMEN AGED 18 TO 21 (THROUGH FEBRUARY 1, 2024) THAT CHOOSE TO PARTICIPATE IN AN EXTENDED FOSTER CARE ARRANGEMENT THAT IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE A SUPPORTIVE TRANSITIONAL ENVIRONMENT. BECAUSE OUR PROGRAM IS COMMUNITY-BASED (LOCATED NEAR DOWNTOWN ST.PETERSBURG, WITH COUNTY-WIDE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ACCESSIBILITY), OUR CLIENTS BENEFIT FROM A HOST OF LOCAL AVAILABLE RESOURCES, ALLOWING THEM THE OPPORTUNITY TO ENGAGE IN REAL LIFE EXPERIENCES THAT BETTER PREPARE THEM FOR SELF- SUFFICIENCY AND INDEPENDENT LIVING. IN REGARD TO EDUCATION, OUR CLIENTS ATTEND TRADITIONAL HIGH SCHOOLS, VOCATIONAL CENTERS, COMMUNITY COLLEGES AND OTHER SPECIALIZED SCHOOL SETTINGS, WHILE THEY WORK AT AN ARRAY OF LOCAL COMPANIES AND GATHER VALUABLE LIFE AND WORK EXPERIENCE THROUGH VOLUNTEERING.

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 April 2001.

    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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