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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: January 2026 Expires: January 2028

Clearwater For Youth

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards
(727) 477-0649
1501 North Belcher Road, Suite 711
Clearwater, FL, 33765
https://cfypinellas.org/
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Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

Clearwater For Youth meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
"to elevate the youth of Pinellas County through access to athletics and other skill-building programs where children from all backgrounds can learn, play, and grow together."

Year, State Incorporated:
1972, FL

Clearwater for Youth (CFY) supports youth in Clearwater, Florida, through their athletic and arts grant programs, education and scholarships program, and water safety program. The organization reports that their youth athletic grants offer access and equipment for 20 youth football programs, 6 little league programs, 4 arts and culture programs, 4 basketball programs, 3 softball programs, 3 soccer programs, 3 track and field programs, 2 swim programs, 1 boxing program, 1 golf program, and 1 karate program. According to CFY, the organization's education program awards up to 50 scholarships to help children fund their post-secondary education. Through a partnership with a local education foundation, CFY offers mentorship opportunities for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders that lead to college scholarships. Additionally, the organization's water safety program supports 7 elementary schools with lessons on water safety.

For the year ended December 31, 2024, Clearwater For Youth's program expenses were:

Program expenses $1,010,812
Total Program Expenses $1,010,812

Chief Executive
Kevin Dunbar, Executive Director

Compensation*
$154,468

Chair of the Board
Frederick Miller

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Vice President, South State Bank

Board Size
22

Paid Staff Size
6

*2024 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.

Method(s) Used:
Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Television, Grant proposals, Internet, Podcasts

Fundraising costs were 8% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $850,378, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

The following information is based on Clearwater For Youth's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024.

Source of Funds
Investment income, net $666,430
Scholarships, sponsorships, and partnerships $265,325
Special events, net $241,868
Contributions $180,172
In-kind contributions $163,013
Miscellaneous revenue $1,402
Total Income $1,518,210

Programs: 86% Fundraising: 6% Administrative: 8%

Total Income $1,518,210
Total expenses: $1,171,960
  Program expenses $1,010,812
  Fundraising expenses $65,786
  Administrative expenses $95,362
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $346,250
Beginning Net Assets $5,000,498
Other Changes In Net Assets $37,271
Ending Net Assets $5,346,748
Total Liabilities $39,674
Total Assets $5,386,422

Note: According to CFY's 2024 audited financial statements, the organization received $163,013 in in-kind contributions. This includes scholarships ($87,080), use of facilities ($38,532), services ($36,917), and goods and materials ($484).

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Report completed by:
BBB of West Florida