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Christian Sharing Center Inc

EIN 59-2744535 · Longwood, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak48 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE ESSENTIAL RESOURCES TO THOSE IN NEED WHILE ENSURING DIGNITY, REFLECTING CHRISTIAN GENEROSITY, AND SHARING GOD'S LOVE.

Income
$9.3 million
Spending
$9.6 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
-1.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 85%
Employees
100
Volunteers
9,702
Highest pay
$238,626, president & ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 48 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 32% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    21 of 26 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 September 30, 2024, 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. $8.2 million spent. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR A COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS.SINCE 1986, THE CHRISTIAN SHARING CENTER (DBA, THE SHARING CENTER) HAS SERVED OVER 400,000 INDIVIDUALS FACING HUNGER AND HOMELESSNESS. OUR PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY AID SUCH AS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, FOOD, AND OTHER ESSENTIAL RESOURCES AS WELL AS GIVE A CARING HAND GUIDING FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS BACK TO STABILITY. FAMILIES IN CRISIS: HELPING FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS WITH URGENTLY NEEDED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO PREVENT HOMELESSNESS. THE PANTRY: THE SHARING CENTER'S PANTRY IS THE LARGEST FREE FOOD SOURCE IN SEMINOLE COUNTY. EACH FAMILY RECEIVES A WEEKS WORTH OF HAND-SELECTED, NUTRITIOUS GROCERIES. PROJECTRISE: A 4-WEEK WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM HELPING FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS NAVIGATE EMPLOYMENT AND HOUSING FOR LONG-TERM STABILITY. LOCATED IN LONGWOOD, FL, OUR SERVICES REACH OVER 18,000 INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE EXPERIENCING FOOD INSECURITY AND POVERTY. IN FISCAL YEAR, 2023-2024, THE SHARING CENTER DISTRIBUTED 131,453 BAGS OF ESSENTIAL FOODS AND SHARED $ 5.5 MILLION WORTH OF ESSENTIAL RESOURCES SUCH AS HOUSEHOLD GOODS, TOILETRIES, AND FURNITURE. THE SHARING CENTER IS DIVERSELY FUNDED BY LOCAL AND NATIONAL COMPANIES, FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS, CIVIC GROUPS, AND INDIVIDUALS AS WELL AS A MULTI-SUITE RETAIL PROGRAM HELPING RAISE OVER $ 7.9 MILLION TO SUPPORT OUR MISSION. OUR THRIFT, BOUTIQUE, AND FURNITURE STORE DRIVES OVER $1.2 MILLION IN REVENUE TO HELP SUPPORT ONGOING GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL NONPROFIT AGENCIES, THE SHARING CENTER IS ABLE TO PROVIDE FREE EXTENDED RESOURCES, INCLUDING MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING, LEGAL AID, AND EMPLOYMENT COUNSELING TO OUR NEIGHBORS IN NEED. IN 2011, THE SHARING CENTER OPENED AND CONTINUES TO OPERATE SEMINOLE COUNTY'S ONLY RESOURCE DROP-IN CENTER FOR OUR HOMELESS NEIGHBORS, THE OASIS. THIS FACILITY IS A PLACE OF RESPITE WHERE OUR HOMELESS NEIGHBORS CAN RECEIVE WARM MEALS, NEW AND CLEANED CLOTHING, REFRESHING SHOWERS, AND A CARING HAND LEADING THEM BACK TO STABILITY. LAST FISCAL YEAR, THE OASIS WAS VISITED SEVERAL TIMES BY MANY INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. NEARLY 9,702 VOLUNTEERS SERVED 75,456 HOURS LAST FISCAL YEAR. 98% OF THE SHARING CENTER'S WORKFORCE ARE DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS WHO GIVE $ 2.4 MILLION WORTH OF THEIR TIME. THE SHARING CENTER'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS OVERSEES THE OPERATION OF THE ORGANIZATION, OFFERING EXPERTISE IN LAW, FINANCE, MARKETING, FUNDRAISING/BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, CONSTRUCTION/DEVELOPMENT, RETAIL MANAGEMENT AND LAW ENFORCEMENT.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, 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 September 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 March 1987.

    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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