Family Network on Disabilities of Florida Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Striving for the complete integration of persons with disabilitiesand to serve families of children with disabilities, ages birth through 26, who have the full range of disabilities in section 602(3) of IDEA.
- Income
- $3.4 million
- Spending
- $2.6 million
- Spent on programs
- 63%
- Reserves
- 12.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 56%
- Employees
- 26
- Volunteers
- 10
- Highest pay
- $763,696, chief executive officer
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: 70 out of 100.
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 12.4 months of spending.
Debt
2 of 20It owes 85% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 23% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 8% on the year before.
Spending floor
8 of 1563% 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.
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 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 (4)
- $609,287 spent. The Parent Education Network (PEN) Program, funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), is the Parent Training Information (PTI) center for Southeast and Central Florida of Florida (Broward, Indian River, Lake, Martin, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Palm Beach, Polk, and St. Lucie counties). These PTI services help to ensure that parents of children with the full range of disabilities have the training and information they need to prepare their children for not only school but to be able to lead productive, independent lives to the fullest extent possible. PEN offers free help and information to families of students with disabilities and the professionals that serve them. The main focus is on the educational needs of students with disabilities.
- $359,877 spent. The Parents Offering Parents Information & Networking (POPIN) Program, funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), provides parent training and information (PTI) services to the Panhandle of Florida, Alachua, Baker, Bay, Bradford, Brevard, Calhoun, Clay, Columbia, Dixie, Duval, Escambia, Flagler, Franklin, Gadsden, Gilchrist, Gulf, Hamilton, Holmes, Jackson, Jefferson, Lafayette, Leon, Levy, Liberty, Madison, Marion, Nassau, Okaloosa, Putnam, Santa Rosa, Seminole, St. Johns, Suwannee, Taylor, Union, Volusia, Wakulla, Walton, and Washington counties. These PTI services help to ensure that the parents of children with the full range of disabilities have the training and information they need to prepare their children for not only school but to be able to lead productive, independent lives to the fullest extent possible. POPIN offers free help and information to families of students with disabilities and the professionals that serve them. The main focus is on the educational needs of students with disabilities.
- $319,349 spent. The Parent Support Network (PSN) Program, funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), is the Parent Training Information (PTI) center for the West Coast of Florida Charlotte, Citrus, Collier, DeSoto, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Sarasota, and Sumter counties. These PTI services help to ensure that parents of children with the full range of disabilities have the training and information they need to prepare their children for not only school but to be able to lead productive, independent lives to the fullest extent possible. PSN offers free help and information to families of students with disabilities and the professionals that serve them. The main focus is on the educational needs of students with disabilities.
- $339,254 spent. The Family STAR project assists families of children with special health care needs to make informed decisions about their child's healthcare. Understanding the health care system is a difficult task for many of us. Family Star provides training on understanding the service and health care systems, transitioning from pediatric to adult health care services, and helps families understand their rights and options. The Family STAR project also assists youths with special needs by providing youth leadership and mentoring, technical assistance and resources. Another source of support is offered through the Parent to Parent Support Group program. This program is part of a national organization supporting families touched by disability, special health care needs, or mental health issues. The program matches support parents with referred parents as closely as possible, based on several criteria. These conditions help build relationships and help parents share their feelings and experiences in a positive manner.
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
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 November 6, 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 September 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 June 1987.
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 November 4, 2026.
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