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Florida Outreach Center for the Blind Inc

EIN 55-0827232 · Palm Springs, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood76 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

FLORIDA OUTREACH CENTER FOR THE BLIND IS ORGANIZED AND OPERATED TO RAISE FUNDS IN ORDER TO PROVIDE VISUALLY IMPAIRED PEOPLE, TRAINING IN VARIOUS INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS IN A FULL-SERVCE TRAINING FACILITY

Income
$500,483
Spending
$380,818
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
22 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 93%
Employees
6
Volunteers
44
Highest pay
$66,146, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 22.0 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 24% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 24% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 76 out of 100. Higher than 56% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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, 2024, 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)
  1. $145,577 spent. INDEPENDENT LIVING AND BRAILLE: STUDENTS LEARN HOW TO ORGANIZE THEIR MEDICATIONSM SHOP FOR AND COOK MEALS, IDENTIFY MONEY, LABEL HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, AND MAINTAIN THEIR HOME. THESE SKILLS ALLOW THEM TO ACCOMPISH DAILY TASKS AND LIVE INDEPENDENTLY. STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO LEARN BRAILLE SINCE STUDIES SHOW THAT A HIGHER PERCENTAGE OF BLIND PERSONS ARE SUCCESSFUL WITH THIS ABILITY. BRAILLE PROVIDES A MEANS OF RECORDING INFORMATION FOR PERSONAL USE, LABELING DOCUMENTS FOR EASY IDENTIFICATION, AND MARKING EQUIPMENT FOR UNASSISTED OPERATION.
  2. $72,788 spent. ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY TRAINING:THROUGH ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY TRAINING, STUDENTS LEARN HOW TO OVERCOME OBSTACLES AND TO BECOME CAPABLE TRAVELERS. THIS OPENS THE DOOR FOR CLIENTS TO PURSUE FURTHER EDUCATION AND CONFIDENTLY ACCESS TRANSPORTATION TO GO TO WORK, MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS, SHOPPING CENTERS, AND OTHER PLACES OF INTEREST. WITH THE ABILITY TO TRAVEL SAFELY AND MINIMIZE FALLS, STUDENTS NO LONGER NEED TO FEEL LIKE A PRISONER IN THEIR OWN HOME
  3. $145,577 spent. ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY: STUDENTS ARE OFFERED TRAINING IN OPERATING COMPUTERS, TABLETS, NOTE TAKERS AND SMART PHONES USING THE LATEST ACCESSIBLITY FEATURES AND ADAPTIVE SOFTWARE. THEY LEARN THE TECHNOLOGY SKILLS THAT ARE NEEDED TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THE CLASSROOM, ON THE JOB, OR FOR THEIR OWN ENJOYMENT.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.

    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 September 2003.

    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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