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Orlando Community & Youth Trust Inc

EIN 65-0572536 · Orlando, FL

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

What it says it does

TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE CITY OF ORLANDOS DEPARTMENT OF FAMILIES, PARKS, AND RECREATION (FPR)

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

Reserves
35 of 35
Spendable reserves would cover 13.7 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20
It owes 11% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15
Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15
Income fell 2% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 15
96% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

Independent board
25 of 25
9 of 9 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.
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 September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)

$2.9 million spent. City Kidz/Parramore, Holden Heights, Mercy Drive, and Engelwood Kidz Zones In 2006, the City launched the Parramore Kidz Zone project to transform a distressed Orlando neighborhood into a healthy place for kids. The Parramore Kidz Zone employs creative outreach to engage the areas children and link them to positive opportunities, including prekindergarten education, healthcare, mentoring, tutoring, and constructive activities when school is out. During FY 2025 the Kidz Zones services were expanded and now include neighborhoods: Holden Heights, Mercy Drive, and Engelwood
$222,056 spent. Recreation Center Support The City of Orlandos Recreation Division offers safe and affordable after school programs for elementary and middle schoolage children. This fiveday a week program at 15 city recreation centers offers a diverse array of activities, such as homework time, computer lab, arts and crafts, and nutrition and fitness. The Trust supports these activities by raising funds for supplies, equipment, and special programs.
$98,813 spent. MY BROTHERS KEEPER (MBK) THE CITY OF ORLANDO JOINED THE MY BROTHERS KEEPER NATIONAL INITIATIVE IN 2014 TO IMPROVE LIFE OUTCOMES AMONG ORLANDOS BOYS AND YOUNG MEN OF COLOR BY PROVIDING STRONG, LASTING OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUCCESS. MBK ORLANDO AIMS TO IMPROVE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, INCREASE EMPLOYMENT AND REDUCE INCARCERATION AMONG THE CITIES MOST DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES.
$29,535 spent. PARKS AND OTHER PROGRAMS

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

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 February 1996.
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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