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Florida Head Start Association Inc

EIN 59-3606275 · Tallahassee, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong96 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

EMPOWER MEMBERS TO ADVOCATE, LEAD, AND ENHANCE THE EDUCATION, HEALTH, AND SOCIAL SERVICES PROVIDED TO FAMILIES BY HEAD START.

Income
$492,233
Spending
$407,724
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
21 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 68%
Employees
1
Volunteers
70
Highest pay
$124,704, executive director

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: 96 out of 100. Higher than 84% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 21.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 26% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 17% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 34% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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: 91 out of 100. Higher than 81% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (2)
  1. $262,099 spent. THE ASSOCIATION DELIVERS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CAPACITY-BUILDING SERVICES TO HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START PROGRAMS STATEWIDE. CORE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE HOSTING THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXPO, PROVIDING SOCIAL SERVICE COMPETENCY-BASED TRAINING, AND OFFERING A YEAR-ROUND SCHEDULE OF WEBINARS THAT ADDRESS EMERGING NEEDS, REGULATORY UPDATES, AND BEST PRACTICES IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION.
  2. $101,927 spent. THE ASSOCIATION SUPPORTS MORE THAN 129 HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START AGENCIES, ALONG WITH A BROADER MEMBERSHIP NETWORK OF OVER 1,500 INDIVIDUALS, CORPORATE FRIENDS, AND INDIVIDUAL FRIENDS. MEMBER SERVICES INCLUDE A STATEWIDE JOB OPPORTUNITIES BOARD, A COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS STUDY, TIMELY COMMUNICATIONS, MONTHLY MEETINGS THAT PROMOTE COLLABORATION, AND A STATEWIDE AWARDS PROGRAM THAT RECOGNIZES EXCELLENCE AND STRENGTHENS STAFF MORALE AND RETENTION ACROSS PROGRAMS.

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 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 November 6, 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 September 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 February 2001.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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