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Naples Children Foundation Inc

EIN 65-1001650 · Naples, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong96 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO CREATE LASTING CHANGE BY INVESTING IN PROVEN PROGRAMS THAT TRANSFORM THE LIVES OF VULNERABLE CHILDREN IN COLLIER COUNTY. THROUGH STRONG PARTNERSHIPS, WE BRIDGE GAPS IN EDUCATION AND HEALTHCARE DELIVERING MEASURABLE RESULTS THAT EMPOWER CHILDREN, STRENGTHEN FAMILIES, AND TRANSFORM COMMUNITIES.

Income
$47.6 million
Spending
$30.4 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
35 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 86%
Employees
19
Volunteers
364
Highest pay
$349,753, ceo

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

Financial health

Strong: 96 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 35.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 19% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 36% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 19% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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

    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 June 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 (5)
  1. $14.0 million spent. ADDITIONAL SUPPORT AND DIRECT PROGRAM OVERHEAD RELATE TO THE EXECUTION OF OUR TRADITIONAL GRANT AND STRATEGIC INITIATIVE PROGRAMS. IT IS THROUGH OUR DEVELOPMENT OF EFFECTIVE, DISCIPLINED BENEFICIARY PARTNERS, THAT WE ARE ABLE TO TRANSFORM THE LIVES OF VULNERABLE CHILDREN IN COLLIER COUNTY.
  2. $9.0 million spent. THE MENTAL HEALTH INITIATIVE AIMS TO TACKLE CRITICAL ISSUES IN CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH, STRIVING TO CREATE A BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR YOUNG MINDS. EFFORTS CONCENTRATE ON ESTABLISHING A CONTINUUM OF CARE, ADVOCATING FOR AWARENESS, PREVENTION, AND IMPROVING SERVICE COORDINATION. SERVICES ENCOMPASS SCREENING AND EARLY IDENTIFICATION, SPECIALTY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES, AND PROVIDING RESOURCES FOR THE TREATMENT AND PREVENTION OF TOXIC STRESS, AS WELL AS SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES AND CHILDREN WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER.
  3. $2.7 million spent. THE OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME INITIATIVE IN IMMOKALEE PROVIDES PURPOSEFUL PROGRAMS FOR AT-RISK STUDENTS, AIMING TO ENHANCE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AND OVERALL WELL-BEING. EFFORTS INCLUDE RESOURCE LEVERAGING, CAPACITY EXPANSION, ACADEMIC SUPPORT, AND ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN COLLABORATION WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS. TAILORED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF AT-RISK YOUTH, PROGRAMS ARE AGE-SPECIFIC AND LOCALLY CUSTOMIZED. THE SERVICES OFFER ACADEMIC AND RESILIENCY SUPPORT FOR AT-RISK IMMOKALEE STUDENTS FROM KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 12TH GRADE, SPANNING BOTH THE SCHOOL YEAR AND SUMMER. EACH PROGRAM EMPHASIZES STRONG ACADEMIC AND LEADERSHIP COMPONENTS, TAILORED TO THE STRENGTHS OF EACH PARTNERING ORGANIZATION.
  4. $1.3 million spent. THE EARLY LEARNING INITIATIVE IN IMMOKALEE AIMS TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO QUALITY EARLY LEARNING PROGRAMS, SUPPLEMENTED BY SERVICES TO ENHANCE TEACHER QUALITY AND SUPPORT CHILDREN'S DEVELOPMENT. EFFORTS INCLUDE PARTNERSHIPS PROVIDING BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS FOR CHILDREN, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHERS, AND INITIATIVES TO CLOSE THE SCHOOL READINESS GAP. NCF'S INVOLVEMENT DOUBLES CHILDCARE SCHOLARSHIPS, SUPPORTING PROVIDERS DELIVERING HIGH-QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION.
  5. $540,965 spent. THE HUNGER INITIATIVE PROVIDES NUTRITIOUS FOOD TO CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO STRUGGLE WITH FOOD INSECURITY-THE FEAR OF NOT KNOWING WHERE THEIR NEXT MEAL WILL COME FROM. NCF'S INNOVATE APPROACH TO FOOD ACCESS ENABLES DELIVERIES TO REMOTE AND VULNERABLE SECTIONS OF COLLIER COUNTY, SCHOOL-BASED FOOD PANTIES AND INCREASING ACCESS OF FRESH PRODUCE AND NUTRITIONAL EDUCATION.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since June 2007.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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