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United Cerebral Palsy of Broward Palm Beach and Mid Coast Counties

EIN 59-0174817 · Hialeah, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak38 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED BY PROVIDING TRAINING AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, RESIDENTIAL SERVICES AND TO BE AN ADVOCATE FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED AND TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THEIR FAMILIES.

Income
$7.5 million
Spending
$8.0 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
0.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 89%
Employees
276
Volunteers
12
Highest pay
$295,641, president/ce

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

Weak: 38 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 38% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 21% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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 (2)
  1. $3.6 million spent. DAY PROGRAM SERVICES CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING: ADULT DAY TRAINING PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES MEANINGFUL DAY ACTIVITIES FOR ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. THIS PROGRAM SUPPORTS THE INDIVIDUALS IN DEVELOPING RELATIONSHIPS AND FOSTERS THE DESIRE TO LEARN AND MAINTAIN ADAPTIVE, SOCIAL, DAILY LIVING AND EMPLOYMENT SKILLS. A SCHOOL THAT OFFERS EARLY INTERVENTION, EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (3 - 5 YEARS OLD) AND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (KINDERGARTEN - 10TH GRADE) FOR CHILDREN OF ALL LEVELS OF ABILITIES. THE SCHOOL OFFERS AN INDIVIDUALIZED, DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE PROGRAM THAT HELPS EACH CHILD REACH HIS/HER MAXIMUM POTENTIAL BY BUILDING ON EACH INDIVIDUAL'S STRENGTHS AND SKILLS. AFTERSCHOOL AND SUMMER CAMPS THAT OFFERS CHILDREN STRUCTURED AFTERSCHOOL AND SUMMER CAMP ACTIVITIES/RECREATION PROGRAM. EACH PROGRAM PROVIDES LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES TO INCREASE OR MAINTAIN AGE APPROPRIATE DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONE. THIS IS DONE THROUGH A COMPREHENSIVE SKILL DEVELOPMENT PROCESS IN THE AREAS OF LITERACY/READING, MATH, PHYSICAL FITNESS, NUTRITION AND DAILY LIVING ACTIVITIES. DAY PROGRAM SERVICES CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING: ADULT DAY TRAINING PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES MEANINGFUL DAY ACTIVITIES FOR ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. THIS PROGRAM SUPPORTS THE INDIVIDUALS IN DEVELOPING RELATIONSHIPS AND FOSTERS THE DESIRE TO LEARN AND MAINTAIN ADAPTIVE, SOCIAL, DAILY LIVING AND EMPLOYMENT SKILLS. A SCHOOL THAT OFFERS EARLY INTERVENTION, EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (3 - 5 YEARS OLD) AND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (KINDERGARTEN - 10TH GRADE) FOR CHILDREN OF ALL LEVELS OF ABILITIES. THE SCHOOL OFFERS AN INDIVIDUALIZED, DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE PROGRAM THAT HELPS EACH CHILD REACH HIS/HER MAXIMUM POTENTIAL BY BUILDING ON EACH INDIVIDUAL'S STRENGTHS AND SKILLS. AFTERSCHOOL AND SUMMER CAMPS THAT OFFERS CHILDREN STRUCTURED AFTERSCHOOL AND SUMMER CAMP ACTIVITIES/RECREATION PROGRAM. EACH PROGRAM PROVIDES LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES TO INCREASE OR MAINTAIN AGE APPROPRIATE DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONE. THIS IS DONE THROUGH A COMPREHENSIVE SKILL DEVELOPMENT PROCESS IN THE AREAS OF LITERACY/READING, MATH, PHYSICAL FITNESS, NUTRITION AND DAILY LIVING ACTIVITIES.
  2. $3.5 million spent. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES HOUSING AND RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION SERVICES TO DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED ADULTS. SERVICES INCLUDE SUPERVISION, TRAINING, DIETARY, THERAPY,TRANSPORTATION,RESIDENTIAL HABILITATION AND OTHER SERVICES.

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 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 October 13, 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 September 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 April 1973.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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