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Pine Castle Inc

EIN 59-0704733 · Jacksonville, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair59 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PINE CASTLE, INC. WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1952 TO PROMOTE THE GENERAL WELFARE OF DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED INDIVIDUALS AND TO PROVIDE A CENTER FOR TRAINING FOR PERSONS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES.

Income
$7.1 million
Spending
$8.1 million
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
1.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 55%
Employees
243
Volunteers
1,063
Highest pay
$234,046, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 59 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 14% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 12 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    20 of 20 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 September 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 (3)
  1. $2.0 million spent. THE PINE CASTLE ACADEMY THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES A COLLEGE-LIKE EXPERIENCE FOR PARTICIPANTS. EACH PARTICIPANT HAS AN INDIVIDUALIZED DAILY SCHEDULE THAT INCLUDES TIME FOR SKILL-BUILDING WITH THE AWARD-WINNING PATHWAYS CURRICULUM, AND THEIR CHOICE OF DIVERSE EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES, MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AND FIELD TRIPS. UPON ENTRY TO PINE CASTLE ACADEMY, EACH PARTICIPANT CHOOSES FROM THE FOLLOWING TWO PROGRAMS: LIFE ENRICHMENT PATHWAY THIS PATHWAY INCLUDES OUR EXPANDING SENIORS PROGRAM, AND IS TAILORED TO PARTICIPANTS WHO PREFER TO FOCUS ON THE SKILL-BUILDING CURRICULUM, EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES, MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AND FIELD TRIPS OR, SIMPLY CHOOSE NOT TO WORK.EMPLOYMENT PATHWAY THIS PATHWAY OFFERS ALL THE ACTIVITIES PROVIDED TO LIFE ENRICHMENT PARTICIPANTS, WITH THE ADDITION OF THE OPPORTUNITY TO EARN AT LEAST A MINIMUM WAGE WHILE WORKING ON JOB TRAINING SKILLS AND CONTRACTS, INCLUDING MANUFACTURING ASSEMBLY, THE WOOD SHOP, AND TRADE CREW TRAINING.
  2. $2.1 million spent. GROUP HOMES THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES FIVE COMMUNITY GROUP HOMES THAT PROVIDE 24-HOUR SUPPORT FOR 36 RESIDENTS, AS WELL AS SKILLS TRAINING AND COMMUNITY INCLUSION OPPORTUNITIES. RESIDENTS LEARN SELF-CARE AND HOMEMAKING SKILLS SUCH AS COOKING, LAUNDRY, HOUSEKEEPING, GROOMING, AND DECISION-MAKING.
  3. $172,297 spent. SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES SUPPORT IN FINDING JOBS IN THE COMMUNITY FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DIFFERENCES. THE PROGRAM ASSISTS WITH JOB DEVELOPMENT AND PLACEMENT, JOB SOURCING AND MATCHING, ON-THE-JOB SUPPORT AND COACHING, ADVICE AND SUPPORT TO EMPLOYERS, FOLLOW-UP SUPPORT, AND MENTORING TO BOTH EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES FOR JOB RETENTION.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 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 September 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 March 1954.

    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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