Eckerd Youth Alternatives Inc
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As a national non-profit, Eckerd Connects provides high-quality workforce development, Job Corps training, and children and family services to find solutions that help youth, adults, children, and families get on a path to success.
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Mission
Eckerd connects provides individuals with the tools and support they need to thrive.
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· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Eckerd Youth Alternatives Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 5 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 5 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
- GiveRadar holds 15 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 139,074 human services charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 99% of the 322,679 human services charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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- financial records (15 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyEckerd Youth Alternatives Inc is a registered human services nonprofit based in Clearwater, FL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1968 and has been operating for 58 years. Its EIN is 592551416. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $213M in annual revenue. 129 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Eckerd Youth Alternatives Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 592551416. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Eckerd Youth Alternatives Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 90% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.
Eckerd Youth Alternatives Inc is located in Clearwater, FL, United States. The organization was established in 1968 and has been active for 58 years.
Based on official tax filings, Eckerd Youth Alternatives Inc has $213M in annual revenue. It allocates 90% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 84% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Eckerd Youth Alternatives Inc is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $213M in annual revenue. The organization has 129 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Eckerd Youth Alternatives Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Eckerd Youth Alternatives Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 90% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 84%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
As a national non-profit, Eckerd Connects provides high-quality workforce development, Job Corps training, and children and family services to find solutions that help youth, adults, children, and families get on a path to success. Eckerd Youth Alternatives Inc is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1968.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 90% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 84%. Its annual revenue of $213M is well above the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Eckerd Youth Alternatives Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 592551416, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
ECKERD YOUTH ALTERNATIVES INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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9 articles found
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Eckerd Youth Alternatives Inc . dba Eckerd Connects Data Breach - Levi ...
Eckerd Connects Data Breach Affects 68K; Attorneys Now Investigating - ClassAction.org
Eckerd Connects issues layoff notice for over 230 local employees - St Pete Catalyst
U.S. Department of Labor Awards First Non-Profit Set Aside Contract to Eckerd Youth Alternatives to Operate Washington, D.C. Job Corps Center - U.S. Department of Labor (.gov)
Eckerd camp to cease operations - Carolina Coast Online
Eckerd camp to close - Journal-Patriot
Budget cuts terminate Eckerd camp - BlueRidgeNow
Whereabouts of missing Eckerd camp boys still unknown - BlueRidgeNow
Karen Magee gets Eckerd contract - Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Activity timeline
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 129 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 129 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1968
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Eckerd Youth Alternatives Inc
- What is Eckerd Youth Alternatives Inc?
- Eckerd Youth Alternatives Inc is a human services supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Clearwater, United States. As a national non-profit, Eckerd Connects provides high-quality workforce development, Job Corps training, and children and family services to find solutions that help youth, adults, children, and families get on a path to success.
- When was Eckerd Youth Alternatives Inc founded?
- Eckerd Youth Alternatives Inc was founded in 1968.
- Who leads Eckerd Youth Alternatives Inc?
- Nicole Stroebel serves as CFO.
- Where is Eckerd Youth Alternatives Inc located?
- Headquartered in Clearwater, FL, United States.
- What is Eckerd Youth Alternatives Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100M-$1B. 90% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Eckerd Youth Alternatives Inc trustworthy?
- Eckerd Youth Alternatives Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Eckerd Youth Alternatives Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 592551416.
- What is Eckerd Youth Alternatives Inc's website?
- http://eckerd.org