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Suncoast Foundation for Handicapped Children Inc

EIN 59-2417258 · Sarasota, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak39 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO FACILITATE THE CONSTRUCTION OR ACQUISITION OF FACILITIES AND/OR EQUIPMENT FOR HANDICAPPED CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS WHICH WILL ASSIST THEM IN DEVELOPING THEIR CAPACITY FOR INDEPENDENCE FROM INSTITUTIONAL LIFESTYLES AND IN SO DOING TO ENHANCE THEIR ABILITY TO ENTER SOCIETY IN A MORE SELF- SUFFICIENT FASHION. FOUNDATION FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT ARE INTENDED TO BE OPERATED BY PUBLIC OR PRIVATE NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WHICH WOULD OTHERWISE BE UNABLE TO PROVIDE SUCH FACILITIES BUT WHICH HAVE THE RESOURCES AND EXPERTISE TO MANAGE THEM IN A RESPONSIBLE, BENEFICIAL AND FISCALLY PRUDENT FASHION.

Income
$151,830
Spending
$164,983
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
-9.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

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

Weak: 39 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 43% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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.

  • 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 (6)
  1. $8,000 spent. PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE FACILITIES FOR FLORIDA CENTER FOR CHILD AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT OF SARASOTA, INC. A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION LEASED FOR $1.00 PER YEAR
  2. $205 spent. PROVIDE SERVICE FACILITIES FOR FLORIDA CENTER FOR CHILD AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT OF SARASOTA, INC. A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION LEASED FOR $1.00 PER YEAR
  3. $765 spent. PROVIDE SERVICE FACILITIES FOR SCHOOL AGE CHILD EVALUATION AND THERAPY FACILITY OPERATED BY THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY LEASED FOR $1.00 PER YEAR
  4. $19,340 spent. SERVICE FACILITIES FOR FLORIDA CENTER FOR CHILD AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT A 501(C) (3) ORGANIZATION LEASED FOR $1.00 PER YEAR
  5. $74,000 spent. GRANTS TO VARIOUS 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS TO FURTHER THEIR MISSION.
  6. $54,747 spent. PROVIDE SERVICE FACILITIES FOR THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION LEASED FOR $1.00 PER YEARPROVIDE SERVICE FACILITIES FOR OTHER CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS

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 1985.

    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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