Skip to the page content
Your donations
Passes our checks

Out of Zion Inc

EIN 81-5022992 · Tampa, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood82 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Out of Zion provides educational services and support to children with medical and special needs and their families through creative arts lessons performances and caregiver support opportunities.

Income
$193,045
Spending
$161,774
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
35.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Employees
0
Volunteers
60
Highest pay
$22,586, director of operations

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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 87% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 35.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 16% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 22% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% 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

Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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.

  • 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 (7)
  1. $85,000 spent. Hope4ATRT Foundation is a research entity of Out of Zion Inc. We take a grassroots approach to funding research. Through strategic partnerships with dedicated pediatric cancer researchers we create new channels for ATRT specific work. Our approach seeks to improve outcomes for children with ATRT across the globe.
  2. $21,990 spent. Discover Shine Refresh is our free creative arts program for children with medical and special needs. Discover is a tailored educational program that includes hands-on sessions in the areas of drama dance drums piano and arts and crafts. Shine is an amalgamation of all that the kids have learned in their Discover classes woven into a highly enjoyable stage performance for families friends and the Tampa community. In our Refresh program our parents and caregivers can unwind and relax through activities such as adult crafting and massages while their children are learning and growing.
  3. $16,820 spent. Strategically supporting the work of other nonprofit organizations through financial contributions thereby amplifying our collective impact globally in community development arts and culture and social services.
  4. $11,285 spent. Hope4ATRT is dedicated to supporting families in the fight against the pediatric cancer ATRT [Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor] with up-to-date resources and research. Our mission is to provide a centralized site where parents can find the information they need to navigate their childs diagnosis - what to do where to go for treatment what resources support are available to them and advancements made through ATRT research.
  5. $3,300 spent. Our Holiday Gift Card Outreach program provides gift cards for grocery and or shopping to the families that attend our programs. Out of Zion seeks to create a community of support as we assist our families during the busy and often financially burdensome time of the year.
  6. $2,573 spent. Party Time NYC is an annual event that brings the smiles joy and bravery of superheroes to children and their families facing big battles. This event includes food activities and entertainment to hospitals and healthcare facilities in NYC.
  7. $100 spent. Training and development program for our youth leaders and interns.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since February 2017.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 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.