Nonprofit · EIN 59-3485350
FAMILIES & FRIENDS REACHING FOR THE ABILITIES INC
Tax-exempt · INVERNESS, FL 34453
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $23,556 | $14,276 | $9,280 | $176,711 | $37,622 | $139,089 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $16,807 | $14,663 | $2,144 | $174,470 | $44,661 | $129,809 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $37,613 | $24,058 | $13,555 | $181,025 | $53,360 | $127,665 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $33,522
- Membership dues
- $3,350
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $1,954
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$15,270
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $1,600
- Occupancy
- $6,541
- Printing, publications and postage
- $468
- Other expenses
- $5,667
- Program services (functional)
- $13,282
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $174,470
- Total assets, end of year
- $176,711
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $37,622
- Net assets, end of year
- $139,089
- Cash, savings and investments
- $51,711
- Land and buildings
- $125,000
- Gross receipts
- $38,826
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Umphrey | President | 12 | $0 |
| Virgilee Thomas | Vice President | 15 | $0 |
| Paul Thomas | Secretary | 15 | $0 |
| Dawn Thomas | Treasurer | 18 | $0 |
| Julie Baker | Boardmember | 10 | $0 |
| David Stewart | Boardmember | 12 | $0 |
| Ursula Ratliff | Boardmember | 12 | $0 |
| Gordon Ratliff | Boardmember | 8 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Umphrey | President | 15 | $0 |
| Virgilee Thomas | Vice President | 15 | $0 |
| Paul Thomas | Secretary | 15 | $0 |
| Dawn Thomas | Treasurer | 20 | $0 |
| Julie Baker | Boardmember | 12 | $0 |
| David Stewart | Boardmember | 12 | $0 |
| Ursula Ratliff | Boardmember | 15 | $0 |
| Gordon Ratliff | Boardmember | 8 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ellen Richmond | President | 15 | $0 |
| Mary Louise Shiver | Vice President | 12 | $0 |
| Paul Thomas | Secretary | 15 | $0 |
| Dawn Thomas | Treasurer | 15 | $0 |
| Carla Stewart | Boardmember | 12 | $0 |
| David Stewart | Boardmember | 12 | $0 |
| Virgilee Thomas | Boardmember | 12 | $0 |
| Gordon Ratliff | Boardmember | 8 | $0 |
| Ursula Ratliff | Boardmember | 15 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1065 N PAUL DR, INVERNESS, FL 34453-0318
- In care of
- % DAWN THOMAS
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- 517 Hiawatha Ave, Inverness FL 34452
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- Maryellen Richmond, 517 Hiawatha Ave, Inverness FL 34452
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Dawn Thomas, Treasurer
- Phone
- (931) 607-9703
- Website
- ffracitrus.org
Mission
To help developmentally disabled adults in Citrus County by providing information to parents and care givers (education), by providing quality of life, socialization skills, and welfare and safety for intellectually challenged persons.
Program accomplishments
- Top Hat is one of the biggest fund raisers as well as a community outreach for our members with disabilities. The members participate in ballroom dance lessons for 10-12 weeks at the end of which Top Hat is held. The formal dance is comprised of Big Band, Dance Cards, Sale of reserved seating, advanced ticket sales, dance programs, and advertisement. The dance is a public event. Members get to demonstrate their dance moves and have the opprotunity to dance with the public. The money raised goes to support all FFRA members. It keeps the resource center open where member can engage in educational and informational programs. Members have the chance to go on outings, participate in crafts, have movie and bingo afternoons. They also learn skills in home care and maintenance. 45 members participated in the dancing, others helped with the various parts of setting up and breaking down the event. Expenses $3415.00.Expenses $2,283
- Art Gala is an event we hold each year that showcases the paintings and artwork of our members. It is also opened to disabled adults in surrounding counties. Those members interested in art are given art lessons from local artist and teachers. At the end of 6-8 weeks the FFRA host an Art Gala in which the paintings are hung, exhibited, and judged by independent artist. At the Gala, our members walk around serving canapes and hors d oeuvres to the public that has been invited to the event. They are able to communicate with the public and answers questions about their artwork. Awards are given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. The people cast a ballot for People's Choice award. There are 35 painters. The donations made go to further all the disabled adults in the organization. Expenses $2487.00.Expenses $2,050
- At the end of each year we hold a Christmas Party for our members and their families. The party consists of a sit down meal, dance floor, and a visit from Santa. It is a time all of us share in celebrating our kids, and the organizations' commitment to making their quality of life and welfare better. The disabled members dinners are provided for. Parents and friends pay for their own dinner. The FFRA pays for venue, food and drink (non alcoholic) and gratuity, dance floor and DJ. Expenses $5571.00.Expenses $8,949
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 59-3485350
- 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
- 1998
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P80)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $176,711
- Income (IRS master file)
- $38,826
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $23,556 | $14,276 | $176,711 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $16,807 | $14,663 | $174,470 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $37,613 | $24,058 | $181,025 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Maryellen Richmond | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Maryellen Richmond | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: MARILYN BALLIET | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: MARILYN BALLIET | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $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 59-3485350).
Questions about FAMILIES & FRIENDS REACHING FOR THE ABILITIES INC
- What is the EIN of FAMILIES & FRIENDS REACHING FOR THE ABILITIES INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FAMILIES & FRIENDS REACHING FOR THE ABILITIES INC is 59-3485350.
- Is FAMILIES & FRIENDS REACHING FOR THE ABILITIES INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1998.
- Are donations to FAMILIES & FRIENDS REACHING FOR THE ABILITIES INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FAMILIES & FRIENDS REACHING FOR THE ABILITIES INC file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of FAMILIES & FRIENDS REACHING FOR THE ABILITIES 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 FAMILIES & FRIENDS REACHING FOR THE ABILITIES INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FAMILIES & FRIENDS REACHING FOR THE ABILITIES INC?
- The 990-N for 2022 names Maryellen Richmond.
- Who are the officers and directors of FAMILIES & FRIENDS REACHING FOR THE ABILITIES INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FAMILIES & FRIENDS REACHING FOR THE ABILITIES INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $23,556, expenses of $14,276 and total assets of $176,711 at year end.
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