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Friendship Circle of Miami Inc

EIN 20-5467741 · Miami, FL

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROVIDE ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT TO CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES, INCLUDING THOSE WITHIN THE AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS.

Income
$2.1 million
Spending
$2.1 million
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
3.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 82%
Employees
13
Volunteers
150
Highest pay
$123,991, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    19 of 21 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $1.4 million spent. THE "CHILDREN'S PROGRAM" PROVIDES PROGRAMMING FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES THROUGHOUT MIAMI-DADE COUNTY; AGES 2-22 LIVING WITH DOWN SYNDROME, FRAGILE-X, AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS, CEREBRAL PALSY AND OTHER INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABLITIES. THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS AFTER- SCHOOL PROGRAMS, ENRICHMENT CAMPS, DAY PROGRAMS AND LIFE SKILLS TRAINING YEAR-ROUND.
  2. $235,626 spent. THE "CHILDREN'S PROGRAM" PROVIDES PROGRAMMING FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES THROUGHOUT MIAMI-DADE COUNTY; AGES 2-22 LIVING WITH DOWN SYNDROME, FRAGILE-X, AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS, CEREBRAL PALSY AND OTHER INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABLITIES. THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS AFTER- SCHOOL PROGRAMS, ENRICHMENT CAMPS, DAY PROGRAMS AND LIFE SKILLS TRAINING YEAR-ROUND.
  3. FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE OF MIAMI IS A VOLUNTEER-DRIVEN, COMMUNITY-BASED, 501(C) (3) NON-PROFIT DEDICATED TO OFFERING FRIENDSHIP AND ACCEPTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. OUR VISION IS A COMMUNITY WHERE PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS ARE INCLUDED, IN SCHOOL, PLAY, WORK, AND EVERY OTHER ASPECT OF THEIR LIVES, AND APPROPRIATE SUPPORTS AND RESOURCES ARE AVAILABLE FOR THEM TO BE SUCCESSFUL AND LIVE HAPPY, PRODUCTIVE LIVES. "THE FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE MODEL" INVOLVES CAREFULLY MATCHING TEEN VOLUNTEERS 1:1 WITH CHILDREN WHO HAVE SPECIAL NEEDS, PROVIDING THE MENTORING AND FRIENDSHIP THAT THESE CHILDREN SEEK. FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE, FOUNDED IN 2006, CURRENTLY SERVES MORE THAN 300 FAMILIES ANNUALLY ACROSS 21 DYNAMIC PROGRAMS WHICH INCLUDE LIFE SKILL AROUND TOWN, SUMMER AND WINTER CAMP, KARATE, BAND, AND ART.
  4. THE "CHILDREN'S PROGRAM" PROVIDES PROGRAMMING FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES THROUGHOUT MIAMI-DADE COUNTY; AGES 2-22 LIVING WITH DOWN SYNDROME, FRAGILE-X, AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS, CEREBRAL PALSY AND OTHER INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABLITIES. THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS AFTER- SCHOOL PROGRAMS, ENRICHMENT CAMPS, DAY PROGRAMS AND LIFE SKILLS TRAINING YEAR-ROUND.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since April 2007.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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