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Grow Healthy Kids Inc

EIN 81-0912291 · Sanford, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong97 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MAKING A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE IN CHILDREN'S LIVES BY INCREASING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND HEALTHY LIVING.

Income
$747,283
Spending
$612,737
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
6.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
3
Volunteers
300
Highest pay
$48,462, program dire

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 18% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 75% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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

Strong: 97 out of 100. Higher than 92% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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 (5)
  1. $172,500 spent. GROW STEPS: 2,022 SHOES DISTRIBUTED TO STUDENTS IN NEED. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES QUALITY ATHLETIC SHOES TO K-12 STUDENTS IDENTIFIED WITH AN IMMEDIATE NEED FOR FOOTWEAR. BY PARTNERING WITH SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS, TEACHERS, COACHES, AND SOCIAL WORKERS, GROW STEPS HELPS IMPROVE CHILDREN'S ACCESS TO EDUCATION, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, BOOSTING THEIR SELF-ESTEEM IN THE PROCESS.
  2. $164,000 spent. GROW RECESS: 26,912 STUDENTS IMPACTED IN 1,349 CLASSROOMS, IMPACTING 57 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS. GROW RECESS DELIVERS VERSATILE RECESS EQUIPMENT TO K-5 CLASSROOMS, ENCOURAGING INDEPENDENT, CHILD-LED ACTIVE PLAY. THESE PORTABLE AND ADAPTABLE KITS INSPIRE CREATIVITY AND MOVEMENT, ENHANCING CLASSROOM FOCUS, FOSTERING COOPERATION AMONG PEERS, AND TRANSFORMING VARIOUS PLAY ZONES INTO SPACES FOR IMAGINATIVE ENGAGEMENT.
  3. $184,100 spent. GROW RUN: 3,781 REGISTERED RUNNERS PROVIDING 7,216 TOUCHPOINTS FOR ENGAGING IN PROGRAMMING. THROUGH GROW RUN, WE PROVIDE INCENTIVES, TRAINING MATERIALS, AND SUPPLIES FOR RUNNING EVENTS AND MEETS FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL-RUN CLUBS. THESE CLUBS CREATE ACCESSIBLE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND OFFER STUDENTS A CHANCE TO BE PART OF A TEAM. RUN CLUBS PROMOTE PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH, BUILD SELF-CONFIDENCE, AND POSITIVELY IMPACT ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE.
  4. $42,589 spent. GROW TRUST: 830 SPORTS BALL RESOURCE BALL BAGS DEPLOYED. THIS INITIATIVE EQUIPS FIRST RESPONDERS, LAW ENFORCEMENT, SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS, AND SOCIAL WORKERS WITH SPORTS BALLS TO FOSTER MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS WITH AT- RISK CHILDREN THROUGH PLAY. UTILIZING A TRAUMA-INFORMED APPROACH, THESE TOOLS ACT AS GROUNDING DEVICES FOR CHILDREN IN CRISIS AND SERVE AS A BRIDGE TO INITIATE HEALING. RESOURCE BAGS ALSO CONNECT COMMUNITIES WITH VITAL HEALTH AND PUBLIC SAFETY INFORMATION.
  5. GROW TRUST: 830 SPORTS BALL RESOURCE BALL BAGS DEPLOYED. THIS INITIATIVE EQUIPS FIRST RESPONDERS, LAW ENFORCEMENT, SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS, AND SOCIAL WORKERS WITH SPORTS BALLS TO FOSTER MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS WITH AT- RISK CHILDREN THROUGH PLAY. UTILIZING A TRAUMA-INFORMED APPROACH, THESE TOOLS ACT AS GROUNDING DEVICES FOR CHILDREN IN CRISIS AND SERVE AS A BRIDGE TO INITIATE HEALING. RESOURCE BAGS ALSO CONNECT COMMUNITIES WITH VITAL HEALTH AND PUBLIC SAFETY INFORMATION.

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? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    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 January 2016.

    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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