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Kids House of Seminole Inc

EIN 59-3415005 · Sanford, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO PREVENT CHILD ABUSE AND TO AID CHILD ABUSE VICTIMS AND FAMILIES BY PROVIDING COORDINATED SERVICES IN A SAFE, CHILD-FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT FROM REPORT AND INVESTIGATION THROUGH TREATMENT AND RESOLUTION.

Income
$2.2 million
Spending
$1.7 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
25.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 45%
Employees
23
Volunteers
116
Highest pay
$111,603, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 25.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 23% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 18 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 September 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 (4)
  1. $277,351 spent. THE CHILD ADVOCATE PROGRAM IS A SUPPORT PROGRAM SET UP TO PROVIDE CRISIS INTERVENTION AND ASSISTANCE TO CHILD VICTIMS AND THEIR FAMILIES. OUR CHILD ADVOCATES WORK WITH ANY FAMILY WITH CHILDREN AGE 0-18 DEALING WITH CURRENT OR PREVIOUS ALLEGATIONS OF ABUSE OR CONCERNED COMMUNITY MEMBERS SEEKING ADVICE OR REGARDING CHILD SAFETY. SERVICES INCLUDE: CRISIS INTERVENTION 24/7 ON CALL SERVICE IN RESPONSE TO ACUTE AND AFTER HOURS CASES JOINT RESPONSE TO AREA HOSPITALS TO PROVIDE CRISIS INTERVENTION AND REFERRAL SERVICES TO THE VICTIM AND FAMILY SUPPORT COUNSELING AND THERAPY REFERRAL TRAUMA ASSESSMENT EMERGENCY SUPPORTS, INCLUDING FOOD, CASH, RELOCATION ASSISTANCE ASSISTANCE IN FILING FOR VICTIMS OF CRIME COMPENSATION COURT SUPPORT HOME VISITS MEDICAL ADVOCATE FOR MEDICAL NEGLECT CASES. IN ADDITION, 84% OF PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS REPORTED DECREASED SYMPTOMS OF STRESS FOLLOWING PROVISION OF CRISIS INTERVENTION SERVICES.
  2. $346,688 spent. THE CHILD PROTECTION TEAM (CPT) WAS ESTABLISHED IN 2006 AND IS COMPRISED OF TWO FULLTIME AND TWO PARTTIME CASE COORDINATORS. THESE HIGHLYTRAINED PROFESSIONALS SUPPLEMENT THE CHILD PROTECTIVE INVESTIGATION OF CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES (CPS), DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES AND/OR DESIGNATED LAW ENFORCEMENT. CASE COORDINATORS ARE ONCALL 24/7 TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AND CPS ON EMERGENCY BASIS AND PROVIDE FORENSIC & SPECIALIZED INTERVIEWS FOR ALL CHILDREN REFERRED WITH ALLEGATIONS PHYSICAL ABUSE, SEXUAL ABUSE OR NEGLECT. THEY ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR NOTIFICATION AND COORDINATION OF SERVICES INCLUDING MEDICAL EXAMS, INTERVIEWS AND STAFFINGS WITH OTHER MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM MEMBERS. THEY CONDUCT MULTIDISCIPLINARYSTAFFING'S, PSYCHOSOCIAL ASSESSMENTS AS REQUESTED AS WELL AS DOCUMENT THEIR FINAL REPORT FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS AND PROVIDE COURT ROOM TESTIMONY.
  3. $208,014 spent. KIDS HOUSE PROVIDES FAMILY AND INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING AND THERAPY SERVICES TO CHILDREN WHO HAVE SUFFERED THE TRAUMA OF PHYSICAL AND/OR SEXUAL ABUSE, NEGLECT OR BEEN WITNESS TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. YEARS OF RESEARCH DEMONSTRATES THAT CHILDREN WHO EXPERIENCE ABUSE IN THEIR CHILDHOOD BUT WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THERAPY OR COUNSELING, SUFFER LONG TERM CONSEQUENCES THAT IMPACT THEIR SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, ACADEMIC, AND COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT. MOREOVER THEY COMMONLY SUFFER FROM LACK OF TRUST, GUILT, EMBARRASSMENT AND DEPRESSION AS A RESULT OF NOT PROCESSING THE ABUSE. THERAPY ALLOWS CHILD VICTIMS THE OPPORTUNITY TO HEAL FROM THE ABUSE OR NEGLECT THAT THEY HAVE ENDURED. THROUGH EXTENSIVE COUNSELING, CHILDREN ARE ABLE TO COPE WITH THE TRAUMA THEY HAVE EXPERIENCED AND LEARN APPROPRIATE WAYS TO DISPLAY LOVE AND AFFECTION ON THE WAY TO FULL RECOVERY.
  4. $554,703 spent. OTHER EXPENSES

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. 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.

  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 7, 2026.

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