Florida Charter Educational Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Ft Lauderdale, Florida, registered in 2002, with $142,458,690 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+, and it directs about 86% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2023)
$142.5M
▲ 24.3% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$138.4M
Net assets
-$2.8M
Employees
1,500
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Florida Charter Educational Foundation Inc: 86% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Florida Charter Educational Foundation Inc: 0 mo reserves · +3% margin earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Florida Charter Educational Foundation Inc: 3 of 6 checks met earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Florida Charter Educational Foundation Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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The foundation operates twelve charter schools in miami-dade, hillsborough, pasco, sarasota and clay counties in florida. the schools provide students, pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade, with the necessary tools and skills needed to develop superior levels of achievement. they strive for academic, social and physical excellence by providing a high quality, challenging curriculum. they promote positive moral and social values, foster an atmosphere of self-discipline in a safe learning environment and maximize individual productivity to meet the needs of a changing global society.
Keys gate charter school provides education services to kindergarten through eighth grade in miami-dade county, florida
Operating under the 2023 bond program, two schools, henderson hammock charter and innovation prep academy, provide education services to kindergarten through eighth grade in hillsboro and pasco counties, florida.
Operating under the 2016 bond program, two schools, clay charter academy and south shore charter, provide education services to kindergarten through eighth grade in clay and hillsboro counties, florida.
Revenue grew from $39.9M (FY2013) to $142.5M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
2.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$229.6M
Total liabilities
$232.4M
Net assets
-$2.8M
Salaries & benefits
$62.4M
45% of expenses
Board members
4
4 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $142,458,690▲24.3% | $138,402,940▲16.7% | -$2,810,915▲59.1% | $229,568,551▲18.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $114,576,245▲11.8% | $118,594,610▲11.3% | -$6,866,665▼142% | $193,775,713▲0.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $102,486,077▲5.1% | $106,601,589▲8.2% | -$2,840,999▼216% | $192,676,238▲23.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $97,506,587▲18.5% | $98,535,093▲18.3% | $2,441,531▼32.3% | $156,543,730▲31.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $82,304,577▲4.0% | $83,268,454▲3.5% | $3,608,670▼20.4% | $118,749,726▼1.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $79,161,813▲27.1% | $80,468,568▲26.0% | $4,532,128▼21.1% | $121,050,428▲21.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $62,274,343▲14.0% | $63,847,279▲15.5% | $5,746,143▼21.4% | $99,650,245▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $54,641,091▲20.4% | $55,298,949▲22.9% | $7,312,030▼8.8% | $98,991,010▲33.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $45,367,954▲9.1% | $44,979,289▲9.5% | $8,021,372▲5.0% | $73,954,230▲24.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $41,579,955▲4.2% | $41,065,433▲6.4% | $7,635,954▲6.8% | $59,418,244▲32.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $39,916,304 | $38,598,933▲19.3% | $7,148,714▲22.0% | $44,994,512▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $32,359,165▲41.4% | $5,859,865▼8.2% | $44,206,308▲1.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $22,884,260▲129% | $6,382,011▲1.4% | $43,557,418▲502% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $9,982,271 | $6,294,857 | $7,239,934 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Johnson | Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| Randy Walker | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Steve Knobl | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Valora Cole | Chair | 2 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| 10jin LLC | System Support | $1,789,815 |
| Progressus Therapy LLC | Student Therapy Services | $1,285,959 |
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Data for Florida Charter Educational Foundation Inc (EIN 31-1748540) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.