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Florida Endowment Foundation for Vocational Rehabilitation Inc

EIN 59-3052307 · Tallahassee, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO BE A KEY LEADER IN PROVIDING FLORIDIANS WITH DISABILITIES OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUCCESSFUL EMPLOYMENT.

Income
$5.9 million
Spending
$5.1 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
50.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 38%
Employees
8
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$186,491, president & 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 50.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 113% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% 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 (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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 (3)
  1. $1.9 million spent. THE ORGANIZATION ASSISTS FLORIDIANS WITH DISABILITIES IN ACHIEVING EMPLOYMENT AND PROVIDES GRANTS TO SUPPORT VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION PROGRAMS AND SERVICES LEADING TO THE EMPLOYMENT OF FLORIDA CITIZENS WITH DISABILITIES. IT ALSO FUNDS YOUTH PROGRAMS AND RETREATS THAT ADDRESS COMMUNITY, ACADEMIC AND EMPLOYMENT LEADERSHIP.
  2. $694 spent. DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT AWARENESS MONTH (DEAM) IS COMMEMORATED EACH OCTOBER AND PAIRS STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES WITH EMPLOYERS FOR A ONE-ON-ONE JOB SHADOWING EXPERIENCE. DEAM IS DESIGNED TO EXPOSE YOUNG ADULTS TO A VARIETY OF CAREER OPTIONS AND PROVIDE THEM WITH A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THE WORKPLACE ENVIRONMENT. PARTICIPANTS ARE GIVEN A CHANCE TO LEARN ABOUT A TYPICAL WORK DAY AS WELL AS THE SKILLS AND EDUCATION NEEDED FOR THE SPECIFIC CAREER. EMPLOYERS BENEFIT FROM DEAM BY UNDERSTANDING WHAT PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES HAVE TO OFFER TO THE WORKPLACE.
  3. $2.4 million spent. THROUGH THE HIGH SCHOOL HIGH TECH PROGRAM, STUDENTS WITH ALL TYPES OF DISABILITES ARE ENCOURAGED TO SET THEIR SIGHTS ON POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION AND A CAREER IN FIELDS WHICH ARE IN-DEMAND IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA. MORE THAN 1,250 STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN HIGH SCHOOL HIGH TECH EACH YEAR, WHERE THEY HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO TOUR COLLEGE CAMPUSES AND INDUSTRY OPERATIONS, AND MEET WITH FLORIDA BUSINESS LEADERS. THEY ARE OFFERED CAREER EXPERIENCES THROUGH JOB SHADOWING, INTERNSHIPS, AND VOLUNTEER POSITIONS DURING THEIR INVOLVEMENT IN THE PROGRAM.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since October 1991.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.

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