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Bullard Family Foundation Inc

EIN 82-5519212 · Lutz, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceFair66 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE FAMILIES AND CHILDREN EVERYWHERE WITH MOMENTS, PROGRAMS, AND RESOURCES TO HELP BUILD CHARACTER AND IMPROVE OUTCOMES IN OUR COMMUNITY.

Income
$1.5 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
14.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 68%
Employees
0
Volunteers
2,400

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.9 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 26% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 37% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 66 out of 100. Higher than 19% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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

    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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

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

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 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. $179,940 spent. THE JOY OF GIVING PROGRAM WAS INSPIRED BY THE LATE PASTOR GREG POWE, SR. JOY OF GIVING WAS STARTED IN 2009 AS A WAY TO SPREAD JOY TO ALL CHILDREN IN OUR MOST STRUGGLING COMMUNITIES. WITH PASTOR POWE'S BLESSING, THADDEUS BULLARD, AKA WWE SUPERSTAR TITUS O'NEIL, GREW THE EVENT TO WHAT IT IS TODAY: A MOVEMENT TO INSPIRE COMPANIES TO GIVE BACK TO THEIR COMMUNITIES; AN EFFORT TO CONNECT FAMILIES WITH IMPORTANT NONPROFIT SUPPORT SERVICES; AND A GIFT-GIVING CELEBRATION THAT PROVIDES MOMENTS THAT CHANGE LIVES.
  2. $100,576 spent. THE BACK TO SCHOOL BASH WAS FOUNDED BY THADDEUS BULLARD, AKA WWE SUPERSTAR TITUS O'NEIL. PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN THE BULLARD FAMILY FOUNDATION, TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS, ADVENT HEALTH, THE HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, AND MORE THAN 60 COMPANIES AND NONPROFIT AGENCIES ENSURE CHILDREN START THE SCHOOL YEAR PREPARED. THE EVENT PROVIDES CHILDREN IN OUR MOST STRUGGLING COMMUNITIES WITH SERVICES LIKE HAIRCUTS, PHYSICALS AND EYE EXAMS AND PROVIDES BACKPACKS FILLED WITH SCHOOL SUPPLIES. DURING THE EVENT'S INAUGURAL YEAR (2018) IT DREW 30,000 PEOPLE SUPPLYING MORE THAN 15,000 CHILDREN RECEIVED FREE BACKPACKS WITH SCHOOL SUPPLIES. THE EVENT HAS CONTINUED TO GROW EACH YEAR SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN 2018.
  3. $191,792 spent. PROVIDING SUPPORT TO LOCAL SCHOOLS LIKE SLIGH MIDDLE MAGNET SCHOOL, EDUCATION YOUTH PROGRAMS, AND HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT.
  4. $475,015 spent. THE FOUNDATION ALSO PROVIDE DIRECT FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO OTHER NON-PROFITS IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY WHO'S MISSION AND PURPOSE IS ALSO ALIGNED WITH THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, THE BULLARD FAMILY FOUNDATION IS DEVELOPING A FINANCIAL PROSPERITY CENTER FOR THE SLIGH NEIGHBORHOOD, LOCATED IN THE 300 BUILDING AT SLIGH MIDDLE SCHOOL, 2011 E. SLIGH AVE., TAMPA, FL 33610. IN ADDITION, THE FOUNDATION HAS COMMITTED RESOURCES TO PROVIDING SUPPORTS TO THE FACULTY, STAFF AND STUDENTS THAT INCLUDES SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMMING AND AN AFTER-SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY AND CODING CLUB AND AN ART CLUB. BULLARD FAMILY FOUNDATION HONORED LOCAL FATHERS & MOTHERS AT A DINNER TO CELEBRATE THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE FAMILY AND THE OVERALL COMMUNITY. AS WELL AS OTHER EXPENSES THAT ARE UTILIZED BY ALL THE PROGRAMS THAT ARE NOT OVERHEAD IN NATURE.
  5. THE FOUNDATION ALSO PROVIDE DIRECT FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO OTHER NON-PROFITS IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY WHO'S MISSION AND PURPOSE IS ALSO ALIGNED WITH THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, THE BULLARD FAMILY FOUNDATION IS DEVELOPING A FINANCIAL PROSPERITY CENTER FOR THE SLIGH NEIGHBORHOOD, LOCATED IN THE 300 BUILDING AT SLIGH MIDDLE SCHOOL, 2011 E. SLIGH AVE., TAMPA, FL 33610. IN ADDITION, THE FOUNDATION HAS COMMITTED RESOURCES TO PROVIDING SUPPORTS TO THE FACULTY, STAFF AND STUDENTS THAT INCLUDES SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMMING AND AN AFTER-SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY AND CODING CLUB AND AN ART CLUB. BULLARD FAMILY FOUNDATION HONORED LOCAL FATHERS & MOTHERS AT A DINNER TO CELEBRATE THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE FAMILY AND THE OVERALL COMMUNITY. AS WELL AS OTHER EXPENSES THAT ARE UTILIZED BY ALL THE PROGRAMS THAT ARE NOT OVERHEAD IN NATURE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 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 October 13, 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 April 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 June 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 October 21, 2026.

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