Spirit of Sebastian
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Spirit of Sebastian Foundation was formed to educate and raise awareness about the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse among youth parents and the community through prevention programs educational events and outreach activities. The organization also supports individuals and families affected by addiction by helping connect them with rehabilitation resources counseling services and recovery support. The foundation exists to promote prevention healing recovery and healthier communities.
- Income
- $195,218
- Spending
- $100,692
- Reserves
- 0 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 83%
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
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 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 (1)
- $98,693 spent. The organization provides drug and alcohol prevention education rehabilitation support assistance and community outreach services to youth adults and families in the Lowcountry community. The organization serves individuals and families affected by substance abuse by helping provide access to rehabilitation programs counseling resources sober living support and prevention education. Key activities include organizing educational presentations in schools and community settings hosting prevention and awareness events for parents and youth collaborating with recovery organizations and treatment centers and providing financial assistance to individuals who cannot afford rehabilitation treatment. Program accomplishments during the year included supporting multiple individuals seeking recovery treatment conducting community prevention and awareness initiatives increasing education about the dangers of fentanyl and substance abuse and strengthening partnerships with local organizations dedicated to recovery and prevention efforts. Success is measured through the number of individuals assisted community outreach events conducted participation levels and increased awareness within the community regarding substance abuse prevention and recovery resources.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since November 2023.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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