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Tarpon Springs Rotary Youth Trust Fund

EIN 59-6866121 · Tarpon Spgs, FL

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

What it says it does

DEDICATED TO HELPING AT-RISK YOUTH AND ADULTS BUILD BRIGHTER FUTURES THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS, AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS.

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).

Reserves
35 of 35
Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.
Debt
20 of 20
It owes 3% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15
Income exceeded spending by 33% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15
Income rose 117% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 15
83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 92% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).

Independent board
25 of 25
7 of 7 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.
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

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)

$60,000 spent. The organization funded 12 Take Stock in Children scholarships through the Pinellas Education Foundation for at-risk students. Scholarship support helped provide educational opportunities, mentoring, and college readiness resources to students facing economic and personal challenges. This program promoted academic achievement, high school completion, and long-term eduational success for underserved youth in the community.
$10,500 spent. The organization supportd the restoration and improvement of the parking lot at the Boys and Girls Club to enhance safety, accessibility, and appearance for children, families, staff, and community members. Improvements included repairs and resurfacing to create a safer enviroment for daily use and community activities. The project contributed to a more welcoming and secure facility for youth programs and community engagement.
$5,000 spent. The organization provided scholarship assistance to support an adult learner pursuing nursing education as part of a career retooling initiative. Funding helped offset educational expenses and enabled the recipient to obtain training and credentials necessary to enter the healthcare workforce. This program promoted workforce development, economic self-sufficiency, and increased access to qualified healthcare professionals in the community.

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

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.
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.
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.
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 October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 1989.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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