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Lakeland area nonprofits

There are 3,453 organizations in the greater Lakeland metro area, including the cities of Lakeland and Winter Haven. Combined, these Lakeland metro nonprofits employ 30,162 people, earn more than $5 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $15 billion.
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Job trends for Lakeland nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
283
1-10
 
129
11-25
 
40
26-100
 
49
101 to 1,000
 
27
1,000+
 
7
Key takeaways for employment stats:

Sizes of nonprofits in Lakeland

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
518
$250k to $1M
 
145
$1M to $5M
 
87
$5M to $25M
 
33
$25M to $100M
 
11
$100M+
 
10
Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Types of nonprofits in Lakeland

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Religious organizations
 
946
 
$31,164,709
Educational institutions
 
461
 
$755,861,090
Human service organizations
 
361
 
$136,381,412
Recreation, sports, and social clubs
 
285
 
$37,890,842
Foundations
 
222
 
$178,870,394
Business and community development organizations
 
185
 
$53,762,795
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits
 
142
 
$25,729,331
Youth development organizations
 
110
 
$21,373,080
Public sector, public co-ops, and veteran organizations
 
82
 
$508,216,435
Animal organizations
 
75
 
$17,128,745
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Directory of nonprofits in Lakeland

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1-20 of 3,453

United Way of Central Florida

United Way mobilizes resources to create positive change and empower communities through volunteering, advocacy, and giving in Highland City, FL.
Revenue
$14.4m
Assets
$40.6m
Employees
60
EIN
59-2116280
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lakeland Regional Medical Center

Lakeland Regional Medical Center, run by Danielle Drummond, operates as a general hospital and generated $1,018,219,105 in total revenues last year.
Revenue
$1.3b
Assets
$1.2b
Employees
7,749
EIN
59-2650456
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Heartland for Children

Improving safety, permanency, and well-being for all children in Polk, Highlands, and Hardee Counties. To eliminate child abuse and neglect in Polk, Highlands, and Hardee Counties.
Revenue
$69.5m
Assets
$11.1m
Employees
143
EIN
02-0619609
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Florida Southern College (FSC)

Florida Southern has a superb liberal arts and sciences core, as well as outstanding professional programs in business, nursing, and education and pre-professional programs in dentistry, law, medicine, physical therapy, theology, pharmacy and veterinary.
Revenue
$188.2m
Assets
$359.3m
Employees
1,694
EIN
59-0624401
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Givewell Community Foundation

The mission of Givewell Community Foundation is to champion charitable giving to improve the quality of life in the areas we serve, both for now and for future generations. We help donors and charitable organizations build a better Community.
Revenue
$63.7m
Assets
$669.9m
Employees
7
EIN
59-3649871
IRS type
501(c)(3)

McKeel Academy of Technology

McKeel Academy of Technology is a junior and senior high school of over 1,000 students located in Lakeland, Florida, United States. McKeel Academy is a school of choice and students from anywhere within Polk County can attend.
Revenue
$36.7m
Assets
$43.0m
Employees
441
EIN
65-0854467
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lake Wales Charter Schools

Lake Wales Charter Schools offers innovative education choices and partnerships with local businesses to provide a seamless education from pre-school to post-secondary.
Revenue
$59.2m
Assets
$55.0m
Employees
739
EIN
06-1667879
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Central Florida Health Care (CFHC)

To serve as the premier patient centered medical home offering quality, affordable primary and preventive healthcare.
Revenue
$102.6m
Assets
$89.7m
Employees
785
EIN
59-1404594
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lakeland Christian School

Lakeland Christian School equips students through rigorous academics and a biblical worldview, fostering leadership, service, and a Christ-centered community.
Revenue
$25.7m
Assets
$69.6m
Employees
362
EIN
59-0730067
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Winter Haven Hospital

Winter Haven Hospital's mission is to improve the health of all we serve through community-owned health care services that set the standard for high-quality, compassionate care.
Revenue
$518.7m
Assets
$265.9m
Employees
2,714
EIN
59-0724462
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Florida United Methodist Foundation

Florida United Methodist Foundation strengthens UM ministries via education, consulting, and financial services. Receives funds for religious, charitable, or educational purposes.
Revenue
$9.5m
Assets
$246.3m
Employees
13
EIN
59-1148710
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Peace River Center (PRC)

Peace River Center is a private, not-for-profit, community mental health organization. They have been providing Polk, Hardee and Highlands Counties in Florida with quality mental and behavioral health care services for over 62 years.
Revenue
$42.5m
Assets
$31.4m
Employees
563
EIN
59-0818924
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Southeastern University

Southeastern University is a Christ-centered institution of higher learning. We are committed to equipping the next generation of leaders so that they can go into the world as influential servants in their careers and their communities.
Revenue
$158.8m
Assets
$159.1m
Employees
2,015
EIN
59-0722789
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lakeland Regional Health

Lakeland Regional Health, a not-for-profit, community-based organization serving Polk County and adjacent areas, provides a wide range of healthcare services at campuses including the Medical Center, Cancer Center and Family Health Center.
Revenue
$131.6m
Assets
$887.4m
Employees
1,155
EIN
59-2650464
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Estates at Carpenters

As a not-for-profit Continuing Care Retirement Community, The Estates at Carpenters provides a full continuum of health care within one luxurious community.
Revenue
$24.2m
Assets
$66.1m
Employees
336
EIN
59-2347336
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Bok Tower Gardens

Bok Tower Gardens has offered some of Florida's most remarkable experiences to more than 23 million visitors since 1929. The Gardens offer unparalleled opportunities for artistic, cultural, personal and spiritual enrichment.
Revenue
$9.5m
Assets
$87.6m
Employees
122
EIN
23-1352009
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Bonnet Springs Park

Bonnet Springs Park unifies the community by providing public spaces for education, recreation and park food & beverage services.
Revenue
$14.2m
Assets
$154.7m
Employees
220
EIN
81-1106879
IRS type
501(c)(3)

SPCA Florida

SPCA Florida exists to eliminate animal suffering and to enhance the human-animal bond by engaging the entire community in the welfare and wellbeing of animals.
Revenue
$8.4m
Assets
$12.9m
Employees
118
EIN
59-1939655
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Tri-County Human Services (TCHS)

Tri-County Human Services (TCHS) is a private, not-for-profit organization, providing substance abuse, mental health, and co-occurring treatment to residents of Polk, Hardee and Highlands counties.
Revenue
$27.6m
Assets
$25.8m
Employees
439
EIN
59-1708182
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Positively U

Positively U provides programming and education to HIV positive high-risk individuals in Winter Haven, FL.
Revenue
$7.8m
Assets
$1.6m
Employees
22
EIN
26-3638035
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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