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Primrose Center Inc

EIN 59-0699143 · Orlando, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood82 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE CARE, EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED ADULTS WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM PREVOCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMS

Income
$4.5 million
Spending
$4.6 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
6.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 81%
Employees
97
Volunteers
66
Highest pay
$117,779, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 29% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • 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

    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 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 (4)
  1. $2.2 million spent. ADULT DAY TRAINING SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO APPROXIMATELY 230 ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ON A DAILY BASIS. THESE SERVICES STRESS TRAINING IN ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING, SELF ADVOCACY, ADAPTIVE AND SOCIAL SKILLS AND ARE AGE AND CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE. THE SERVICE EXPECTATION IS TO ACHIEVE THE OUTCOME (GOALS) DEFINED BY EACH PROGRAM PARTICIPANT. THE TRAINING, ACTIVITIES, AND ROUTINES ESTABLISHED ARE MEANINGFUL TO THE PARTICIPANTS AND PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATE LEVEL OF VARIATION AND INTEREST. TRAINING IS PROVIDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH A FORMAL IMPLEMENTATION PLAN, DEVELOPED UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE PARTICIPANT, REFLECTING THEIR PERSONAL GOALS.
  2. $1.9 million spent. RESIDENTIAL HABILITATION SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO APPROXIMATELY 54 ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN 6 HOMES. RESIDENTIAL HABILITATION PROVIDES SPECIFIC TRAINING ACTIVITIES THAT ASSIST PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO ACQUIRE, MAINTAIN OR IMPROVE SKILLS RELATED TOACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING. THE SERVICE FOCUSES ON PERSONAL HYGIENE SKILLS SUCH AS BATHING AND ORAL HYGIENE; HOMEMAKING SKILLS SUCH AS FOOD PREPARATION, VACUUMING AND LAUNDRY, AND SOCIAL AND ADAPTIVE SKILLS THAT ENABLE THE PERSON TO RESIDE IN THE COMMUNITY. TRAINING IS PROVIDED INACCORDANCE WITH A FORMAL IMPLEMENTATION PLAN, DEVELOPED WITH DIRECTION FROM THE PARTICIPANT THAT REFLECTS THEIR PERSONAL GOAL(S).
  3. $96,543 spent. SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT SERVICES PROVIDE TRAINING AND ASSISTANCE THROUGH A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES TO SUPPORT PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN OBTAINING AND SUSTAINING EMPLOYMENT. SERVICES PROVIDED ASSIST WITH THE ACQUISITION, RETENTION, AND/OR IMPROVEMENT OF SKILLSRELATED TO ACCESSING AND MAINTAINING SUCH EMPLOYMENT. THE PARTICIPANT IS ASSISTED IN SECURING EMPLOYMENT ACCORDING TO THEIR DESIRED OUTCOMES, INCLUDING THE TYPE OF WORK ENVIRONMENT, ACTIVITIES, HOURS OF WORK, LEVEL OF PAY AND SUPPORTS NEEDED. TRAINING FOCUSES ON BOTH THEPARTICIPANT'S NEEDS AS WELL AS PROVIDING CONSULTATION TO THE EMPLOYER TO ENHANCE SUPPORTS CONDUCIVE TO THE WORKPLACE.
  4. $1,655 spent. SUPPORTED LIVING COACHING SERVICES PROVIDE TRAINING AND ASSISTANCE IN A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES WHICH SUPPORT ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES WHO LIVE IN THEIR OWN HOMES OR APARTMENTS. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE ASSISTANCE WITH LOCATING APPROPRIATE HOUSING, THE ACQUISITION, RETENTION OR IMPROVEMENT OF SKILLS RELATED TO ACTIVITES OF DAILY LIVING SUCH AS PERSONAL HYGIENE AND GROOMING, HOUSEHOLD CHORES, MEAL PREPARATION, SHOPPING, PERSONAL FINANCES AND SOCIAL/ ADAPTIVE SKILLS NECESSARY FOR THE PERSON TO LIVE ON THEIR OWN

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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 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 June 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 November 1953.

    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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