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Green and Gold Foundation of Lake Wales Inc

EIN 59-3718203 · Lake Wales, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceWeak34 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE, THE MEMBERS OF THE GREEN & GOLD FOUNDATION, INC. WILL DILIGENTLY AND COLLECTIVELY DEDICATE OUR TIME, EXPERTISE, EFFORT AND RESOURCES TO EDUCATE, MOTIVATE, INSPIRE, AND PREPARE OUR YOUTH AND COMMUNITY FOR A HIGHER STANDARD OF SUCCESS, PRIDE, SELF-ESTEEM AND INDEPENDENCE. WE WILL SUCCEED IN THESE ENDEAVORS WITH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, BUILDING CHARACTER & SELF- ESTEEM, ROLE MODELING, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, MORAL PRINCIPALS, CLEANING, BEAUTIFYING, AND BUILDING OUR COMMUNITY.

Income
$76,285
Spending
$93,454
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
13.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 60%
Employees
8
Volunteers
20

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 70% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 23% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 34 out of 100. Higher than 13% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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. PROGRAM SERVICE REVENUE: OFFICE MANAGEMENT AND OVERHEAD EXPENSES (EXCLUDING PAYROLL)
  2. $40,154 spent. INTAKE AND REFERRAL PROGRAM: THIS PROGRAM WAS MANDATED THROUGH A CONTRACT WITH BOTH THE CITY OF LAKE WALES AND POLK COUNTY TO SERVICE ALL CITIZENS SEEKING INDIVIDUAL SERVICE AND/OR ASSISTANCE. THE CITY OF LAKE WALES WAS TO PROVIDE ANNUAL GRANT ASSISTANCE TO COVER THE COST OF ADMINISTRATION AND IN TURN THE GREEN & GOLD FOUNDATION WAS TO SERVE AS PROGRAM MANAGING AGENT OF THE "B" STREET COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER AND ALSO PROVIDE SCHEDULING USAGE AND SOME ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANCE TO THE CENTER'S 4 OTHER RESIDENT AGENCIES. THE BASIS OF THE AGREEMENT, "INTAKE AND REFERRAL CASE ACTIVITIES" WERE TO INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO: (1) RENT, UTILITY, (WATER & LIGHT) ISSUES (2) PROPERTY TAXES (3) SOCIAL SECURITY ISSUE(4)UNEMPLOYMENT/WORKER'S COMPENSATION ISSUES (5) INSURANCE ISSUES (6) PARENTING ISSUES (7) JOB DISCRIMINATION (8) AUTO ACCIDENTS (9) JOB ISSUES (10) LEGAL SEPERATIONS (11) HOUSING (GENERAL) (12) LEGAL (GENERAL) (13) SOCIAL ISSUES (14) MEDICAL ASSISTANCE (15) MEETINGS - CLUBS, CHURCHES, ASSOCIATIONS (16) MEETINGS - CITY AND COUNTY (17) TAX ISSUES AND SEMINARS (18) FAMILY CONFLICT ISSUES (19) AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM (20) SOCIAL SKILLS PROBLEMS (21) VARIOUS WORKSHOPS. IN SUMMARY, THE GREEN AND GOLD FOUNDATION WAS TO PROVIDE VITAL INTAKE AND REFERRAL SERVICES TO LOCAL CITIZENS AND ORGANIZATIONS. INTAKE AND REFERRAL PROGRAM: THIS PROGRAM WAS MANDATED THROUGH A CONTRACT WITH BOTH THE CITY OF LAKE WALES AND POLK COUNTY TO SERVICE ALL CITIZENS SEEKING INDIVIDUAL SERVICE AND/OR ASSISTANCE. THE CITY OF LAKE WALES WAS TO PROVIDE ANNUAL GRANT ASSISTANCE TO COVER THE COST OF ADMINISTRATION AND IN TURN THE GREEN & GOLD FOUNDATION WAS TO SERVE AS PROGRAM MANAGING AGENT OF THE "B" STREET COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER AND ALSO PROVIDE SCHEDULING USAGE AND SOME ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANCE TO THE CENTER'S 4 OTHER RESIDENT AGENCIES. THE BASIS OF THE AGREEMENT, "INTAKE AND REFERRAL CASE ACTIVITIES" WERE TO INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO: (1) RENT, UTILITY, (WATER & LIGHT) ISSUES (2) PROPERTY TAXES (3) SOCIAL SECURITY ISSUE(4)UNEMPLOYMENT/WORKER'S COMPENSATION ISSUES (5) INSURANCE ISSUES (6) PARENTING ISSUES (7) JOB DISCRIMINATION (8) AUTO ACCIDENTS (9) JOB ISSUES (10) LEGAL SEPERATIONS (11) HOUSING (GENERAL) (12) LEGAL (GENERAL) (13) SOCIAL ISSUES (14) MEDICAL ASSISTANCE (15) MEETINGS - CLUBS, CHURCHES, ASSOCIATIONS (16) MEETINGS - CITY AND COUNTY (17) TAX ISSUES AND SEMINARS (18) FAMILY CONFLICT ISSUES (19) AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM (20) SOCIAL SKILLS PROBLEMS (21) VARIOUS WORKSHOPS. IN SUMMARY, THE GREEN AND GOLD FOUNDATION WAS TO PROVIDE VITAL INTAKE AND REFERRAL SERVICES TO LOCAL CITIZENS AND ORGANIZATIONS.
  3. SUMMER PROGRAMS: WE, THE GREEN & GOLD FOUNDATION, HAVE BEEN SPONSORING THE SUMMER ENRICHMENT, ACADEMIC & RECREATIONAL PROGRAM FOR AREA ELEMNTARY CHILDREN IN ORDER TO SUPPORT AND REITERATE THE BASIC SKILLS STUDENTS LEARN DURING THE ACADEMIC YEAR. IN SOME INSTANCES, PERSONNEL, WORKERS, AND VOLUNTEERS ARE PAID BY PARTICIPATING COMMUNITY PARTNERS. MOSTLY, WE PROVIDE SUPERVISION (BY PARENTS, RETIRED TEACHERS AND PRINCIPALS), SPACE, COMPUTERS, MAINTENANCE, MATERIALS, AND SUPPLIES. THE B STREET COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER HAS PARTNERED WITH THE LOCAL COUNTY & AREA SCHOOLS TO FEED FROM 120-150 YOUTHS (AGES 4-18) THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER. BREAKFAST & LUNCH ARE PROVIDED DAILY DURING THE ENTIRE SUMMER PROGRAM.
  4. $41,649 spent. DEPRECIATION EXPENSE

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 December 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 December 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 October 21, 2026.

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