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United Cerebral Palsy Association of Miami Inc

EIN 59-0637822 · Hialeah, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair68 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROMOTE THE GENERAL WELFARE OF DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED AND/OR HANDICAPPED PERSONS AND THE FRAIL AND ELDERLY AND TO EDUCATE AND INFORM THE PUBLIC REGARDING THEIR NEEDS. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES TO CHILDREN AND ADULTS DEVELOPMENTAL TRAINING, THERAPY, EDUCATION, RESIDENTIAL HABILITATION, MEDICAL SERVICES, SUPPORTED LIVING AND OTHER RELATED PROGRAMS AND SERVICES.

Income
$17.8 million
Spending
$18.9 million
Spent on programs
72%
Reserves
9.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 88%
Employees
389
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

Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 20% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 19% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    72% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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 37% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $10m to $100m).

  • 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. $7.8 million spent. THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES AN 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. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO OFFERS A WIDE ARRAY OF SERVICES FOR CHILDREN OF ALL LEVELS OF ABILITIES AND ADULTS, INCLUDING A PRESCHOOL AND AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAMS. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE CLASSROOM CURRICULUM,THERAPIES, TRAINING IN DAILY LIVING AND PRE-VOCATIONAL SKILLS AND SOCIAL INTERACTIONS. SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS ENABLE INDIVIDUALS TO EXPAND THEIR HORIZONS AND PARTICIPATE MORE FULLY IN COMMUNITY LIFE BY EXPERIENCING A VARIETY OF ATHLETIC, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES. THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES AN 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. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO OFFERS A WIDE ARRAY OF SERVICES FOR CHILDREN OF ALL LEVELS OF ABILITIES AND ADULTS, INCLUDING A PRESCHOOL AND AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAMS. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE CLASSROOM CURRICULUM,THERAPIES, TRAINING IN DAILY LIVING AND PRE-VOCATIONAL SKILLS AND SOCIAL INTERACTIONS. SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS ENABLE INDIVIDUALS TO EXPAND THEIR HORIZONS AND PARTICIPATE MORE FULLY IN COMMUNITY LIFE BY EXPERIENCING A VARIETY OF ATHLETIC, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES.
  2. $5.8 million spent. RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM SERVICES AND HOUSING IS PROVIDED TO DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED ADULTS AND/OR CHILDREN. SERVICES INCLUDE HOUSING,DIETARY,TRAINING, THERAPY, SOCIAL SKILLS, NURSING, LIMITED MEDICAL AND VARIOUS OTHER SERVICES BASED ON THE NEEDS OF INDIVIDUAL SERVED.

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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on February 15, 2012 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on February 15, 2012.

    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 March 2013.

    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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