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Shuckin Good Cause Fund

EIN 93-2177578 · Bradenton, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak27 out of 100GovernanceWeak36 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

SHUCKIN GOOD CAUSE SUPPORTS INITIATIVES FROM ITS PILLARS OF PHILANTROPHY: EDUCATION, HEROS, QUALITY OF LIFE AND AFFILIATIONS. THIS INCLUDES SUPPORTING COMMUNITY MEMBERS FACING HARDSHIP, SUMMER LITERACY PROGRAMS, AND OTHER COMMUNITY INITIATIVES.

Income
$366,589
Spending
$374,215
Spent on programs
98%
Reserves
-0.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
3
Highest pay
$42,000, executive director

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

Weak: 27 out of 100. Higher than 2% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 109% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    98% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Weak: 36 out of 100. Higher than 7% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    1 of 3 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

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

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (2)
  1. $308,750 spent. SHUCKIN' GOOD CAUSE FUND IMMEDIATE DISASTER RELIEF GRANTS:COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND HOSPITALITY EMPLOYEES IMPACTED BY HURRICANES AND OTHER NATURAL DISASTERS ARE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE GRANTS OF $250 OR $500 FROM THE IMMEDIATE DISASTER RELIEF GRANT FUND.
  2. $58,556 spent. DIVE INTO READING PROGRAM AND OTHER COMMUNITY INITIATIVES:A SUMMER LITERACY PROGRAM THAT AIMS TO STOP THE "SUMMER SLIDE" LEARNING LOSS FOR ELEMENTARY STUDENTS FROM TITLE 1 SCHOOLS IN MANATEE COUNTY. WE HOST 1ST AND 2ND GRADE STUDENTS FROM 17 ELEMENTRAY SCHOOLS AT 7 RESTAURANT LOCATIONS. STUDENTS WORK WITH VOLUNTEER MENTORS ON READING, WRITING AND LITERACY COMPREHENSION. THEY ALSO ENJOY A MEAL TOGETHER AND BUILD A BOND THROUGH ONE ON ONE INTERACTION THAT DEVELOPS SOCIAL SKILLS. FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2024, SHUCKIN GOOD CAUSE FUND UTILIZED SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND BOOKS DONATED BY EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF MANATEE COUNTY AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES THE ORGANIZAION HAD FROM PREVIOUS YEARS.

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 August 2023.

    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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