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Palmetto Youth Center

EIN 59-1090377 · Palmetto, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair58 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE A SAFE AND WHOLESOME ENVIRONMENT IN OUR COMMUNITY WHERE ITS MEMBERS, YOUNG AND OLD, CAN LEARN, ACHIEVE AND SUCCEED IN POSITIVE AND PRODUCTIVE WAYS. WE TARGET OUR YOUTH BEFORE THEY ARE INTRODUCED TO DRUGS, CRIMES AND OTHER UNHEALTY LIFESTYLES. WE ATTEMPT TO ESTABLISH A STRONG FOUNDATION OF HIGH MORALS AND VALUES THROUGH PROGRAMS DESIGNED FOR ACADEMIC, ATHLETIC, CULTURAL, RECREATIONAL AND SOCIAL PROFICIENCY.

Income
$783,187
Spending
$835,582
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
0.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 54%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$60,000, 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

Fair: 58 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 11% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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

Strong: 91 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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

    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 (4)
  1. $526,225 spent. FOUNDATIONS FOR EXCELLENCE: YOUTHS RECEIVE EDUCATION AND REINFORCEMENT OF THE FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS THAT ARE NECESSARY FOR SUCCESSFUL LIFE-LONG ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL SUCCESSS. FOUNDATIONS FOR EXCELLENCE ALSO PROVIDES BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE, AS WELL AS A SUMMER PROGRAM.
  2. $175,408 spent. HELPING YOUNG PEOPLE EXCEL: HYPE IS AN EVENING PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES A SAFE STRUCTURED ENVIRONMENT WHERE TEENS PARTICIPATE IN INTEREST BASED AND PREVENTION ACTIVITIES INCLUDING LIFE SKILL MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES, SECONDARY AND POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION OR VOCATIONAL MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES.
  3. TROJAN READING IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM INCORPORATES REAL LIFE EXPERIENCE WITH TRADITIONAL READING METHODS TO BRING MEANING TO TEXT FOR STUDENTS.
  4. BOYS LIFE AFTER SCHOOL TRAINING IS AN ALL-MALE MENTORING PROGRAM TO IMPACT ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, GOAL SETTING AND CAREER PLANNING. THIS PROGRAM WILL MEET ONCE A WEEK FOCUSING ON ORGANIZATION SKILLS PREPARING PARTICIPANTS TO BE SUCCESSFUL AND HAVE A PLAN FOR LIFE AFTER SCHOOL. THE ATHLETIC PROGRAM INCLUDES THE VARIOUS COMPETITIVE ATHLETIC TEAMS AT THE CENTER. WE HAVE THE ELITE OF FLORIDA FOOTBALL/CHEERING (5-16), USSA BASKETBALL FOR GIRLS AND BOYS (10-16). TEAMS ARE FORMULATED BY AGE AND COMPETE AGAINST OTHER YOUTH SERVING ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN THE COUNTY AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT THE STATE. IN THESE PROGRAMS WE SEEK TO IMPROVE A CHILD'S SELF-ESTEEM, CONFIDENCE AND TEAMWORK SKILLS. THESE AT RISK BOYS AND GIRLS ALSO MUST MAINTAIN ACCEPTABLE ACADEMIC GRADES TO REMAIN ELIGIBLE FOR THESE ACTIVITIES. THE FOOTBALL SEASON LASTS FROM AUGUST TO DECEMBER, BASKETBALL FROM DECEMBER TO JULY. THE VOLUNTEERS THAT SERVE AS COACHES AND INSTRUCTORS IN THESE PROGRAMS HAVE TO PASS BACKGROUND CHECKS AND ATTEND COACHES CLINICS TO BECOME CERTIFIED. THE ATHLETIC PROGRAMS OPERATE MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY 5:00PM TO 8:00PM, AS WELL AS SOME WEEKEND DAYS FROM 8:00AM TO 9:00PM.

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 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 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 March 1984.

    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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