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Brevard Achievement Center Inc

EIN 59-1203280 · Rockledge, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood84 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROVIDES PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES INNOVATIVE SERVICES AND OPPORTUNITIES TO ACHIEVE PERSONAL SUCCESS

Income
$38.9 million
Spending
$38.0 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 96%
Employees
1,095
Volunteers
257
Highest pay
$348,618, president and ceo

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

Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 70% of charities in its peer group (employment, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 15% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 20% of charities in its peer group (employment, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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

    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 (3)
  1. $27.0 million spent. EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS ACQUIRED THROUGH THE FEDERAL ABILITYONE PROGRAM, STATE AND COMMERCIAL PARTNERS PROVIDE TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES AT SITES IN FLORIDA, VIRGINIA, NORTH CAROLINA AND PUERTO RICO. SERVICES INCLUDE VOCATIONAL TRAINING, EVALUATIONS AND ASSESSMENTS, JOB PLACEMENT AND SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION BENEFITS PLANNING TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS IN FINDING AND MAINTAINING INTEGRATED EMPLOYMENT. HIGH SCHOOL TRANSITION SERVICES HELP STUDENTS EXPLORE CAREER OPTIONS AND PREPARE FOR EMPLOYMENT UPON GRADUATION. SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT, INCLUDING INDUSTRY READINESS TRAINING AND LAUNCHIT TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS TO IMPROVE SELF-ADVOCACY, AND BUILD SOCIAL AND WORKPLACE SKILLS TO ACHIEVE GREATER INDEPENDENCE AND EMPLOYMENT SUCCESS. PERSONS SERVED- 2,650.
  2. $5.4 million spent. EMPOWERMENT SERVICES SUPPORT PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES THROUGH SUPERVISED EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION, RECREATIONAL AND ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES. ADULT DAY TRAINING PROGRAMS HELP BUILD LIFE AND WORKPLACE SKILLS, IMPROVE SELF-SUFFICIENCY, AND BOOST SELF-ESTEEM. ARTS PROGRAMS, INCLUDING A FULLY-EQUIPPED STUDIO, HELP INDIVIDUALS EXPLORE THEIR CREATIVITY AND BUILD SELF-CONFIDENCE WHILE HELPING ENSURE PEOPLE OF UNIQUE ABILITIES HAVE ACCESS TO ARTS ACTIVITIES. PERSONS SERVED- 1,772.
  3. $699,431 spent. BREVARD ACHIEVEMENT CENTER ENTERPRISES PROVIDES EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES THROUGH CONTRACTS WITH COMMERCIAL PARTNERS IN INTEGRATED WORK ENVIRONMENTS. PERSONS SERVED - 61

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 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 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 July 1968.

    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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