Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Florida Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (FRID) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the practice of American Sign Language interpreting in Florida through professional development, scholarships, and community engagement to promote equity and cultural inclusion for individuals who use ASL interpreting services.
- Income
- $10,897
- Spending
- $16,398
- Reserves
- 24.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- other income, 95%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 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 (3)
- $7,037 spent. Fundraising Description: FRID engaged in fundraising to promote the interpreting profession, increase visibility, and generate revenue to support its mission. FRID's 50th Anniversary Gala held June 15, 2024, which included $1,250 in CASLI (Center for the Assessment of Sign Language Interpretation) testing sponsorships awarded as giveaways to support interpreters' credentialing and professional development. Although the Gala occurred in June 2024 (prior fiscal year), its impact spanned two fiscal years
- $955 spent. Professional Development Events: Were supported by guiding Organizational Members in their workshop developments and individual members academic and continued education endeavors qualified for CEUs. Social & Networking Events: FRID prioritized community building and networking through regional social events, helping connect interpreters, apprentices, and promote membership: FRIDay Social at Flagler Beachfront Winery (North Florida) Date: August 9, 2024 | Attendance: 13 Tags: networking, interpreter community, social FRIDay Social at The Peach Cobbler Factory (West Region) Date: July 26, 2024 | Attendance: 8 North Port Social (West/South Regions) Date: August 24, 2024 | Attendance: 5 Board of Directors Regular Board Meeting (Virtual) Date: September 9, 2024 | Attendance: 38 FRIDay Sunday Social at the Art House, St. Augustine Beach Date: October 13, 2024 | Attendance: 3 FRID Family Splash 2024 Date: October 13, 2024 | Location: Wimauma, FL Attendance: Registration limit 20 Outreach activities included: Participation in the Florida ASL Festival (St. Augustine, 2/22/2025), where FRID hosted an exhibitor table for community engagement. Attendance by board members at the Hands Up Conference (6/19/2025 to 6/22/2025) to connect with interpreters and allied professionals.
- $52 spent. Program Services Scholarships & Awards FRID has $1,850 available for qualified applicants; however, FRID did not receive any qualified applicants this
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
Are donations tax-deductible? Worth knowing.
Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since April 1981.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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