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Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of Florida Incorporated

EIN 59-3104330 · Tampa, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

COOPERATIVE BAPTIST FELLOWSHIP SUPPORTS ITS MISSION WITH THE FOLLOWING EIGHT GOALS: 1. START NEW CHURCHES 2. STRENGTHEN EXISTING CHURCHES 3. BROADEN AND STRENGTHEN THE FINANCIAL BASE AND SUPPORT OF CBF FLORIDA 4. GROW CBF FLORIDA MEMBERSHIP 5. REVIEW, EVALUATE AND DEVELOP NEW MISSION OPPORTUNITIES FOR COOPERATIVE BAPTISTS 6. IMPLEMENT A STRATEGY TO DEVELOP MINISTERIAL STAFF 7. IMPLEMENT A STRATEGY TO DEVELOP LAY LEADERSHIP 8. STRENGTHEN THE ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE, ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND FINANCIAL SYSTEMS

Income
$114,016
Spending
$181,524
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
31.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 70%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 73% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 31.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 59% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 46% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 96% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 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 December 31, 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. $174,970 spent. COOPERATIVE BAPTIST FELLOWSHIP OF FLORIDA PROVIDES PROGRAM SERVICES TO ITS CONSTITUENT MEMBERS (CHURCHES AND INDIVIDUALS) THAT INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, (A) BROKERING MISSION ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN SOUTH FLORIDA AND THE CARIBBEAN, (B) TRAINING AND MATERIALS TO FACILITATE MISSIONAL ENGAGEMENT, (C) ENLISTMENT, DEPLOYMENT, AND SUPPORT OF CHURCH PLANTERS WHO DEVELOP NEW CHURCHES,(D) COORDINATION OF DISASTER RESPONSE EFFORTS OF CBF CHURCHES AND INDIVIDUALS,(E) PROVISION OF CONTINUING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR CLERGY THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF FLORIDA,(F) SUPPORT OF LOCAL CONGREGATIONS IN THEIR SEARCH OF PASTORAL STAFF,(G) PROVISION OF EDUCATIONAL AND INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS ON MISSIONS, SPIRITUAL FORMATION, CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP TO CONSTITUENTS,(H) FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR FORMAL TRAINING OF FUTURE CLERGY,(I) ANNUAL EVENTS TO ENCOURAGE, TRAIN, AND INFORM CONSTITUENCY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 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 May 1992.

    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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