Nonprofit · EIN 59-6191018
FLORIDA FOUNDATION FOR SPECIAL CHILDREN INC
Tax-exempt · ORLANDO, FL 32803
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $529,720 | $895,281 | -$365,561 | $252,115 | $4,634,533 | -$4,382,418 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $443,047 | $778,890 | -$335,843 | $273,307 | $4,290,164 | -$4,016,857 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $349,570 | $664,380 | -$314,810 | $159,460 | $3,840,474 | -$3,681,014 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $95,920
- Program service revenue
- $433,800
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $161,347
- Depreciation
- $25,993
- Program services (functional)
- $769,885
- Management and general (functional)
- $125,396
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $273,307
- Total assets, end of year
- $252,115
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $4,634,533
- Net assets, end of year
- -$4,382,418
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $128,446
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$4,382,418
- Gross receipts
- $529,720
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 202
- Year formed
- 1967
- 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 | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN GILL | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 2 | $0 | $340,022 | $33,664 |
| BROOKE EAKINS | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 2 | $0 | $190,955 | $24,647 |
| TODD THRASHER | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 2 | $0 | $193,536 | $18,091 |
| JOHN DOGAER | CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER Officer | 2 | $0 | $191,601 | $5,360 |
| BOB MCKAY | BOARD VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRYAN GIRGENTI | BOARD TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KIDEN KJOSA | BOARD SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KYLE BECKER | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEX ADAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CALEB KEENAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID CAROTHERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GEORGE SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES FRANZESE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK CRANDALL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL CANDIOTTI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
5 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PATRICK FERGUSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| SARAH RILES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| SCOT GEER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| STANLEY SARGENT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| VINCENT PRESTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN GILL | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 2 | $0 | $328,869 | $26,814 |
| BROOKE EAKINS | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 2 | $0 | $187,171 | $17,256 |
| TODD THRASHER | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 2 | $0 | $186,470 | $13,586 |
| KYLE BECKER | BOARD CHAIR/EXEC COMMITTEE Trustee or director, Officer | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE STANFORD | FINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BOB MCKAY | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JACK CADDEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KIDEN KJOSA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEX ADAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL CANDIOTTI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK CRANDALL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS CROCKETT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOT GEER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRYAN GIRGENTI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW HEBERT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GLENN JENSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TARA METHENY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTIN ONG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| VINCENT PRESTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAWN OLIVARDIA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH RILES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RON WHALEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN GILL | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 2 | $0 | $278,871 | $24,427 |
| TODD THRASHER | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 2 | $0 | $192,714 | $13,765 |
| BROOKE EAKINS | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 2 | $0 | $183,398 | $16,594 |
| ANDREW HERBERT | BOARD CHAIR/EXEC COMMITTEE Trustee or director, Officer | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE STANFORD | FINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KYLE BECKER | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JACK CADDEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL CANDIOTTI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BECKY CHERNEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK CRANDALL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS CROCKETT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGELA HOLCOMB | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GLENN JENSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BOB MCKAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAWN OLIVARDIA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RON WHALEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TARA MATHENY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SARA RILES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KIDEN KJOSA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTEN ONG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1509 E COLONIAL DR STE 300, ORLANDO, FL 32803-4729
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CHRISTY PISARCIK, 1509 E COLONIAL DRIVE 300, ORLANDO, FL 32803
- Signed the 990
- CHRISTY PISARCIK, VP OF ACCOUNTING
- Phone
- (407) 218-4300
- Return prepared by
- Forvis Mazars LLP
Mission
TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL, RECREATIONAL, THERAPY AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED INDIVIDUALS ATTENDING QUEST'S CAMP THUNDERBIRD.
Program accomplishments
- SINCE 1969, QUEST'S CAMP THUNDERBIRD HAS BEEN DEDICATED TO PROVIDING A REAL SUMMER CAMP EXPERIENCE FOR PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. CAMPERS OF ALL AGES HAVE HAD THE TIME OF THEIR LIVES PARTICIPATING IN ACTIVITIES SUCH AS CAMPING, FISHING, SWIMMING, CANOEING, ARTS & CRAFTS, SPORTS & GAMES, EVENING SOCIALS, AND MORE AT THE DIFFERENT SUMMER SESSIONS. IN ADDITION TO MAKING NEW FRIENDS AND UNFORGETTABLE MEMORIES, CAMPERS LEARN NEW SKILLS AND TAKE ON CHALLENGES THAT HELP BUILD SELF-CONFIDENCE. CAMP THUNDERBIRD'S SIX DAY AND 3-4 WEEK BLOCK SESSIONS ALSO GIVE PARENTS AND GUARDIANS A BREAK FROM 24-HOUR CARE. IN THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR, 227 CAMPERS ATTENDED CAMP THUNDERBIRD.Expenses $769,885 · revenue $426,485
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
- 59-6191018
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Supporting organization of unknown type
- Exempt since
- 1967
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Recreation and sports (N20I)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $252,115
- Income (IRS master file)
- $529,720
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $529,720 | $895,281 | $252,115 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $443,047 | $778,890 | $273,307 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $349,570 | $664,380 | $159,460 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $389,810 | $730,051 | $198,157 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 59-6191018).
Questions about FLORIDA FOUNDATION FOR SPECIAL CHILDREN INC
- What is the EIN of FLORIDA FOUNDATION FOR SPECIAL CHILDREN INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FLORIDA FOUNDATION FOR SPECIAL CHILDREN INC is 59-6191018.
- Is FLORIDA FOUNDATION FOR SPECIAL CHILDREN INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1967.
- Are donations to FLORIDA FOUNDATION FOR SPECIAL CHILDREN INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization of unknown type).
- Which annual return does FLORIDA FOUNDATION FOR SPECIAL CHILDREN 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 FOUNDATION FOR SPECIAL CHILDREN 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 FOUNDATION FOR SPECIAL CHILDREN 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 FOUNDATION FOR SPECIAL CHILDREN INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names CHRISTY PISARCIK.
- Who are the officers and directors of FLORIDA FOUNDATION FOR SPECIAL CHILDREN INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 20 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FLORIDA FOUNDATION FOR SPECIAL CHILDREN INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $529,720, expenses of $895,281 and total assets of $252,115 at year end.
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