Nonprofit · EIN 26-0803334
WATSON CARING SCIENCE INSTITUTE
Tax-exempt · DEERFIELD BEACH, FL 33442
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,347,583 | $1,290,556 | $57,027 | $815,319 | $627,305 | $188,014 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,084,601 | $1,327,499 | -$242,898 | $686,193 | $555,206 | $130,987 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,201,314 | $1,235,489 | -$34,175 | $565,323 | $191,438 | $373,885 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $44,681
- Program service revenue
- $1,213,378
- Investment income
- $4,287
- Royalties
- $67,608
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $17,209
- Other revenue
- $85,237
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $6,217
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $132,667
- Other salaries and wages
- $181,749
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $467,104
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $3,251
- Accounting fees
- $106,226
- Occupancy
- $57,667
- Travel
- $66,049
- Depreciation
- $6,118
- Program services (functional)
- $970,640
- Management and general (functional)
- $280,278
- Fundraising (functional)
- $39,638
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $686,193
- Total assets, end of year
- $815,319
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $627,305
- Net assets, end of year
- $188,014
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $5,101
- Gross receipts
- $1,370,977
- Employees
- 6
- Volunteers
- 158
- Year formed
- 2007
- 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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JULIE WATSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $126,667 | $6,000 |
| DR JEAN WATSON | FOUNDER, DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
| DR GRISSEL HERNANDEZ | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 7 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLY JOHNSON | PRESIDENT ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 7 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN DRENKARD | VICE-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| BROOKS TURKEL | TREASURER - THRU 2/25 Trustee or director, Officer | 7 | $0 | $0 |
| DR ABDEL YOSEF | TREASURER - AS OF 5/25 Trustee or director, Officer | 7 | $0 | $0 |
| CHERYL HANDY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 7 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM D'ALFONSO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LAARNI FLORENCIO | DIRECTOR - AS OF 8/25 Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN MAZER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HOLLY SHAW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BARBARA BREWER | PAST PRESIDENT Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JULIE WATSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $112,750 | $6,000 |
| DR JEAN WATSON | FOUNDER, DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
| BARBARA BREWER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 7 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN DRENKARD | VICE-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DR GRISSEL HERNANDEZ | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 7 | $0 | $0 |
| BROOKS TURKEL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 7 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM D'ALFONSO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN MAZER | DIRECTOR - AS OF 7/24 Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HOLLY SHAW | DIRECTOR - AS OF 7/24 Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JULIE WATSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $120,000 |
| DR JEAN WATSON | FOUNDER, DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| BARBARA BREWER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 7 | $0 |
| KAREN DRENKARD | VICE-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| DR GRISSEL HERNANDEZ | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 7 | $0 |
| BROOKS TURKEL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 7 | $0 |
| JIM D'ALFONSO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1701 W HILLSBORO BLVD, DEERFIELD BEACH, FL 33442-1564
- In care of
- % DON GAITI
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- JULIE WATSON, 1701 W HILLSBORO BLVD 401, DEERFIELD, FL 33442
- Signed the 990
- JULIE WATSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (954) 508-1115
- Website
- WWW.WATSONCARINGSCIENCE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
Mission
THROUGH EDUCATION, PRACTICE, RESEARCH AND LEADERSHIP, WATSON CARING SCIENCE INSTITUTE'S (WCSI) MISSION IS TO INFORM, INSPIRE AND ELEVATE NURSES THROUGH ITS ACADEMIC AND CLINICAL PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS, FOCUSED ON DEEP INDIVIDUAL AND CULTURAL SYSTEM CHANGE.
Program accomplishments
- THE CARITAS COACH EDUCATION PROGRAM (CCEP) IS A UNIQUE, SIX-MONTH PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM THAT INCORPORATES INTERACTIVE ONLINE INSTRUCTION, VIRTUAL SMALL GROUP INTENSIVES, AND AN ASSIGNED CARITAS FACULTY COACH. THROUGH A FORMAL APPLICATION PROCESS, A NEW CLASS OF STUDENTS IS ADMITTED TO THE PROGRAM EVERY MAY AND NOVEMBER. THROUGH DYNAMIC INQUIRY AND COLLABORATIVE, COMPASSIONATE DIALOGUE, PARTICIPANTS WILL EXPLORE CARITAS CONSCIOUSNESS AND CARING LITERACY, PREPARING THEM TO TRANSFORM THEIR PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LIVES TOWARD DEEPER MEANING, PURPOSE, DIGNITY, AND WHOLENESS. AS A CARITAS COACH, PARTICIPANTS WILL RETURN TO THEIR SETTINGS WITH NEW INSIGHT, WISDOM, SKILLS, AND CONFIDENCE TO GIVE VOICE TO AND HELP TRANSLATE AND LIVE OUT THE THEORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF HUMAN CARING-HEALING,(CONTINUED ON SCH O) IN SERVICE OF DEEP SYSTEM TRANSFORMATION.Expenses $424,303 · grants $6,217 · revenue $482,027
- OUR CONSULTATION SERVICES PROVIDE EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO DR. WATSON AND WCSI FACULTY THROUGH A VARIETY OF FORMATS, INCLUDING WEBINARS, CONFERENCE EVENTS, AND BOTH ON-SITE AND VIRTUAL SESSIONS. PARTICIPANTS CAN EARN CONTACT HOURS BY ENGAGING IN OUR FREE MASSIVE OPEN ONLINE COURSES, WHICH ARE DESIGNED TO DEEPEN THEIR UNDERSTANDING AND APPLICATION OF CARING SCIENCE PRINCIPLES. THESE OPPORTUNITIES ALLOW INDIVIDUALS TO CONNECT WITH LEADING EXPERTS IN THE FIELD, GAIN VALUABLE INSIGHTS, AND ENHANCE THEIR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN A FLEXIBLE AND ACCESSIBLE MANNER.Expenses $249,063 · revenue $68,128
- WCSI HAS DEVELOPED A DISTINCTIVE ORGANIZATIONAL MODEL BASED ON DR. JEAN WATSON'S CARING SCIENCE, ALSO KNOWN AS UNITARY CARING SCIENCE. DR. WATSON, ALONG WITH WCSI FACULTY EXPERTS, RESEARCHERS, AND SCHOLARS, HAS COLLABORATED WITH NURSES AND HEALTHCARE LEADERS WORLDWIDE TO DEVELOP INDICATORS FOR THE AFFILIATION PROGRAM THAT EMBRACES HUMANISTIC VALUES. THESE INDICATORS SERVE AS A FOUNDATION FOR LEADERS AND ORGANIZATIONS TO AUTHENTICALLY AND MEANINGFULLY SHOWCASE THE ACT OF CARING. THE AIM OF BEING AN AFFILIATE WITH WATSON'S CARING SCIENCE IS TO ACHIEVE A MEANINGFUL ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURAL TRANSFORMATION. CURRENT WCSI AFFILIATES HAVE SHARED EXAMPLES OF HOW ADOPTING WATSON'S CARING SCIENCE AS THEIR PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE MODEL CAN IMPROVE PATIENT QUALITY CARE OUTCOMES, IMPROVE STAFF CARE, CREATE AUTHENTIC (CONTINUED ON SCH O) HEALING ENVIRONMENTS, REDUCE STAFF TURNOVER, SUPPORT MAGNET DESIGNATION/EXEMPLARS, AND ALIGN WITH ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL, AND GOVERNANCE (ESG) SUSTAINABILITY.Expenses $101,428 · revenue $441,672
- THE CARITAS LEADERSHIP PROGRAM HAS BEEN DEVELOPED FOR INDIVIDUALS AND HOSPITAL SYSTEMS, NURSING SCHOOLS, OR OTHER VALUE/MISSION-DRIVEN ORGANIZATIONS WITH A DESIRE TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT AUTHENTIC CARE AND VALUE SYSTEMS OF WATSON'S CARING SCIENCE WITHIN THEIR WORKPLACE AND BEYOND. TARGETED AT EXECUTIVE NURSE LEADERS (VP, CNE, CNO ROLES), ACADEMIC CLINICAL PROFESSORS, AND EDUCATORS, THE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON EXPLORING AN EVOLVED WORLDVIEW OF UNITARY CARING SCIENCE AS A CONTEXT FOR HIGHER CONSCIOUSNESS OF LEADERSHIP, INFORMED BY A VALUE, PHILOSOPHY, ETHICS, AND ONTOLOGY OF 'BELONGING', CONNECTEDNESS, AND RELATIONS. CARITAS LEADERS WILL EMBRACE UNITARY CARING SCIENCE INTELLECTUALLY AND EXPERIENTIALLY THROUGH THE POWER OF CARITAS LEADERSHIP CIRCLES, ENGAGE IN THE 10 CARITAS PROCESSES AS A FOUNDATION FOR ONTOLOGICAL LEADERSHIP PRACTICE, AND BECOME MORE CONGRUENT IN PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LIFE TO DEVELOP A DEEPER SENSE OF MASTERY OF SELF BEYOND ROLES. THEY WILL ENVISION, ARTICULATE, AND TRANSLATE THEIR PERSONAL/PROFESSIONAL 'ONTOLOGY OF CARITAS LEADERSHIP' TOWARD ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE CHANGE, ESTABLISH A SHARED CARITAS VISION WITH OTHERS TO CREATE A COLLABORATIVE COMMUNITY ('COMMUNITAS') CULTURE, AND OPEN TO UNEXPECTED SOLUTIONS THAT HONOR ALL WAYS OF KNOWING, BEING, AND BECOMING. ADDITIONALLY, THEY WILL EXERCISE CULTURAL HUMILITY, ALLOWING FOR MULTIPLE, DIVERSE EXPERIENCES, POINTS OF VIEW, AND DIFFERENT LIFE PATTERNS AND BELIEFS, ACCESS AND USE CARITAS LEADERSHIP CIRCLES FOR CONTEMPLATION AND INNER SILENCE TOWARD COMPASSIONATE, CRITICAL SELF-REFLECTION, AND EXPERIMENT WITH WATSON'S 7 SACRED SUTRAS AS AN EXEMPLAR FOR CONNECTING WITH SPIRIT, MYSTERY, AND SOURCE (CARITAS PROCESS 10).Expenses $92,466 · revenue $181,521
- THE WATSON CARING SCIENCE LOTUS RECOGNITION HONORS ORGANIZATIONS THAT AUTHENTICALLY COMMIT TO AND DEMONSTRATE THE VALUES, PHILOSOPHY, AND HUMAN CARING THEORY-GUIDED PRACTICES OF WCSI. THIS RECOGNITION REFLECTS THE ORGANIZATION'S CARING AND HEALING CULTURE FOR STAFF, PATIENTS, AND COMMUNITIES. IT IS INTENDED FOR HOSPITALS, CARE HOMES, OR OTHER MISSION-DRIVEN ORGANIZATIONS AND CAN BE AWARDED AT THE UNIT, DEPARTMENT, IDENTIFIED PRACTICE AREA, OR PROGRAM LEVEL WITHIN AN ORGANIZATION, BUT NOT TO INDIVIDUALS. APPLICANTS MUST DEMONSTRATE THEIR COMMITMENT TO WCSI'S THEORY THROUGH THEIR PRACTICE, OR WHAT WE REFER TO AS 'PRAXIS'. WCSI DEFINES PRAXIS AS THE DEMONSTRATION OF EXEMPLARY INFORMED LOVING KINDNESS WITHIN ONE'S WORK.Expenses $76,124 · revenue $19,500
- THE WCSI MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM SUPPORTS THE ORGANIZATION, NURSING, AND THE WIDER WORLD. MEMBERSHIPS ARE ANNUAL AND INCLUDE A UNIQUE MEMBERSHIP NUMBER, DISCOUNTS IN THE CARING STORE, OTHER PERKS AND GOODIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, AND UNIQUE FILMS AND TEACHINGS BY DR. WATSON AND CARITAS FACULTY.Expenses $27,256 · revenue $20,530
- THE CARING STORE IS AN ONLINE MARKETPLACE DEDICATED TO OFFERING A CURATED SELECTION OF GIFTS, BOOKS, RESOURCES, AND TOOLS THAT RESONATE WITH OUR VISION AND VALUES. OUR GOAL IS TO PROVIDE PRODUCTS THAT ARE NOT ONLY USEFUL AND AESTHETICALLY PLEASING BUT ALSO ETHICALLY SOURCED AND ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY. WE CAREFULLY SELECT ITEMS THAT REFLECT OUR COMMITMENT TO QUALITY, SUSTAINABILITY, AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, ENSURING THAT EACH PURCHASE SUPPORTS A GREATER PURPOSE.revenue $17,209
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 | 990 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
- 26-0803334
- 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
- 2009
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Science and technology (U11)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $815,319
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,370,977
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $1,347,583 | $1,290,556 | $815,319 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,084,601 | $1,327,499 | $686,193 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,201,314 | $1,235,489 | $565,323 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,120,365 | $1,152,831 | $291,250 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 26-0803334).
Questions about WATSON CARING SCIENCE INSTITUTE
- What is the EIN of WATSON CARING SCIENCE INSTITUTE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WATSON CARING SCIENCE INSTITUTE is 26-0803334.
- Is WATSON CARING SCIENCE INSTITUTE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
- Are donations to WATSON CARING SCIENCE INSTITUTE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WATSON CARING SCIENCE INSTITUTE 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 WATSON CARING SCIENCE INSTITUTE due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did WATSON CARING SCIENCE INSTITUTE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of WATSON CARING SCIENCE INSTITUTE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names JULIE WATSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of WATSON CARING SCIENCE INSTITUTE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 13 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $126,667 (JULIE WATSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does WATSON CARING SCIENCE INSTITUTE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,347,583, expenses of $1,290,556 and total assets of $815,319 at year end.
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