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Magdalenes Inc

EIN 85-0807127 · Gulf Breeze, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MAGDALENE'S FIGHTS AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF WOMEN THROUGH EDUCATION AND AWARENESS, SURVIVOR SUPPORT, AND RELATED INITIATIVES BECAUSE WE BELIEVE EVERYONE DESERVES AN OPPORTUNITY TO LIVE AN ABUNDANT LIFE FREE OF EXPLOITATION.

Income
$95,943
Spending
$176,001
Spent on programs
72%
Reserves
44.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 69%
Employees
4
Volunteers
50
Highest pay
$76,820, 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

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 56% of charities in its peer group (mental health, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 44.6 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 83% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 37% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    72% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Strong: 94 out of 100. Higher than 86% of charities in its peer group (mental health, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (2)
  1. $84,787 spent. SURVIVOR SUPPORT: LIFE BRIDGES PROGRAM IS A COLLABORATIVE PROGRAM WITH A LOCAL RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM TO HELP EQUIP SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL EXPLOITATION AND SEX TRAFFICKING TO LIVE SUSTAINABLY INDEPENDENT LIVES THROUGH LIFE SKILLS AND JOB-READINESS CLASSES. MAGDALENE'S ALSO OFFERS INCOME OPPORTUNITIES TO SURVIVORS, SUCH AS COMPENSATING SURVIVORS FOR SKILLED WORK (MARKETING PROFESSIONALS, EXPERT SPEAKERS, ARTISANS MAKING PRODUCTS THAT WE OFFER FOR SALE AT EDUCATIONAL EVENTS AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES). REFERRALS: MAGDALENE'S CONNECTS SURVIVORS TO SERVICE PROVIDERS AND ASSISTS THE COMMUNITY WITH REPORTING SUSPICIOUS BEHAVIOR. SURVIVOR SUPPORT: LIFE BRIDGES PROGRAM IS A COLLABORATIVE PROGRAM WITH A LOCAL RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM TO HELP EQUIP SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL EXPLOITATION AND SEX TRAFFICKING TO LIVE SUSTAINABLY INDEPENDENT LIVES THROUGH LIFE SKILLS AND JOB-READINESS CLASSES. MAGDALENE'S ALSO OFFERS INCOME OPPORTUNITIES TO SURVIVORS, SUCH AS COMPENSATING SURVIVORS FOR SKILLED WORK (MARKETING PROFESSIONALS, EXPERT SPEAKERS, ARTISANS MAKING PRODUCTS THAT WE OFFER FOR SALE AT EDUCATIONAL EVENTS AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES). REFERRALS: MAGDALENE'S CONNECTS SURVIVORS TO SERVICE PROVIDERS AND ASSISTS THE COMMUNITY WITH REPORTING SUSPICIOUS BEHAVIOR.
  2. $41,722 spent. EDUCATION & AWARENESS: MAGDALENE'S EDUCATES THE COMMUNITY THROUGH VARIOUS PRESENTATIONS AND EDUCATIONAL EVENTS WHERE EXPERTS BRING AWARENESS TO KEY TOPICS RELATED TO SEXUAL EXPLOITATION AND TRAFFICKING, HELPING COMMUNITY MEMBERS LEARN HOW TO PREVENT IT, SPOT IT, AND REPORT IT. MEN'S AWARENESS: THIS INITIATIVE IS DESIGNED TO BE LED BY MEN, FOR MEN AND OFFERS PERIODIC OPPORTUNITIES TO MEET AND DISCUSS THE REALITY OF SEXUAL EXPLOITATION AND SEX TRAFFICKING, AND THE ROLE THAT MEN CAN PLAY IN COMBATTING IT, INVOLVING EXPERT PRESENTERS ON VARIOUS TOPICS RELATED TO THE FIGHT AGAINST SEXUAL EXPLOITATION AND TRAFFICKING.

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 January 2021.

    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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