Caridad Center Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Caridad Center's mission is to improve the health, education, and overall quality of life for underserved children and families in Palm Beach County. During fiscal year 2024/2025, more than 500 volunteer physicians, dentists, and other healthcare (continues on Schedule O) professionals provided services to uninsured and underinsured residents. The Organization continues to meet community needs through the commitment of its volunteers, the dedication and adaptability of its staff, and strong collaborations with local social service agencies and state and local government partners.
- Income
- $8.8 million
- Spending
- $7.9 million
- Spent on programs
- 86%
- Reserves
- 1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 80%
- Employees
- 84
- Volunteers
- 550
- Highest pay
- $172,242, ceo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 45% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 1.0 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 6% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 0% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1586% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2512 of 12 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 September 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 (3)
- $5.8 million spent. During fiscal year 2024/2025, Caridad Center delivered comprehensive medical, dental, vision, behavioral health, social services, and health education to more than 7,687 uninsured individuals, resulting in 68,207 patient visits for residents of Palm Beach County. Volunteer physicians and specialists provided primary and specialty care across multiple disciplines, including Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Ear, Nose & Throat, Ophthalmology, Gastroenterology, Minor Surgery, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Endocrinology, Nephrology, Orthopedics, Podiatry, Pulmonology, Urology, Women's Health, and Mental and Behavioral Health.The Dental Clinic completed 45,612 procedures for children and adults, offering both general dentistry and specialized dental services.
- $563,564 spent. During fiscal year 2024/2025, the Social Services and Behavioral Health Department provided 14,886 services to patients and community members. Core activities included individual, group, and family mental and behavioral health counseling; case management support; social service assistance; scholarships; and community special event programming.Services were delivered using a social determinants of health framework and addressed essential needs such as emergency housing, electricity, food assistance, and referrals to external community resources. These interventions helped reduce barriers related to health disparities and socioeconomic instability.Behavioral health programs expanded during the year, increasing access to counseling, therapy, and psychiatric services for patients seeking mental health support.The Department also continued targeted programming for women and youth. The Magnolias Women's Support Group and Youth Magnolias SocioEducational Group offered structured activities that promote personal development, empowerment, and community engagement.
- $396,538 spent. During fiscal year 2024/2025, the Health Education Department continued to expand its reach, delivering 15,715 health education and disease prevention services to patients and their families. These services included classes and one-on-one sessions that helped patients learn about healthy lifestyles, nutrition, physical activity, and effective management of chronic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension.The Department also provided additional public health services, including HIV testing and counseling, as well as vaccinations. In May 2025, the Health Education Department became part of Caridad Center's new mobile health initiative, delivering over 3,000 health screenings for diabetes, blood pressure, and heart disease.These efforts contributed to improved health outcomes, increased health awareness, and greater patient empowerment to prioritize and manage their health.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, 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 September 2025.
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 January 1990.
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.
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