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Mourning Family Foundation Inc

EIN 65-1075983 · Miami, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 0% of its spending went to programs.
  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 58 cents.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

MOURNING FAMILY FOUNDATION, A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION FOUNDED BY ALONZO AND TRACY MOURNING, PROVIDES A MULTITUDE OF OPPORTUNITIES TO ENHANCE THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN THE SOUTH FLORIDA COMMUNITY THROUGH ADVOCACY,(CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)

Income
$369,407
Spending
$213,234
Spent on programs
0%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
59
Highest pay
$210,956, 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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 42% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    0% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 58 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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    31 of 33 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (1)
  1. $296 spent. EDUCATION AND ENRICHMENT SERVICES. PRESENTLY, WE PROVIDE FUNDING TO THE OVERTOWN YOUTH CENTER AND HONEY SHINE WHO ARE CURRENTLY SERVING OVER 1200 STUDENTS FROM 2ND GRADE TO AGE 25, WHO RESIDE IN SOUTH FLORIDA AND ATTEND SCHOOLS IN THE AREA.THE OYC'S PROGRAM SERVICES CONTINUE TO BE BASED ON FOUR HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PROGRAM COMPONENTS:THE RELATIONSHIP MODEL: OYC'S METHOD OF SERVICE DELIVERY. THROUGH IT, EMPLOYEES ESTABLISH MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS WITH YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES BASED ON MUTUAL RESPECT.THE CULTURE OF SUCCESS: THE CREATION OF A POWERFUL ENVIRONMENT WHERE INTERACTIONS ARE POSITIVE AND RESPECTFUL, WITH HIGH EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL MEMBERS OF THE CULTURE AND FACILITATE THE SUCCESS OF ALL PARTICIPANTS.COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH: AN APPROACH, WHICH ALLOWS OYC TO SERVICE THE "WHOLE CHILD", AND CROSSES ALL OF THE ENVIRONMENTS. TO DO THIS, OYC DEVELOPS PARTNERSHIPS WITH PARENTS, SCHOOLS, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND ENGAGES IN THE CONSTANT PROVISION OF SERVICES (24 HOUR CASE MANAGEMENT, IN SCHOOL/AFTER SCHOOL SERVICES AND SUMMER PROGRAM).CONTINUUM OF SERVICE: PROVIDING SERVICES FROM SECOND GRADE TO AGE 25 TO GUIDE THEM THROUGH THE PHASES OF THEIR PSYCHOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT AND IMPROVE THEIR LIFE'S TRAJECTORY. OYC MONITORSSTUDENTS' PROGRESS TO ENSURE THEY GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL AND ARE THEN ENROLLED IN COLLEGE, A VOCATIONAL SCHOOL OR GAINFULLY EMPLOYED.WHOLE SCHOOL EXPANSION: OYC HAS ALSO EXPANDED ITS FOOTPRINT IN THE OVERTOWN COMMUNITY; WE HAVE DECIDED TO ADOPT THE WHOLE SCHOOL EXPANSION MODEL IN A DIRECT PARTNERSHIP WITH MIAMI DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND JOSE DE DIEGO MIDDLE SCHOOL. OUR GOAL IS TO WORK WITH THE SCHOOL DISTRICT TO REMAIN ON THE CONTINUUM OF INCREASED GRADUATION RATES, INCREASED ATTENDANCE AND PARENT PARTICIPATION AND ULTIMATELY PRODUCE POSITIVE CONTRIBUTING CITIZENS IN THE OVERTOWN COMMUNITY. THROUGH THIS PARTNERSHIP AND OUR CURRENT PROGRAMMING AT OYC AND HONEY SHINE, WE ARE NOW SERVICING OVER 700 YOUTH IN SOUTH FLORIDA.HONEY SHINE IS MADE UP OF TWO PROGRAMMING ELEMENTS: THE ASPIRE TO SHINE WORKSHOPS OFFERED TO THE GIRLS IN THE PROGRAM, WHICH ARE AFFECTIONATELY CALLED 'HONEY BUGS', ADDRESS LIFE-SKILL LESSONS AND EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES. CAMP HONEY SHINE ALLOWS FOR THE CONTINUATION OF PROGRAMMING BEYOND THE WORKSHOPS. THE CAMP PROVIDES THE GIRLS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO BUILD ON COGNITIVE,SOCIAL, PHYSICAL SKILLS, VALUES, AND CHARACTER BUILDING THAT ALLOWS THEM TO STRIVE FOR SUCCESS. COMBINED, OYC AND HONEY SHINE STRIVE TO WORK WITH THESE YOUNG PEOPLE WHILE PROVIDING THEM WITH THE NECESSARY RESOURCES AND TOOLS TO SUCCEED AND TO ACHIEVE THE ULTIMATE GOAL OF GRADUATING FROM HIGH SCHOOL AND ATTENDING COLLEGE OR SOME FORM OF HIGHER 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 April 2001.

    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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