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Nonprofit · EIN 20-8823721

GAINESVILLE OPPORTUNITY CENTER INC

Tax-exempt · GAINESVILLE, FL 32601

Financials

$639K$617K2022$596K$611K2023$520K$501K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of GAINESVILLE OPPORTUNITY CENTER INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$520,271$500,701$19,570$650,306$265,799$384,507
June 30, 2024990$596,172$610,869-$14,697$620,661$263,474$357,187
June 30, 2023990$639,108$616,696$22,412$645,269$273,385$371,884
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$514,659
of which government grants
$440,089
Program service revenue
$5,223
Investment income
$389
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$71,153
Other salaries and wages
$212,991
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$344,829
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$18,574
Occupancy
$22,261
Travel
$11,922
Depreciation
$10,614
Program services (functional)
$402,470
Management and general (functional)
$46,313
Fundraising (functional)
$51,918

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$620,661
Total assets, end of year
$650,306
Total liabilities, end of year
$265,799
Net assets, end of year
$384,507
Land, buildings and equipment
$437,236
Net assets without donor restrictions
$384,507
Gross receipts
$520,271
Employees
7
Volunteers
10
Year formed
2004
State of legal domicile
FL

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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Deidra SimonExecutive Director
Officer
40$55,522$6,127
Margie FosterExecutive Director
Officer
40$18,462$0
Michael ConlonDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Manuel QuirogaDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Reid SchreiberDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Jacob RushDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Joanne EddeTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Mercedes QuirogaPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
William StephensonVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Jennifer ElderSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Deidra SimonExecutive Director
Officer
40$81,000$8,899
Manny QuirogaDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Alexis HendersonDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Reid SchreiberDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Kathleen RyanDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Mercedes QuirogaDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Leza MuellerDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Taralyn De Wese-MitchellDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Michael ConlonSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Joanne EddeTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Gail ChildsPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Shoab RanaVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Deidra SimonExecutive Director
Officer
40$62,308
Shoab RanaDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Manny QuirogaDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Joanne EddeDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Kathleen RyanDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Alexis HendersonDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Leza MuellerDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Taralyn De Wese-MitchellDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Michael ConlonPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Reid SchreiberVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Gail ChildsSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Mercedes QuirogaTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1210 NW 14TH AVE, GAINESVILLE, FL 32601-4042
In care of
% MERCEDES QUIROGA
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Mercedes Quiroga, 1210 NW 14th Ave, Gainesville, FL 326014042
Signed the 990
MERCEDES QUIROGA, President
Phone
(352) 224-5523
Return prepared by
Kattell and Company PL

Mission

Empower adults affected with mental illness through social involvement and employment for self-directed recovery.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • The Gainesville Opportunity Center (GOC), an accredited Mental Health Clubhouse for persons with severe and persistent mental illness, serves approximately 70 individuals through the following activities: A work-ordered day program, supported employment assistance, educational support services, socialization opportunities, and mental illness awareness events. Approximately 20 members access the Clubhouse daily and approximately 15 members have received pre-employment services and job placement assistance. GOC is open Monday-Friday, including all federal holidays, scheduled weekends, and evening hours, to serve members who need access to their community and friends. GOC is a member of the Florida Network of Mental Health Clubhouses, who reports that Clubhouse Members experience 98% fewer psychiatric hospitalizations, 97% fewer encounters with law enforcement, and 89% report an improved quality of life.
    Expenses $402,470 · revenue $5,223

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
20-8823721
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
2007
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P80)
Assets (IRS master file)
$650,306
Income (IRS master file)
$520,271

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$520,271$500,701$650,306XML
990June 2024$596,172$610,869$620,661XML
990June 2023$639,108$616,696$645,269XML
990June 2022$513,377$441,611$627,506IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––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 20-8823721).

Questions about GAINESVILLE OPPORTUNITY CENTER INC

What is the EIN of GAINESVILLE OPPORTUNITY CENTER INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of GAINESVILLE OPPORTUNITY CENTER INC is 20-8823721.
Is GAINESVILLE OPPORTUNITY CENTER INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2007.
Are donations to GAINESVILLE OPPORTUNITY CENTER INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does GAINESVILLE OPPORTUNITY CENTER 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 GAINESVILLE OPPORTUNITY CENTER INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did GAINESVILLE OPPORTUNITY CENTER INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of GAINESVILLE OPPORTUNITY CENTER INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Mercedes Quiroga.
Who are the officers and directors of GAINESVILLE OPPORTUNITY CENTER INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $55,522 (Deidra Simon, Executive Director).
How much revenue does GAINESVILLE OPPORTUNITY CENTER INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $520,271, expenses of $500,701 and total assets of $650,306 at year end.

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