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Center of Anna Maria Island

EIN 59-6166231 · Anna Maria, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceGood74 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE CENTER OF ANNA MARIA ISLAND IS TO ENHANCE THE OVERALL WELLBEING OF INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES, WHILE PRESERVING A SENSE OF COMMUNITY THROUGH CREATIVE PROGRAMS AND PARTNERSHIPS.

Income
$2.8 million
Spending
$2.5 million
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
-0.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 55%
Employees
31

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

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 7% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 57% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    74% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 25 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

Good: 74 out of 100. Higher than 24% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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

    0 of 10

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

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 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 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 (5)
  1. $762,484 spent. THE FITNESS CENTER ALSO SERVES DIVERSE DEMOGRAPHICS BY PROVIDING HEALTH AND FITNESS OPORTUNITIES TO ALL AGES VIA OUR ALL INCLUSIVE MEMBERSHIP STRUCTURE. QUALITY HEALTH AND FITNESS PROGRAMS THAT ENABLE SENIORS TO STAY ACTIVE AND HEALTHIER LONGER AND PROGRAMS SUCH AS SILVER SNEAKERS ALLOW FOR THE SERVICES TO BE AVAILABLE AT NO COST TO THEM, A FORM OF PREVENTIVE HEALTH CARE PROVIDED BY MEDICARE.
  2. THE SPORTS CENTER PROVIDES SPORTS PROGRAMS FOR BOTH YOUTH AND ADULTS, AGES 3 AND UP. WE PROVIDE YEAR ROUND OPPORTUNITIES TO COMPETE IN RECREATIONAL SPORTS LEAGUES LIKE SOCCER, BASKETBALL, FLAG FOOTBALL, ETC. OUR TEAMS ARE COED AND GENERALLY SERVE CLOSE TO 300 YOUTH AND 200 ADULTS PER YEAR. ADDITIONALLY, THE CENTER PROVIDES OPPORTUNTIES TO PARTICIPATE IN TENNIS AND PICKLE BALL 6 OUT OF 7 DAYS PER WEEK.
  3. $534,528 spent. THE CENTERS YOUTH BEYOND THE CLASSROOM, AFTERSCHOOL AND CAMP PROGRAM, SERVES TO PROVIDE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR THE CHILDREN OF OUR COMMUNITY IN K-5TH GRADE, AS WELL AS DURING SCHOOL BREAKS. THIS PROGRAM MEETS THE NEEDS OF OUR LOCAL PARENTS IN NEED OF QUALITY OF NOT ONLY AFTER SCHOOL CARE BUT ENRICHMENT SERVICES THAT ARE CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE ON ANNA MARIA ISLAND. TRAINED AND LICENSED PROFESSIONALS CREATE AND LEAD THE CURRICULUM TO SUPPORT THE NEEDS OF OUR AREA YOUTH. ADDITIONALLY, OUR ADVENTURE TIME TEEN PROGRAM CREATES A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR OUR TEENS TO GATHER, DO HOMEWORK, AND FURTHER PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY FOR THEM TO LEARN NECESSARY LIFE SKILLS THAT CREATE A CULTURE OF GIVING BACK AND SUPPORTING THE CENTER AND OTHER AREA PROGRAMS. THE CENTERS YOUTH BEYOND THE CLASSROOM, AFTERSCHOOL AND CAMP PROGRAM, SERVES TO PROVIDE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR THE CHILDREN OF OUR COMMUNITY IN K-5TH GRADE, AS WELL AS DURING SCHOOL BREAKS. THIS PROGRAM MEETS THE NEEDS OF OUR LOCAL PARENTS IN NEED OF QUALITY OF NOT ONLY AFTER SCHOOL CARE BUT ENRICHMENT SERVICES THAT ARE CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE ON ANNA MARIA ISLAND. TRAINED AND LICENSED PROFESSIONALS CREATE AND LEAD THE CURRICULUM TO SUPPORT THE NEEDS OF OUR AREA YOUTH. ADDITIONALLY, OUR ADVENTURE TIME TEEN PROGRAM CREATES A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR OUR TEENS TO GATHER, DO HOMEWORK, AND FURTHER PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY FOR THEM TO LEARN NECESSARY LIFE SKILLS THAT CREATE A CULTURE OF GIVING BACK AND SUPPORTING THE CENTER AND OTHER AREA PROGRAMS.
  4. $571,820 spent. PROVIDING WRAP AROUND FAMILY SERVICES THAT SUPPORT A HEALTHY, ACTIVE LIFESTYLE FOR ALL FAMILY MEMBERS, AS WELL AS FOR ADULTS AND SENIORS IN OUR COMMUNITY. THIS IS ACHIEVED THROUGH THE PROMISES WE HAVE MADE TO THE COMMUNITY AS WE WORK TO REBUILD THE TRUST AND CONFIDENCE THE COMMUNITY HAS IN THE CENTER: CREATE A FAMILY FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE THAT IS FUN, SAFE AND SOCIAL, OFFER HEALTHY LIFESTYLE PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES TO ALL AGES, PROVIDE EXPERIENCES THAT ARE WELCOMING AND STIMULATING, AND BE A SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE MEMBER OF THE ISLAND COMMUNITY.
  5. PROVIDING WRAP AROUND FAMILY SERVICES THAT SUPPORT A HEALTHY, ACTIVE LIFESTYLE FOR ALL FAMILY MEMBERS, AS WELL AS FOR ADULTS AND SENIORS IN OUR COMMUNITY. THIS IS ACHIEVED THROUGH THE PROMISES WE HAVE MADE TO THE COMMUNITY AS WE WORK TO REBUILD THE TRUST AND CONFIDENCE THE COMMUNITY HAS IN THE CENTER: CREATE A FAMILY FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE THAT IS FUN, SAFE AND SOCIAL, OFFER HEALTHY LIFESTYLE PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES TO ALL AGES, PROVIDE EXPERIENCES THAT ARE WELCOMING AND STIMULATING, AND BE A SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE MEMBER OF THE ISLAND COMMUNITY.

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? 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 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 June 1964.

    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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