Families & Friends Reaching for the Abilities Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To help developmentally disabled adults in Citrus County by providing information to parents and care givers (education), by providing quality of life, socialization skills, and welfare and safety for intellectually challenged persons.
- Income
- $23,556
- Spending
- $14,276
- Reserves
- 11.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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)
- $2,283 spent. Top Hat is one of the biggest fund raisers as well as a community outreach for our members with disabilities. The members participate in ballroom dance lessons for 10-12 weeks at the end of which Top Hat is held. The formal dance is comprised of Big Band, Dance Cards, Sale of reserved seating, advanced ticket sales, dance programs, and advertisement. The dance is a public event. Members get to demonstrate their dance moves and have the opprotunity to dance with the public. The money raised goes to support all FFRA members. It keeps the resource center open where member can engage in educational and informational programs. Members have the chance to go on outings, participate in crafts, have movie and bingo afternoons. They also learn skills in home care and maintenance. 45 members participated in the dancing, others helped with the various parts of setting up and breaking down the event. Expenses $3415.00.
- $2,050 spent. Art Gala is an event we hold each year that showcases the paintings and artwork of our members. It is also opened to disabled adults in surrounding counties. Those members interested in art are given art lessons from local artist and teachers. At the end of 6-8 weeks the FFRA host an Art Gala in which the paintings are hung, exhibited, and judged by independent artist. At the Gala, our members walk around serving canapes and hors d oeuvres to the public that has been invited to the event. They are able to communicate with the public and answers questions about their artwork. Awards are given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. The people cast a ballot for People's Choice award. There are 35 painters. The donations made go to further all the disabled adults in the organization. Expenses $2487.00.
- $8,949 spent. At the end of each year we hold a Christmas Party for our members and their families. The party consists of a sit down meal, dance floor, and a visit from Santa. It is a time all of us share in celebrating our kids, and the organizations' commitment to making their quality of life and welfare better. The disabled members dinners are provided for. Parents and friends pay for their own dinner. The FFRA pays for venue, food and drink (non alcoholic) and gratuity, dance floor and DJ. Expenses $5571.00.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 1998.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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