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Estero Forever Foundation Inc

EIN 84-2466890 · Estero, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceFair50 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROMOTE LEGACY GIVING FROM THE COMMUNITY, PROVIDE GRANTS AND GIVING TO ADDRESS COMMUNITY NEEDS, PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THE VILLAGE OF ESTERO AND THE COMMUNITY BY MANAGING PROJECTS BENEFICIAL TO THE COMMUNITY.

Income
$27,806
Spending
$20,476
Spent on programs
54%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 65%
Employees
0

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

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 19% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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

    0 of 10

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

  • 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 (1)
  1. $10,989 spent. THE PRIMARY ACTIVITY OF THE ESTERO FOREVER FOUNDATION FROM APRIL 2024 THROUGH 2025 WAS WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE VILLAGE OF ESTERO TO PREPARE ESTERO RIVER PARK, LOCATED AT THE CORNER OF CORKSCREW ROAD AND U.S. 41, FOR FUTURE PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES. THIS INITIATIVE WAS IMPLEMENTED SHORTLY AFTER THE COMPLETION OF THE DRIVING RANGE PROJECT. EFF'S WORK AT THE ESTERO RIVER PARK SITE INCLUDED DEBRIS REMOVAL, IMPROVEMENTS TO EXISTING STRUCTURES ON THE PROPERTY, SECURING A WATER SUPPLY FOR THOSE BUILDINGS, AND ENHANCING SITE ATTRACTIONS SUCH AS THE BUTTERFLY GARDEN AND LABYRINTH. ALL IMPROVEMENTS WERE COMPLETED WITHIN THE APPROVED BUDGET ESTABLISHED BY THE VILLAGE OF ESTERO. EFF COORDINATED ON-SITE PARTICIPATION BY FGCU STUDENTS, WHO ASSISTED WITH THE REMOVAL OF INVASIVE PLANT SPECIES AS PART OF THE BROADER EFFORT TO IMPROVE AND PRESERVE THE PROPERTY. THE PRIMARY ACTIVITY OF THE ESTERO FOREVER FOUNDATION FROM APRIL 2024 THROUGH 2025 WAS WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE VILLAGE OF ESTERO TO PREPARE ESTERO RIVER PARK, LOCATED AT THE CORNER OF CORKSCREW ROAD AND U.S. 41, FOR FUTURE PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES. THIS INITIATIVE WAS IMPLEMENTED SHORTLY AFTER THE COMPLETION OF THE DRIVING RANGE PROJECT. EFF'S WORK AT THE ESTERO RIVER PARK SITE INCLUDED DEBRIS REMOVAL, IMPROVEMENTS TO EXISTING STRUCTURES ON THE PROPERTY, SECURING A WATER SUPPLY FOR THOSE BUILDINGS, AND ENHANCING SITE ATTRACTIONS SUCH AS THE BUTTERFLY GARDEN AND LABYRINTH. ALL IMPROVEMENTS WERE COMPLETED WITHIN THE APPROVED BUDGET ESTABLISHED BY THE VILLAGE OF ESTERO. EFF COORDINATED ON-SITE PARTICIPATION BY FGCU STUDENTS, WHO ASSISTED WITH THE REMOVAL OF INVASIVE PLANT SPECIES AS PART OF THE BROADER EFFORT TO IMPROVE AND PRESERVE THE PROPERTY.

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 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 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 May 2023.

    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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