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For the Children Inc

EIN 65-0950530 · Lake Worth, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood82 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To provide children with high quality education, recreation, and family support services that foster positive physical, social, emotional, cognitive growth and development.

Income
$2.0 million
Spending
$2.0 million
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
15.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 52%
Employees
70
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$107,486, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 62% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 31% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 6 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

    0 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, 2024, 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. $682,543 spent. The Youth Zone ensures our kids can effectively transition from elementary to middle school. Programs are designed to ensure youth are meeting academic goals and they understand what is required of them as they enter this period of adolescence. The 21st Century Community Learning Center provides children, grades 2-5, academic enrichment opportunities during afterschool to help students meet state and local standards in core academic subjects.
  2. $454,113 spent. The Children Community Wellness Center, funded through the Palm Beach County Community Services Department, educates parents about child development issues and our counselors assist families with child development, child-rearing, family planning, violence in the home, drug and alcohol abuse, and other behavioral issues. The Healthy Kids, Health Families program, funded through the Palm Beach County Youth Services Department, provides services and activities for families to increase their knowledge of healthy eating habits, reduce stress through mindfulness and meditation, and increase awareness of health risks linked to obesity.
  3. $417,470 spent. The Teen Zone serves youth ages 10-18 and offers daily homework assistance , small group tutoring in reading, math, FAST, ACT/SAT PREP, teen council/leadership development, and organized instructional programs for physical activities, academic and arts programs, and activities such as game playing, socializing, and outdoor play.
  4. $309,652 spent. The Early Learning program Kids Zone is designed to ensure our children are socially, emotionally, and academically prepared to enter kindergarten. We offer programs that allow them to explore the worlds of art, science, math, music, languages, and more in a safe, nurturing environment.
  5. $54,940 spent. Multicultural Arts Program improves the physical and/or mental health and wellness of children and families, it continues combining visual and non-visual art activities which include music, dance along with health fairs, and performances to promote fitness and well-being. The MAP funded by Florida Department of State Division of Arts and Culture, Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Foundation Arts & Culture Fund, Prime Time Palm Beach County and other agency partners.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 2024.

    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 January 2000.

    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: Feed the Children Inc (Oklahoma City, OK), EIN 73-6108657. 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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