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Theodore Roosevelt Gibson Memorial Fund Incorporated

EIN 59-2313448 · Miami, FL

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

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION WAS FORMED TO UNIFY AND BRIDGE GAPS BETWEEN DIVERSE GROUPS WITHIN THE LOCAL COCONUT GROVE AND WIDER MIAMI-DADE COMMUNITIES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending February 28, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

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 990 for the year ending February 28, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, under $250k).

Independent board
25 of 25
5 of 5 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.
No reported misuse
10 of 10
Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending February 28, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (2)

$12,237 spent. HISTORICAL MUSEUM - TO CREATE A MUSEUM TO PRESERVE THE HISTORY OF COCONUT GROVE THROUGH THE NEW TRGMF COCONUT GROVE HISTORICAL MUSEUM PROJECT. THIS PROJECT AIMS TO HELP PROMOTE THE COCONUT GROVE AREA WITH A STATE OF THE ART MUSEUM AND ALSO TO DEVELOP AN INTERACTIVE WEBSITE THAT WILL ALLOW THOSE UNABLE TO PHYSICALLY TOUR THE MUSEUM, THE ABILITY TO USE A DESKTOP OR MOBILE DEVICE TO NAVIGATE THROUGH THE MUSEUM EXHIBITS AND HISTORICAL ARTIFACTS.
ORGANIZATION IS DEVELOPING AND BUILDING AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR SOUTH FLORIDA RESIDENCE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending February 28, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

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 February 2026.
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 December 1983.
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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