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Second Chance Last Opportunity Inc

EIN 65-0699257 · Sarasota, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak23 out of 100GovernanceWeak46 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE A VARIETY OF EDUCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMS, STREET OUTREACH, AND INSPIRATIONAL YOUTH PROGRAMMING TO AT-RISK TEENS, TEEN MOTHERS, LOW INCOME FAMILIES AND THE HOMELESS WHO FACE MULTIPLE HEALTH, SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CHALLENGES.

Income
$541,264
Spending
$677,531
Spent on programs
56%
Reserves
-2.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
10
Volunteers
35
Highest pay
$131,244, executive di

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

Financial health

Weak: 23 out of 100. Higher than 2% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 48% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 25% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 21% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    56% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

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

Governance

Weak: 46 out of 100. Higher than 13% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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

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. $377,966 spent. PRODIGY CULTURAL ARTS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THE LIFE CHANGES OF AT-RISK CHILDREN AND YOUTH BY EXPLORING THE EXTENT TO WHICH THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM AMD COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS CAN SUCCESSFULLY ENGAGE YOUNG PEOPLE IN ARTISTIC ENDEAVORS THROUGH ART INSTRUCTION AFFECT THE QUALITY OF LIFE, THE COMMUNITY FUNCTIONING, AND SCHOOL PERFORMANCE OF PARTICIPATING CHILDREN AND YOUTH.
  2. LIFE SKILLS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM - (CLOSE THE GAP) CLASSES TO EXPOSE OUR YOUTH TO STRATEGIES TO MANAGE THEIR FINANCES, TIME, AND NEGATIVE EMOTIONS AS WELL AS DEVELOPING COMMUNICATION, EMPLOYMENT, AND PARENTING SKILLS. YOUTH PROGRAMMING - VARIOUS ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR FOR THE YOUTH, TEEN MOMS, AND BACK TO SCHOOL SUPPLIES AS WELL AS FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES TO PROVIDE FOOD, CLOTHING, AND HOLIDAY GIFTS TO THOSE IN NEED.
  3. EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FOR BASIC LIVING EXPENSES FOR AT RISK AND LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 September 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 November 1998.

    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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