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Guadalupe Center Inc

EIN 59-2617151 · Immokalee, 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

The Organization's mission is to break the cycle of poverty through education for the children of Immokalee.

Income
$18.0 million
Spending
$14.8 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
25.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 55%
Employees
360
Volunteers
500
Highest pay
$322,626, president

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 95% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 25.5 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 18% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 19% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 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 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    23 of 23 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 (4)
  1. $9.4 million spent. The Early Childhood Education Program is nationally accredited by NAEYC. The program currently serves 550 children from 6 weeks through age 5. The ECE program operates year round, five days per week from 7 AM until 5:30 PM in 5 locations. To monitor the success of the program, track student improvements and identify developmental delays, Guadalupe Center conducts regular evaluations. Research based evaluation instruments are used including Teaching Strategies Gold (aligned with the Creative Curriculum), the Ages and Stages Questionnaire and the Office of Early Learning AP1, AP2 and AP3 evaluations. Teaching Strategies Gold Assessments measure growth in the areas of social, emotional, physical, language, cognitive, literacy and mathematics. Guadalupe Centers program provides developmentally appropriate learning activities that incorporate language, literacy, math, science, technology, motor skills and art into the students day. This helps prepare the students for success in school. Breakfast, lunch and snack as well as school supplies are provided for all students. In addition, a once-weekly two-hour Smart Start offers more than 30 parents and children with a program aimed at facilitating in-home learning.
  2. $2.5 million spent. The After School Tutoring Program provides educational support for up to 700 elementary students from kindergarten through second grade in all five Immokalee elementary schools. The goal of the program is to provide academic support and enrichment to ensure students are performing on grade level when they enter third grade. Students are pre and post-tested using school district approved assessment instruments. In the summer, a full-day program is offered to help alleviate summer learning loss that can occur when students are out of school for an extended time.
  3. $450,384 spent. The Tutor Corps Program uses a unique work-study model for 130 Immokalee High School students. The program continues through college, serving 150 college students in schools across the country. The program hires high school students to work in the after-school program. The employment offers students structure, work experience and training. Additionally, students receive intensive college prep and are paired with a mentor from the community. Students can accrue up to $4,000 per year in college scholarship funding. For the past 15 years, 100% of students enrolled in the Tutor Corps Program graduate high school and more than 93% complete a 4-year college degree. Tutor Corps RISE program works with 108 middle school students to preprare them for high school.
  4. The Organization also operates a resale shop and several special projects to meet the needs of the residents of Immokalee. Back to School Shoes provide new shoes to over 300 children at the beginning of the school year. The Holiday Gift Shop provides over 2,100 gifts to the children of Immokalee during the holiday season.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since February 1986.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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