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Jesus Luzardo Family Foundation Inc

EIN 99-4798351 · Parkland, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak45 out of 100GovernanceWeak19 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 40% of its spending went to programs.

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

What it says it does

THE JESUS LUZARDO FAMILY FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO EMPOWERING AND UPLIFTING CHILDREN OF ALL ABILITIES AS WELL AS SUPPORTING CHILDREN'S HEALTH AND WELLNESS AND UNDERSERVED COMMUNITY PROGRAMS.THE FOUNDATION STRIVE TO CREATE A SUPPORTIVE AND INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY WHERE EVERY CHILD AND INDIVIDUAL CAN THRIVE, LEARN, AND REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.

Income
$203,905
Spending
$208,034
Spent on programs
40%
Reserves
2.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0

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

Weak: 45 out of 100. Higher than 18% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    40% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 25 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

Weak: 19 out of 100. Higher than 1% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 4 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

    0 of 5

    Reports that it does not keep minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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, 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)
  1. $83,564 spent. "During 2025, which was the 1st year of full operation of the foundation, we accomplished great success and impact in the community with some highlights below:- 5th annual Baseball clinic (free for attendees) for children 7-13 yrs old at Marjory Stoneman Douglas high school in January 2025- 1st annual charity golf event in January 2025 to raise funds for 3 charities: Arc Broward, Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward county and Joe Dimaggios' children hospital. With this event the foundation donated $10,000 to each of these organizations (total of $30,000)- Strikeout Barriers program, donating $100 for each strikeout that Jesus Luzardo (Philadelphia Phillies pitcher) had during the 2025 season benefiting Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia. At the end of the baseball season, the foundation donated $22,400 to Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia from this program- Cheesesteaks for Charity event, held in Philadelphia before a Phillies game, raising $20,600 towards Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia. The foundation issued a donation of $20,600 to them after the event- Donated holiday lunch for 1st graders at Snyder-Girotti elementary school in the Philadelphia area"

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 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 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 September 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 November 4, 2026.

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