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Signal 35 Fund Clay County First Responders Benefit Foundation Inc

EIN 92-1040136 · Fleming Island, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceGood81 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE CORPORATION IS FORMED TO SECURE AND PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR CLAY COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY AGENCIES (INCLUDING LAW ENFORCEMENT AND FIRE AND RESCUE), THEIR PERSONNEL (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO OFFICERS, FIREFIGHTERS, EMT'S AND PARAMEDICS, SUPPORT STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS)AND THEIR FAMILIES. A. FUND SPECIAL EVENTS FOR CLAY COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY AGENCIES, THEIR PERSONNEL AND THEIR FAMILIES. B. PROVIDE DIRECT FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR CLAY COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY PERSONNEL (PAID AND UNPAID) AND THEIR FAMILIES IN TIMES OF NEED. C. PROVIDE EQUIPMENT AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE LOCAL PUBLIC SAFETY AGENCIES. PROJECTS WILL BE BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS THROUGH REFERRALS FROM MEMBERS OF THE ADVISORY BOARD OR BOARD MEMBERS THEMSELVES. IF A POTENTIAL PROJECT REQUIRES FUNDING, IT MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE SPECIFIC DOLLAR AMOUNT REQUESTED. PROJECTS WILL BE DETERMINED BY WAY OF A SIMPLE MAJORITY VOTE FROM A QUORUM OF BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT AT A BOARD MEETING, WHET

Income
$13,857
Spending
$4,162
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
33.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2023, 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, 2023, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a 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

    10 of 10

    Gave 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, 2023, 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. $4,162 spent. TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO CLAY COUNTY FIRST RESPONDERS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN TIMES OF NEED.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2023, 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 January 2024.

    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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