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Nonprofit · EIN 59-1540794

CARC-ADVOCATES FOR CITIZENS WITH DISABILITIES INC

Tax-exempt · LAKE CITY, FL 32025

Financials

$4.7M$4M2022$4.5M$4.3M2023$4.8M$4.5M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CARC-ADVOCATES FOR CITIZENS WITH DISABILITIES INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$4,785,737$4,526,319$259,418$5,850,620$235,165$5,615,455
September 30, 2024990$4,529,174$4,261,362$267,812$5,622,942$266,838$5,356,104
September 30, 2023990$4,729,410$3,990,526$738,884$5,241,378$153,086$5,088,292
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$422,466
of which government grants
$100,000
Program service revenue
$4,297,266
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$66,005

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$2,822,598
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$3,538,268
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$112,614
Depreciation
$182,673
Program services (functional)
$3,715,648
Management and general (functional)
$810,671

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$5,622,942
Total assets, end of year
$5,850,620
Total liabilities, end of year
$235,165
Net assets, end of year
$5,615,455
Land, buildings and equipment
$2,519,555
Net assets without donor restrictions
$5,615,455
Gross receipts
$4,785,737
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Year formed
1974
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DAVID BREWERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
BETSY POTTLESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
GIGI REGISTERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JERRY CHEESMANMEMBER
Officer
1$0
CALVIN GRIFFINMEMBER
Officer
1$0
GLENN HUNTERMEMBER
Officer
1$0
MELINDA MOSESMEMBER
Officer
1$0
STEPHEN BEHRENWALDMEMBER
Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DAVID BREWERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
BETSY POTTLESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
GIGI REGISTERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JERRY CHEESMANMEMBER
Officer
1$0
CALVIN GRIFFINMEMBER
Officer
1$0
GLENN HUNTERMEMBER
Officer
1$0
MELINDA MOSESMEMBER
Officer
1$0
CAROLYN BAKERMEMBER
Officer
1$0
SANDY KISHTONMEMBER
Officer
1$0
STEPHEN BEHRENWALDMEMBER
Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DAVID BREWERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
BETSY POTTLESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
GIGI REGISTERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JERRY CHEESMANMEMBER
Officer
1$0
CALVIN GRIFFINMEMBER
Officer
1$0
GLENN HUNTERMEMBER
Officer
1$0
MELINDA MOSESMEMBER
Officer
1$0
CAROLYN BAKERMEMBER
Officer
1$0
SANDY KISHTONMEMBER
Officer
1$0
STEPHEN BEHRENWALDMEMBER
Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
512 SW SISTERS WELCOME RD, LAKE CITY, FL 32025-0752
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
STEPHEN BAILEY, 512 SW SISTERS WELCOME RD, LAKE CITY, FL 32025
Signed the 990
STEPHEN BAILEY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(386) 752-1880
Return prepared by
POWELL AND JONES CPA

Mission

TO PROVIDE CITIZENS WITH DISABILITIES CHOICES, OPPORTUNITIES, AND TRAINING FOR MORE INDEPENDENT FUNCTIONING

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • SERVICE CONTRACTS - PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR EMPLOYMENT TO CITIZENS WITH DISABILITIES
    Expenses $2,554,789 · revenue $3,154,784
  • GROUP HOME - PROVIDES A CONGREGATE LIVING FACILITY, WHICH INCLUDES TRANSPORTATION, RECREATION AND TRAINING, SHOPPING AND MEDICAL FACILITIES FOR RESIDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
    Expenses $673,290
  • SUNSHINE ENTERPRISES - PROGRAMS INVOLVE CLIENT ADVOCACY, ADULT DAY TRAINING, RESPITE CARE, SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, TRANSPORTATION, PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANCE AND IN-HOME SUPPORT FOR DISABLED CITIZENS OF COLUMBIA COUNTY.
    Expenses $351,254
  • Expenses $136,315 · revenue $1,208,487

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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 16, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 17, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 18, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
59-1540794
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
1974
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P200)
Assets (IRS master file)
$5,850,620
Income (IRS master file)
$4,785,737

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$4,785,737$4,526,319$5,850,620XML
990September 2024$4,529,174$4,261,362$5,622,942XML
990September 2023$4,729,410$3,990,526$5,241,378XML
990September 2021–––IRS
990September 2020–––IRS
990September 2019–––IRS
990September 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 59-1540794).

Questions about CARC-ADVOCATES FOR CITIZENS WITH DISABILITIES INC

What is the EIN of CARC-ADVOCATES FOR CITIZENS WITH DISABILITIES INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CARC-ADVOCATES FOR CITIZENS WITH DISABILITIES INC is 59-1540794.
Is CARC-ADVOCATES FOR CITIZENS WITH DISABILITIES INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1974.
Are donations to CARC-ADVOCATES FOR CITIZENS WITH DISABILITIES INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CARC-ADVOCATES FOR CITIZENS WITH DISABILITIES 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 CARC-ADVOCATES FOR CITIZENS WITH DISABILITIES INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did CARC-ADVOCATES FOR CITIZENS WITH DISABILITIES INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
Who is the principal officer of CARC-ADVOCATES FOR CITIZENS WITH DISABILITIES INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names STEPHEN BAILEY.
Who are the officers and directors of CARC-ADVOCATES FOR CITIZENS WITH DISABILITIES INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does CARC-ADVOCATES FOR CITIZENS WITH DISABILITIES INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,785,737, expenses of $4,526,319 and total assets of $5,850,620 at year end.

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