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Zonta Foundation of Southwest Florida Inc

EIN 65-0584445 · Sanibel, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES SUPPORT TO OTHER CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS ENGAGED IN ACTIVITIES THAT EMPOWER WOMEN IN LEE COUNTY AND AROUND THE WORLD.

Income
$62,166
Spending
$54,191
Reserves
25.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 98%

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

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 82% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 25.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.

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

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 (4)
  1. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY: THE GRANT OF $12,000 IS DESIGNATED FOR THE "WOMEN BUILD" CAMPAIGN OF HABITAT FOR HUMANITY. THE WOMEN BUILD CAMPAIGN IS FOCUSED ON THE CONSTRUCTION OF SAFE, DECENT, AND AFFORDABLE HOMES FOR FEMALE-LED HOUSEHOLDS IN THE SWFL COMMUNITY. FUTURE HOMEOWNERS "MEET REGULARLY WITH A HOUSING COUNSELOR, ATTEND 300 HOURS OF SWEAT EQUITY, AND PAY $2,000 TOWARD CLOSING COSTS. THE OUTCOME OF THIS PROGRAM IS AN AFFORDABLE, NO-INTEREST MORTGAGE SET AT OR BELOW 30% OF THE HOMEOWNER'S INCOME.
  2. OILE (ORGANIZACION INTERNACIONAL DE LATINOS EN EL EXTERIOR): THE GRANT OF $7,600 TO ORGANIZACION INTERNACIONAL DE LATINOS EN EL EXTERIOR FOR "SEWING, SELLING, AND SUCCESS" INITIATIVE, WHICH IS PART OF THE HEALING STITCHES PROGRAM. THROUGH THIS INITIATIVE, WOMEN WILL: RECEIVE THEIR OWN SEWING MACHINE AND LEARN HOW TO UTILIZE AND MAINTAIN IT; DESIGN SEWING PATTERNS AND PRODUCTS; LEARN HOW TO ESTABLISH THEIR OWN BUSINESSES AND SELL THEIR PRODUCTS; IMPROVE THEIR ENGLISH SKILLS; WORK TOWARD VISAS AND PARTIAL IMMIGRATION STATUS; AND STUDY MEANS AND CHOICES DESIGNED TO KEEP THEM AND THEIR FAMILIES SAFE.
  3. PREMIER MOBILE HEALTH SERVICES: A GRANT OF $7,000 WAS PROVIDED TO PREMIER MOBILE HEALTH SERVICES. PREMIER'S MISSION IS "TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO QUALITY HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO THE MEDICALLY VULNERABLE AND THOSE WHO ARE MOST AT RISK OF DEVELOPING AND EXPERIENCING LONG TERM ILLNESSES AND HOSPITALIZATIONS(IT) BUILDS BRIDGES TO INCLUSIVE HEALTHCARE FOR THOSE WHO DON'T HAVE A MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION OR RESOURCES TO GET THE CARE THEY NEED" (PREMIER APPLICATION). TYPICALLY, PREMIER HAS TWO MOBILE UNITS THAT SET UP AT AREA FOOD BANKS AND OFFER MEDICAL ASSESSMENT AND AT LEAST PRELIMINARY TREATMENT ON SITE OF THE FOOD BANKS. PREMIER ALSO LINKS PATIENTS WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS THAT CAN PROVIDE CARE OUTSIDE PREMIER'S PURVIEW. PATIENTS ARE MONITORED AND TRACKED THROUGH AN ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORD SYSTEM. PREMIER ALSO OFFERS EDUCATIONAL COUNSELING AND PROGRAMS TO HELP PATIENTS UNDERSTAND SUBJECTS LIKE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE AND HIGH CHOLESTEROL LEVELS AS WELL AS TREATMENT OPTIONS FOR CANCERS AND OTHER LIFE-THREATENING CONDITIONS. THE GRANT WILL FUND EXPENSES INCLUDING SALARIES, FUEL, AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS OVER A 12-MONTH PERIOD FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS.
  4. GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE HEALTH, EDUCATIONAL AND OTHER ASSISTANCE TO WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN LEE COUNTY AND AROUND THE WORLD.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 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 May 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 August 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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