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Nonprofit · EIN 20-4413828

FELIX ORGANIZATION - ADOPTEES FOR CHILDREN INC

Tax-exempt · LOCUST VALLEY, NY 11560

Financials

$777K$826K2023$997K$1M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FELIX ORGANIZATION - ADOPTEES FOR CHILDREN INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$996,960$1,019,511-$22,551$527,561$4,922$522,639
December 31, 2023990$776,805$826,047-$49,242$564,005$19,242$544,763
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$843,342
of which government grants
$35,895
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$8,800
Net income from fundraising events
$144,818
Other revenue
$144,818

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$148,060
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$127,725
Other salaries and wages
$214,750
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$397,127
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$120
Accounting fees
$10,800
Occupancy
$1,315
Travel
$3,133
Program services (functional)
$801,946
Management and general (functional)
$74,643
Fundraising (functional)
$142,922

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$564,005
Total assets, end of year
$527,561
Total liabilities, end of year
$4,922
Net assets, end of year
$522,639
Publicly traded securities
$145,197
Gross receipts
$1,134,847
Employees
4
Year formed
2006
State of legal domicile
NY

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
AMANDA RICKEN SIMONETTAEXECUTIVE DI
Trustee or director
35$127,725
SHEILA JAFFECO-CHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
15$0
DARRYL MCDANIELSCO-CHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
CONSTANTINE BARIS CPATREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
STEVE ABRAMSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
REGINA CALCATERRABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
SCOTT ROSENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
LAURIE PARISEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
MYRA SCHEERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
LARRY RYCKMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
LAURA TUFARIELLOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
SAMAN BEHBAHANIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
AMANDA RICKEN SIMONETTAEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
35$123,294
SHEILA JAFFECO-CHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
15$0
DARRYL MCDANIELSCO-CHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
CONSTANTINE BARIS CPATREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
STEVE ABRAMSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
WILL TELLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
SCOTT ROSENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
LAURIE PARISEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
LARRY RYCKMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
LAURA TUFARIELLOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
SAMAN BEHBAHANIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
43 OYSTER BAY RD, LOCUST VALLEY, NY 11560-2322
In care of
% BARIS FINANCIAL
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
CONSTANTINE BARIS CPA, 43 OYSTER BAY ROAD, LOCUST VALLEY, NY 11560
Signed the 990
CONSTANTINE BARIS CPA, TREASURER
Phone
(646) 761-7159
Return prepared by
KVLSM LLP

Mission

THE FELIX ORGANIZATION PROVIDES INSPIRING OPPORTUNITIES AND NEW EXPERIENCES TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF CHILDREN WHO ARE GROWING UP IN THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM. AS ADOPTEES, WE WERE "TAKEN HOME." WE WANT TO GIVE BACK TO THOSE CHILDREN WHO DIDN'T GET "TAKEN HOME."

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • PAID 50% OF THE OPERATING COSTS OF PROVIDING 150-200 AT RISK OR FOSTER CARE CHILDREN A (2-3) WEEK SLEEP AWAY CAMP EXPERIENCE OVER A 4 WEEK CAMP SESSION. ALSO SENT HUNDREDS MORE YOUTH'S TO 4 ADDITIONAL OVERNIGHT CAMP PROGRAMS ON THE EAST AND WEST COASTS AS WELL AS 2 DAY-CAMP PROGRAMS. IN ADDITION TO CAMP FELIX OVERNIGHT CAMP, FELIX HAS EXPANDED ITS MISSION TO INCLUDE 3 ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT NEW YORK CITY YOUTH'S IN THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM: BEYOND CAMP, SECRET SANTA AND FELIX FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE. BEYOND CAMP PROVIDES MINI-GRANTS TO NEW YORK CITY YOUTH'S IN FOSTER CARE, ALLOWING THEM TO FOLLOW THEIR DREAMS THROUGH EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND CLASSES THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR. SECRET SANTA PROVIDES HOLIDAY GIFT CARDS TO HUNDREDS OF OLDER YOUTH'S IN FOSTER CARE, A POPULATION OFTEN OVERLOOKED. FELIX FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE PROVIDES HUNDREDS OF TEENS IN FOSTER CARE WITH FREE ENRICHMENT EXPERIENCES INCLUDING THEATER TICKETS, DINING OUT, FILM SCREENINGS AND SPORTING EVENTS. IN 2021, FELIX LAUNCHED LEVEL UP, A ONE DAY VIRTUAL LIFE CONFERENCE FOR YOUTH'S AGING OUT OF THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM. LEVEL UP PROVIDES THESE YOUTH'S WITH HANDS-ON SKILL-BUILDING AS WELL AS GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT FROM A CARING COMMUNITY OF FORMER FOSTER YOUTH'S WHO ARE NOW PROFESSIONALS IN THEIR FIELDS.
    Expenses $801,946 · grants $148,060

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
20-4413828
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2006
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$527,561
Income (IRS master file)
$1,134,847

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$996,960$1,019,511$527,561IRS
990December 2023$776,805$826,047$564,005XML
990December 2022$670,499$734,320$608,137IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 20-4413828).

Questions about FELIX ORGANIZATION - ADOPTEES FOR CHILDREN INC

What is the EIN of FELIX ORGANIZATION - ADOPTEES FOR CHILDREN INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FELIX ORGANIZATION - ADOPTEES FOR CHILDREN INC is 20-4413828.
Is FELIX ORGANIZATION - ADOPTEES FOR CHILDREN INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2006.
Are donations to FELIX ORGANIZATION - ADOPTEES FOR CHILDREN INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FELIX ORGANIZATION - ADOPTEES FOR CHILDREN INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of FELIX ORGANIZATION - ADOPTEES FOR CHILDREN INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did FELIX ORGANIZATION - ADOPTEES FOR CHILDREN INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of FELIX ORGANIZATION - ADOPTEES FOR CHILDREN INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names CONSTANTINE BARIS CPA.
Who are the officers and directors of FELIX ORGANIZATION - ADOPTEES FOR CHILDREN INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $127,725 (AMANDA RICKEN SIMONETTA, EXECUTIVE DI).
How much revenue does FELIX ORGANIZATION - ADOPTEES FOR CHILDREN INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $996,960, expenses of $1,019,511 and total assets of $527,561 at year end.

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