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Preston Brown Foundation

EIN 82-5385320 · Coral Springs, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair55 out of 100GovernanceGood82 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 45% 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 MENTORING RESOURCES TO EMPOWER VULERABLE YOUTHS TO OPTIMZE THEIR MENTAL, PHYSICAL AND FINANCIALS AWARENESS.

Income
$62,683
Spending
$152,512
Spent on programs
45%
Reserves
19.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 67%
Employees
2
Highest pay
$52,000, executive di

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

Fair: 55 out of 100. Higher than 19% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 19.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 143% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 66% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    45% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 26 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 81% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    3 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a 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

    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.

  • 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 (4)
  1. FOR TAX YEAR 2025 THE FOUNDATION FOCUSED ON 4 MAJOR PROJECTS: 1)R.E.F.U.E.L - PARTERNING WITH SCHOOLS AND ORGANIZATIONS IN UNDERSERVED AREAS, THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED HEALTHY SNACKS, HYDRATION, MENTAL WELLNESS, EDUCATION AND SELF CARE ACTIVITIES TO STUDENTS AT NO COST, (REST, EAT, FUN, UNITY, EXERCISE, LOVE). IN 2025, THE FOUNDATION EXPANDED ACCESS TO RESOURCES AND EXPERIENCES THAT PROMOTE OPTIMAL MENTAL, PHYSICAL, AND EMOTIONAL WELLBEING THROUGHREFUEL STATIONS, MINDFULLNESS SELF-CARE, AND YOUTH CAMP WITH NFL ALUM PRESTON BROWN. 2) YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID: THIS NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED EVIDENCE-BASED EARLY INTERVENTION PUBLIC EDUCATION TRAINING,IS ONE OF OUR MOST POPULAR PROGRAM THAT SEVERS OVER 600 STUDENTS. IT PARTNERS STUDENTS AND ADULTS AND TEACHES ADULTS HOW TO RECOGNIZED THE SYMPTOMS THAT SUGGEST A POTENTIAL MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGE. IT TEACHES TO LISTEN NONJUNGMENTALLY, GIVE REASSURANCE TO A YOUNG PERSON AND REFER ANY POTENTIAL ISSUES TO APPROPRAITE PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF MENTAL WELLBEING, THE FOUNDATION USES THE INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED EVIDENCE BASED TRAINING WITH CERTIFIED INSTRUCTORS TO EQUIP TEACHERS, COCHES, AND TRUSTED ADULTS WITH THE TOOLS TO RECOGNIZE, RESPOND TO, AND SUPPORT YOUNG PEOPLE FACING MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE CHALLENGES. 3) RALLY CHAMPS MENTORING: CONNECTING YOUTH, CENTERING STUDENT ATHLETES, WITH CARING ADULT MENTORS WHO CONSISTENTLY SHOW UP WHERE IT MATTERS MOST- HELPING YOUTH BUILD CONFIDENCE AND A SENSE OF BELONGING. THIS IS A UNIQUE MENTORING PROGRAM WHICH MATCHES STUDENTS AGES 9-18 YRS WITH A CARING ADULT TO SERVE AS A POSITIVE INFLUENCE AND BE PRESENT AT THEIR ACTIVITIES PROVIDING PRAISE AND ENCOURGEMENT. STUDIES SHOW RELATIONSHIPS WITH CARING ADULTZ IS THE PRIMARY PROTECTIVE FACTOR OF YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH. WE TRY TO FOCUS ON SOCIAL WELLNESS DIMENSION AND THE SENSE OF BELONGING. 4) A.R.T (ACHIEVE, RESILIENCE, THRIVE): HARNESSING THE POWER OF THE PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS TO HELP YOUNG PEOPLE PROCESS EMOTIONS, DISCOVER THEIR VOICE, AND BUILD CONFIDENCE THROUGH INITIATIVES SUCH AS ARTS IN SCHOOLS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC PREP AND A WINDOW BETWEEN WORLDS, A TRAUMA-INFORMED ART EXPERIENCES LED BY A CERTIFIED WINDOWS FACILITATOR. FOR TAX YEAR 2025 THE FOUNDATION FOCUSED ON 4 MAJOR PROJECTS: 1)R.E.F.U.E.L - PARTERNING WITH SCHOOLS AND ORGANIZATIONS IN UNDERSERVED AREAS, THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED HEALTHY SNACKS, HYDRATION, MENTAL WELLNESS, EDUCATION AND SELF CARE ACTIVITIES TO STUDENTS AT NO COST, (REST, EAT, FUN, UNITY, EXERCISE, LOVE). IN 2025, THE FOUNDATION EXPANDED ACCESS TO RESOURCES AND EXPERIENCES THAT PROMOTE OPTIMAL MENTAL, PHYSICAL, AND EMOTIONAL WELLBEING THROUGHREFUEL STATIONS, MINDFULLNESS SELF-CARE, AND YOUTH CAMP WITH NFL ALUM PRESTON BROWN. 2) YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID: THIS NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED EVIDENCE-BASED EARLY INTERVENTION PUBLIC EDUCATION TRAINING,IS ONE OF OUR MOST POPULAR PROGRAM THAT SEVERS OVER 600 STUDENTS. IT PARTNERS STUDENTS AND ADULTS AND TEACHES ADULTS HOW TO RECOGNIZED THE SYMPTOMS THAT SUGGEST A POTENTIAL MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGE. IT TEACHES TO LISTEN NONJUNGMENTALLY, GIVE REASSURANCE TO A YOUNG PERSON AND REFER ANY POTENTIAL ISSUES TO APPROPRAITE PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF MENTAL WELLBEING, THE FOUNDATION USES THE INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED EVIDENCE BASED TRAINING WITH CERTIFIED INSTRUCTORS TO EQUIP TEACHERS, COCHES, AND TRUSTED ADULTS WITH THE TOOLS TO RECOGNIZE, RESPOND TO, AND SUPPORT YOUNG PEOPLE FACING MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE CHALLENGES. 3) RALLY CHAMPS MENTORING: CONNECTING YOUTH, CENTERING STUDENT ATHLETES, WITH CARING ADULT MENTORS WHO CONSISTENTLY SHOW UP WHERE IT MATTERS MOST- HELPING YOUTH BUILD CONFIDENCE AND A SENSE OF BELONGING. THIS IS A UNIQUE MENTORING PROGRAM WHICH MATCHES STUDENTS AGES 9-18 YRS WITH A CARING ADULT TO SERVE AS A POSITIVE INFLUENCE AND BE PRESENT AT THEIR ACTIVITIES PROVIDING PRAISE AND ENCOURGEMENT. STUDIES SHOW RELATIONSHIPS WITH CARING ADULTZ IS THE PRIMARY PROTECTIVE FACTOR OF YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH. WE TRY TO FOCUS ON SOCIAL WELLNESS DIMENSION AND THE SENSE OF BELONGING. 4) A.R.T (ACHIEVE, RESILIENCE, THRIVE): HARNESSING THE POWER OF THE PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS TO HELP YOUNG PEOPLE PROCESS EMOTIONS, DISCOVER THEIR VOICE, AND BUILD CONFIDENCE THROUGH INITIATIVES SUCH AS ARTS IN SCHOOLS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC PREP AND A WINDOW BETWEEN WORLDS, A TRAUMA-INFORMED ART EXPERIENCES LED BY A CERTIFIED WINDOWS FACILITATOR.
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  4. $68,155 spent. N/A

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 September 2018.

    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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