Harmony Development Center Inc 01012001
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
HARMONY DEVELOPMENT CENTER, INC. FULFILLS ITS MISSION BY EMPOWERING YOUTH AND FAMILIES TO THRIVE AS PRODUCTIVE, RESPONSIBLE, AND PEACEFUL MEMBERS OF THEIR COMMUNITIES. BY PROVIDING EVIDENCE-INFORMED RESOURCES, ADVOCACY, AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, HDC STRIVES TO CREATE SUSTAINABLE PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS FOR THE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IT SERVES.
- Income
- $4.2 million
- Spending
- $4.3 million
- Spent on programs
- 86%
- Reserves
- 3.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 99%
- Employees
- 82
- Volunteers
- 0
- Highest pay
- $141,200, ceo/executive director
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: 74 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 3.8 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 21% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 26% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1586% 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: 92 out of 100. Higher than 53% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 257 of 8 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no 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)
- $1.2 million spent. YOUTHFORCE: THIS IS AN AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM FUNDED BY THE CHILDREN'S SERVICES COUNCIL OF BROWARD, THAT PROVIDES AT-PROMISE MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH YEAR-ROUND SERVICES AND PROGRAMMING DESIGNED TO IMPROVE SELF-ESTEEM, DEVELOP SKILLS, AND INCREASE ACCESS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES IN ORDER TO PROMOTE CURRENT AND FUTURE SUCCESS. IN ADDITION, YOUTH ARE EXPOSED TO THE FINE ARTS, MUSIC, SPORTS, STEAM AND ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE TO SUPPORT A STRONG EDUCATION FOUNDATION FOR EACH PARTICIPANT. FAMILY SUPPORT AND SUCCESS COACHING SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT THE YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES.
- $516,368 spent. BRIDGE TO NEW OPPORTUNITIES (BNO): THIS PROGRAM IS FUNDED BY BROWARD COUNTY AND SERVES YOUTH AGES 3 TO 22 YEARS OLD (MUST BE IN POST SECONDARY EDUCATION AGES 18-22) WHO ARE IN NEED OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH , MENTAL HEALTH OR SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELING AND/OR WHO ARE AT RISK OF INITIAL OR SUBSEQUENT INVOLVEMENT WITH THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM. IN ADDITION, THE YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES RECEIVE INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING, FAMILY COUNSELING, LIFE COACHING AND CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES AS NEEDED IN ORDER TO PROVIDE A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO CARE AND SUPPORT.
- $418,919 spent. HEALTHY YOUTH TRANSITION (HYT): THE HYT PROGRAM IS FUNDED BY THE CHILDREN'S SERVICES COUNCIL OF BROWARD. THE PROGRAM SERVES YOUTH AGES 15-22 AND PROVIDES COUNSELING SERVICES AND LIFE COACHING SERVICES TO HELP TRANSITIONING YOUTH WITH INSUFFICIENT FAMILIAL SUPPORT. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT YOUNG ADULTS AGING OUT OF THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM. THIS TRANSITIONAL PROGRAM SUPPORTS YOUTH WITH INVOLVEMENT IN OR AT HIGH RISK OF INVOLVEMENT IN THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM, YOUTH IDENTIFYING AS LGBTQ, YOUTH STRUGGLING WITH MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES AND OR SUBSTANCE MISUSE.
- $1.5 million spent. NEW DAY: THE NEW DAY PROGRAM IS FUNDED BY THE CHILDREN'S SERVICES COUNCIL OF BROWARD. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES RESTORATIVE JUSTICE CONFERENCING YOUTH GROUPS, SUPERVISED COMMUNITY SERVICE, PARENT WORKSHOPS, AS WELL AS INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY COUNSELING, AND LIFE COACHING SERVICES. NEW DAY WORKS WITH AT RISK YOUTH WHO HAVE BEEN ARRESTED OR RECEIVED A CITATION BY THE CIVIL CITATION OFFICE AND HAVE PENDING CASES. KINSHIP: THE KINSHIP PROGRAM IS FUNDED BY THE CHILDREN'S SERVICES COUNCIL OF BROWARD. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES SUPPORT SERVICES TO MAINTAIN A STABLE HOME FOR CHILDREN BEING RAISED BY A RELATIVE OR NON RELATIVE CAREGIVER WHEN BIOLOGICAL PARENTS ARE UNABLE TO DO SO. WE MAKE SURE THAT CHILDREN AND CAREGIVERS GET THE SUPPORT THEY NEED IN ORDER TO STAY STRONG AND CONNECTED. SOME OF THE SERVICES OFFERED ARE, INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY COUNSELING, CASE MANAGEMENT, FAMILY BUILDING SUPPORT, RESPITE AND LEGAL AID. UNIENDO FAMILIAS: THIS PROGRAM WAS FUNDED BY THE UNITED WAY OF BROWARD COUNTY. THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO IMPROVE THE MENTAL HEALTH AND LIVES OF THE PEOPLE OF BROWARD COUNTY BY MAKING SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION SERVICES AVAILABLE. THE PROGRAM IDENTIFIES, COORDINATES, AND CONNECTS FAMILIES TO AVAILABLE SERVICES THAT SUPPORT, ADDRESS TRAUMA, AND RELATED CHALLENGES WITHIN THE FAMILY. THIS PROGRAM ADVOCATES TO EMPOWER YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES WITHIN THE SYSTEM OF CARE.CONNECTING AND RESTORING EMOTIONAL SAFETY (CARES): THE PROGRAM IS FUNDED BY BROWARD BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COALITION AND PROVIDES COUNSELING, OUTREACH, AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THOSE IMPACTED BY TRAUMA AND TRAGEDY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC OR THE MARJORY STONEMAN DOUGLAS HIGH SCHOOL AND DEERFIELD BEACH HIGH SCHOOL TRAGEDIES.FAMILIES SUPPORT TEAM (FST) THE PROGRAM IS FUNDED BY BROWARD BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COALITION AND PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE WRAP SERVICES, THAT IS, A HIGHLY INDIVIDUALIZED CARE MANAGEMENT, INCLUDING THERAPY AND PEER SUPPORT, FOR YOUTH WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED TWO OR MORE BAKER ACTS. IT ADDRESSES MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS, STRENGTHENS COPING MECHANISMS, IMPROVES FAMILY AND COMMUNITY STABILITY, AND HELPS REDUCE FUTURE CRISIS EPISODES AND REPEAT HOSPITALIZATIONS.BROWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (BCPS)- THE PROGRAM IS FUNDED BY BROWARD BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COALITION AND PROVIDES THERAPY AND LIFE COACHING SERVICES FOR IDENTIFIED STUDENTS ENROLLED IN BCPS. SUPPORT IS TAILORED TO EACH STUDENT'S INDIVIDUAL EMOTIONAL, BEHAVIORAL, ACADEMIC, AND SOCIAL NEEDS. SERVICES HELP STUDENTS BUILD COPING SKILLS, IMPROVE EMOTIONAL STRENGTH, AND ENHANCE PROBLEM-SOLVING AND COMMUNICATION. THE GOAL IS TO PROVIDE CONSISTENT SUPPORT THAT PROMOTES STUDENT WELL-BEING AND HELPS STUDENTS SUCCESSFULLY NAVIGATE CHALLENGES THAT MAY IMPACT THEIR ACADEMIC PROGRESS AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT.ONE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP4 (OCP4)- THE PROGRAM IS FUNDED BY BROWARD BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COALITION AND PROVIDES WRAP SERVICES FOR YOUTH AGES 311 WHO HAVE BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH A MENTAL HEALTH DISORDER, OFFERING INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT THROUGH THERAPY, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND PEER SUPPORT. THE GOAL IS TO ADDRESS EACH CHILD'S EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL NEEDS AND STRENGTHEN FAMILY SUPPORT BY BUILDING EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES WITH CAREGIVERS TO MANAGE SYMPTOMS AND BEHAVIORS AT HOME. THIS PROGRAM IMPROVES LONG-TERM OUTCOMES FOR THE CHILD AND FAMILY. THIS PROGRAM IS PART OF AN ONGOING EVALUATION, IF PARENTS OPT IN. SUPPORTIVE HOUSING LIVING - THE PROGRAM IS FUNDED BY BROWARD BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COALITION AND PROVIDES LIFE-COACHING SERVICES TO COMMUNITY AND REENTRY YOUTH WHO ARE STRUGGLING WITH BASIC NEEDS. THE GOAL IS TO MEET IMMEDIATE YOUTH NEEDS WHILE ALSO HELPING THEM DEVELOP THE CONFIDENCE AND SKILLS TO MOVE FORWARD TOWARD AN INDEPENDENT, HEALTHY, AND PRODUCTIVE LIFE. SUPPORT MAY INCLUDE IDENTIFYING AND ADDRESSING BARRIERS RELATED TO HOUSING, FOOD, TRANSPORTATION, SCHOOL ENROLLMENT, EMPLOYMENT, AND ACCESS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES.
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 October 13, 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 2002.
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 October 21, 2026.
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