Nonprofit · EIN 46-1528487
FAMILY INITIATIVE INCORPORATED
Tax-exempt · CAPE CORAL, FL 33914
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $6,887,982 | $5,882,178 | $1,005,804 | $6,978,064 | $449,501 | $6,528,563 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 (amended) | $9,387,385 | $4,666,523 | $4,720,862 | $5,897,693 | $374,998 | $5,522,695 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $4,180,841 | $4,105,196 | $75,645 | $1,557,649 | $755,816 | $801,833 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990 | $2,634,594 | $2,339,777 | $294,817 | $1,169,622 | $655,260 | $514,362 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,489,829
- of which government grants
- $564,943
- Program service revenue
- $4,521,654
- Investment income
- $67,923
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$191,424
- Other revenue
- -$191,424
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $11,651
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $273,944
- Other salaries and wages
- $3,882,746
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $4,653,787
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $72,241
- Accounting fees
- $49,470
- Occupancy
- $118,531
- Travel
- $87,714
- Depreciation
- $131,926
- Program services (functional)
- $4,310,262
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,567,492
- Fundraising (functional)
- $4,424
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $5,897,693
- Total assets, end of year
- $6,978,064
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $449,501
- Net assets, end of year
- $6,528,563
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $4,480,397
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $6,528,563
- Gross receipts
- $7,095,656
- Employees
- 123
- Volunteers
- 4
- Year formed
- 2012
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID BROWN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $136,972 |
| ANJALI VAN DRIE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $136,972 |
| EILEEN WEBSTER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| CHAD WOOLF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| AMBER ZOLLINGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| MARYANN DEVIVO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| JESSICA VAN HART | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| MARGIE MITCHELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH CANNON | EMPLOYEE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $120,000 |
| DAVID BROWN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $118,404 |
| ANJALI VAN DRIE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $118,404 |
| EILEEN WEBSTER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| CHAD WOOLF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| AMBER ZOLLINGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| MARYANN DEVIVO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| JESSICA VAN HART | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| MARGIE MITCHELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID BROWN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $113,773 |
| ANJALI VAN DRIE MA MSW BCBA | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $113,461 |
| PAUL BEATTIE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARYANN DEVIVO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| CHARLES EDDINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JESSICA VAN HART | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| LEAH KOEHLER-BUCKNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| EILEEN WEBSTER MA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| MARGIE MITCHELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JUAN PENA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| CHAD WOOLF | DIRETOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| AMBER ZOLLINGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2022: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID BROWN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $91,375 |
| ANJALI VAN DRIE MA MSW BCBA | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $77,583 |
| PAUL BEATTIE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JEFF CULL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| MARYANN DEVIVO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| CHARLES EDDINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JESSICA VAN HART | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| LEAH KOEHLER-BUCKNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| EILEEN WEBSTER MA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| JUAN PENA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| CHAD WOOLF | DIRETOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| AMBER ZOLLINGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3221 CHIQUITA BLVD S, CAPE CORAL, FL 33914-4288
- Mailing address (990-N for 2015)
- 1242 SW Pine Island Road STE 42-302, Cape Coral FL 33991
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- DAVID BROWN, 3221 CHIQUITA BLVD S, CAPE CORAL, FL 33914
- Principal officer (990-N for 2015)
- David E Brown, 1242 SW PIne Island Road STE 42-302, Cape Coral FL 33991
- Signed the 990
- DAVID BROWN, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (239) 910-0712
- Website
- WWW.FI-FLORIDA.ORG
- Return prepared by
- MARKHAM NORTON MOSTELLER WRIGHT & CO
Mission
FAMILY INITIATIVE, INC. IS COMMITTED TO ENGAGING IN COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS TO EMPOWER FAMILIES AND ENSURE THE SAFETY, PERMANENCY, AND WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN. UTILIZING A FAMILY-CENTERED AND HOLISTIC APPROACH, OUR MISSION IS TO MAINTAIN TRANSPARENCY IN COLLABORATING WITH ALL WE SERVICE.
Program accomplishments
- FAMILY INITIATIVE HAS CONTINUED TO GROW AND EXPAND IN 2025. OUR LARGEST PROGRAMS ARE: CLINICAL SERVICES: APPLIED BEHAVORIAL ANALYSIS (ABA) AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY (OT), CHILD WELFARE PROGRAMS THAT INCLUDE DADE, SARASOTA COUNTY, PASCO, DESOTO, MANATEE AND PINELLAS COUNTIES, AND AUTISM COMMUNITY BASED PROGRAMS, WHICH WERE EXPANDED IN 2025.OUR AUTISM COMMUNITY BASED PROGRAMS INCLUDE: AUTISM SOCIAL SKILLS PLAYGROUP, TEEN HANGOUT GROUP, YOUNG ADULT GROUP, SIBLING GROUP, PARENT SUPPORT GROUP, FI CREATES, FI CHAMPS, BABY AND ME GROUP, VIDEO CLUB AND FREE AUTISM SCREENINGS. ALL PROGRAMS ARE WELL UTILIZED BY THE COMMUNITY, WITH OVER 2,300 FAMILIES SERVED. WE HAVE INCREASED THE NUMBER OF CHILDREN SERVED IN ABA AND OT, INCLUDING BOTH LEE COUNTY AND SARASOTA COUNTY. OUR APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS PROGRAM TEACHES SKILLS AND BEHAVIORS BY USING PRINCIPLES OF REINFORCEMENT. ALMOST 100% OF CHILDREN SERVED SHOWED A REDUCTION IN PROBLEM BEHAVIORS AND AN INCREASE IN APPROPRIATE BEHAVIORS. FAMILY INITIATIVE'S PRIVATE SPECIALTY SCHOOL, THRIVE ACADEMY, CONTINUED TO GROW IN 2025. ENROLLMENT INCREASED TO 27 MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. THE CHILD WELFARE FAMILY IMPACT PROGRAM IS BASED ON THREE UNIQUE COMPONENTS TO ASSIST OUR CAREGIVERS ACROSS FLORIDA IN BUILDING A STRONGER TRAUMA INFORMED APPROACH FOR OUR CHILDREN WITH A HISTORY OF COMPLEX DEVELOPMENTAL TRAUMA. THE FIRST COMPONENT IS PRESERVICE TRAINING WHERE PROSPECTIVE FOSTER PARENTS WILL LEARN ABOUT BEHAVIOR-BASED, DEVELOPMENTALLY SENSITIVE, AND TRAUMA FOCUSED PARENTING. THE SECOND COMPONENT IS USING TRUST BASED RELATIONAL INTERVENTION (TBRI) AS A FOUNDATION OF THIS TRAINING LEADS INTO THE ADDITIONAL TRAINING ONCE FAMILIES ARE LICENSED AS FOSTER FAMILIES. THE THIRD COMPONENT OF THE PROGRAM INCLUDES IN HOME SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES TO ASSIST CAREGIVERS IN REAL TIME TO GAIN PROFICIENCY IN INDEPENDENTLY USING TBRI. THE MAIN PURPOSE OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO INCREASE STRONGER, MORE STABLE ENVIRONMENTS AND A PLACE FOR OUR YOUTH IN OUT OF HOME CARE TO GROW AND THRIVE. OUR CHILD WELFARE PROGRAMS SERVED OVER 600 FAMILIES IN 2025.Expenses $4,310,262 · grants $11,651 · revenue $4,521,654
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
- 46-1528487
- 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
- 2013
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $6,978,064
- Income (IRS master file)
- $7,095,656
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $6,887,982 | $5,882,178 | $6,978,064 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $9,387,385 | $4,666,523 | $5,897,693 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $4,180,841 | $4,105,196 | $1,557,649 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $2,634,594 | $2,339,777 | $1,169,622 | XML |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2015 Officer: David E Brown | December 31, 2015 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 46-1528487).
Questions about FAMILY INITIATIVE INCORPORATED
- What is the EIN of FAMILY INITIATIVE INCORPORATED?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FAMILY INITIATIVE INCORPORATED is 46-1528487.
- Is FAMILY INITIATIVE INCORPORATED tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2013.
- Are donations to FAMILY INITIATIVE INCORPORATED tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FAMILY INITIATIVE INCORPORATED 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 FAMILY INITIATIVE INCORPORATED 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 FAMILY INITIATIVE INCORPORATED 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 FAMILY INITIATIVE INCORPORATED?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names DAVID BROWN.
- Who are the officers and directors of FAMILY INITIATIVE INCORPORATED?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $136,972 (DAVID BROWN, PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does FAMILY INITIATIVE INCORPORATED have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $6,887,982, expenses of $5,882,178 and total assets of $6,978,064 at year end.
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