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Homeless Services Network of Central Florida Inc

EIN 59-3213827 · Orlando, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak47 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE HOMELESS SERVICES NETWORK OF CENTRAL FLORIDA IS THE LEAD AGENCY FOR THE HUD CONTINUUM OF CARE SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM, SHELTER, AND CARE FUNDING FOR OSCEOLA, SEMINOLE, AND ORANGE COUNTIES INCLUDING THE CITY OF ORLANDO. IT ADMINISTERS MORE THAN 40 GRANTS THROUGH ITS SUB-RECIPIENT AGENCIES WHO PROVIDE SERVICES TO THE HOMELESS IN ORANGE, SEMINOLE, AND OSCEOLA COUNTIES. IT ALSO FUNDS PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE TRANSITIONAL AND PERMANENT HOUSING, SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, AND ONGOING CASE MANAGEMENT FOR THE REGION'S HOMELESS, AND IS THE LEAD AGENCY FOR THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. IT ADMINISTERS CHALLENGE GRANTS AND HOMELESS HOUSING ASSISTANCE GRANTS OF UP TO $2 MILLION EACH YEAR TO CREATE NEW TRANSITIONAL AND PERMANENT HOUSING BEDS TO SERVE THE HOMELESS.

Income
$29.2 million
Spending
$29.5 million
Spent on programs
99%
Reserves
0.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 99%
Employees
72
Volunteers
200
Highest pay
$157,958, chief financial officer

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

Weak: 47 out of 100. Higher than 20% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 74% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 22% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    99% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

    14 of 14 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 (1)
  1. $29.3 million spent. THE HOMELESS SERVICES NETWORK OF CENTRAL FLORIDA IS THE LEAD AGENCY FOR THE HUD CONTINUUM OF CARE SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM, SHELTER, AND CARE FUNDING FOR OSCEOLA, SEMINOLE, AND ORANGE COUNTIES INCLUDING THE CITY OF ORLANDO. IT ADMINISTERS MORE THAN 40 GRANTS THROUGH ITS SUB-RECIPIENT AGENCIES WHO PROVIDE SERVICES TO THE HOMELESS IN ORANGE, SEMINOLE AND OSCEOLA COUNTIES. IT ALSO FUNDS PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE TRANSITIONAL AND PERMANENT HOUSING, SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, AND ONGOING CASE MANAGEMENT FOR THE REGION'S HOMELESS, AND IS THE LEAD AGENCY FOR THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. IT ADMINISTERS CHALLENGE GRANTS AND HOMELESS HOUSING ASSISTANCE GRANTS OF UP TO $2 MILLION EACH YEAR TO CREATE NEW TRANSITIONAL AND PERMANENT HOUSING BEDS TO SERVE THE HOMELESS.

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 1994.

    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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