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Vystar Community Foundation Inc

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Vystar Foundation Inc

Education Jacksonville, FL EIN 872247208 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
66/100 · methodology

About Vystar Community Foundation Inc

Established foundation operations: outlined processes and policies integrated technology and data: built foundation website and integrated grants management platform developed funding strategy and guidelines, identified priority areas, grant cycles, grant applications, funding guidelines and opportunities.

Founded
Headquarters
Jacksonville, FL
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
B12
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2022

Mission

Vystar foundation is dedicated to doing good and leading by example through collaborative partnerships that support youth, military members and veterans, and overall community vitality in the areas served by vystar credit union.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B12
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 4 SDG 4 · Quality Education Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 91%
Peer average: 86%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 66
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.91
Program expenses$0.91 ($821,100)
91% to programs beats the peer average (86%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Vystar Community Foundation Inc is a registered education nonprofit based in Jacksonville, FL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2021 and has been operating for 5 years. Its EIN is 872247208. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 93/100 for education charities in United States. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 31 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Vystar Community Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100. 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 66 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 91% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 93/100.

Vystar Community Foundation Inc is located in Jacksonville, FL, United States. The organization was established in 2021 and has been active for 5 years.

Based on official tax filings, Vystar Community Foundation Inc has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 91% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 86% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Vystar Community Foundation Inc is classified as a Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 31 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Vystar Community Foundation 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.

Vystar Community Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the IRS. 91% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 86%. Visit the Vystar Community Foundation Inc profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Established foundation operations: outlined processes and policies integrated technology and data: built foundation website and integrated grants management platform developed funding strategy and guidelines, identified priority areas, grant cycles, grant applications, funding guidelines and opportunities. Vystar Community Foundation Inc is classified as a education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2021.

Among education charities registered in United States: Vystar Community Foundation Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 91% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 86%. Its annual revenue of $1M is below the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Vystar Community Foundation Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Vystar Community Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 872247208, 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.

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Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
91% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

3 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

PA
Patricia Mcelroy
President

Officers & trustees (9)

Source: Public filings

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Brian W•••••••
CHAIRMAN
CH
Chad M••••••
TREASURER
DA
Dana K•••••
SECRETARY
DA
Dane G•••
Director
DA
David M•••••
Director
DI
Diane F••••
Director
EL
Ellen W•••
Director
NI
Nina W•••••
Director
PA
Patricia M••••••
PRESIDENT
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$1.1M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other education in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Vystar Community Foundation Inc This page 66 $1.1 million 91%
Lowell Whiteman School 93 $8.0 million 90%
Norman Howard School Inc 93 $6.0 million 86%
Monroe Christian School Society 93 $2.4 million 87%
Cypress School of San Francisco 93 $5.5 million 85%
Childrens Own School Inc 93 $1.8 million 85%
Cardinal Community Academy 93 $2.9 million 80%
Gentry Academy 93 $4.9 million 90%
Willow Hill School Inc 93 $4.9 million 89%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 31 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Vystar Community Foundation Inc

What is Vystar Community Foundation Inc?
Vystar Community Foundation Inc is a education supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Jacksonville, United States. Established foundation operations: outlined processes and policies integrated technology and data: built foundation website and integrated grants management platform developed funding strategy and guidelines, identified priority areas, grant cycles, grant applications, funding guidelines and opportunities.
When was Vystar Community Foundation Inc founded?
Vystar Community Foundation Inc was founded in 2021.
Who leads Vystar Community Foundation Inc?
Patricia Mcelroy serves as President.
Where is Vystar Community Foundation Inc located?
Headquartered in Jacksonville, United States.
What is Vystar Community Foundation Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $1M-$10M. 91% of expenses go to program services.
Is Vystar Community Foundation Inc trustworthy?
Vystar Community Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66 out of 100 (Partial 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 Vystar Community Foundation Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 872247208.
What is Vystar Community Foundation Inc's website?
http://www.vystarfoundation.org