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Nonprofit · EIN 55-0827232

FLORIDA OUTREACH CENTER FOR THE BLIND INC

Also known as FOCB

Tax-exempt · PALM SPRINGS, FL 33406

Financials

$403K$350K2023$500K$381K2024$569K$422K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FLORIDA OUTREACH CENTER FOR THE BLIND INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$568,615$422,153$146,462$1,368,549$7,924$1,360,625
December 31, 2024990$500,483$380,818$119,665$1,219,462$5,300$1,214,162
December 31, 2023990$402,783$349,846$52,937$1,105,775$11,279$1,094,496
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$536,599
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$13,449
Net income from fundraising events
$18,567
Other revenue
$18,567

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$239,340
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$257,701
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$6,800
Occupancy
$6,803
Depreciation
$10,418
Program services (functional)
$404,481
Management and general (functional)
$17,672

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,219,462
Total assets, end of year
$1,368,549
Total liabilities, end of year
$7,924
Net assets, end of year
$1,360,625
Land, buildings and equipment
$505,245
Gross receipts
$586,178
Employees
9
Volunteers
44
Year formed
2000
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CAROLYN LAPPEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$65,978
FRANK SEIDMANBOARD MEMEBER
Trustee or director
1$0
BOBBIE HOWARD-DAVISPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
DREW WRIGHTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
EDNA STRNADVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
THOMAS TOBINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
LOU FERRITREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
OZZIE OSBORNEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MICHELLE ROGERSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
DENNIS STEVENSON2ND VICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
NICOLE D FINCHAM-SHEHANSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
ARTHUR MEHRBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CAROLYN LAPPEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$66,146
FRANK SEIDMANBOARD MEMEBER
Trustee or director
1$0
BOBBIE HOWARD-DAVISPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
DREW WRIGHTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
EDNA STRNADVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
THOMAS TOBINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
LOU FERRITREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
OZZIE OSBORNEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MICHELLE ROGERSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
DENNIS STEVENSON2ND VICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
NICOLE D FINCHAM-SHEHANSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
ARTHUR MEHRBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CAROLYN LAPPEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$63,444
FRANK SEIDMANPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0
BOBBIE HOWARD-DAVISSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
DREW WRIGHTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
EDNA STRNADVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
WALTER BAUKEVICE-PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
THOMAS TOBINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
LOU FERRITREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
PATRICIA ERICKSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
OZZIE OSBORNEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MICHELLE ROGERSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
DENNIS STEVENSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2315 S CONGRESS AVE, PALM SPRINGS, FL 33406-7607
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
FRANK SEIDMAN, 2315 S CONGRESS AVE, PALM SPRINGS, FL 33406
Signed the 990
FRANK SEIDMAN, PRESIDENT
Phone
(561) 642-0005
Return prepared by
COVENANT FINANCIAL DBA WILEY

Mission

FLORIDA OUTREACH CENTER FOR THE BLIND IS ORGANIZED AND OPERATED TO RAISE FUNDS IN ORDER TO PROVIDE VISUALLY IMPAIRED PEOPLE, TRAINING IN VARIOUS INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS IN A FULL-SERVCE TRAINING FACILITY

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • INDEPENDENT LIVING AND BRAILLE: STUDENTS LEARN HOW TO ORGANIZE THEIR MEDICATIONS SHOP FOR AND COOK MEALS, IDENTIFY MONEY, LABEL HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, AND MAINTAIN THEIR HOME. THESE SKILLS ALLOW THEM TO ACCOMPISH DAILY TASKS AND LIVE INDEPENDENTLY. STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO LEARN BRAILLE SINCE STUDIES SHOW THAT A HIGHER PERCENTAGE OF BLIND PERSONS ARE SUCCESSFUL WITH THIS ABILITY. BRAILLE PROVIDES A MEANS OF RECORDING INFORMATION FOR PERSONAL USE, LABELING DOCUMENTS FOR EASY IDENTIFICATION, AND MARKING EQUIPMENT FOR UNASSISTED OPERATION.
    Expenses $161,793
  • ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY TRAINING:THROUGH ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY TRAINING, STUDENTS LEARN HOW TO OVERCOME OBSTACLES AND TO BECOME CAPABLE TRAVELERS. THIS OPENS THE DOOR FOR CLIENTS TO PURSUE FURTHER EDUCATION AND CONFIDENTLY ACCESS TRANSPORTATION TO GO TO WORK, MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS, SHOPPING CENTERS, AND OTHER PLACES OF INTEREST. WITH THE ABILITY TO TRAVEL SAFELY AND MINIMIZE FALLS, STUDENTS NO LONGER NEED TO FEEL LIKE A PRISONER IN THEIR OWN HOME
    Expenses $80,895
  • ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY: STUDENTS ARE OFFERED TRAINING IN OPERATING COMPUTERS, TABLETS, NOTE TAKERS AND SMART PHONES USING THE LATEST ACCESSIBLITY FEATURES AND ADAPTIVE SOFTWARE. THEY LEARN THE TECHNOLOGY SKILLS THAT ARE NEEDED TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THE CLASSROOM, ON THE JOB, OR FOR THEIR OWN ENJOYMENT.
    Expenses $161,793

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
55-0827232
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
2003
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P86)
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,368,549
Income (IRS master file)
$586,178

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$568,615$422,153$1,368,549XML
990December 2024$500,483$380,818$1,219,462XML
990December 2023$402,783$349,846$1,105,775XML
990December 2022$401,170$304,102$1,046,392IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 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 55-0827232).

Questions about FLORIDA OUTREACH CENTER FOR THE BLIND INC

What is the EIN of FLORIDA OUTREACH CENTER FOR THE BLIND INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FLORIDA OUTREACH CENTER FOR THE BLIND INC is 55-0827232.
Is FLORIDA OUTREACH CENTER FOR THE BLIND INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2003.
Are donations to FLORIDA OUTREACH CENTER FOR THE BLIND INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FLORIDA OUTREACH CENTER FOR THE BLIND 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 OUTREACH CENTER FOR THE BLIND INC 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 FLORIDA OUTREACH CENTER FOR THE BLIND INC 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 FLORIDA OUTREACH CENTER FOR THE BLIND INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names FRANK SEIDMAN.
Who are the officers and directors of FLORIDA OUTREACH CENTER FOR THE BLIND INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $65,978 (CAROLYN LAPP, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does FLORIDA OUTREACH CENTER FOR THE BLIND INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $568,615, expenses of $422,153 and total assets of $1,368,549 at year end.

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