HCSO Charities Inc
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HCSO Charities Inc at a glance
In short: HCSO Charities Inc gave $132K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $132,331
- -44.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- -57.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,703
- +30.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $561,436
- -15.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who HCSO Charities Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Crisis Center of Tampa Bay I ($39K). Together the top 9 received $132K.
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 63 grants of 63 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How HCSO Charities Inc gives
- Giving fell 30% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2018 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $86K (2020) to $278K (2018). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $132K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Crisis Center of Tampa Bay I Tampa, FL | General Donation | $38,500 |
| Special Olympics Florida Inc Clermont, FL | Operational Expenses | $18,985 |
| Florida Strawberry Festival Plant City, FL | Operational Expenses | $18,846 |
| GuidED Inc Tampa, FL | Operational Expenses | $15,000 |
| Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranch Boys Ranch, FL | Operational Expenses | $12,500 |
| Girls Empowered Mentally Tampa, FL | Operational Expenses | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Tampa Tampa, FL | Program Operational Expenses | $7,000 |
| Junior Acheivement of Tampa B Tampa, FL | Operational Expenses | $6,000 |
| Tampa Bay Sports Commission Tampa, FL | Operational Expenses | $5,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $561,436 | $273,151 | $368,147 | $132,331 | 9 | $47 |
| 2023 | $664,347 | $352,971 | $414,719 | $237,124 | 21 | $55 |
| 2022 | $716,180 | $425,105 | $380,423 | $190,750 | 15 | $52 |
| 2021 | $671,498 | $487,630 | $318,231 | $188,750 | 12 | $43 |
| 2020 | $502,099 | $307,010 | $209,554 | $85,600 | 6 | $29 |
| 2019 | $404,643 | $413,133 | $380,972 | $234,559 | 17 | $24 |
| 2018 | $372,482 | $340,810 | $432,314 | $278,234 | 9 | $23 |
About HCSO Charities Inc
Based on IRS filings
HCSO Charities Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Tampa, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2018 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $561K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $132K. Net investment income was $47.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
HCSO Charities Inc is led by Thomas St John, President on every filing since 2018; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Thomas St John
President
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gerald J Carey II
Treasurer
Secretary → Treasurer, 2020
On filings since 2018
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Mitch Cochran (2018–2022) — Director
- Former: Vivian Reeves (2018–2022) — Director
- Former: Tracey Reeves (2020) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about HCSO Charities Inc
How much does HCSO Charities Inc give each year?
HCSO Charities Inc gave $132K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $237K across 21 grants.
What is HCSO Charities Inc's typical grant size?
HCSO Charities Inc's median grant in 2024 was $12,500, and its average grant was $14,703, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does HCSO Charities Inc give grants?
HCSO Charities Inc gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Tampa, FL (6 grants).
Does HCSO Charities Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of HCSO Charities Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are HCSO Charities Inc's largest grantees?
HCSO Charities Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Crisis Center of Tampa Bay I ($38,500), Special Olympics Florida Inc ($18,985) and Florida Strawberry Festival ($18,846), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is HCSO Charities Inc?
HCSO Charities Inc reported $561K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $273K.
What is HCSO Charities Inc?
HCSO Charities Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Tampa, FL. It holds $561K in total assets as of 2024.
What is HCSO Charities Inc's EIN?
HCSO Charities Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1895808. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS February 18, 2021)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS November 16, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 1, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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