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Flipany Inc

EIN 87-0743538 · Ft Lauderdale, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair58 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To advance community health through nutrition education, health meals, fitness ad wellness initiatives.

Income
$8.1 million
Spending
$7.8 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
1.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 94%
Employees
38
Volunteers
5
Highest pay
$180,690, president and ceo

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

Fair: 58 out of 100. Higher than 24% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 42% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 38% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 46 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 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 (4)
  1. $4.9 million spent. Healthy Meals Out of School: FLIPANY provided over 2 million healthy meals and snacksto more than 6,200 children dailythrough its Afterschool and Summer Food Programs. Partnering with 250 community sitesand state-approved caterers, FLIPANY ensured children in under-resourced neighborhoods had consistent access to nutritious, culturally diverse meals. As a USDA-approved sponsor, FLIPANY reduces barriers to federal nutrition programs, supporting families and helping kids stay healthy, active, and ready to learn year-round The program service description has been revised and updated. (Expenses $ 682,872 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 719,173) THE SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM OFFERS NUTRITIOUS MEALS AND VALUABLE NUTRITION EDUCATION TO ELIGIBLE SENIORS AGED 60 AND ABOVE IN BROWARD COUNTY. FUNDED BY THE AREA AGENCY ON AGING BROWARD COUNTY THROUGH THE OLDER AMERICANS ACT, THIS PROGRAM SUPPORTS VULNERABLE SENIORS BY PROVIDING A WELCOMING SPACE FOR THEM TO ENJOY HEALTHY MEALS AND PARTICIPATE IN GROUP NUTRITION EDUCATION SESSIONS. SERVING 500 SENIORS DAILY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, THE PROGRAM PLAYS A CRUCIAL ROLE IN ENHANCING THE WELL-BEING OF OUR SENIOR COMMUNITY.
  2. $890,106 spent. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY: IN 2024 FLIPANY DELIVERED EVIDENCE BASED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PROGRAMS TO OVER 130 SITES IN BROWARD, PALM BEACH, AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTIES. THROUGH INNOVATIVE PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL AGENCIES AND NATIONAL PROGRAMS, FLIPANY BRINGS HIGH QUALITY FITNESS ACTIVITIES TO LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES AT NO COST TO PARTICIPANTS. FLIPANY'S YOUTH SOCCER PROGRAMS ARE SUPPORTED IN PART BY THE U.S. SOCCER FOUNDATION. YOUTH CAN EARN-A-BIKE THORUGH A HANDS-ON COURSE OF BIKE MECHANICS AND CAN LEARN TO RIDE SOUTH FLORIDA'S BIKING TRAILS AT FLIPANY'S MOUNTAIN BIKE CAMP.
  3. $730,335 spent. NUTRITION EDUCATION: FLIPANY'S TEAM OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROFESSIONALS DELIVERED LIFE-CHANGING EVIDENCE BASED NUTRITION EDUCATION TO OVER 40,000 LOW-INCOME FLORIDA RESIDENTS AT OVER 600 LOCATIONS. FLIPANY'S TEAMS OF CHEF INSTRUCTORS AND NUTRITION EDUCATORS DELIVER HIGHLY INTERACTIVE, HANDS-ON HEALTHY FOOD EXPERIENCES TO LOW-INCOME SENIORS, PRE-SCHOOL TEACHERS, PARENTS, AND KIDS OF ALL AGES. THE LINK BETWEEN A HIGH QUALITY OF LIFE AND A HIGH QUALITY DIET IS INDISPUTABLE, AND LOW-INCOME NEIGHBORHOODS HAVE THE LEAST ACCESS TO FRESH PRODUCE AND OTHER WHOLE FOODS. FLIPANY'S NUTRITION EDUCATION PROGRAMS ARE IMPORTANT TOOLS IN THE EFFORT TO GIVE EVERYONE A CHANCE TO LIVE A HEALTHY LIFE. (Expenses $ 682,872 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 719,173) THE SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM OFFERS NUTRITIOUS MEALS AND VALUABLE NUTRITION EDUCATION TO ELIGIBLE SENIORS AGED 60 AND ABOVE IN BROWARD COUNTY. FUNDED BY THE AREA AGENCY ON AGING BROWARD COUNTY THROUGH THE OLDER AMERICANS ACT, THIS PROGRAM SUPPORTS VULNERABLE SENIORS BY PROVIDING A WELCOMING SPACE FOR THEM TO ENJOY HEALTHY MEALS AND PARTICIPATE IN GROUP NUTRITION EDUCATION SESSIONS. SERVING 500 SENIORS DAILY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, THE PROGRAM PLAYS A CRUCIAL ROLE IN ENHANCING THE WELL-BEING OF OUR SENIOR COMMUNITY.
  4. $682,872 spent. THE SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM OFFERS NUTRITIOUS MEALS AND VALUABLE NUTRITION EDUCATION TO ELIGIBLE SENIORS AGED 60 AND ABOVE IN BROWARD COUNTY. FUNDED BY THE AREA AGENCY ON AGING BROWARD COUNTY THROUGH THE OLDER AMERICANS ACT, THIS PROGRAM SUPPORTS VULNERABLE SENIORS BY PROVIDING A WELCOMING SPACE FOR THEM TO ENJOY HEALTHY MEALS AND PARTICIPATE IN GROUP NUTRITION EDUCATION SESSIONS. SERVING 500 SENIORS DAILY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, THE PROGRAM PLAYS A CRUCIAL ROLE IN ENHANCING THE WELL-BEING OF OUR SENIOR COMMUNITY.

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

  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 2024.

    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 April 2006.

    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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