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Forty Carrots of Sarasota Inc

EIN 65-0405988 · Sarasota, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

FORTY CARROTS FAMILY CENTER'S MISSION IS TO NURTURE HEALTHY CHILD AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT THROUGH RESEARCH-BASED, RELATIONSHIP-CENTERED EDUCATION AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.

Income
$5.5 million
Spending
$4.6 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
13.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 66%
Employees
70
Volunteers
210
Highest pay
$204,825, chief executive officer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 90 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.4 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 17% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 24% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 13 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    19 of 19 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 May 31, 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)
  1. $1.6 million spent. FORTY CARROTS PRESCHOOL THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN (NAEYC) ACCREDITED PRESCHOOL PARTNERS WITH FAMILIES TO HELP PREPARE YOUNG CHILDREN FOR FUTURE SUCCESS. KNOWN FOR ITS DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE APPROACH TO TEACHING, FORTY CARROTS UNDERSTANDS THAT CHILDREN DEVELOP IN MANY WAYS - PHYSICALLY, SOCIALLY, EMOTIONALLY, IN LANGUAGE AND LITERACY, AND IN COGNITIVE SKILLS. WITH LOW TEACHER TO STUDENT RATIOS, TEACHERS SUPPORT STUDENTS THROUGH SMALL AND LARGE GROUP EXPERIENCES THAT BUILD ON CHILDREN'S LEARNING. CHILDREN ARE ENCOURAGED TO LEARN THROUGH PLAY, EXPLORATION, AND DISCOVERY. FORTY CARROTS PRESCHOOL STUDENTS GRADUATE WITH THE SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE NECESSARY FOR SUCCESS IN KINDERGARTEN AND IN LIFE.
  2. $1.1 million spent. MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES A WIDE RANGE OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES INCLUDING INDIVIDUAL, GROUP, AND FAMILY THERAPY AT FORTY CARROTS AND AT PARTNER LOCATIONS. IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL OPTIONS HELP TO ELIMINATE BARRIERS TO TREATMENT, MAKING SERVICES EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE FOR THESE TARGET POPULATIONS: STUDENTS AT TITLE 1 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS, MOTHERS AND CHILDREN SEEKING SHELTER AS A RESULT OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, PARENTS TRANSITIONING FROM HOMELESSNESS, SURVIVORS OF SEX AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING, FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WITH A CANCER DIAGNOSIS, ANY CHILD/FAMILY WITH A SELF-IDENTIFIED MENTAL HEALTH CONCERN. 92% OF CLIENTS RECEIVE SERVICES AT NO OR LOW COST.
  3. $1.1 million spent. PARENTING EDUCATION PROGRAM FORTY CARROTS BELIEVES THAT ALL FAMILIES SHOULD HAVE ACCESS TO PARENTING EDUCATION, A PREVENTION MEASURE LINKED BY RESEARCH TO REDUCE THE ABUSE AND NEGLECT OF CHILDREN. THE PARENTING EDUCATION PROGRAM WORKS THROUHGOUT THE COMMUNITY STRIVING TO REACH AS MANY FAMILIES FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE AS POSSIBLE. THROUGH PARTNERSHIP WITH OTHER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, FORTY CARROTS PROVIDES PARENTING EDUCATION TO OUR COMMUNITY'S MOST AT-RISK FAMILIES, INCLDUING TEEN PARENTS, COURT-ORDERED FAMILIES IN CRISIS, PREGNANT WOMEN RECOVERING FROM SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER, AND HOMELESS FAMILIES. THESE ARE JUST SOME OF THE VULNERABLE CLIENTS WHO RECEIVED ESSENTIAL INFORMATION, SKILLS, AND SUPPORT WEEKLY THROUGH THIS VITAL PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM CONSISTENTLY ACHIEVES 100% OF ITS OUTCOME GOALS. 97% OF CLIENTS IN THE PROGRAM RECEIVE SERVICES AT NO COST.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 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 May 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 February 1994.

    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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