Family Promise of Martin County
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO HELP FAMILIES (FULL-TIME MARTIN COUNTY WORKING PARENT(S) AND THEIR CHILDREN) EXPERIENCING OR FACING HOMELESSNESS ACHIEVE SUSTAINABLE INDEPENDENCE THROUGH A COMMUNITY-BASED RESPONSE.THE ORGANIZATION DOES THIS FIRST BY PROVIDING PREVENTION SERVICES BEFORE FAMILIES REACH A CRISIS, SHELTER WHEN HOMELESSNESS IS INEVITABLE, TRANSITIONAL HOUSING AND STABILIZATION EFFORTS TO HELP FAMILIES BECOME AND REMAIN INDEPENDENT.WHILE MOST SHELTERS SEPARATE FAMILIES BASED UPON GENDER, AGE, AND GENERATIONAL PLACEMENT, FAMILY PROMISE OF MARTIN COUNTY'S FOCUS IS ON KEEPING THE FAMILY TOGETHER. NOT ONLY DOES THIS PREVENT FURTHER FISCAL AND FINANCIAL STRAIN ON THE COMMUNITY, BUT IT PREVENTS SIGNIFICANT UNNECESSARY TRAUMA ON THE FAMILY.
- Income
- $692,563
- Spending
- $603,858
- Spent on programs
- 85%
- Reserves
- 11.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 93%
- Employees
- 10
- Volunteers
- 225
- Highest pay
- $81,178, 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
Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 11.6 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 1% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 28% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1585% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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: 91 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 257 of 8 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
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 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)
- $512,990 spent. FAMILY PROMISE OF MARTIN COUNTY INC. PROVIDES SHELTER, MEALS, AND COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT SERVICES TO FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN EXPERIENCING AND AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS. PROGRAMS FOR MARTIN COUNTY FAMILIES INCLUDE: SHELTER ROTATION, SHELTER DIVERSION, HUSI (HELP US STAY IN) EVICTION PREVENTION/HUMI (HELP US MOVE IN) RAPID REHOUSING, ALMOST HOME TRANSITIONAL HOUSING, AND STABILIZATION.SHELTER: SHELTER AND MEALS ARE PROVIDED THROUGH AN INTERFAITH HOSPITALITY NETWORK. THE ORGANIZATION COORDINATES WITH LOCAL CHURCHES TO PROVIDE SHELTER, PROVIDING TEMPORARY HOUSING AT EACH CHURCH CONGREGATION'S SITE. FAMILIES IN THE PROGRAM ROTATE BETWEEN CHURCHES.ALMOST HOME: TRANSITIONAL HOUSING IS PROVIDED THROUGH A MASTER LEASE PROGRAM WHERE WE PAY MARKET RENT AND PLACE FAMILIES IN APARTMENT UNITS/HOUSING. THE FAMILIES PAY A PROGRAM FEE BELOW 30% OF THEIR HOUSEHOLD INCOME (A PAY-IT-FORWARD" FEE TO HELP THE NEXT FAMILY) WHILE SAVING AND TAKING CLASSES TO QUALIFY FOR HOMEOWNERSHIP OR RETURN TO INDEPENDENT RENTAL HOUSING OF THEIR OWN. IN 2025, A TOTAL OF 12 APARTMENTS AND ONE HOUSE WERE AVAILABLE FOR THE ALMOST HOME PROGRAM.HOME SHARING: THE OPRGANIZATION MATCHES FAMILIES FOR HOME SHARING WHEN SINGLE PARENTS CANNOT MAKE IT ON THEIR OWN OR WHEN A RETIRED SENIOR AND A FAMILY CANNOT MAKE IT ON ONE INCOME.SHELTER DIVERSION: THE ORGANIZATION MEDIATES WITH FAMILY/FRIENDS THAT ARE ALLOWING THE LOCAL FOSTER FAMILIES TO FOSTER THE PETS OF FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. PETS ARE WELL CARED FOR AND LOVED WHILE OUR FAMILIES WORK THROUGH THEIR GOALS TO MOVE FROM SHELTER/TRANSITIONAL HOUSING TO HOME OWNERSHIP OR RETURN TO INDEPENDENT RENTAL HOUSING.PROMISE TO KEEP FAMILIES TOGETHER: FAMILY PROMISE OF MARTIN COUNTY IS THE ONLY SHELTER PROGRAM IN MARTIN COUNTY, FL THAT HOUSES DUAL PARENTING FAMILIES, SINGLE FATHERS, SINGLE MOTHERS, GRANDPARENTS THAT HAVE CUSTODY OF THEIR GRANDCHILDREN, ETC. WE DO NOT DENY BOYS OVER AGE 12 TO REMAIN WITH THEIR FAMILY IN SHELTER. ALL FAMILIES ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND WEEKLY CASE MANAGEMENT, BUDGETING, FUTURE FINANCIAL PLANNING TRAINING AND A HOST OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.TINY HOME VILLAGES: THE ORGANIZATION IS IN THE PROCESS OF COMPLETING A TINY HOME VILLAGE ON CHURCH PROPERTY TO RESPOND TO THE NEED FOR TRANSITIONAL HOUSING. TINY HOME COTTAGES WILL ACCOMODATE FAMILIES OF 4 OR LESS IN A PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM WITH A LOCAL CHURCH CONGREGATION WITH SURPLUS LAND. A HANDBOOK IS BEING CREATED TO SHARE THE PROCESS WITH OTHER CONGREGATIONS AND NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.HIGHLIGHTS AND STATISTICS FOR 2025 INCLUDE AS FOLLOWS:OUR PROGRAMS SERVED OVER 462 CHILDREN AND 292 FAMILIES.OUR ALMOST HOME TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM GREW TO 13 APARTMENTS/HOMES OFFERING A BRIDGE FROM CRISIS TO STABILITY FOR 15 MORE FAMILIES.WE HELPED 49 FAMILIES WITH 111 CHILDREN STAY IN THEIR HOMES OR REHOUSE RAPIDLY.TRAINING AND RESOURCES WERE PROVIDED TO ONE FAMILY TO PURCHASE THEIR FIRST HOME.OUR TEEN PROGRAM EQUIPPED YOUNG PEOPLE WITH BUDGETING AND JOB SKILLS.OUR NIGHT PROGRAMS GAVE PARENTS TOOLS FOR CAREER GROWTH IN FINANCIAL PLANNING AND HOMEOWNERSHIP READINESS.WE CONTINUE TO MATCH THE FEW FAMILIES WILLING TO SHARE HOUSING.WITH THE SUPPORT OF A DEDICATED CHURCH PARTNER, OUR TINY HOME PROGRAM HAS FIVE HOMES IN PLACE.
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
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 October 13, 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 December 2025.
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 August 2018.
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 October 21, 2026.
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