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Ajc Childrens Foundation Inc

EIN 65-0745178 · Fort Lauderdale, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood80 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT OF THE A.H.L.E. FOUNDATION IN SAN FRANCISCO DE YOJOA HONDURAS. THE FACILITY PROVIDES EVERYTHING NEEDED TO ENGAGE YOUTH WITH STRUCTURED ACTIVITIES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND DIGNITY AND SELF-WORTH THROUGH FOSTERING SOCIAL CONNECTEDNESS AND ACEDEMIC SUCESS

Income
$323,666
Spending
$312,616
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
5.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Employees
1
Volunteers
6
Highest pay
$24,000, ceo

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

Financial health

Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 59% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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

    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 December 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 (5)
  1. $175,457 spent. THE HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRAM SUPPORTS GIRLS AND BOYS THAT STRIVE TO CONTINUE THEIR EDUCATION. STUDENTS SELECTED FOR THIS PROGRAM LIVE IN EITHER THE MALE OR FEMALE OFF-CAMPUS HOUSES LOCATED NEAR THE UNIVERSITIES IN SAN PEDRO SULA. THE PROGRAM HELPS COVER THE COST OF POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION, INCLUDING UNIVERSITY COSTS AND TRADE TRAINING, AS WELL AS HOUSING, FURNISHINGS, AND REPAIRS FOR THE TWO OFF-CAMPUS HOUSES.
  2. $42,532 spent. THE SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM HELPS COVER THE OPERATING BUDGET OF THE A.H.L.E. FOUNDATION IN HONDURAS. THE COSTS INCLUDE SUSTAINING THE FACILITIES AT THE FOUNDATION. THE FACILITIES INCLUDE A DORMITORY, CAFETERIA, CLASSROOMS, COMPUTER FACILITY, MUSICAL PROGRAM, GYMNASIUM, SOCCER FIELD, BASKETBALL COURT, SWIMMING POOL, PLAYGROUND, AGRICULTURAL FARM, AND LASTLY A MEDICAL FACILITY TO ACCOMMODATE VISITING DOCTORS AND DENTISTS. IN ADDITION TO THIS, THE SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM COVERS THE COST OF FOOD, CLOTHING, TRANSPORTATION, AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES.
  3. $22,025 spent. The Agricultural Program provides the necessary education and training for our kids and the community to be able to grow most of their own food with a focus on added value in the market. The small experimental farm grows staple crops like corn, yuca, beans and plantain. but there are also fruit trees, sheep poultry and bee hives The produce is consumed at the home and shared with the community.
  4. $27,741 spent. Other remaining programs
  5. Other remaining programs 27741. 0. 66016.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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 December 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 1997.

    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.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Arkansas Childrens Foundation (Little Rock, AR), EIN 71-0568795. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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