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Phoenix Programs of Florida Inc

EIN 59-3172948 · Brandon, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair54 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT HEALING INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES CHALLENGED BY SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS AND RELATED MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS.WE OFFER TREATMENT TO ADULTS, ADOLESCENTS AND TEENS. WE OFFER RESIDENTIAL SERVICES TO BOTH ADULT MEN AND WOMEN. WE ALSO OFFER OUTPATIENT AND INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT SERVICES TO ADULT MEN AND WOMEN, AND TEENS.ADDITIONALLY, OUR MEDICATION-ASSISTED TREATMENT (MAT) PROGRAM USES MEDICATIONS, IN COMBINATION WITH COUNSELING AND BEHAVIORAL THERAPIES, TO PROVIDE A "WHOLE-PATIENT" APPROACH THAT FOCUSES ON AN INDIVIDUALLY TAILORED PROGRAM OF MEDICATION AND BEHAVIORAL THERAPY.

Income
$11.4 million
Spending
$11.9 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
2.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 74%
Employees
182
Volunteers
12
Highest pay
$261,862, psychiatrist

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

Fair: 54 out of 100. Higher than 28% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 21% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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 37% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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 (2)
  1. $8.0 million spent. ADULT RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM - THE ADULT RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE, OUTCOMES-DRIVEN SUBSTANCE USE TREATMENT TO ADULT MEN AND WOMEN THROUGH SEPARATE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS. SERVICES ARE DESIGNED AND FACILITATED TO PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE RECOVERY AND POSITIVE BEHAVIORAL CHANGE. WE SUCCESSFULLY OFFER BOTH SHORT- AND LONG-TERM LEVELS OF CARE TO INDIGENT INDIVIDUALS THROUGH STRONG STEWARDSHIP AND EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT OF EXISTING CONTRACTS, WHILE ALSO SERVING INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE PRIVATELY FUNDED OR COVERED BY COMMERCIAL INSURANCE.
  2. $2.0 million spent. OUTPATIENT SERVICES - OPENED IN 2012 AND EXTENSIVELY EXPANDED AND RENOVATED IN 2016 TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE BRANDON COMMUNITY AND THE GREATER TAMPA AREA, THE BRANDON OUTPATIENT LOCATION PROVIDES INDIVIDUALIZED INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT (IOP), OUTPATIENT (OP), AND AFTERCARE (AC) SERVICES FOR BOTH ADULTS AND ADOLESCENTS. WE HAVE SINCE EXPANDED TO AN ADDITIONAL OUTPATIENT PROGRAM IN THE TAMPA BAY AREA, THE ROME OUTPATIENT LOCATION, WHICH ALSO OFFERS INDIVIDUALIZED IOP, OP, AND AC SERVICES FOR ADULTS AND ADOLESCENTS. OUR PROGRAMS FOCUS ON PROMOTING HEALTHY, POSITIVE LIFE CHOICES AND EMPOWER PARTICIPANTS TO IDENTIFY AND BUILD UPON THEIR UNIQUE STRENGTHS. ADDITIONALLY, WE ARE EQUIPPED TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS WITH CO-OCCURRING MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS, INCLUDING DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER, AND BIPOLAR DISORDER.

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 May 2000.

    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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