Nonprofit · EIN 47-2327385
FLORIDA IS FOR VETERANS INC
Tax-exempt · TALLAHASSEE, FL 32308
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $3,005,772 | $3,011,486 | -$5,714 | $1,887,809 | $1,268,663 | $619,146 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $2,914,900 | $2,877,142 | $37,758 | $693,942 | $69,082 | $624,860 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $3,313,192 | $3,322,056 | -$8,864 | $756,822 | $169,720 | $587,102 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,004,426
- of which government grants
- $3,004,426
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $1,346
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,285,900
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $127,722
- Other salaries and wages
- $925,336
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,102,264
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $30,113
- Occupancy
- $62,898
- Travel
- $64,918
- Depreciation
- $2,905
- Program services (functional)
- $2,588,214
- Management and general (functional)
- $423,272
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $693,942
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,887,809
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,268,663
- Net assets, end of year
- $619,146
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $10,832
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $91,638
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $527,508
- Gross receipts
- $3,006,838
- Employees
- 16
- Volunteers
- 11
- Year formed
- 2014
- 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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOSEPH MARINO | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $123,380 | $13,263 |
| JONATHAN FAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT KIRILA | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GARRETT RICHTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ALAN SUSKEY | COMMITTEE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| WILL RODRIGUEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGELA DRZEWIECKI | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNDA WEATHERMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF CATHEY | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JERRY NEFF | TREASURER & COMMITTEE CHAI Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JAY COLLINS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DANNY ALVAREZ | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOSEPH MARINO | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $98,767 | $10,370 |
| WARREN MCPHERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GARRETT RICHTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK HARDEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNDA WEATHERMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT KIRILA | CHAIRMAN Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ALAN SUSKEY | COMMITTEE CHAIR Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGELA DRZEWIECKI | SECRETARY Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF CATHEY | VICE CHAIRMAN Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JERRY NEFF | TREASURER & COMMITTEE CHAIR Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOSEPH MARINO | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $95,934 | $9,538 |
| MARK HARDEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGELA DRZEWIECKI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNDA WEATHERMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF CATHEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JERRY NEFF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| WARREN MCPHERSON | CHAIRMAN Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT KIRILA | VICE CHAIRMAN Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM RICE | TREASURER Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ALAN SUSKEY | SECRETARY Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3301 THOMASVILLE RD STE 101, TALLAHASSEE, FL 32308-7925
- In care of
- % JIM BAGBY
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JOSEPH MARINO, 3301 THOMASVILLE RD 101, TALLAHASSEE, FL 32308
- Signed the 990
- JOSEPH MARINO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (850) 296-8116
- Website
- WWW.VETERANSFLORIDA.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CRI ADVISORS LLC
Mission
VETERANS FLORIDA PROVIDES CAREER, SKILLBRIDGE AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRAINING AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR SEPARATING OR RETIRING SERVICEMEMBERS, VETERANS, AND THEIR SPOUSES IN OR MOVING TO FLORIDA, AND WE ASSIST EMPLOYERS SEEKING TO STRENGTHEN THEIR WORKFORCE WITH MILITARY TALENT.
Program accomplishments
- VETERANS FLORIDA IS A NONPROFIT CORPORATION WITHIN THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS CREATED TO PROVIDE VETERANS AND THEIR SPOUSES WITH EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND TO PROMOTE THEIR HIRING BY THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY. VETERANS FLORIDA IS GOVERNED BY A NINE-MEMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS WITH THE GOVERNOR, PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE, AND SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES EACH APPOINTING THREE MEMBERS. VETERANS FLORIDA IS STATUTORILY DIRECTED TO ADMINISTER TWO PROGRAMS TO HELP MEET THE EMPLOYMENT NEEDS OF VETERANS AND THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY: THE VETERANS FLORIDA ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM AND THE VETERANS WORKFORCE TRAINING GRANT PROGRAM. VETERANS FLORIDA IS ALSO REQUIRED BY STATUTE TO SERVE AS THE STATE'S PRINCIPAL ASSISTANCE ORGANIZATION UNDER THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE'S (DOD) SKILLBRIDGE PROGRAM FOR EMPLOYERS AND SERVICEMEMBERS TRANSITIONING OUT OF ACTIVE-DUTY SERVICE. AS THE STATE'S PRINCIPAL VETERANS ASSISTANCE ORGANIZATION, VETERANS FLORIDA WORKS TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF EMPLOYEE OFFERINGS AND SERVICEMEMBER MATCHES TO THE SKILLBRIDGE PROGRAM.THE ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM PROVIDES SERVICEMEMBERS, VETERANS AND SPOUSES WITH A COMPREHENSIVE SUITE OF TRAINING OPTIONS DESIGNED TO ENHANCE THEIR ENTREPRENEURIAL ABILITIES, GIVING VETERANS THE SKILLS TO CREATE, OPERATE, AND GROW THEIR OWN BUSINESSES.THE WORKFORCE TRAINING GRANT PROGRAM HELPS VETERANS TRANSLATE THEIR MILITARY EXPERIENCE TO COMPARABLE CIVILIAN WORKFORCE REQUIREMENTS BY PROVIDING GRANT FUNDING TO FLORIDA BUSINESSES TO TRAIN FULL-TIME VETERAN EMPLOYEES. THE PROGRAM'S GOAL IS TO GIVE VETERANS TECHNICAL SKILLS THAT ARE MARKETABLE, USABLE, AND TRANSFERABLE. VETERANS FLORIDA REIMBURSES FLORIDA BUSINESSES FOR 50% OF THE INCURRED TRAINING COSTS, UP TO A MAXIMUM OF $8,000 PER VETERAN EMPLOYEE.THE DOD SKILLBRIDGE PROGRAM ALLOWS SERVICEMEMBERS TO INTERN WITH A CIVILIAN EMPLOYER IN THEIR FINAL SIX MONTHS OF ACTIVE DUTY. SERVICEMEMBERS MAY BE GRANTED UP TO 180 DAYS OF PERMISSIVE DUTY TO FOCUS SOLELY ON TRAINING FULL TIME WITH APPROVED INDUSTRY PARTNERS THAT OFFER REAL-WORLD TRAINING AND IN-DEMAND WORK EXPERIENCE. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO REDUCE THE EMPLOYMENT GAP FOR VETERANS BETWEEN THEIR MILITARY SEPARATION AND CIVILIAN LIFE. SERVICEMEMBERS PARTICIPATING IN SKILLBRIDGE MAINTAIN THEIR MILITARY COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS. THIS ARRANGEMENT BENEFITS INDUSTRY PARTNERS BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO A HIGHLY SKILLED WORKFORCE WITHOUT INCURRING FULL TRAINING COSTS. FLORIDA'S SKILLBRIDGE INITIATIVE PROVIDES A JOB PIPELINE FOR TRANSITIONING SERVICEMEMBERS, WHICH ENCOURAGES THEM TO RELOCATE TO THE STATE AND ESTABLISH PERMANENT RESIDENCY.THE VETERANS FLORIDA MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS CAMPAIGN ENCOURAGES MEMBERS OF THE TARGET MARKET TO REMAIN IN THE STATE OR MAKE THE STATE THEIR PERMANENT RESIDENCE. THE TARGET AUDIENCE IS SERVICEMEMBERS WHO HAVE 24 MONTHS OR LESS UNTIL DISCHARGE, VETERANS WITH 36 MONTHS OR LESS SINCE DISCHARGE, AND MEMBERS OF THE FLORIDA NATIONAL GUARD OR RESERVES.Expenses $2,588,214 · grants $1,285,900
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 47-2327385
- 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
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Public and societal benefit (W30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,887,809
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,006,838
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $3,005,772 | $3,011,486 | $1,887,809 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $2,914,900 | $2,877,142 | $693,942 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $3,313,192 | $3,322,056 | $756,822 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $2,131,929 | $2,131,414 | $751,359 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | 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 47-2327385).
Questions about FLORIDA IS FOR VETERANS INC
- What is the EIN of FLORIDA IS FOR VETERANS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FLORIDA IS FOR VETERANS INC is 47-2327385.
- Is FLORIDA IS FOR VETERANS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to FLORIDA IS FOR VETERANS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FLORIDA IS FOR VETERANS 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 FLORIDA IS FOR VETERANS 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 FLORIDA IS FOR VETERANS 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 FLORIDA IS FOR VETERANS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names JOSEPH MARINO.
- Who are the officers and directors of FLORIDA IS FOR VETERANS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $123,380 (JOSEPH MARINO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does FLORIDA IS FOR VETERANS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,005,772, expenses of $3,011,486 and total assets of $1,887,809 at year end.
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