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Florida Keys Outreach Coalition Inc

EIN 65-0409898 · Key West, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair67 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE FKOC IS TO PROVIDE HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITH THE RESOURCES AND OPPORTUNITIES BY WHICH TO ATTAIN RESIDENTIAL, FINANCIAL AND PERSONAL STABILITY AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY. FKOC PROVIDES SERVICES TO PREVENT INDIVIDUALS FROM BEING HOMELESS.

Income
$837,644
Spending
$934,975
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
11.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 44%
Employees
12
Volunteers
75
Highest pay
$237,744, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 67 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 57% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 December 31, 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 (3)
  1. $684,687 spent. FKOC OPERATES SEVEN RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES PROVIDING 24-EMERGENCY SHELTER BEDS FOR UNACCOMPANIED MEN; 84 TRANSITIONAL HOUSING BEDS FOR UNACCOMPANIED ADULTS, FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AND PREGNANT WOMEN; 10 SUPPORTIVE HOUSING BEDS IN TWO UNITS FOR INDIVIDUALS AND OR FAMILIES WITH DISABILITIES; 2 RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES PROVIDING PERMANENT HOUSING FOR UP TO 33 RESIDENTS LIVING WITH SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS. ALL PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO MEET THE UNIQUE AND OFTEN COMPLEX NEEDS OF MEN, WOMEN, CHILDREN, VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, ADULTS LIVING WITH MENTAL ILLNESS, AND HIV POSITIVE INDIVIDUALS. OVER 312 HOMELESS PERSONS RESIDED IN THE FKOC HOUSING PROGRAM DURING FISCAL YEAR 2024, CONSISTING OF 4% CHILDREN, 42% WOMEN AND 48% MEN. 93% OF THE POPULATION SERVED HAD ESTABLISHED INCOME AT THE TIME OF EXIT. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) 100% OF ALL ADULT CLIENTS RECEIVED INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT AND A VAST ARRAY OF SUPPORTIVE SERVICES.
  2. $83,976 spent. FKOC IS A PROVIDER OF OUTREACH AND INFORMATION SERVICES INCLUDING OPEN-DOOR ONSITE ACCESSIBILITY. FKOC CONTINUED HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION EFFORTS THROUGHOUT MONROE COUNTY. IN FISCAL 2024 A TOTAL OF 246 INDIVIDUALS WERE ASSISTED WITH ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING SERVICES. RENTAL & MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE; UTILITY ASSISTANCE; TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE; BUS PASSES; CLOTHING; FOOD; MEDICAL AND DENTAL CO-PAYS; PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE; EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE; FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE; HOUSING COUNSELING AND DAY CARE ASSISTANCE. FKOC IS A PROVIDER OF OUTREACH AND INFORMATION SERVICES INCLUDING OPEN-DOOR ONSITE ACCESSIBILITY. THERE WERE 497 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVING OUTREACH SERVICES CONSISTING OF PRIMARILY INFORMATION AND REFERRALS TO HOSPITALS (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT CENTERS, AND EMERGENCY SHELTER. THERE WERE 497 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVING OUTREACH SERVICES CONSISTING OF PRIMARILY INFORMATION AND REFERRALS TO HOSPITALS, SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT CENTERS, AND EMERGENCY SHELTER.
  3. $40,151 spent. FKOC PROVIDED OVER 4,716 HEALTHY MEALS TO RESIDENTS OF THE TRANSITIONAL AND EMERGENCY HOUSING PROGRAM. ADDITIONALLY, FKOC OPERATES THE LOAVES & FISHES FOOD PANTRY, A COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY PROVIDING THE NEEDY WITH EMERGENCY GROCERIES. THROUGHOUT FISCAL YEAR 2024 A TOTAL OF 35,277 MEALS WERE DISTRIBUTED DIRECTLY FROM LOAVES & FISHES FOOD PANTRY SERVING 3,953 INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. FKOC IS A PROVIDER OF OUTREACH AND INFORMATION SERVICES INCLUDING OPEN-DOOR ONSITE ACCESSIBILITY. THERE WERE 497 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVING OUTREACH SERVICES CONSISTING OF PRIMARILY INFORMATION AND REFERRALS TO HOSPITALS, SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT CENTERS, AND EMERGENCY SHELTER.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 December 2024.

    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 1993.

    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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