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Florida United Methodist Childrens Home Inc

EIN 59-0638479 · Deltona, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

EMPOWERING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TO EXPERIENCE THE TRANSFORMING LOVE OF CHRIST THROUGH EVIDENCE-BASED CARE AND HOLISTIC SERVICES

Income
$26.8 million
Spending
$21.2 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
14.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 44%
Employees
330
Volunteers
919
Highest pay
$220,610, president/ceo, ex-officio

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 95% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% 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 26% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 17 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    25 of 25 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, 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 (4)
  1. $13.5 million spent. THE RESIDENTIAL CARE PROGRAM SERVED 39 CHILDREN IN 2025. RESIDENTIAL CARE PROVIDES SPECIALIZED SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS AGES 10 THROUGH 17 IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: (1) TRAUMA TREATMENT FOR BOYS, (2) SPECIALIZED THERAPEUTIC GROUP HOME FOR GIRLS, (3) INDEPENDENT LIVING, AND (4) AT RISK GROUP LIVING SERVICES. WE BELIEVE THAT CHILDREN ARE MOST SUCCESSFUL WHEN THEY RECEIVE HOLISTIC AND TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE. TO THAT END, RESIDENTS RECEIVE THERAPEUTIC SERVICES FROM OUR IN-HOUSE CLINICIANS WHO SPECIALIZE IN A VARIETY OF TRAUMA-INFORMED DISCIPLINES. THE RESIDENTIAL CARE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES SERVICES THROUGH OUR ON-SITE WELLNESS CENTER, RECREATIONAL, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, AND SPIRITUAL LIFE DEPARTMENT. CHILDREN RECEIVED OVER 10,000 HOURS OF SPECIALIZED CLINICAL SERVICES AND INTERVENTIONS IN PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2025. THE RESIDENTIAL CARE PROGRAM IS ALSO PLEASED TO PARTNER WITH COMMUNITY PROVIDERS AND ASSISTED FAMILIES WITH OVER 1,015 REFERRALS TO COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES.
  2. $1.1 million spent. SINCE 2002, RESIDING HOPE HAS BEEN A LICENSED PROVIDER OF FOSTER CARE SERVICES, AND SERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 FOSTER HOMES AND 115 CHILDREN IN 2025. RESIDING HOPE'S MODEL SEEKS TO RECRUIT FOSTER PARENTS WHO SEE PROVIDING FOR CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE AS A MISSION, AN OPPORTUNITY TO REACH OUT AND HELP A CHILD FEEL SAFE AND CARED FOR AS THEY GO THROUGH THE TRAUMA OF SEPARATION FROM THE BIRTH FAMILY. CURRENTLY RESIDING HOPE HAS FOSTER CARE OFFICES IN VOLUSIA COUNTY, PALM BEACH AND BROWARD COUNTY. IN THESE LOCATIONS WE SERVE TEENS, SIBLING GROUPS, SPECIAL NEEDS INFANTS, AND PRESCHOOL AGE CHILDREN.
  3. $2.1 million spent. EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT: THE RESIDING HOPE MONTESSORI PROGRAM INCLUDES EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN BIRTH THROUGH 12 YEARS OF AGE AND HAS A LICENSED CAPACITY OF 559 CHILDREN. PRIORITY IS GIVEN TO AT RISK AND FOSTER FAMILIES. CHILDREN ARE CARED FOR ON A FULL-DAY OR PART-DAY BASIS. WE CONTINUE TO STRIVE TO ACHIEVE THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF PRACTICE AND CURRENTLY HOLD TWO ACCREDITATIONS; COA (COUNCIL ON ACCREDITATION), APPLE (ACCREDITED PROFESSIONAL PRESCHOOL LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS) AND GOLD SEAL THE HIGHEST RECOGNITION FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. FOR MANY CHILDREN THE RESIDING HOPE CHILDCARE CENTER, RESIDING HOPE MONTESSORI, WILL BE THEIR FIRST OF MANY STEPS ON THE ROAD TOWARD INDEPENDENCE, THEIR FIRST EXPERIENCE WITH THE WORLD OUTSIDE THEIR HOME AND FAMILY. A PLANNED MONTESSORI CURRICULUM INCLUDES: LANGUAGE, GEOGRAPHY, PRACTICAL LIFE, SENSORIAL, CREATIVE AND ACADEMIC ART, BLOCK BUILDING, DRAMATIC PLAY, GRACES AND COURTESIES, MATH AND SCIENCE ACTIVITIES, MUSIC, SPANISH, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, CULTURAL DIVERSITY AND ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF INDIVIDUAL CHILDREN. THE PROGRAM ALSO OFFERS A SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM THAT SERVES AN ADDITIONAL 73 CHILDREN FROM THE COMMUNITY.
  4. $1.8 million spent. ON JANUARY 1, 2019, RESIDING HOPE ACQUIRED CIRCLE OF FRIENDS SERVICES, A NON-PROFIT COMMUNITY HEALTH PROVIDER. WE PROVIDE OUTPATIENT COUNSELING SERVICES IN TEN COUNTIES ACROSS CENTRAL FLORIDA AND THE WEST COAST. OUT-PATIENT SERVICES INCLUDE: INDIVIDUAL/FAMILY THERAPY, INFANT MENTAL HEALTH, PSYCHIATRIC EVALUATIONS AND MED MANAGEMENT, SUPERVISED THERAPEUTIC VISITATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ASSESSMENTS. RESIDING HOPE WILL EXPAND CARE AND PROVIDE MUCH NEEDED SERVICES TO MORE CHILDREN WHO ARE DEALING WITH ABUSE, NEGLECT AND OTHER TRAUMA.THE INDEPENDENT LIVING (IL) PROGRAM PROVIDES CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO YOUTH AGES 13 - 17 YEARS OLD AND TO YOUNG ADULTS UP TO THE AGE OF 26. THE IL PROGRAM FOCUSES ON FOUR KEY COMPONENTS: 1) LIFE SKILLS; 2) MENTORING; 3) EDUCATIONAL AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT 4) AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT. RESIDING HOPE ALSO PROVIDES EMERGENCY AFTERCARE SERVICES FOR THOSE ALUMNI IN NEED. RESIDING HOPE ASSISTED 1 STUDENT WITH SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE TOTALING $5,000 WITH POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION SUPPORT IN 2025. THE ADULT AND FAMILY SHELTER SERVED AN AVERAGE OF 18 YOUNG ADULTS, 0 CHILDREN AND 7 ALUMNI DURING 2025.

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 November 6, 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 April 1942.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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