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Action Zone Inc

EIN 61-1890022 · Tampa, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak0 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

Entrepreneurship education for military and first responder community members.

Income
$93,396
Spending
$144,674
Reserves
-2.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 53%

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

Financial health

Weak: 0 out of 100. Higher than 0% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 347% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 55% of income.

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

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 (3)
  1. $75,211 spent. Action Zone continued to provide no-cost entrepreneurship education and support to veterans military spouses and military-connected entrepreneurs through its Activate Incubate and Accelerate programs. In 2025 we conducted our 19 20 21 and 22 cohorts since we launched in 2018. These cohort-based programs guided participants at various stages of business development from idea validation and launch preparation to operational growth and strategic scaling. Participants also accessed workshops mentorship networking opportunities and peer accountability designed to strengthen business sustainability and long-term success.
  2. $5,698 spent. Action Zone expanded access to entrepreneurial resources and community through educational workshops networking events and strategic partnerships designed to connect entrepreneurs with expertise resources and peer support. Throughout 2025 participants engaged with subject matter experts experienced business owners and ecosystem partners to gain practical business knowledge strengthen connections and advance their entrepreneurial journeys.
  3. $12,137 spent. In 2025 Action Zone strengthened support for veteran and military-connected entrepreneurs through strategic partnerships and national collaboration. The organization formalized a Memorandum of Understanding with Americas Warrior Partnership AWP to expand entrepreneurial opportunities for the military-connected community. Action Zone partnered with the National Association of Community College Entrepreneurship NACCE to develop entrepreneurship workshops for community college faculty and staff launching in 2026 and collaborated with Warrior Rising to provide entrepreneurship masterclasses for veteran entrepreneurs. Action Zone also participated in Syracuse Universitys DAniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families IVMF Community Impact Collaboration working with ecosystem partners to expand access to entrepreneurship support and resources.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 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 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 October 2018.

    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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