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Florida Youth Action Fund Inc

EIN 93-2906213 · Orlando, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

FLORIDA YOUTH ACTION FUND EMPOWERS AND EQUIPS YOUNG PEOPLE ACROSS THE STATE OF FLORIDA WITH STIPENDS, TRAINING, AND PEER COACHING TO LEAD POWERFUL ISSUE-BASED CAMPAIGNS FOR CHANGE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$890,379
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
5.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Employees
17
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$75,865, executive director

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

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 15% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 19% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 79% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 59% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, $1m to $10m).

  • 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

    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, 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. $276,777 spent. GENERAL PROGRAM: FLORIDA YOUTH ACTION FUND'S GENERAL PROGRAMS OFFER TRAININGS AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG FLORIDIANS WHO ARE READY TO START MAKING A DIFFERENCE. KEY OFFERINGS INCLUDE THE CHANGEMAKER AND GOVERNMENT BOOTCAMP PROGRAMS: COHORT-BASED EXPERIENCES SPANNING SEVERAL WEEKS THAT SHARPEN PARTICIPANTS' SKILLS AND BUILD LASTING CONNECTIONS WITH FELLOW EMERGING LEADERS.
  2. $203,072 spent. S.P.A.R.K: (SUPPORTING PASSIONATE ADVOCACY THROUGH RESOURCES AND KNOWLEDGE) IS A PROGRAM THAT GIVES FLORIDIANS UNDER 29 YEARS OLD THE RESOURCES, GUIDANCE AND TOOLS NEEDED ACHIEVE WIN REAL CHANGE IN THEIR COMMUNITY. SINCE OUR FOUNDING IN 2023, WE'VE HELPED HUNDREDS OF YOUNG PEOPLE PASS LAWS, RAISE AWARENESS, AND MOBILIZE THOUSANDS TOWARDS COMMUNITY SERVICE AND EDUCATION.
  3. $70,815 spent. DISTRIBUTED ORGANIZING: FLORIDA YOUTH ACTION FUND'S DISTRIBUTED ORGANIZING WORK CONNECTS YOUNG FLORIDIANS TO PROJECTS THAT CREATE REAL IMPACT ACROSS THE STATE. THROUGH INITIATIVES LIKE ACTIVATE, PARTICIPANTS ARE MATCHED WITH A SPECIFIC PROJECT AND COLLABORATE WITH A STATEWIDE NETWORK OF PEERS TO DRIVE PROGRESS. THIS WORK IS FURTHER STRENGTHENED THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH KEY COALITIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT SHARE OUR COMMITMENT TO YOUTH-LED CHANGE.
  4. $118,017 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS: TRAINING, LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY, PEOPLE POWER FOR FLORIDA.

Source: Form 990 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 February 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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