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The Immokalee Foundation Inc

EIN 65-0315664 · Naples, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PLEASE REFER TO SCHEDULE OSINCE 1991, THE IMMOKALEE FOUNDATION HAS BEEN BUILDING PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS FOR THE CHILDREN OF IMMOKALEE. WE EMPOWER THESE STUDENTS THROUGH PROGRAMS FOCUSED ON EDUCATION, VOCATION, AND LIFE SKILLS, OFFERING THEM THE TOOLS, OPPORTUNITIES, SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT THEY NEED AT EACH LEVEL OF THEIR EDUCATION WHICH WILL LEAD TO ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE.

Income
$8.6 million
Spending
$7.5 million
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
23.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 95%
Employees
250
Volunteers
110
Highest pay
$256,513, president/ceo

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

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 75% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 23.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 14 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 65% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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.

  • 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 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 (5)
  1. $2.8 million spent. CAREER PATHWAYS:THIS OVERALL PROGRAM CONSISTS OF FOUR CAREER PATHWAYS. (1) ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION, (2) BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP, (3) EDUCATION AND HUMAN SERVICES, (4) HEALTHCARE. STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN VOCATIONAL AND ON-THE-JOB TRAINING, AS WELL AS SUMMER INTERNSHIPS WITH AREA BUSINESSES - EXPERIENCES THAT EMPHASIZE LEADERSHIP, SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, AND COMMUNITY SERVICE. THE PROGRAM ENHANCES THE STUDENTS' PROFESSIONAL SKILLS NECESSARY TO BECOME CONFIDENT, PRODUCTIVE AND SUCCESSFUL CITIZENS. THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES TUITION, SCHOLARSHIPS AND AFTER-SCHOOL TUTORING. THE IMMOKALEE FOUNDATION ALSO PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR EXPERIENCES THAT PROVIDE LEADERSHIP, LIFE SKILLS OPPORTUNITIES AND OPPORTUNITIES TO ATTEND CAMPS, COLLEGE PROGRAMS AND WORKSHOPS.
  2. $851,057 spent. THE IMMOKALEE READERS PROGRAM:THE IMMOKALEE READERS PROGRAM IS AN INTENSIVE READING INTERVENTION PROGRAM, TARGETING THE LOWER 17% OF READERS FROM KINDERGARTEN THROUGH THIRD GRADE. THIS AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM MATCHES ELEMENTARY STUDENTS WITH HIGH-SCHOOL AGE TUTORS FOR PRODUCTIVE, ENJOYABLE READING LESSONS. WHILE ELEMENTARY STUDENTS ARE MAKING READING GAINS, EVEN THE TUTORS THEMSELVES IMPROVE THEIR OVERALL READING PROFICIENCY AND DEVELOP NEW SKILLS AND CONFIDENCE MENTORING KIDS.
  3. $847,139 spent. CAREER PATHWAYS LEARNING LAB:ONE OF THE FOUR CAREER PATHWAYS PROGRAMS THAT IS OFFERED IS A HANDS ON PROFESSIONAL CAREER EXPEREINCE FOR THOSE STUDENTS INTERESTED IN ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT. WITH THE AID OF INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS, STUDENTS ARE BUILDING A 18-HOME COMMUNITY AND LEARN ABOUT LAND DEVELOPMENT, HOME CONSTRUCTION AND MARKETING AND SALES. UNDER THIS PROGRAM STUDENTS WILL CHOOSE THEIR OWN PATHS TO CAREER READINESS THROUGH COLLEGE OR SKILLS-BASED PREPARATION. AS WITH OTHER PATHWAYS, THIS PROGRAM PREPARES STUDENTS FOR A PROFESSIONAL CAREER BY GIVING THEM AN EARLY START IN CAREER EXPLORATION AND OPTIONS AND SUPPORTING THEM IN THEIR CHOSEN PATHWAY THROUGHOUT THEIR EDUCATION.
  4. $776,531 spent. TAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN:SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AWARDED TO QUALIFIED SEVENTH-GRADE STUDENTS WHO SUCCESSFULLY FULFILL THEIR PLEDGE TO EARN GOOD GRADES, EXHIBIT GOOD BEHAVIOR, VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY SERVICE TIME AND MEET WEEKLY WITH A MENTOR. STUDENTS ARE AWARDED A COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP TO ANY FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY OR VOCATIONAL SCHOOL UPON HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION.
  5. $505,905 spent. POST SECONDARY:POST SECONDARY PROVIDES ONGOING ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT AND MENTORSHIP FOR STUDENTS, HELPING THEM TO SET UP INDIVIDUAL ACADEMIC PLANS THAT ALLOW THEM TO GRADUATE FROM POST SECONDARY INSTITUTIONS. THE PROGRAM ASSISTS STUDENTS AS THEY NAVIGATE THE COMPLEX WORLD OF FINANCIAL AID AND HELPS THEM TO MANAGE THEIR POST SECONDARY EXPERIENCE.

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 June 1992.

    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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