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Florida Keys Healthy Start Coalition Inc

EIN 65-0051482 · Key West, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair53 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

We unite people and resources across the Florida Keys to ensure familiesdespite geographic and transportation barriershave access to coordinated care, maternal and mental health support, education, and services that promote healthy pregnancies and safe and thriving children.

Income
$1.7 million
Spending
$1.7 million
Spent on programs
72%
Reserves
1.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 54%
Employees
13

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: 53 out of 100. Higher than 25% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 57% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 20% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    72% 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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 (6)
  1. $560,025 spent. The Healthy Start Program serves more than 75% of new and growing families in Monroe County each year. Through prenatal and newborn screening, families are connected to individualized services including care coordination, referrals, fatherhood support, and inter-conceptional care. Healthy Start functions as the countys central assessment and referral system, ensuring early identification of risks and timely access to support.
  2. $544,730 spent. Healthy Babies supports women and families throughout pregnancy, birth, and the critical early months of life in the geographically isolated Florida Keys, where prenatal providers are limited and only one hospital delivers babieslocated 120 miles from the next mainland facility. Through partnerships with local healthcare providers, the program expands access to prenatal care while delivering the non-medical supports families need to thrive, including mental health services, transportation assistance, breastfeeding support, and labor and postpartum doulas.
  3. $75,227 spent. Keys to Supporting Families reduces financial stress and improves food security for families in the geographically isolated Florida Keys, where limited retail access and high living costs make essential baby supplies difficult to obtain. The program provides diapers, formula, baby food, clothing, and critical infant equipmenthelping families preserve scarce income for housing and other necessities. This fiscal year, over 800 families were served, and through partnerships with local food pantries, FKHSC remains the Keys leading provider of infant formula and baby food.
  4. $39,358 spent. Keys to Kids Safety protects children across the Florida Keys by combining prevention education with lifesaving equipment. Families receive guidance on vehicle and bike safety, safe sleep, and home safety, along with essential supplies. During the fiscal year, trained technicians provided over 250 car seats, more than 120 strollercar seat combos were distributed to families using public transportation, and over 100 babies received a safe sleep environment.
  5. $25,703 spent. In the geographically isolated Florida Keyswhere few structured early childhood enrichment programs existKeys to Growing Kids provides critical early learning opportunities for young children and their caregivers. Through Tot Time and Wiggles & Giggles, families build skills that prepare children to succeed in school and beyond. During the fiscal year, over 120 education groups were held, benefiting more than 1,300 children across the Keys.
  6. $1,278 spent. Keys to Hope provides bereavement support to families in the Florida Keys who have experienced the loss of a pregnancy, baby, or child. In a region where specialized grief services are limited, the program offers support groups for parents and families as well as education and guidance for medical professionals serving them. As awareness has grown, so has participationrevealing a significant and previously unmet need for compassionate, structured loss support in our 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 July 1993.

    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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