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Florida Keys Childrens Shelter Inc

EIN 59-2605356 · Tavernier, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROVIDE SHELTER FOR CHILDREN.

Income
$3.6 million
Spending
$3.3 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
8.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 65%
Employees
48
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$164,780, 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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 22% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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.

  • 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 (1)
  1. $2.9 million spent. AS IN YEARS PAST, THE FLORIDA KEYS CHILDREN'S SHELTER TRACKS THE NUMBER OF CLIENTS SERVED IN BOTH RESIDENTIAL AND NON-RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS THROUGH A VARIETY OF REPORTING SYSTEMS (NETMIS, JJIS, CLIENTTRACK, GRANT SOLUTIONS, ETC).ADDITIONALLY, WE KEEP METRICS FOR PARTICIPANTS DURING AND AFTER PROGRAM ACTIVITIES INCLUDING: 1. CHANGED ATTITUDES AND/OR VALUES 2. CHANGED BEHAVIOR 3. IMPROVED WELL-BEING 4. REMAIN FREE OF INCIDENTS OF ABUSE OR NEGLECT WHILE IN THE PROGRAM 5. 85% OF EXITS WILL HAVE COMPLETED SERVICE; 90% OF CLIENTS WILL RECEIVE A 30 AND 60 DAY FOLLOW-UP; 90% OF YOUTH WILL BE DISCHARGED HOME OR TO OTHER APPROPRIATE SETTING; 90% OF YOUTH COMPLETING SERVICES WILL REPORT LIVING AT HOME AT 30 AND 60 DAY FOLLOW-UPS; 75% OF YOUTH COMPLETING SERVICES WILL REPORT ATTENDING SCHOOL REGULARLY AT 30 AND 60 DAY FOLLOW-UPS; 99% OF YOUTH ADMITTED WILL HAVE COMPLETED INTAKE AND NEEDS ASSESSMENT INITIATED (NOW LABELED "NIRVANA ASSESSMENT INITIATED")CLIENT'S SERVED RESIDENTIAL SERVICES (HOMELESS OR AT-RISK YOUTH AGES 0-17) (7 DAYS/24 HOURS) - 164COMMUNITY BASED COUNSELING (AT-RISK YOUTH AGES 6-1) (M-F 8 AM - 5 PM) -212STREET OUTREACH & DROP-IN CENTER (HOMELESS OR AT-RISK YOUTH AGES 0-21) (M-F 10 AM - 5 PM) - 99TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAM (HOMELESS OR AT-RISK YOUTH AGES 16-22) (7 DAYS/24 HOURS) 14SUMMARY FORMATTHE FLORIDA KEYS CHILDREN'S SHELTER CONTINUED TO SERVE AT-RISK AND HOMELESS YOUTH THROUGH VARIOUS PROGRAMS, EFFECTIVELY MONITORING PROGRESS AND OUTCOMES USING SYSTEMS LIKE NETMIS AND JJIS. IN THE PAST YEAR, WE PROVIDED RESIDENTIAL SERVICES TO 164 YOUTH, COMMUNITY-BASED COUNSELING TO 212, AND OUTREACH TO 99 INDIVIDUALS. OUR TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAM SUPPORTED 14 YOUNG ADULTS. KEY OUTCOMES INCLUDED 85% OF RESIDENTIAL CLIENTS COMPLETING THEIR SERVICES, 90% OF CLIENTS BEING APPROPRIATELY DISCHARGED, AND 75% REGULARLY ATTENDING SCHOOL POST-DISCHARGE. BEYOND THESE MEASURABLE IMPACTS, OUR PROGRAMS FOSTERED POSITIVE COMMUNITY AND BEHAVIORAL CHANGES IN THE YOUTH WE SERVE, CONTRIBUTING TO A SAFER, HEALTHIER COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENT.

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 August 1987.

    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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