Nonprofit · EIN 59-2824728
DISABILITY RIGHTS FLORIDA INC
Tax-exempt · TALLAHASSEE, FL 32308
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $9,557,486 | $9,490,416 | $67,070 | $3,004,774 | $1,580,966 | $1,423,808 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $9,390,695
- of which government grants
- $9,280,328
- Program service revenue
- $112,929
- Investment income
- $45,612
- Net rental income
- $8,250
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $826
- Other revenue
- $8,250
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $304,515
- Other salaries and wages
- $5,311,287
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $7,657,298
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $37,614
- Accounting fees
- $42,066
- Occupancy
- $590,495
- Travel
- $120,994
- Depreciation
- $2,168
- Program services (functional)
- $8,371,701
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,118,715
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,114,126
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,004,774
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,580,966
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,423,808
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,111
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,189,528
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,423,808
- Gross receipts
- $9,975,505
- Employees
- 99
- Volunteers
- 17
- Year formed
- 1987
- 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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANN SIEGEL | LEGAL DIRECTOR UNTIL 5/1/2025 Highest-paid employee | 40 | $134,130 | $67,247 |
| PETER SLEASMAN -ED UNTIL 1031 | 2024;LITIGATION DIR. AS OF 4/22/2025 Officer | 40 | $179,401 | $16,956 |
| CHERIE HALL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $133,551 | $36,833 |
| FELICIA JORDAN | DIRECTOR OF REP PAYEE TEAM Highest-paid employee | 40 | $116,480 | $31,203 |
| ANTHONY DEPALMA | DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC POLICY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $115,350 | $32,174 |
| NATALIE ALDEN | PROGRAM OPERATIONS COORDINATOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $102,710 | $43,700 |
| ROBIN KOCHER | COMMUNICATIONS & OUTREACH DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $103,822 | $21,881 |
| KATHERINE DEBRIERE | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| EURICA KETANT | CHAIR-ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| VIRGINIA DAIRE | SECRETARY & IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DONTE' MICKENS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDSEY BETTERMAN | PAC CHAIR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| BETH BOONE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TYLER JAMES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HALEY MOSS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
9 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRIDGET BARAHONA | DIRECTOR AS OF 6/1/2025 Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KYLE ROMANO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LINDA HAMPTON STARNES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TONY FARINELLA | DIRECTOR AS OF 3/1/2025 Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ANNE SWERLICK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ALAN QUILES | DIRECTOR UNTIL 2/28/2025 Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LUIS COLLAZO | DIRECTOR UNTIL 5/31/2025 Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KEVIN SANDERSON | DIRECTOR UNTIL 6/1/2025 Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SANTOSH MATHEW | SECRETARY UNTIL 7/31/2025 Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2473 CARE DR STE 200, TALLAHASSEE, FL 32308-9803
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CHERIE HALL, 2473 CARE DR 200, TALLAHASSEE, FL 323089803
- Signed the 990
- CHERIE HALL, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (850) 488-9071
- Return prepared by
- JAMES MOORE & CO PL
Mission
DISABILITY RIGHTS FLORIDA ADVOCATES, EDUCATES, INVESTIGATES, AND LITIGATES TO PROTECT AND ADVANCE THE RIGHTS, DIGNITY, EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES, SELF-DETERMINATION AND CHOICES FOR ALL PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES.
Program accomplishments
- PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY FOR BENEFICIARIES OF SOCIAL SECURITY (PABSS) AUTHORIZED IN THE TICKET TO WORK AND WORK INCENTIVES IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1999, 42 U.S.C. 1320B-21, P.L. 106-170* CREATED BY THE TICKET TO WORK AND WORK INCENTIVES IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1999* ESTABLISHED TO ASSIST SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFICIARIES WITH DISABILITIES IN OBTAINING INFORMATION AND ADVICE ABOUT RECEIVING VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES; AND TO PROVIDE ADVOCACY OR OTHER RELATED SERVICES THAT BENEFICIARIES MAY NEED TO SECURE OR REGAIN GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT* ADMINISTERED BY THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATIONExpenses $2,554,711
- PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS (PAIMI) AUTHORIZED IN THE PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY FOR MENTALLY ILL INDIVIDUALS ACT, 42 U.S.C. 10801-10807, PUB. L. NO. 106-310* ESTABLISHED BY THE PAIMI ACT OF 1986, AGENCIES MANDATED TO PROTECT AND ADVOCATE FOR THE RIGHTS OF PEOPLE WITH MENTAL ILLNESS; AND INVESTIGATE ABUSE AND NEGLECT IN FACILITIES THAT CARE FOR OR TREAT INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS*ADMINISTERED BY THE CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESExpenses $1,826,799
- PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY FOR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (PADD)AUTHORIZED IN THE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ASSISTANCE AND BILL OF RIGHTS ACT, 42 U.S.C. 15001, PUB. L. NO. 106-402* CREATED BY THE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ASSISTANCE AND BILL OF RIGHTS (DD) ACT OF 1975* REQUIRES P&AS TO PURSUE LEGAL, ADMINISTRATIVE, AND OTHER APPROPRIATE REMEDIES UNDER ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL AND STATE LAWS TO PROTECT AND ADVOCATE FOR THE RIGHTS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES* ADMINISTERED BY THE ADMINISTRATION ON DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES OF THE ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESExpenses $1,690,085
- CLIENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS, PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY FOR ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY, VOTING ACCESS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES, PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY FOR TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY, VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN, COVID-19 AND INFLUENZA VACCINE UPTAKE INITIATIVE, ACCESS THE VOTE FLORIDA, AND DISASTER ASSISTANCE FOR STATE PROJECT AND ADVOCACY SYSTEMS.Expenses $2,300,106 · revenue $112,929
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 16, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 59-2824728
- 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
- 1989
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Civil rights, social action and advocacy (R23Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,004,774
- Income (IRS master file)
- $9,975,505
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2023 | $10,142,218 | $10,909,568 | $3,680,244 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2022 | $9,811,485 | $10,608,994 | $2,618,164 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.
Questions about DISABILITY RIGHTS FLORIDA INC
- What is the EIN of DISABILITY RIGHTS FLORIDA INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DISABILITY RIGHTS FLORIDA INC is 59-2824728.
- Is DISABILITY RIGHTS FLORIDA INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1989.
- Are donations to DISABILITY RIGHTS FLORIDA INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DISABILITY RIGHTS FLORIDA 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 DISABILITY RIGHTS FLORIDA INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did DISABILITY RIGHTS FLORIDA 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 DISABILITY RIGHTS FLORIDA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names CHERIE HALL.
- Who are the officers and directors of DISABILITY RIGHTS FLORIDA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 24 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $134,130 (ANN SIEGEL, LEGAL DIRECTOR UNTIL 5/1/2025).
- How much revenue does DISABILITY RIGHTS FLORIDA INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $9,557,486, expenses of $9,490,416 and total assets of $3,004,774 at year end.
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