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Young Fathers of Central Florida Inc

EIN 71-1016365 · Orlando, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak28 out of 100GovernanceWeak45 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 37% of its spending went to programs.

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

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE YOUNG FATHERS UNDER THE AGE OF 24 YEARS WITH SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY-BASED RESOURCES TO ASSIST THEM IN ACTIVELY PARTICIPATING IN THE LIVES OF THIER CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN ORDER TO STRENGTHEN THIER COMMUNITIES. OUR GOAL IS TO REACH THOSE YOUNG FATHERS WHO ARE IGNORED.

Income
$208,104
Spending
$211,335
Spent on programs
37%
Reserves
0 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 73%
Employees
0
Highest pay
$77,416, executive director

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

Weak: 28 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover -0.0 months of spending.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    37% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 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

Weak: 45 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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 (1)
  1. $78,066 spent. THE STATE OF FLORIDA ENTERED INTO A COST REIMBURSEMENT CONTRACT WITH THE ORGANIZATION FOR THEIR ASSISTANCE WITH THEIR NCPEP PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM WAS DESIGNED TO ASSIST UNEMPLOYED AND OR UNDEREMPLOYED NON- CUSTODIAN PARENT IN MAKING REGULAR CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENTS THROUGH OBTAINING AND MAINTANING EMPLOYMENT. OF 250 YOUNG FATHERS, WE ASSISTED 107 OF THE FATHERS WITH OBTAINING AND MAINTAINING FULL TIME AND PART TIME EMPLOYMENT. OUR PROGRAMS SERVICE EFFORTS INCLUDED ONE ON ONE COUNSELING, CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENTS, AND VAIOUS OTHER PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ACTIVITIES. THE ORLANDO COMMUNITY AND YOUTH TRUST INC ENTERED INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE YOUNG FATHERS ORGANIZATION TO RPOVIDE PARENTAL TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT ALONG WITH THEIR PARTICIPATION. THE CONTRACT REQUIRED CERTAIN INFORMATION AND DATA RELATING TO THE PARTICIPANTS ATTENDANCE AND PRE/POST TESTING INFORMATION. THE CONTRACT REQUIRED NO OTHER RESTRICTIONS. THE ORGANIZATION IS CURRENTLY MEETING THE CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS. AETNA CVS SPONSORED A COMMUNITY EVENT VARIOUS INDIVIDUAL DONATION AND SPONSORSHIP OF CERTAIN PROGRAMS PERFORMED BY THE ORGANIZATION

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 October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2023 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2023.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 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 December 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 2024.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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