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Florence Fuller Child Development Centers Inc

EIN 59-1312245 · Boca Raton, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood80 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE ARE A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO MAKING A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF CHILDREN FROM ECONOMICALLY CHALLENGED FAMILIES WITH THE GOAL OF PREPARING CHILDREN FOR A LIFETIME COMMITMENT TO LEARNING AND EMPOWERING THEIR FAMILIES TO BUILD A BRIGHTER FUTURE. THROUGH EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE, AND A POWERFUL SUPPORT SYSTEM OF TEACHERS AND STAFF THAT TRULY CARE. WE BELIEVE EVERY CHILD SHOULD HAVE THE CHANCE TO LEARN, GROW, AND EXPERIENCE SUCCESS IN SCHOOL AND LIFE REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY.WE ARE THE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN THIS COMMUNITY WHO ARE TRYING SO HARD TO KEEP UP WITH THE DEMANDS OF EVERYDAY LIFE.WE ARE THE CHILDREN WHO NEED HELP WITH ACCESSING OPPORTUNITIES THAT GIVE US FOOD, SHELTER, AN EDUCATION AND A STRONG FAMILY.WE ARE THE COMMUNITY WHO BELIEVE IN SOCIAL INVESTMENT AND UNDERSTAND THAT THE BEST CONTRIBUTION WE CAN MAKE IS IN THE ADULTS OF TOMORROW.WE ARE FLORENCE FULLER CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERS.

Income
$10.2 million
Spending
$9.6 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
5.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 47%
Employees
185
Volunteers
24
Highest pay
$173,663, chief executive officer

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

Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 73% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • 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 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. $5.8 million spent. EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION: THE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAM IS DESIGNED FOR CHILDREN AGED 1 TO 3 YEARS OLD AND IS OFFERED FROM 7:30 A.M. TO 5:30 P.M. THIS PROGRAM IS GEARED TOWARDS THE "MOVING AND GROOVING" YEARS OF CHILDHOOD FROM THE TODDLERS TO THE "TRYING TWOS AND THREES" TO THE "I CAN DO IT MYSELF" FIVES.
  2. $1.2 million spent. AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM/OUT OF SCHOOL TIME PROGRAM: A.C.E.S (ACADEMIC, CHARACTER EDUCATION AND SPARK-A PHYSICAL FITNESS PROGRAM), PROVIDES A SAFE AND ENRICHING ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 5TH GRADE, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY UNTIL 5:30 P.M. WE APPROACH CHILD DEVELOPMENT IN A HOLISTIC MANNER BY PROVIDING EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES THAT NOT ONLY IMPROVE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS BUT ALSO ENHANCE PHYSICAL WELL-BEING AND SOCIAL SKILLS, ALL OF WHICH ARE CRITICAL IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF A HEALTHY, WELL-ROUNDED, AND SUCCESSFUL ADULT.
  3. $1.1 million spent. FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES: WE INCORPORATE MODELS THAT ARE FAMILY FOCUSED AND EMPHASIZE HIGHLY STRUCTURED, COMPREHENSIVE FAMILY STRENGTHENING WITH BEHAVIORAL PARENT TRAINING, FAMILY SKILLS TRAINING AND FAMILY THERAPY COMPONENTS. OUR STAFF PROVIDES A FULL ARRAY OF CASE MANAGEMENT AND ASSIST FAMILIES IN ACCESSING THE SERVICES THEY NEED TO PROVIDE A SAFE, HEALTHY AND STABLE HOME FOR THEIR CHILDREN WHILE THEY POSITIVELY CONTRIBUTE TO OUR COMMUNITY.

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 March 1971.

    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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