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Safe Children Coalition Inc

EIN 59-1618413 · Sarasota, 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

THE SAFE CHILDREN COALITION'S MISSION IS TO PROTECT CHILDREN AND YOUTH, STRENGTHEN FAMILIES, AND BUILD COMMUNITY.

Income
$62.8 million
Spending
$59.5 million
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
0.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 92%
Employees
351
Volunteers
50
Highest pay
$269,182, chief executive officer

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: 59 out of 100. Higher than 43% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 35% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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 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 (3)
  1. $53.7 million spent. CHILD WELFARE/FOSTER CARE: IN 1997, SAFE CHILDREN COALITION PIONEERED THE CURRENT FOSTER CARE DELIVERY SYSTEM IN FLORIDA THAT HAS BEEN ADOPTED THROUGHOUT THE STATE. COLLABORATING WITH STATE AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS, SCC TAKES CARE OF OVER 2,200 CHILDREN IN MANATEE, SARASOTA, AND DESOTO COUNTIES ANNUALLY. THE CONTINUUM OF SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE: DIVERSION TO PREVENT CHILDREN ENTERING THE WELFARE SYSTEM, EARLY INTERVENTION, CHILD/FAMILY ASSESSMENT, CASE PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT, COORDINATION OF SERVICES, FAMILY PRESERVATION SERVICES, CHILD PLACEMENT IN FOSTER HOMES/RESIDENTIAL HOMES OR PSYCHIATRIC CARE, ADOPTION SERVICES, FAMILY REUNIFICATION SERVICES AND TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAMS TO ASSIST CHILDREN ON THEIR ROAD TO INDEPENDENCE.
  2. $3.1 million spent. YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES PROGRAMS: SCC OPERATES TWO RESIDENTIAL AND TWO COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND FAMILIES IN CRISIS. THE YOUTH SHELTER, OPEN 24/7, PROVIDES TEMPORARY HOUSING AND CARE FOR YOUTH AGES 10-17 WHO HAVE RUN AWAY, ARE EXPERIENCING FAMILY CONFLICT, OR HAVE BEEN LOCKED OUT OF THEIR HOMES. IN FY 2024-2025, THE SHELTER PROVIDED A SAFE PLACE FOR CHILDREN IN A FAMILY-LIKE ATMOSPHERE FOR A TOTAL OF 2577 BED DAYS. YOUTH RECEIVE TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM SCHOOL, AFTER-SCHOOL TUTORING, AND PARTICIPATE IN INDIVIDUAL, GROUP, AND FAMILY COUNSELING, ALONG WITH RECREATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES. SCC'S YOUTH PREVENTION SERVICES OFFERED FREE COUNSELING TO 349 YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES, ADDRESSING ISSUES SUCH AS ANGER MANAGEMENT, PEER RELATIONS, SELF-ESTEEM, AND SCHOOL/HOME BEHAVIORS. THE SCHOOLHOUSE LINK PROGRAM, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE SARASOTA COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD, IDENTIFIED AND SUPPORTED OVER 750 HOMELESS STUDENTS, HELPING THEM ENROLL, ATTEND, AND SUCCEED IN SCHOOL. IN FY 2024-2025, $4,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS WAS AWARDED TO SCHOOLHOUSE LINK PARTICIPANTS PURSUING HIGHER EDUCATION.
  3. $613,700 spent. EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH PROGRAMS (EOS): A CONTINUUM OF PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO ENHANCE CARE, EDUCATION, AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT FOR CHILDREN FROM PRESCHOOL THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL. HIPPY (HOME INSTRUCTION FOR PARENTS OF PRESCHOOL YOUNGSTERS) SUPPORTED 125 CHILDREN AND 109 PARENTS, EMPOWERING FAMILIES TO PROMOTE EARLY LITERACY AND SCHOOL READINESS FOR CHILDREN AGES 2-5. THE ACHIEVERS PROGRAM SERVED MORE THAN 145 YOUTH IN FY 2024-2025, HELPING AT-RISK STUDENTS SET AND ACHIEVE GOALS IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, COLLEGE PREPARATION, LEADERSHIP, COMMUNITY SERVICE, AND CAREER READINESS. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR, $23,500 IN COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS WAS AWARDED TO PARTICIPANTS AND GRADUATES OF THE ACHIEVERS PROGRAM FOR CONTINUING COLLEGE EDUCATION.

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 February 1978.

    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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