Nonprofit · EIN 23-7181560
SPECIAL OLYMPICS FLORIDA INC
Tax-exempt · CLERMONT, FL 34711
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $18,236,435 | $18,285,109 | -$48,674 | $10,085,567 | $2,373,817 | $7,711,750 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $17,379,774
- of which government grants
- $2,156,890
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $515,548
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $323,300
- Net income from fundraising events
- $341,113
- Other revenue
- $341,113
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $713,563
- Other salaries and wages
- $6,122,819
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $8,387,278
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $71,808
- Occupancy
- $1,956,437
- Travel
- $596,360
- Depreciation
- $427,118
- Program services (functional)
- $15,260,327
- Management and general (functional)
- $869,748
- Fundraising (functional)
- $2,155,034
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $11,116,122
- Total assets, end of year
- $10,085,567
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,373,817
- Net assets, end of year
- $7,711,750
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,336,309
- Publicly traded securities
- $4,452,769
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $6,726,376
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $985,374
- Gross receipts
- $27,136,912
- Employees
- 123
- Volunteers
- 51,000
- Year formed
- 1972
- 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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherry Wheelock | President/CEO Officer | 40 | $272,701 | $46,964 |
| BERIT AMLIE | Chief Administrative Officer Officer | 40 | $203,549 | $12,734 |
| LINSEY HARRIS-SMITH | Chief Development and Marketin Highest-paid employee | 40 | $160,248 | $22,900 |
| MEGHAN LEA MCLEAN | Chief Operating Officer Officer | 40 | $170,742 | $6,873 |
| DOLORES NEWCOMB | Sr. VP Corporate Partnerships Highest-paid employee | 40 | $135,341 | $30,932 |
| Alan Young | Sr. VP finance Highest-paid employee | 40 | $146,314 | $12,149 |
| Justin Copertino | Sr. Regional Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $109,199 | $1,727 |
| Katherine Murphy Mazelin | Sr. Director Events Highest-paid employee | 40 | $100,864 | $1,977 |
| Emery Gainey | Past Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Brad Gilmour | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Nursey | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Scott Stricklin | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Margaret Aune | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Yvonne Johnson | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Victor Shaffer | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
16 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryann Smith | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Michele Goodwin | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Ashley Moody | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Doug Pridgen | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| David Cato | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Walter Knox | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Cary D'Ortona | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Marsha Singh | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Eric Hall | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Virginia Buchanan | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Meredith McDonough | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Glen Connally | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Gary Howze | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Tim Rabbu | Director (thru 08/2024) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Joseph Spataro | director (from 5/24) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Erich Maschhoff | director (from 8/24) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1915 DON WICKHAM DR, CLERMONT, FL 34711-1915
- In care of
- % SHERRY WHEELOCK
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Sherry Wheelock, 1915 Don Wickham Dr, Clermont, FL 34711
- Signed the 990
- Sherry Wheelock, CEO
- Phone
- (352) 243-9536
- Return prepared by
- WITHUMSMITHBROWNPC
Mission
TO PROVIDE YEAR-ROUND SPORTS TRAINING AND COMPETITION, CRITICAL HEALTH SERVICES, AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS TO CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES, AT NO COST TO THE ATHLETE OR THEIR CAREGIVER AS A MEANS TO ACHIEVE PHYSICAL FITNESS AND GAIN KEY LIFE SKILLS.
Program accomplishments
- THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN 176 LOCAL COMPETITIONS, 76,976 SPECIAL OLYMPICS ATHLETES FROM FLORIDA HAD AMPLE OPPORTUNITIES TO PRACTICE AND HONE THEIR SKILLS. WITH 27 DIFFERENT SPORTS BEING OFFERED YEAR-ROUND, THERE IS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE.Expenses $8,099,064
- TRAINING OF 76,976 ATHLETES IN FUNCTIONAL SPORTS SKILLS AND RULES WHICH EMPOWER AND ENABLE THEM TO INTERACT WITH THE COMMUNITY. TRAINING TAKES PLACE NOT ONLY AS PART OF THE OLYMPIC TYPE SPORTS OFFERED, BUT ALSO THROUGH OUR UNIFIED SPORTS YOUNG ATHLETES PROGRAM AND ATHLETE LEADERSHIP COURSES TO ENHANCE OUR ATHLETES' OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY. WHILE PROVIDING THE ATHLETES WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO BUILD MUSCLES AND SHARPEN MOTOR SKILLS, TRAINING ALSO BUILDS SELF-CONFIDENCE AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIAL SKILLS THAT WILL HELP THEM LIVE A BETTER LIFE.Expenses $2,687,259
- HEALTHY PROGRAMS - STRIVE TO IMPROVE ATHLETES' WELL-BEING & OVERALL SPORTS EXPERIENCE THROUGH ENHANCEMENT OF HEALTH, WELLNESS & FITNESS INITIATIVES. THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS FITNESS AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS ROBUST HEALTHY ATHLETES PROGRAMMING, SOFL IS PAVING THE WAY FOR INCLUSIVE HEALTH. WE OFFER AN APPROACH THAT FOCUSES ON THE WHOLE PERSON WITH AN INTELLECTUAL & DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY & PROVIDE INTEGRATED HEALTH CARE & REFERRALS. ATHLETES ARE OFFERED IN EIGHT DISCIPLINES, INCLUDING HEALTH PROMOTION, PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS, PHYSICAL THERAPY, HEARING, VISION, PODIATRY, MENTAL WELLNESS, AND DENTAL CARE. SOFL TRAINS HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS THROUGHOUT THE STATE, IMPROVING ACCESS TO QUALITY HEALTH CARE YEAR-ROUND FOR PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN THEIR OWN COMMUNITIES.DURING 2024, THE PROGRAM PERFORMED 10,021 HEALTH SCREENINGS WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF 2,169 HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS.Expenses $1,543,771
- Other programsExpenses $2,930,233
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-7181560
- 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
- 1972
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Recreation and sports (N72Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $10,085,567
- Income (IRS master file)
- $27,136,912
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $16,283,005 | $18,717,684 | $11,116,122 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $15,453,218 | $15,650,518 | $12,512,811 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.
Questions about SPECIAL OLYMPICS FLORIDA INC
- What is the EIN of SPECIAL OLYMPICS FLORIDA INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SPECIAL OLYMPICS FLORIDA INC is 23-7181560.
- Is SPECIAL OLYMPICS FLORIDA INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1972.
- Are donations to SPECIAL OLYMPICS FLORIDA INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SPECIAL OLYMPICS FLORIDA 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 SPECIAL OLYMPICS FLORIDA 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 SPECIAL OLYMPICS FLORIDA 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 SPECIAL OLYMPICS FLORIDA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Sherry Wheelock.
- Who are the officers and directors of SPECIAL OLYMPICS FLORIDA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 31 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $272,701 (Sherry Wheelock, President/CEO).
- How much revenue does SPECIAL OLYMPICS FLORIDA INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $18,236,435, expenses of $18,285,109 and total assets of $10,085,567 at year end.
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