Family Promise of Escambia County Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Mission of Family Promise of Escambia County is to help stabilize low-income families experiencing homelessness in Escambia County Florida with a community-based response. Through a collaborative effort with local faith-based organizations social service agencies and other community stakeholders our agency provides homeless families with nightly lodging and other supportive wrap-around services to help them achieve sustainable independence.
- Income
- $258,283
- Spending
- $177,568
- Spent on programs
- 62%
- Reserves
- 11.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 64
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (housing, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 11.7 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 10% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 31% of income.
Spending floor
8 of 1562% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 17 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 72% of charities in its peer group (housing, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 2511 of 11 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.
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, 2024, 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 (3)
- $73,236 spent. Family Promise of Escambia County provides short-term shelter and intensive case management for families experiencing homelessness through its rotational housing model. Partner congregations provide overnight lodging and meals while families work with case managers to secure employment increase income and transition to stable housing. The program focuses on reducing the length of homelessness and supporting long-term housing stability. In 2024 20 families were assisted through emergency shelter rapid re-housing.
- $27,204 spent. The Stabilization Program supports families after they complete shelter or housing services helping them maintain long-term housing and financial independence. Families receive ongoing case management access to community resources budgeting support and periodic check-ins for up to 12-24 months. The goal is to prevent returns to homelessness and ensure durable self-sufficiency. In 2024 seven families were assisted through our stabilization program.
- $9,353 spent. The Prevention Program assists at-risk families to avert episodes of homelessness through short-term financial assistance and supportive services. Aid may include help with rent utilities deposits or other critical expenses that allow families to remain housed. Case managers also provide problem-solving support budgeting guidance and referrals to stabilize families before a crisis escalates. In 2024 35 families were impacted through our prevention and diversion program.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 November 6, 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 2024.
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 January 2020.
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 November 4, 2026.
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