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Manatee County Girls Club Inc

EIN 59-1271332 · Bradenton, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair69 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE THE FRAMEWORK WITHIN WHICH GIRLS CAN ASPIRE TO MORE SUCCESSFUL LIFESTYLES, TO SEEK A BETTER EDUCATION, TO SECURE MEANINGFUL AND FINANCIALLY-EQUITABLE EMPLOYMENT, AND TO BECOME RESPONSIBLE AND CARING MEMBERS OF OUR SOCIETY.

Income
$2.5 million
Spending
$2.7 million
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
4.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 86%
Employees
45
Volunteers
11
Highest pay
$226,753, ceo

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: 69 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.3 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 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 49% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 (3)
  1. $585,020 spent. WEST BRADENTON BRANCH: THIS IS ONE OF THE THREE BRANCHES THAT PROVIDE AFTER-SCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR GIRLS. PROGRAMS CONSIST OF SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES SUCH AS DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION, SELF-AWARENESS, AND JOB-TRAINING.
  2. $1.1 million spent. EAST BRANCH: THIS IS ONE OF THREE BRANCHES THAT PROVIDE AFTER-SCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR GIRLS. PROGRAMS CONSIST OF SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES SUCH AS DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION, SELF-AWARENESS, AND JOB-TRAINING. SINCE 2012, THIS BRANCH ALSO OPERATES JFG ELEMENTARY, AN ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR GRADES K-5. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES HIGHLY EFFECTIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS THAT ACCELERATE LEARNING GAINS, RECOVER ACADEMIC LOSS, PROMOTE EMOTIONAL RESILIENCE, AND DEVELOP HEALTHY HABITS IN AREAS OF INCREASED VULNERABILITY OR RISKS TO YOUNG GIRLS.
  3. $828,379 spent. NORTH BRANCH: THIS IS ONE OF THREE BRANCHES THAT PROVIDE AFTER-SCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR GIRLS. PROGRAMS CONSIST OF SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES SUCH AS DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION, SELF-AWARENESS, AND JOB-TRAINING. SINCE 1993, THIS BRANCH ALSO OPERATES JFG MIDDLE, AN ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR GRADES 6 - 8. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES HIGHLY EFFECTIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS THAT ACCELERATE LEARNING GAINS, RECOVER ACADEMIC LOSS, PROMOTE EMOTIONAL RESILIENCE, AND DEVELOP HEALTHY HABITS IN AREAS OF INCREASED VULNERABILITY OR RISKS TO YOUNG GIRLS AND ADOLESCENTS.

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 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 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 July 1969.

    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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