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Alzheimer-Parkinson Association of Irc Inc

EIN 59-2437723 · Vero Beach, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MISSION: WE IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN INDIAN RIVER COUNTY WHO ARE AFFECTED BY MEMORY AND MOVEMENT DISORDERS THROUGH SUPPORT, EDUCATION, AND CONNECTION.

Income
$1.5 million
Spending
$963,201
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
14.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 75%
Employees
11
Volunteers
100

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

Strong: 90 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 49% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 35% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 77% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 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

    16 of 16 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.

  • 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. $735,040 spent. THE ALZHEIMER/PARKINSON ASSOCIATION OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, INC. (THE "ASSOCIATION") WAS FOUNDED IN MARCH 1982 BY TWO VOLUNTEERS WHO FELT THE NEED TO COME TOGETHER TO SUPPORT EACH OTHER THROUGH THE TRIALS OF THE ONSET OF BOTH ALZHEIMER'S AND PARKINSON'S DISEASES OF LOVED ONES. FROM ITS HISTORY AS A SUPPORT GROUP, THE ORGANIZATION HAS GROWN ITS PROGRAMS AND FACILITIES TO BECOME THE PREMIER RESOURCE IN THIS COUNTY SUPPORTING PROFESSIONALS, CAREGIVERS, FAMILIES, AND THOSE LIVING WITH DISORDERS AFFECTING MEMORY AND MOVEMENT. PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED AT OUR 4,000 SQUARE FOOT CENTER AS WELL AS SATELLITE LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY AND ON SITE AT VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS AND BUSINESSES. PROGRAMS FOR FAMILIES DEALING WITH DEMENTIA INCLUDE SUPPORT GROUPS THROUGHOUT THE MONTH, IN VARYING LOCATIONS AND VIRTUALLY, SOME OF WHICH ARE FOCUSED ON SPECIALIZED ISSUES (RECENTLY DIAGNOSED, MALE CAREGIVER, ETC.). THE SOCIAL RESPITE PROGRAM IS OFFERED MONDAY-FRIDAY FROM 9-3, TWO SATURDAYS A MONTH AND AT SATELLITE LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY. THIS OFFERS THE CAREGIVER A DAY OF RESPITE AND THE PERSON WITH DEMENTIA ENGAGING ACTIVITIES WHICH INCLUDE MUSIC, ART, CHAIR EXERCISE, SOCIAL GAMES, CELEBRATIONS EMPHASIZING SOCIAL INTERACTION AND VALIDATION. A DEMENTIA EXPERIENCE BRINGS HEIGHTENED AWARENESS TO FAMILIES, PROFESSIONAL CAREGIVERS, THE MEDICAL COMMUNITY, FIRST RESPONDERS, BUSINESSES AND THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE, AS THEY ATTEMPT TO ACCOMPLISH TASKS IN SENSORY DISTORTING EQUIPMENT, ALLOWING AN EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN THE APPROACH TO SOMEONE WITH DEMENTIA. THROUGH THE DEMENTIA FRIENDLY COMMUNITY INITIATIVE THIS EXPERIENCE IS OFFERED TO FAMILIES, BUSINESSES, NURSING/RESIDENT FACILITIES, FIRST RESPONDERS, SCHOOLS, HOSPITALS, CHURCHES AND COMMUNITY NEIGHBORHOODS. PROJECT LIFESAVER IS A PROGRAM IN COLLABORATION WITH THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE PROVIDING A PERSONALIZED TRACKING DEVICE FOR THOSE AT RISK OF WANDERING. MEMORY SCREENING IS OFFERED WEEKLY AND PERSONALIZED GUIDANCE IS AVAILABLE ON A DAILY BASIS TO ASSIST FAMILIES IN PLANNING THE CAREGIVING JOURNEY. FOR COMMUNITY RESIDENTS MANAGING MOVEMENT DISORDERS SUCH AS PARKINSON'S DISEASE OR ESSENTIAL TREMOR, THERE ARE SUPPORT GROUPS, ART PROGRAMS, AND SPECIALIZED MOVEMENT CLASSES FOR EXERCISE, BALANCE, STRENGTH, AND VOICE/BREATHING CONCERNS. EDUCATION IS PROVIDED THROUGH CONFERENCES, WEBINARS, CLASSES WHICH ARE OFFERED ONGOING THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, SPECIAL SPEAKERS AND A RESOURCE LIBRARY OFFERING BOOKS, MAGAZINES, MEDIA, AND MATERIALS FROM COMMUNITY RESOURCES. SOME PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED IN COLLABORATION WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE INDIAN RIVER COUNTY RESIDENTS WITH A NETWORK OF SERVICES. ALL PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED FREE OF CHARGE TO THE FAMILIES OF IRC.
  2. N/A
  3. N/A

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 October 1988.

    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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