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Citizens Alliance for Progress Inc

EIN 59-2299047 · Tarpon Spgs, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO DELIVER COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES AND PARTNER WITH OTHER SERVICE PROVIDERS TO EMPOWER AND SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO FOSTER THEIR PERSONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT.

Income
$936,962
Spending
$892,110
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
8.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 94%
Employees
19
Volunteers
61
Highest pay
$78,528, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 14% 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 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 94% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • 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 September 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 (1)
  1. $683,181 spent. CITIZENS ALLIANCE FOR PROGRESS, INC. OPERATES A NEIGHBORHOOD FAMILY CENTER SERVING RESIDENTS OF TARPON SPRINGS AND NORTH PINELLAS COUNTY, FLORIDA. THROUGH A HOLISTIC APPROACH, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT STRENGTHEN CHILDREN, YOUTH, FAMILIES, AND THE COMMUNITY BY PROMOTING EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS, FAMILY STABILITY, HEALTH AND WELLNESS, SELF-SUFFICIENCY, AND POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT. THE ORGANIZATION IS ALSO A LICENSED CHILDCARE PROVIDER.FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES ASSIST FAMILIES IN ACHIEVING SELF-SUFFICIENCY THROUGH CASE MANAGEMENT, REFERRALS, FINANCIAL LITERACY, EDUCATIONAL ADVOCACY, MENTAL HEALTH REFERRALS, AND ACCESS TO BASIC NEEDS PROGRAMS, INCLUDING THE LOW-INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LIHEAP), ALONG WITH WORKSHOPS AND OTHER SUPPORTIVE SERVICES.THE ORGANIZATION'S LICENSED AFTER SCHOOL ACADEMIC ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM PROVIDED A SAFE, STRUCTURED ENVIRONMENT WHERE STUDENTS RECEIVED HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE, ACADEMIC TUTORING, LITERACY ENRICHMENT, STEM ACTIVITIES, TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTION, RECREATION, AND CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT DESIGNED TO IMPROVE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND PROMOTE POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT. THE PROGRAM ALSO EMPHASIZED REGULAR SCHOOL ATTENDANCE, HEALTHY LIFESTYLES, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING.A STRONG EMPHASIS WAS PLACED ON PARENT AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT THROUGH PARENT CONFERENCES, EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS, FAMILY EVENTS, SCHOOL NAVIGATION ASSISTANCE, REGULAR COMMUNICATION REGARDING STUDENT PROGRESS, VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES, AND ACTIVITIES THAT ENCOURAGED PARENTS TO BECOME ACTIVE PARTNERS IN THEIR CHILDREN'S EDUCATION. THESE EFFORTS STRENGTHENED FAMILY-SCHOOL CONNECTIONS AND PROMOTED POSITIVE EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES.ADDITIONAL PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDED A SUMMER CAREER INSTITUTE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ST. PETERSBURG COLLEGE THAT OFFERED CAREER EXPLORATION, COLLEGE EXPOSURE, FINANCIAL LITERACY, AND WORKFORCE READINESS TRAINING FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS; A SUMMER ENRICHMENT CAMP DESIGNED TO REDUCE SUMMER LEARNING LOSS FOR ELEMENTARY STUDENTS THROUGH EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES; AND A SCHOOL FOOD PANTRY SERVING STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES.THE ORGANIZATION ALSO HOSTED COMMUNITY EVENTS, INCLUDING A HEALTH FAIR PROVIDING SCHOOL PHYSICALS, BACKPACKS WITH SCHOOL SUPPLIES, AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES, AS WELL AS AN ORATORICAL CONTEST, SOUL FOOD FESTIVAL, AND COMMUNITY BABY SHOWER. YOUTH, FAMILIES, VOLUNTEERS, AND STAFF ALSO PARTICIPATED IN THE CITY OF TARPON SPRINGS CHRISTMAS PARADE AND THE DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. PARADE, DEMONSTRATING THE ORGANIZATION'S COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND CIVIC PARTICIPATION.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 October 13, 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 September 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 November 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 October 21, 2026.

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