Federation of Families of Central Florida Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
PROVIDE SUPPORT, EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY FOR THE RIGHTS OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH EMOTIONAL, BEHAVIORAL AND MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN CENTRAL FLORIDA.
- Income
- $377,252
- Spending
- $402,714
- Spent on programs
- 75%
- Reserves
- 1.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 100%
- Employees
- 6
- Volunteers
- 10
- Highest pay
- $115,604, executive di
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 31 out of 100. Higher than 5% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 1.7 months of spending.
Debt
2 of 20It owes 86% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 7% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 35% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1575% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 94% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 257 of 7 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 (1)
- $301,092 spent. WE ENGAGE FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WITH EMOTIONAL, BEHAVIORAL AND MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES BY PROVIDING A NON-JUDGMENTAL ENVIRONMENT, ACTIVELY LISTENING AND SUPPORTING THESE FAMILIES. WE ACCOMPLISH THIS BY PROVIDING: -INFORMAL MONTHLY GROUP GATHERING (INCLUDES FREE CHILDCARE/DINNER). -COLLABORATE WITH FAMILY-RUN AND OTHER CHILD SERVING ORGANIZATIONS TO TRANSFORM MENTAL HEALTH CARE IN CENTRAL FLORIDA. -PROVIDE RESOURCES AND HELP FAMILIES OBTAIN THE NEEDED SUPPORT TO HELP THEM LEAD HEALTHY LIVES AND MAXIMIZE THEIR POTENTIAL. -DISTRIBUTE A QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER TO FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS. -PARTICIPATE IN RESOURCE FAIRS, PROVIDE WORKSHOPS/TRAININGS FOR FAMILIES. -IEP ASSISTANCE AND ADVOCACY AND WARM-LINE SUPPORT. -PEER-TO-PEER SUPPORT. THESE ARE FAMILY MEMBERS WITH A "LIVED EXPERIENCE" WHO HAVE PERSONALLY FACED THE CHALLENGES OF COPING WITH SERIOUS MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS AS A CAREGIVER. WE ENGAGE FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WITH EMOTIONAL, BEHAVIORAL AND MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES BY PROVIDING A NON-JUDGMENTAL ENVIRONMENT, ACTIVELY LISTENING AND SUPPORTING THESE FAMILIES. WE ACCOMPLISH THIS BY PROVIDING: -INFORMAL MONTHLY GROUP GATHERING (INCLUDES FREE CHILDCARE/DINNER). -COLLABORATE WITH FAMILY-RUN AND OTHER CHILD SERVING ORGANIZATIONS TO TRANSFORM MENTAL HEALTH CARE IN CENTRAL FLORIDA. -PROVIDE RESOURCES AND HELP FAMILIES OBTAIN THE NEEDED SUPPORT TO HELP THEM LEAD HEALTHY LIVES AND MAXIMIZE THEIR POTENTIAL. -DISTRIBUTE A QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER TO FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS. -PARTICIPATE IN RESOURCE FAIRS, PROVIDE WORKSHOPS/TRAININGS FOR FAMILIES. -IEP ASSISTANCE AND ADVOCACY AND WARM-LINE SUPPORT. -PEER-TO-PEER SUPPORT. THESE ARE FAMILY MEMBERS WITH A "LIVED EXPERIENCE" WHO HAVE PERSONALLY FACED THE CHALLENGES OF COPING WITH SERIOUS MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS AS A CAREGIVER.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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 November 6, 2026.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since December 2011.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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.
Ratings and checks are our reading of public records, using the published method. They are not a statement about anyone's honesty. If you work for this organization, you can send corrections or results, confirm you want gifts through Veridonate, or ask to be removed from giving.