Community Haven for Adults and Children With Disabilities Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To enhance the quality of life for individuals by encouraging independence, championing inclusion, and advocating for individual rights.
- Income
- $8.8 million
- Spending
- $8.0 million
- Spent on programs
- 87%
- Reserves
- 0.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 48%
- Employees
- 153
- Volunteers
- 130
- Highest pay
- $222,690, 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
Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.2 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 14% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 0% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1587% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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 2510 of 10 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (5)
- $3.4 million spent. Residential Services - offers six single-family group homes for adults on its 32-acre main campus in Sarasota with each home serving eight to nine clients, two additional homes were completed and occupied in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025. Focusing on individual strengths and preferences, The Haven creates personalized plans that promote independence while offering the necessary assistance to meet residents evolving needs including a nursing staff that ensures health needs are continuously monitored and addressed. The program is designed to be a residents home for life, providing a stable and supportive environment in a caring community that prioritizes everyones well-being and personal growth. By participating in local events, volunteering, and recreational activities, residents cultivate a meaningful, fulfilling and active lifestyle.
- $1.6 million spent. Adult Day Training (ADT) - provides adults with a wide range of abilities (225 at the main campus and 75 at the Vence campus), opportunities for personal growth, skill development, and community integration. This program focuses on promoting independence and enhancing the quality of life for participants through a variety of engaging and purposeful activities in a structured yet flexible environment that encourages the development of essential life skills, including communication, socialization, and job readiness. Activities include vocational training, recreational opportunities, art, music, and life skills workshops, all tailored to meet each individuals needs and goals. Participants frequently engage in community outings, service projects, and volunteering at other nonprofits. These experiences not only provide valuable real- world exposure but also promote social interaction, collaboration, and a sense of belonging within the community.
- $1.0 million spent. Selby Preschool - provides 67 students, ages one through five, with a high-quality, early childhood education. Classrooms are inclusive, meaning that typically developing children and children with special needs are taught together in the same setting. Each class is designed to meet the educational, therapeutic, and emotional needs of the student. Students have access to high- quality therapy such as physical, occupational, speech, music, and aquatic therapies during their school day through our on-site partnership with The KidSpot. The program collaborates closely with both the Manatee and Sarasota school systems, as well as the Sarasota and Manatee Early Learning Coalitions to ensure that programming is accessible to all students regardless of their financial situation. Selbys focus of connecting children of different backgrounds and abilities encourages empathy, as well as social and emotional skills that will benefit children throughout their entire lives.
- $805,636 spent. Haven Academy - is a private Family Empowerment Scholarship school serving up to 50 students ages 14 to 22. The Academy provides functional academics, life skills, vocational training, as well as community-based instruction. Instructors utilize the Unique Learning system which creates individualized learning plans for students with complex learning needs. The Academy focuses on providing students with the skills and knowledge they need to move on to their next phase of life whether that be through employment in the community or adult day programs.
- Haven Academy - is a private Family Empowerment Scholarship school serving up to 50 students 805636. 0. 76353.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 1971.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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