The Junior League of Greater Winter Haven Florida Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF GREATER WINTER HAVEN, INC. IS AN ORGANIZATION OF WOMEN COMMITTED TO PROMOTING VOLUNTARISM, DEVELOPING THE POTENTIAL OF WOMEN AND TO IMPROVING THE COMMUNITY THROUGH THE EFFECTIVE ACTION AND LEADERSHIP OF TRAINED VOLUNTEERS. ITS PURPOSE IS EXCLUSIVELY EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE.
- Income
- $31,714
- Spending
- $40,983
- Reserves
- 30 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- other income, 96%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending May 31, 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 (1)
- $15,083 spent. SINCE 2005, THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF GREATER WINTER HAVEN HAS ASSISTED COMMUNITY AGENCIES THAT HAVE A ONE TIME NEED FOR VOLUNTEERS. THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF GREATER WINTER HAVEN'S DONE IN A SNAP PROJECT ENABLES THE LEAGUE TO ASSIST COMMUNITY AGENCIES WHICH MAY HAVE A ONE TIME NEED TO STAFF A HALF-DAY, ONE-DAY OR TWO-DAY SPECIAL EVENT. ALL VOLUNTEER REQUESTS MUST BE FOR COMMUNITY-BASED, HANDS ON OPPORTUNITIES THAT WILL HAVE AN IMPACT ON WOMEN, CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS IN THE GREATER WINTER HAVEN AREA. THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF GREATER WINTER HAVEN OFFERS GRANTS TO INNOVATIVE TEACHERS IN THE GREATER WINTER HAVEN AREA. THERE ARE TWO ROUNDS OF GRANTS (FALL AND SPRING), WHICH ARE AVAILABLE FOR PROJECTS WITH BUDGETS OF 50 TO 250. WINNING PROJECTS FROM THE PAST HAVE INCLUDED HIGH-QUALITY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCES, CREATIVE CLASSROOM EXPERIENCES, FILLING THE GAPS WHERE NEEDED RESOURCES ARE NOT PROVIDED BY SCHOOL BUDGETS AND SUPPLIES AND TOOLS TO ENHANCE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT. THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF GREATER WINTER HAVEN, INC. AWARDS THE SILVER TASSEL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS TO HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS OF GREATER WINTER HAVEN IN RECOGNITION OF OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER EFFORTS. EACH YEAR, WE HONOR A MEMBER OF OUR COMMUNITY FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER EFFORTS WITH A GOLDEN GLOVES AWARD. KIDS IN THE KITCHEN IS A PROJECT THAT PROMOTES CHILD HEALTH AND WELLNESS BY PROVIDING LESSONS AND DEMONSTRATIONS RELATED TO THE PREPARATION OF HEALTHY MEALS AND SNACKS THAT ARE TASTY, EASY TO PREPARE AND AFFORDABLE. THESE MATERIALS INCLUDE LEARNING EXERCISES FOR KIDS, TIPS ON NUTRITION, RECIPES FOR MEALS AND SNACKS. KIDS IN THE KITCHEN ADDRESSES THE GROWING PROBLEM FACING TODAYS CHILDREN WITH THE NUMBER OF OVERWEIGHT CHILDREN INCREASING AND CHILDREN'S RISK FOR HEALTH PROBLEMS ALSO INCREASING DUE TO POOR EATING HABITS. THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF GREATER WINTER HAVEN, INC. WILL BE PARTNERING WITH GIRLS, INC. OF WINTER HAVEN AND HOSTING A KIDS IN THE KITCHEN SESSION ONCE A MONTH WITH THEIR AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM. THE LEAGUE WILL ALSO BE OUT IN THE COMMUNITY HOSTING KIDS IN THE KITCHEN ACTIVITIES THROUGH THE YEAR.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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 October 13, 2026.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending May 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 1981.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 October 21, 2026.
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