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Victory Center Inc

EIN 65-0968171 · Miami, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair69 out of 100GovernanceGood76 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE OUTSTANDING EVIDENCED BASED EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM AND RELATED DISABILITIES IN A CARING AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT TO HELP THEM ACHIEVE THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL.

Income
$2.1 million
Spending
$2.1 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
3.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 76%
Employees
44
Volunteers
12

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: 69 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 21% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 26 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

Good: 76 out of 100. Higher than 34% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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. $1.7 million spent. THE VICTORY CENTER OFFERS INDIVIDUALIZED PRE-ACADEMIC, ACADEMIC AND VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AGES 3-22. THE VICTORY CENTER PRIMARY PROGRAM OFFERS INDIVIDUALIZED PRE-ACADEMIC AND ACADEMIC PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AGES 3 TO 12. THE INDIVIDUALIZED PRE-ACADEMIC AND ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND INTENSIVE 1:1 AND 2:1 SESSIONS ALTERNATE WITH SMALL GROUP ACTIVITIES TO HELP EMPHASIZE LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT, MOTOR SKILLS AND UNDERSTANDING. CHILDREN ARE PROVIDED WITH ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE RELATIONSHIPS WITH CLASSMATES AND ARE EXPOSED TO DIVERSE SOCIAL SITUATIONS TO ENCOURAGE SOCIABILITY. THE VICTORY CENTER SECONDARY PROGRAM CONSISTS OF THE ACADEMY PROGRAM AND THE VOCATIONAL PROGRAM. THE VICTORY ACADEMY PROGRAM SERVES INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM AND RELATED DISABILITIES IN A SUPPORTIVE SETTING AGES 13-17 WITH A 3-5:1 RATIO. THE FOCUS IS ON SUNSHINE STATE STANDARD CURRICULUM COMBINED WITH LIFE SKILLS. THE VICTORY CENTER VOCATIONAL PROGRAM SERVES CHILDREN AGES 14-22 WITH A 3:1 RATIO. IT IS GEARED TOWARD STUDENTS UNABLE TO OBTAIN A HIGH SCHOOL SPECIALTY DEGREE AND FOCUSES ON VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND LIFE SKILLS. THIS WORK IS UNDERSCORED BY FOUR PRIMARY PRINCIPLES: FUNCTIONAL ACADEMICS, DOMESTIC LIVING, VOCATIONAL TRAINING, AND COMMUNITY SKILLS. ALL STUDENTS LEARN SELF-CARE SKILLS, HEALTH AND HYGIENE, APPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR IN SOCIAL SITUATIONS, NAVIGATING PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION, SCHEDULING AND ATTENDING DOCTOR AND DENTIST APPOINTMENTS, MERCHANDISING, OFFICE SKILLS AND PLANNING AND PARTICIPATING IN RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES. THE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY PROGRAMS ARE HELD DURING NORMAL SCHOOL DAYS, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, FROM 8:00 AM UNTIL 3:00 PM.THE PRIMARY PROGRAM HAS 19 STUDENTS. THE SECONARY PROGRAM HAS 7 STUDENTS. THE VOCATIONAL PROGRAM HAS 6 STUDENTS.
  2. $160,556 spent. THE VICTORY CENTER ADULT PROGRAM OFFERS INDIVIDUALIZED PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS AGES 23 AND OLDER. RATIOS INCLUDE 1:1 AND 2/3:1 FOR THE ADULT PROGRAM. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE INCREASING INDEPENDENCE, TEACHING LIFE SKILLS, REDUCING MALADAPTIVE BEHAVIORS, RECREATION MATCHING THE STUDENT'S ABILITIES AND INTERESTS, COMMUNICATION TRAINING, EMPLOYMENT TRAINING, PEER INTERACTIONS, AND PREDICTABLE ROUTINE AND BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE BEHAVIORAL BARRIERS IMPEDING COMMUNITY INCLUSION.THE ADULT PROGRAM HAS 5 STUDENTS.
  3. $110,116 spent. THE PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM AT THE VICTORY CENTER CONSISTS OF DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE FITNESS ACTIVITIES FOR STUDENTS WITH AUTISM AND RELATED DISABILITIES. FIVE OF OUR SIX PROGRAMS ARE RECEIVING 4 HOURS OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION A WEEK (1 HOUR, 4 TIMES A WEEK). OUR PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM INCLUDES ACTIVITIES THAT TARGET FINE/GROSS MOTOR MOVEMENTS, SOCIAL SKILLS AMONG PEERS, TEAMWORK, AND SELF-IMPROVEMENT. OUR FULL-TIME COACH LEADS ACTIVITIES WHICH INCLUDE SWIMMING, YOGA, TEAM SPORTS (BASKETBALL, KICKBALL, CYCLING, SOCCER, FLAG FOOTBALL, ETC.), YOGA, BIKING, ZUMBA, AND TRAINING ON FITNESS CENTER EQUIPMENT. THE PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM ALSO INCLUDES ACTIVITIES SUCH AS STRENGTHENING/STRETCHING EXERCISE THAT ARE CONDUCTED IN AN INDOOR FITNESS CENTER TO IMPROVE FLEXIBILITY AND CORE STRENGTH. ALL STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN THE PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM, WHICH TOTALS 37.

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 April 2000.

    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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