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Tykes & Teens Inc

EIN 65-0570899 · Stuart, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair54 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO BE THE TRUSTED PROVIDER OF COMPASSIONATE AND EXCEPTIONAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE THROUGH PREVENTION AND TREATMENT SERVICES FOR CHILDREN FROM INFANCY THROUGH YOUNG ADULTHOOD.

Income
$6.2 million
Spending
$5.9 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
0.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 54%
Employees
77
Volunteers
25
Highest pay
$203,965, 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

Fair: 54 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 60% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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 69% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $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

    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 (4)
  1. $3.0 million spent. OUTPATIENT SERVICES :GENERAL MENTAL HEALTH: THE GENERAL MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM PROVIDES SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, BOTH IN PERSON AND VIRTUALLY, THROUGH MASTER'S-LEVEL CLINICIANS. SERVICES INCLUDE INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP THERAPY USING EVIDENCE-BASED APPROACHES LIKE CBT, EMDR, AND DBT, TO SUPPORT EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING.INFANT MENTAL HEALTH: THE INFANT MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM OFFERS SPECIALIZED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO 5 YEARS OLD, FOCUSING ON EARLY TRAUMA INTERVENTION WITH THERAPIES LIKE CHILD-PARENT PSYCHOTHERAPY TO PROMOTE HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT AND REDUCE LONG- TERM RISKS.CAMP PROVIDING ENHANCED TREATMENT AND EMPOWERING YOUTH (CAMP PETEY): CAMP PETEY IS A FREE SUMMER CAMP FOR CHILDREN WITH SIGNIFICANT BEHAVIORAL AND EMOTIONAL CHALLENGES, OFFERING INTENSIVE SUPPORT AND A CHANCE TO EXPERIENCE THE JOYS OF CHILDHOOD IN A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT.
  2. $751,349 spent. PREVENTION SERVICES: THE PREVENTION SERVICES PROGRAM DELIVER COMMUNITY EVENTS AND SCHOOL PROGRAMS FOCUSED ON PREVENTING SUBSTANCE USE, BULLYING, SUICIDE, AND OTHER RISKS. WE AIM TO RAISE AWARENESS, REDUCE STIGMA, AND PROMOTE HEALTHY, PROACTIVE BEHAVIORS IN YOUTH AND FAMILIES.
  3. $504,559 spent. MENTAL HEALTH CONSULTATION: THE MENTAL HEALTH CONSULTATION PROGRAM PROMOTES EMOTIONAL HEALTH IN CHILDREN BIRTH TO FIVE WITHIN EARLY EDUCATION SETTINGS. MENTAL HEALTH CONSULTANTS WORK WITH CAREGIVERS AND EDUCATORS TO SUPPORT SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL GROWTH AND REDUCE CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS.
  4. $619,429 spent. PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES: THE PSYCHIATRIC PROGRAM PROVIDES SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AGED 2-18, INCLUDING EVALUATIONS, MEDICATION MANAGEMENT, AND PERSONALIZED TREATMENTS. OUR APRN COLLABORATES WITH THERAPISTS AND HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS FOR INTEGRATED CARE.TARGETED CASE MANAGEMENT (TCM): WRAPAROUND TCM PROVIDES EXTRA SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES DEALING WITH COMPLEX BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CHALLENGES, FOCUSING ON STRENGTHS AND CULTURAL BACKGROUND. IT HELPS SECURE BASIC NEEDS AND BUILDS LONG-TERM NATURAL SUPPORT SYSTEMS.

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 September 1995.

    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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