Celebration Foundation Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE CELEBRATION FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS BUILDING BETTER COMMUNITY THROUGH THE ARTS, CULTURE AND EDUCATION. WE SEEK TO BUILD A STRONG AND CARING COMMUNITY BY ENGAGING CITIZENS THROUGH IMPACTFUL PROGRAMS THAT ADDRESS NEEDS AND ENRICH LIVES.
- Income
- $735,955
- Spending
- $678,449
- Spent on programs
- 83%
- Reserves
- 42.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 50%
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 394
- Highest pay
- $126,121, executive director
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
Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 75% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 42.7 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 4% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15Income fell 22% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1583% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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 92% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 2513 of 13 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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)
- $560,786 spent. CELEBRATION LIFELONG LEARNING: GENEROUS VOLUNTEER INSTRUCTORS ARE THE KEY TO CELEBRATION LIFELONG LEARNING, AN EXTRAORDINARY EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR ADULTS OF ANY AGE TO LIVE IN CELEBRATION OR ITS ENVIRONS. CELEBRATION LIFELONG LEARNING MEMBERS ENJOY CLASSES, LECTURES AND CLUBS.CONCERT SERIES:REGARDED AS ONE OF THE BEST IN CENTRAL FLORIDA, THE CONCERT SERIES WAS FOUNDED WITH THE BELIEF THAT GREAT COMMUNITIES DESERVE GREAT MUSIC. THE CONCERT SERIES HONORS CENTRAL FLORIDA TALENT, FEATURES NATIONALLY ACCLAIMED ARTISTS AND PROMOTES ARTS APPRECIATION TO STUDENTS.HOLIDAY HOME TOUR & MAGICAL MARKETPLACE BRINGS MANY SEASONS OF JOY IN DECEMBER TO CELEBRATION AND ITS VISITORS THROUGH DECORATED HOMES AND OUR MAGICAL MARKETPLACE.LEARNING WITHOUT HUNGER IS AN EFFORT TO ELIMINATE CHILDHOOD HUNGER BY PARTNERING WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE WEEKEND FOOD TO OSCEOLA SCHOOL CHILDREN WITH FOOD INSECURITY.MEMORIAL GARDEN PROVIDES A SPECIAL PLACE FOR CELEBRATION RESIDENTS TO REMEMBER LOVED ONES WHO HAVE PASSED.SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AWARDED TO GRADUATING STUDENTS WHO RESIDE IN CELEBRATION OR ATTEND CELEBRATION HIGH SCHOOL TO ASSIST THEM IN FURTHERING THEIR EDUCATION.THRIVING IN PLACE HELPS CELEBRATION RESIDENT MEMBERS WHO ARE AGING OR LIVING WITH A DISABLILITY REMAIN IN THER HOMES LIVING INDEPENDENT AND ENRICHED LIVES THROUGH VOLUNTEER DRIVEN SERVICES AND SOCIALIZATION OPPORTUNITIES.
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
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.
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.
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.
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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since November 1998.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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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