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Covenant House Florida Inc

EIN 59-2323607 · Ft Lauderdale, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

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Income
$7.9 million
Spending
$6.8 million
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
17.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 88%
Employees
99
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$535,850, president & ceo

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 17.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 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 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    19 of 19 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 (6)
  1. $2.7 million spent. SHELTER AND CRISIS CARE (IMMEDIATE HOUSING):COVENANT HOUSE FLORIDA, INC. PROVIDED SHELTER AND CRISIS CARE TO A TOTAL OF 809 UNDUPLICATED YOUTH WHO RECEIVED OVER 33,000 DAYS OF CRISIS CARE (FOOD, SHELTER, CLOTHING, CASE MANAGEMENT, HEALTH SERVICES, PARENTING EDUCATION, INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS INSTRUCTION, INDIVIDUAL/FAMILY COUNSELING, JOB READINESS TRAINING, EDUCATION, ETC.).
  2. $1.1 million spent. RIGHTS OF PASSAGE:THE RIGHTS OF PASSAGE PROGRAM PROVIDES TRANSITIONAL AND RAPID REHOUSING IN SCATTERED SITE APARTMENTS FOR UP TO 24 MONTHS TO YOUTHS, INCLUDING INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING AND HELP WITH COMPLETING EDUCATION AND FINDING/MAINTAINING JOBS AND HOUSING. A TOTAL OF 93 YOUTHS ON AVERAGE RECEIVED TRANSITIONAL HOUSING IN FY2025.
  3. $450,924 spent. HEALTH AND WELL BEING:HOMELESSNESS IMPACTS YOUNG PEOPLE'S PHYSICAL AND MENTAL WELL-BEING IN MANY WAYS, AND BECAUSE YOUTH ARE STILL DEVELOPING COGNITIVELY, PHYSICALLY, PSYCHOLOGICALLY, AND EMOTIONALLY, THOSE IMPACTS CAN HAVE DEEP EFFECTS. TRAUMA-INFORMED HEALTH AND WELL-BEING SERVICES RANGE FROM MEDICAL CARE AT ON-SITE HEALTH CENTERS, RELIGIOUS AND SPIRITUAL SERVICES, AND PHYSICAL FITNESS. IN THESE ACTIVITIES, YOUNG PEOPLE HEAL FROM THE HARM DONE TO THEM WHILE LIVING UNHOUSED AND TAKE CONTROL OF THEIR LIVES, BUILD ON THEIR STRENGTHS, AND NOURISH THEIR SELF-CONFIDENCE.
  4. $403,522 spent. YOUNG FAMILIES PROGRAM:THE YOUNG FAMILIES PROGRAM PROVIDES EMERGENCY SERVICES, SHORT AND LONG-TERM HOUSING, FOOD, AND MEDICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH CARE TO PREGNANT AND PARENTING YOUTH AND THEIR CHILDREN. THE PROGRAM ALSO OFFERS YOUNG FAMILIES ACCESS TO FREE CHILD CARE SERVICES, PARENTING SUPPORT, AND A FULL RANGE OF EDUCATIONAL, VOCATIONAL, AND JOB PLACEMENT SERVICES.
  5. $335,598 spent. OUTREACH AND PREVENTION:TRAINED OUTREACH COUNSELORS TRAVEL BY FOOT AND VAN TO AREAS WHERE STREET KIDS CONGREGATE OFFERING: AN INTRODUCTION TO COVENANT HOUSE FLORIDA THROUGH INFORMAL DIALOGUE THAT AFFIRMS EACH YOUTH, NON-PERISHABLE FOOD, CLEAN CLOTHING, HYGIENE SUPPLIES, FIRST AID, AND COUNSELING ABOUT ISSUES THAT AFFECT THE YOUTH'S CURRENT SITUATION, REFERRALS TO SAFE SHELTER, MEDICAL CARE, OR OTHER SERVICES. IF REQUESTED BY THE YOUTH, THE TEAM WILL PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION TO THE CRISIS SHELTER.
  6. $160,156 spent. DROP-IN SERVICES:DROP-IN SERVICES ARE ANOTHER FORM OF OUTREACH AT COVENANT HOUSE. YOUTH IN THIS PROGRAM ARE NOT RECEIVING RESIDENTIAL SERVICES, BUT ARE PROVIDED ACCESS TO NUTRITIOUS MEALS, HOT SHOWERS, HYGIENE PRODUCTS, LAUNDRY SERVICES, AND NEW CLOTHING AND SHOES. THEY CAN REQUEST AND RECEIVE MEDICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, TRANSITIONAL AND PERMANENT HOUSING ASSISTANCE, AND THEY MAY TAKE PART IN THE EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM.

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 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 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 December 1983.

    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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