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Fifth C Foundation Inc

EIN 84-3324880 · Clearwater, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE FIFTH C FOUNDATION PROVIDES SPONSORSHIPS AND/OR JEWELRY ITEMS TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT GIVE BACK TO THE THREE PILLARS: GIVING KIDS A CHANCE, SUPPORTING WAR VETERANS, AND STOPPING HUMAN TRAFFICKING.

Income
$384,420
Spending
$361,199
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
8.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 98%
Employees
0

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

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.9 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 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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

    7 of 7

    Has a 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 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 October 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 (5)
  1. $223,662 spent. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES YOUTH A WIDE VARIETY OF SERVICES AND PROGRAMS THAT ENCOURAGE DEVELOPMENT AND A PASSION FOR LEARNING.
  2. $95,710 spent. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES A VARIETY OF LIFE-CHANGING PROGRAMS THAT HELP PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, SENIORS, VETERANS, AND CAREGIVERS LIVE, LEARN, WORK AND PLAY IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.
  3. $20,848 spent. THE ORGANIZATION WORKS TO PRESERVE THE ENVIRONMENT WHILE LEADING THE RESCUE, REHABILITATION, AND RELEASE OF MARINE LIFE; ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION; RESEARCH; AND CONSERVATION.
  4. DONATIONS TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT GIVE BACK TO THE THREE PILLARS: GIVING KIDS A CHANCE, SUPPORTING WAR VETERANS, AND STOPPING HUMAN TRAFFICKING.
  5. DONATIONS TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT GIVE BACK TO THE THREE PILLARS: GIVING KIDS A CHANCE, SUPPORTING WAR VETERANS, AND STOPPING HUMAN TRAFFICKING.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending October 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending October 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since January 2021.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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