Health Foundation of South Florida Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- Only 36% of its spending went to programs.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
THE MISSION OF HEALTH FOUNDATION OF SOUTH FLORIDA IS TO INVEST IN AND BE A CATALYST FOR COLLABORATIONS, POLICY AND SYSTEMS CHANGE THAT IMPROVES THE HEALTH OF SOUTH FLORIDA COMMUNITIES, WITH A FOCUS ON VULNERABLE, LOW TO MODERATE-INCOME POPULATIONS.
- Income
- $1.8 million
- Spending
- $1.2 million
- Spent on programs
- 36%
- Reserves
- Over 10 years of spending
- Largest source of income
- investment income, 98%
- Employees
- 13
- Volunteers
- 13
- Highest pay
- $498,587, president/ceo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 80 out of 100.
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 7% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 34% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 4% on the year before.
Spending floor
0 of 1536% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 2513 of 13 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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)
- $400,293 spent. STRATEGIC AND RESPONSIVE GRANTS: THE FOUNDATION'S STRATEGIC GRANT MAKING GOALS INCLUDE: ACCESS TO CARE, INTEGRATION OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL NEEDS AND FOSTERING THRIVING COMMUNITIES. THIS INCLUDES INCREASING ACCESS TO ROUTINE AND PREVENTIVE MEDICAL CARE; REDUCING HEALTH DISPARITIES BY ADVANCING A COLLABORATIVE SYSTEM ACROSS SECTORS THAT ENABLES AND FACILITATES THE INTEGRATION OF SOCIAL NEEDS AND HEALTH CARE; AND IMPROVING THE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CONDITIONS THAT PROMOTE PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING. THESE GRANTS CAN INCLUDE FUNDING IN EXCESS OF ONE YEAR.
- $11,689 spent. ADMINISTRATIVE GRANTS: THESE GRANTS SUPPORT SMALLER PROJECTS UP TO $50,000 THAT TYPICALLY LAST ONE YEAR OR LESS. THE PROCESS FOR APPLYING IS LESS FORMAL AND AN ADMINISTRATIVE GRANT MAY ALSO BE AWARDED TO PROVIDE "BRIDGE" FUNDING FOR A RESPONSIVE GRANT, FUND SPECIAL PROJECTS, PLANNING GRANTS, AND SMALL EMERGENCY GRANTS.
- $21,598 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS: THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS INITIATIVES AND PROGRAMS ALIGNED WITH ITS MISSION AND STRATEGIC GOALS INCLUDING THE SOUTH FLORIDA ANCHOR ALLIANCE, THE BLACK HEALTH SUMMIT COMMUNITY SPONSORSHIPS AND SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT FOR NURSING AND ALLIED HEALTH PROGRAMS.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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 December 2024.
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 September 1988.
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.
Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.
A much larger organization has a similar name: University of South Florida Foundation Inc (Tampa, FL), EIN 59-0879015. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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