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Icare Program Incorporated

EIN 33-1410251 · Boynton Beach, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong92 out of 100GovernanceGood81 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO REDUCE ISOLATION AND STRENGTHEN PHYSICAL HEALTH, MENTAL WELLNESS, AND OVERALL RESILIENCE OF ADULTS WITH AUTISM AND INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (A/IDD) THROUGH MEANINGFUL ACTIVITY-BASE LEARNING EXPERIENCES.

Income
$353,138
Spending
$252,714
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 64%
Employees
5
Volunteers
48
Highest pay
$28,000, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 92 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 28% of income.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 63% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 December 31, 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 (2)
  1. $198,046 spent. ICARE PROGRAM INC ORGANIZATION" CONDUCTS A UNIQUE PROGRAM "ICARE" FOR ADULTS OVER EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. THE PROGRAM IS COMPRISED OF FOUR MAIN COMPONENTS: AN ADULT DAY PROGRAM (MON/WED), MONTHLY SOCIAL EVENTS, TRAVEL CLUBS, AND WAVE (WORK AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES). ICARE HELPS SPECIAL NEEDS ADULTS TO BUILD CONFIDENCE, HAVE FUN, EXPAND THEIR SOCIAL LIFE AND DEVELOP NEW INTERESTS THROUGH ITS WELCOMING AND INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT. THE GROUP MEETS MULTIPLE TIMES A MONTH AT A VARIETY OF LOCATION THROUGHOUT PALM BEACH COUNTY. ALL MEET-UPS ARE LED BY TRAINED STAFF AMD VOLUNTEERS WITH EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH SPECIAL NEEDS ADULTS. ICARE'S TRAVEL CLUB OFFERS SPECIAL NEEDS ADULTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO TRAVEL, GAIN INDEPENDENCE, AND LEARN ABOUT NEW LOCATIONS AND CULTURES. ALL TRIPS ARE WELL-PLANNED TO PROVIDED AN APPROPRIATE BALANCE OF FUN, LEARNING, AND RELAXATION. TRAVELERS PARTICIPATE IN PRE-TRAVEL SESSIONS WHERE THEY LEARN ABOUT TRAVEL LOCATIONS, WHAT TO PACK AND THE UNIQUENESS OF LEAVING HOME FOR A TRAVEL EXPERIENCE.OUR ANNUAL FUNDRAISER, HELD ON AUGUST 23, 2025, WAS A CRITICAL COMPONENT IN ADVANCING OUR ORGANIZATIONAL MISSION. THE EVENT WAS ATTENDED BY APPROXIMATELY 80 GUESTS AND RAISED $28,000 IN SUPPORT OF OUR PROGRAMS. FUNDS GENERATED FROM THIS EVENT DIRECTLY SUPPORTED OUR ABILITY TO PROVIDE MEANINGFUL, ACTIVITY-BASED LEARNING EXPERIENCES FOR ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS WITHOUT INCREASING COSTS TO OUR MEMBERS OR THEIR FAMILIES. THROUGH THIS SUPPORT, WE CONTINUED TO OFFER OUR CORE SERVICES, INCLUDING OUR WEEKDAY DAY PROGRAM, WEEKEND SOCIAL EVENTS, AND TRAVEL CLUB. THESE PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE, SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT, AND OVERALL HEALTH AND WELLNESS AMONG PARTICIPANTS. WHILE THE FUNDRAISER ITSELF WAS PRIMARILY A COMMUNITY-BUILDING IT CONTRIBUTED SIGNIFICANTLY TO OUR MISSION BY ENSURING CONTINUED ACCESS TO STRUCTURED PROGRAMMING THAT FOSTERS LIFE SKILLS, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT. AS A RESULT, MORE THAN 200 PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS BENEFITED FROM CONSISTENT SERVICES MADE POSSIBLE BY THIS FUNDING. WE HOSTED ANOTHER LARGE-SCALE EVENT THROUGH OUR ONGOING MONTHLY SOCIAL PROGRAM, CLUB K.ON OCTOBER 25, 2025, THIS HALLOWEEN-THEMED EVENT WAS ATTENDED BY APPROXIMATELY 110 GUESTS. TICKETS WERE PRICED AT $35 PER PERSON; HOWEVER, THE EVENT WAS OPERATED ON A COST-RECOVERY BASIS, WITH PROCEEDS COVERING EXPENSES SUCH AS MEALS, BEVERAGES, ENTERTAINMENT, STAFFING, AND DOCTOR. ALTHOUGH CLUB K DID NOT GENERATE NET REVENUE, IT DIRECTLY SUPPORTED OUR EXEMPT PURPOSE BY PROVIDING A STRUCTURED, INCLUSIVE SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT THAT PROMOTES SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT. EVENTS LIKE CLUB K ARE ESSENTIAL TO OUR MISSION, AS THEY OFFER INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS OPPORTUNITIES TO BUILD PEER RELATIONSHIPS, PRACTICE SOCIAL SKILLS, AND ENGAGE IN COMMUNITY-BASED RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES IN A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE SETTING.
  2. EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 4TH, 2024, ICARE PROGRAM SERVICES WERE TRANSFERRED FROM SEA TURTLE ADVENTURES INC A RELATED 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION TO THIS ORGANIZATION.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

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

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.

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