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First Haitian Baptist Church of Orlando Inc

EIN 59-3046205 · Orlando, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair50 out of 100GovernanceGood73 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE ARE COMMITTED TO SPREADING THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST AROUND THE WORLD. IN AN EFFORT TO FULFILL THE GREAT COMMISSION OF CHRIST TO "GO AND MAKE DISCIPLES OF ALL NATIONS," WE FOCUS OUR MISSION ON TWO FUNDAMENTAL AREAS: EVANGELIZATION AND SERVICE.

Income
$569,191
Spending
$624,161
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
-1.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
4

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 21% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 18% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 73 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 December 31, 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. $531,736 spent. EVANGELIZATION: THE MEMBERS OF FHABCO BELIEVE THAT THE GOAL OF THE CHURCH IS TO SPREAD THE WORD OF GOD THROUGH EVANGELIZATION WITH BIBLE STUDY AND PRAYER GROUP GROGRAMS IN HOMES AND CHRUCHES. EVANGELIZATION IS TO EXPLAIN WHY WE ARE CHREISTIANS AND FAITHFUL FOLLOWERS OF JESUS, WHAT ATTRACTS US TO THE CHRISTIAN FAITH, AND WHY OUR LIVES ARE NOW DIFFERENT BECAUSE OF OUR FAITH. TO EVANGELIZE IS TO SHARE SOMETHING PRECIOUS THAT FILLS US WITH JOY. WE ENCOURAGE EACH OTHER TO INVITE FRIENDS AND OTHER PEOPLE WE KNOW TO DRAW NEAR IN FAITH AND BECOME PART OF THE FHABCO MINISTRY. WE MINISTER TO THE ELDERLY, THE YOUTH, AND MEN AND WOMEN GROUPS ACCORDING TO THEIR NEEDS.
  2. $2,400 spent. SERVICE ONE PUTS HIS FAITH IN PRACTICE THROUGH SERVICE. IT IS NTO SUFFICIENT TO EVANGELIZE: ONE HAS TO GIVE BECAUESE SERVICE IS PROOF OF FAITH. CHARITABLE DEEDS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS IN LOVING OUR NEIGHBORS. AS DOVE NEEDS TWO WINGS TO BE ABLE TO FLY, THE CHURCH NEEDS TO PROCLAIN THE GOSPEL (THE EVANGEL) OF CHRIST, AND AT THE SAME TIME, IT MUST PUT INTO PRACTICE ITS "DEACONSHIP", AND SERVE PEOPLE IN NEED. FHABCO PRIMARILY SERVES THE CARVER SHORES AND NEIGHBORING AREAS IN ORLANDO. WE MAINTAIN A FOOD PANTRY FOR THE NEEDY, AND SPONSOR MISSIONARY EFFORTS NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY IN HAITI. WE ARE VERY EXCITED ABOUT BUILDING A COMMUNITY CENTER IN THE POOR VILLAGE OF PERCHES IN HAITI.
  3. $53,047 spent. EVANGELIZATION: THE MEMBERS OF FHABCO BELIEVE THAT THE GOAL OF THE CHURCH IS TO SPREAD THE WORD OF GOD THROUGH EVANGELIZATION WITH BIBLE STUDY AND PRAYER GROUP GROGRAMS IN HOMES AND CHRUCHES. EVANGELIZATION IS TO EXPLAIN WHY WE ARE CHREISTIANS AND FAITHFUL FOLLOWERS OF JESUS, WHAT ATTRACTS US TO THE CHRISTIAN FAITH, AND WHY OUR LIVES ARE NOW DIFFERENT BECAUSE OF OUR FAITH. TO EVANGELIZE IS TO SHARE SOMETHING PRECIOUS THAT FILLS US WITH JOY. WE ENCOURAGE EACH OTHER TO INVITE FRIENDS AND OTHER PEOPLE WE KNOW TO DRAW NEAR IN FAITH AND BECOME PART OF THE FHABCO MINISTRY. WE MINISTER TO THE ELDERLY, THE YOUTH, AND MEN AND WOMEN GROUPS ACCORDING TO THEIR NEEDS.
  4. EVANGELIZATION: THE MEMBERS OF FHABCO BELIEVE THAT THE GOAL OF THE CHURCH IS TO SPREAD THE WORD OF GOD THROUGH EVANGELIZATION WITH BIBLE STUDY AND PRAYER GROUP GROGRAMS IN HOMES AND CHRUCHES. EVANGELIZATION IS TO EXPLAIN WHY WE ARE CHREISTIANS AND FAITHFUL FOLLOWERS OF JESUS, WHAT ATTRACTS US TO THE CHRISTIAN FAITH, AND WHY OUR LIVES ARE NOW DIFFERENT BECAUSE OF OUR FAITH. TO EVANGELIZE IS TO SHARE SOMETHING PRECIOUS THAT FILLS US WITH JOY. WE ENCOURAGE EACH OTHER TO INVITE FRIENDS AND OTHER PEOPLE WE KNOW TO DRAW NEAR IN FAITH AND BECOME PART OF THE FHABCO MINISTRY. WE MINISTER TO THE ELDERLY, THE YOUTH, AND MEN AND WOMEN GROUPS ACCORDING TO THEIR NEEDS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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? Worth knowing.

    The IRS does not require this organization to file annual returns.

    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 2016.

    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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