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Poverello Center Inc

EIN 65-0056218 · Wilton Manors, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak45 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE POVERELLO CENTER, INC. PROVIDES NUTRITIOUS FOOD, SERVICES AND BASIC LIVING ESSENTIALS WITH THE HIGHEST DEGREE OF UNDERSTANDING, RESPECT AND LOVE FOR INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH CRITICAL AND CHRONIC ILLNESSES INCLUDING HIV, IN SOUTH FLORIDA.

Income
$5.0 million
Spending
$5.0 million
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
-4.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 39%
Employees
32
Volunteers
500
Highest pay
$162,169, ap reg nurse

Source: Form 990 for the year ending February 28, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 45 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 45% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    74% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 45 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending February 28, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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 February 28, 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 (1)
  1. $3.7 million spent. THE POVERELLO CENTER, INC., IS A FLORIDA NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO SERVICE THE NUTRITIONAL NEEDS OF PERSONS WITH CRITICAL OR CHRONIC DISEASES, INCLUDING HIV AND/OR ACQUIREE IMMUNE DEFICIENCY SYNDROME, AND THEIR DEPENDENTS, AS WELL AS TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR BASIC LIVING REQUIREMENTS IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS. WE'RE PROUD TO BE ONE OF THE ONLY SPECIALTY FOOD PANTRY'S IN THE NATION TO OFFER MEDICALLY TAILORED GROCERIES FOR A HEALTHY MENU TO PEOPLE WITH CRITICAL/CHRONIC ILLNESSES. FOOD AND GROCERIES PROVIDED BY POVERELLO'S FOOD PANTRY AMOUNT TO NEARLY HALF A MILLION MEALS OVER THE COURSE OF THE YEAR FOR NEARLY 5,000 SOUTH FLORIDIANS. THE POVERELLO "EAT WELL" CENTER HAS PROVIDED LIFE-SAVING FOOD AND BASIC LIFE ESSENTIALS TO BROWARD COUNTY YOUTH, WOMEN AND MEN LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS, MOST OF WHOM ARE AT OR BELOW 250% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL. IN 2017 POVERELLO BEGAN SERVING PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY WHO HAVE OTHER CRITICAL/CHRONIC ILLNESSES ON A LIMITED BASIS. THANKS TO FUNDING WEVE BEEN ABLE TO SERVE PEOPLE WITH CANCER, DIABETES AND KIDNEY DISEASE. AS MORE FUNDING IS IDENTIFIED, THESE OTHER POPULATIONS WILL INCREASINGLY BE A PART OF WHAT WE PROVIDE. AT THE LIVE WELL CENTER VOLUNTEER PROVIDERS OFFER CHIROPRACTIC, ACUPUNCTURE, HAIRCUTS/HAIR STYLING, MASSAGE, AND REIKI. THE POVERELLO CENTER, INC., IS A FLORIDA NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO SERVICE THE NUTRITIONAL NEEDS OF PERSONS WITH CRITICAL OR CHRONIC DISEASES, INCLUDING HIV AND/OR ACQUIREE IMMUNE DEFICIENCY SYNDROME, AND THEIR DEPENDENTS, AS WELL AS TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR BASIC LIVING REQUIREMENTS IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS. WE'RE PROUD TO BE ONE OF THE ONLY SPECIALTY FOOD PANTRY'S IN THE NATION TO OFFER MEDICALLY TAILORED GROCERIES FOR A HEALTHY MENU TO PEOPLE WITH CRITICAL/CHRONIC ILLNESSES. FOOD AND GROCERIES PROVIDED BY POVERELLO'S FOOD PANTRY AMOUNT TO NEARLY HALF A MILLION MEALS OVER THE COURSE OF THE YEAR FOR NEARLY 5,000 SOUTH FLORIDIANS. THE POVERELLO "EAT WELL" CENTER HAS PROVIDED LIFE-SAVING FOOD AND BASIC LIFE ESSENTIALS TO BROWARD COUNTY YOUTH, WOMEN AND MEN LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS, MOST OF WHOM ARE AT OR BELOW 250% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL. IN 2017 POVERELLO BEGAN SERVING PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY WHO HAVE OTHER CRITICAL/CHRONIC ILLNESSES ON A LIMITED BASIS. THANKS TO FUNDING WEVE BEEN ABLE TO SERVE PEOPLE WITH CANCER, DIABETES AND KIDNEY DISEASE. AS MORE FUNDING IS IDENTIFIED, THESE OTHER POPULATIONS WILL INCREASINGLY BE A PART OF WHAT WE PROVIDE. AT THE LIVE WELL CENTER VOLUNTEER PROVIDERS OFFER CHIROPRACTIC, ACUPUNCTURE, HAIRCUTS/HAIR STYLING, MASSAGE, AND REIKI.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending February 28, 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 October 13, 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 February 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 November 1988.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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