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Centre for Excellence of Pensacola Inc

EIN 86-1606739 · Pensacola, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair54 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Charitable - Help the Poor

Income
$82,772
Spending
$83,239
Reserves
1.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 81%

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

Financial health

Fair: 54 out of 100. Higher than 27% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 11% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

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

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 (4)
  1. $42,002 spent. Center for Excellence of Pensacola partners with business educational community and faith-based leaders and organizations to revitalize communities. Our Hands Up Practical Skills Classes launched in 2023 were expanded and rebranded in 2025 to increase accessibility and impact. During 2025 approximately 90% of all classes were taken on the road, allowing us to collaborate more deeply with respite homes halfway and safe houses and youth programs throughout the region. These classes provide valuable practical life workforce skills at no cost to participants equipping indivuals with the tools needed to move toward stability and self-sufficiency. in 2025 we also introduced a GED pilot study group to further support participants in achieving educational advancement and long-term success. Our goal remains to provide a Hand Up by empowering individuas with opportunities for personal growth and transformation.
  2. $15,208 spent. The Centre for Excellence of Pensacolas feeding program The Community Table continued to operate as a weekly food pantry in 2025 offering five distribution days each month along with scheduled emergency food box pick-ups throughout the week to meet urgent needs. In 2025 we served a total of 2,246 households reaching 7,387 individuals including 3,440 adults 2,541 children 1,415 seniors and 38 veterans. Through these efforts we provided an estimated 44,322 meals to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity in our community. The Community Table provides access to fresh meat fruits and vegetables helping to address immediate nutritional needs while promoting healthier lifestyles. Our goal is to not only alleviate food insecurity but also equip indivuals and families with resources needed to achieve long-term stability and improved quality of life.
  3. $11,587 spent. Jamies Moms House expanded its impact in 2025 by providing critical outreach advocacy and support to individuals and families affected by addiction across Northwest Florida Alabama and beyond. Through strategic collaborations with nonprofit partners and community organizations the program led and particiated in awareness campaigns billboard iniatives community outreach events and support gatherings directly engaging and encouraging families navigating addiction and loss. Jamies Moms House also helped facilitate access to essential resources includng Narcan distribution and basic necessities for individuals in rehabilitation programs while amplifying its message through media appearances public storytelling and regional awareness efforts focused on fentanyl and substance abuse prevention. By meeting individuals where they are and fostering meaningful connections the program strengthened a growing network of support increased community awareness.
  4. $3,621 spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES - AWARE initiative is dedicated to combating human trafficking by equipping everyday citizens with the knowledge and tools to recognize report and help end trafficking in our community. In 2025 the initiative continued its collaboration with the Circuit 1 Human Trafficking Task Force Pensacola Human Trafficking Task Force government agencies local law enforcement and other nonprofit organizations to raise awareness of human trafficking in the Pensacola area. Through these partnerships the program hosted eight awareness events and trainings distributed over 7,000 informational materials featuring the National Human Trafficking hotline and local statistics and directly reached approximately 250 individuals. Four new strategic partnerships were formed strengthening community collaboration and expanding the reach of prevention and education efforts across the region.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 July 2022.

    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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