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Sarasota Rotary Foundation Inc

EIN 59-6153330 · Sarasota, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceFair50 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO HELP THE ROTARY CLUB OF SARASOTA BUILD A BETTER COMMUNITY AND WORLD THROUGH HUMANITARIAN, EDUCATIONAL AND OTHER CHARITABLE ENDEAVORS.

Income
$184,564
Spending
$383,284
Spent on programs
98%
Reserves
16 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 68%
Employees
0

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

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 16.0 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 108% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 25% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    98% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 25% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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 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 (12)
  1. $267,873 spent. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED GRANTS TO BOOKER HIGH SCHOOL, BOOKER MIDDLE SCHOOL AND BOOKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN SUPPORT OF EDUCATION AND YOUTH ACTIVITIES.
  2. $18,000 spent. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ELIGIBLE LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS.
  3. $15,000 spent. THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTED THE TAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN INITIATIVE TO SUPPORT STUDENTS ATTENDING TECHNICAL COLLEGES
  4. $15,000 spent. THE FOUNDATION PARTNERED WITH A LOCAL FOUNDATION IN SUPPORT OF THE SARASOTA DISTRICT SCHOOLS KINDERGARTEN READINESS BAG PROGRAM.
  5. $15,000 spent. THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTED EASTER SEALS WITH A GRANT FOR STUDENTS WITH PHYSICAL CHALLENGES
  6. $10,000 spent. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED SUPPORT TO THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS GREAT FUTURES PROGRAM.
  7. $10,000 spent. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED A GRANT TO CHILDREN'S FIRST IN SUPPORT OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION.
  8. $10,000 spent. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED SUPPORT TO SELAH FREEDOM IN ITS FIGHTTO COMBAT HUMAN TRAFFICING OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS.
  9. $7,500 spent. THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTED EMBRACING OUR DIFFERENCES PROGRAM TO EDUCATE CHILDREN ABOUT DIVERSITY.
  10. $3,000 spent. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED A GRANT TO ASSIST YOUNG MOTHERS.
  11. $2,900 spent. THE FOUNDATION FUNDED A GRANT TO MAKING AN IMPACT
  12. $250 spent. THE FOUNDATION MADE A GRANT TO RESTORE THE HOME OF ROTARY'S FOUNDER.

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 September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on November 15, 2012 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on November 15, 2012.

    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 June 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 September 2014.

    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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