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Teen Court of Sarasota Inc

EIN 65-0108304 · Sarasota, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO INTRODUCE AREA YOUTH TO ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES THAT PROMOTE FEELINGS OF SELF-ESTEEM AND SELF IMPROVEMENT WHEN THEY DEVELOP A HEALTHY ATTITUDE TOWARD AUTHORITY. ALL ORGANIZATIONAL ACTIVITIES INSTILL AND TEACH THE BENEFITS OF LAW ABIDING CITIZENSHIP AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
6.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 50%
Employees
12
Volunteers
150
Highest pay
$138,607, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 12% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 50% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 92 out of 100. Higher than 54% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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.

  • 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 September 30, 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 (2)
  1. $983,785 spent. TEEN COURT IS A SENTENCING BODY THAT PROVIDES INTERVENTION AND DIVERSION SERVICES FOR AT-RISK YOUTH WHO HAVE ADMITTED GUILT TO A CRIMINAL CHARGE, TRAFFIC OFFENSE, OR SCHOOL RULE VIOLATION. REFERRALS UNDERGO INTENSIVE SCREENING AND MUST COMPLY WITH PROGRAM RULES OR BE SENT INTO THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM. SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION PROVIDES THE YOUTH WITH A RECORD OF A DISMISSED CHARGE INSTEAD OF A CONVICTION RECORD. STUDENT VOLUNTEERS ALSO BENEFIT FROM EXPOSURE TO LAW RELATED EDUCATION, COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE BENEFITS OF LAW ABIDING CITIZENSHIP.
  2. $15,250 spent. SCHOLARSHIPS, DEPENDING ON THE PROFITS FROM THE ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT, ARE AWARDED ANNUALLY TO EXEMPLARY STUDENT VOLUNTEERS WHO ARE ACTIVELY INVOLVED WITH TEEN COURT. THESE STUDENTS ARE CHOSEN BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AFTER RECOMMENDATION BY TEEN COURT STAFF. AN APPLICATION IS AVAILABLE TO THOSE STUDENTS ELIGIBLE. THE AWARDS ARE GIFTED DIRECTLY TO THE STUDENT, NOT THE INSTITUTION.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, 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 September 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 1990.

    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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