DR PIPER CENTER FOR SOCIAL SERVICES INC

Financials

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.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

2607 DR ELLA PIPER WAY, FORT MYERS, FL 33916-2614

Principal officer (990 for 2024)

ZABRINA COCKRELL-BLACK, 2607 DR ELLA PIPER WAY, FORT MYERS, FL 33916

Signed the 990

ZABRINA COCKRELL-BLACK, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Phone

(239) 322-5346

Website

WWW.DRPIPERCENTER.ORG

Return prepared by

STROEMER & COMPANY

Mission

TO ENHANCE THE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC WELL BEING OF SENIORS AGED 55 AND OLDER, THE COMMUNITY CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, AND THE COMMUNITY AS A WHOLE. THE DR. PIPER CENTER PROVIDES MENTORING AND TUTORING TO SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN AND CURRICULUM BASED ACTIVITIES THAT MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT IN THEIR LIVES.

Program accomplishments

• SENIOR EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM THE SENIOR EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM PROVIDES TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOW- INCOME SENIORS 55 PLUS, AND PROMOTES THEM AS POTENTIAL EMPLOYEES. OLDER WORKERS ARE A VALUABLE RESOURCE FOR THE COMMUNITY, WITH TRAINING, SKILLS, AND KNOWLEDGE THAT ENHANCE THE WORKFORCE. THE DR. PIPER CENTER IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING HIGH QUALITY SKILLS TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE TO PARTICIPANTS THROUGH CASE MANAGEMENT AND SKILLS TRAINING. WORKSHOPS PROVIDE LOW INCOME SENIORS WITH SKILLS NECESSARY TO COMPETE IN THE JOB MARKET. CASE MANAGEMENT ALLOWS OUR STAFF TO HELP SENIORS ACHIEVE OPTIMAL EMPLOYMENT OUTCOMES. THIS MANAGEMENT PROVIDES SENIORS WITH ASSESSMENT, COUNSELING, TRAINING, SERVICE STRATEGIES, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS AND BUSINESSES. BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT ARE ADDRESSED ALONG WITH GOAL SETTING STRATEGIES WHICH HELP SENIORS GAIN KNOWLEDGE. WORKSHOPS INCLUDE: INTRO TO COMPUTERS, RESUME CREATION, ONLINE JOB SEARCHING, ONLINE APPLICATIONS, INTERVIEW FUNDAMENTALS, TEAM WORK SKILLS, TIME MANAGEMENT, INTRO TO MICROSOFT OFFICE PRODUCTS, INTRO TO TYPING, TABLET AND SMARTPHONE USE, QUALITIES OF AN EFFECTIVE MENTOR/TUTOR, PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS, GROUND RULES FOR MONITORS AND CAREGIVERS, COMMUNICATION SKILLS, DEMENTIA, RESPITE, ELDERLY CARE AND ABUSE, CHILD ABUSE, AND OTHER RELEVANT TRAININGS. WHEN PARTICIPANTS SIGN UP, THEY COMPLETE A FORM WHICH SHARES PERSONAL INFORMATION AND THEIR EMPLOYMENT GOALS. ONCE PAPERWORK IS COMPLETED, DISCUSSIONS OCCUR TO ALIGN THEIR GOALS WITH OUR PROGRAM. AN INDIVIDUAL LEARNING PLAN (ILP) IS CREATED FOR EACH PARTICIPANT. THE ILP OUTLINES THE TRAININGS, WORKSHOPS, AND GOALS, ALONG WITH A COMMITMENT FOR MEETING THE SCHEDULE. DPC WORKS WITH OUTSIDE AGENCIES AND MATCHES PARTICIPANTS WITH POTENTIAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES. PARTICIPANTS MAY CHOOSE TO PARTICIPATE IN ONE OF OUR VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS INSTEAD OF ENTERING THE WORKFORCE. A FEDERAL BACKGROUND CHECK IS REQUIRED FOR THESE PROGRAMS AND IS IMMEDIATELY INITIATED. ONCE APPROVED, THESE VOLUNTEERS BEGIN THE TRAINING AND ORIENTATION PROCESS. THIS IS A WIN WIN SITUATION. PARTICIPANTS WHO HAVE NO INCOME, OR MAY BE TOO YOUNG FOR THEIR SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS CAN EARN A TAX FREE STIPEND WHILE COMPLETING THEIR ILP AND PERFORM VOLUNTEER DUTIES. A TOTAL OF 120 LOW INCOME ENROLLEES BENEFITTED FROM THIS PROGRAM LAST FISCAL YEAR. PROGRAM OUTCOMES: 1-99% OF PARTICIPANTS IN COMPUTER CLASSES ARE ACTIVELY SEARCHING AND APPLYING FOR JOBS ONLINE. 2- 98% OF PARTICIPANTS HAVE COMPLETE SATISFACTION WITH THE TRAINING AND SUPPORT RECEIVED.
  Expenses $229,983
• FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM: THE FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM PROVIDES VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT TO LOW-INCOME SENIORS AGED 55 PLUS. IT SERVES AT RISK CHILDREN THROUGH ONE ON ONE MENTORING AND TUTORING IN SCHOOLS, AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND SUMMER PROGRAMS. NATIONALLY, THE FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM STARTED 60 YEARS AGO WHILE THE DR. PIPER CENTER HAS BEEN THE LOCAL SPONSOR OF THE PROGRAM FOR 33 YEARS. WE HAVE ABOUT 44 VOLUNTEERS ANNUALLY THAT SERVE MORE THAN 437 CHILDREN IN LOCAL PROGRAMS. FOSTER GRANDPARENTS MUST PASS FEDERAL BACKGROUND CHECKS AND NATIONAL SEXUAL PREDATOR TEST. THEY ALSO ATTEND MANDATORY ORIENTATION AND INSERVICE MEETINGS IN ORDER TO BE EFFECTIVE IN THE CLASSROOMS. INDIVIDUALS ARE ASSIGNED TO VOLUNTEER STATIONS IN SCHOOLS, AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS, HEAD START OR VPK PROGRAMS WHOM HAVE A SIGNED MEMO OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE DR. PIPER CENTER. THE MOU STIPULATE THE VOLUNTEER STATION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE VOLUNTEERS AND STATIONS. SCHOOL DISTRICTS SIGN THE MOU WHICH ENABLES AN ENTIRE SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PARTICIPATE. WE CURRENTLY HAVE 67 VOLUNTEER STATIONS IN LEE COUNTY. ONCE A VOLUNTEER IS PLACED AT A STATION, THE COORDINATOR OR TEACHER COMPLETED A CHILD CARE PLAN FOR EACH CHILD MENTORED AND TUTORED BY A VOLUNTEER. THE CHILD CARE PLAN IS DISCUSSED WITH THE VOLUNTEER UPON ASSIGNMENT. VOLUNTEERS WORK AT A MINIMUM OF 15 HOURS PER WEEK WITH ASSIGNED CHILDREN, AND SUBMIT TIMESHEETS FOR APPROVAL. BEFORE THE END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR THE VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR COMPLETES AN OUTCOME REPORT FOR EACH CHILD SERVED, A SURVEY, AND CONDUCTS A VOLUNTEER EVALUATION. AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR CHILDREN TO ENRICH THEIR ACADEMIC LEARNING AND PARTICIPATE IN CULTURAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES IN A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT. THESE PROGRAMS HAVE WELL DEVELOPED CURRICULUM WHICH IS IMPLEMENTED BY STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS. THE FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM PROVIDES ONE ON ONE ATTENTION TO CHILDREN IN THESE PROGRAMS THAT ALLOW CHILDREN TO DEVELOP SELF CONFIDENCE, BOOST SELF ESTEEM, AND REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. BY THE END OF EACH SCHOOL YEAR, CHILDREN MENTORED BY THESE VOLUNTEERS INCREASE THEIR SCORES IN ACADEMIC SUBJECTS, AND ARE SUCCESSFULLY PROMOTED TO THE NEXT GRADE. MENTORED CHILDREN SHOW AN IMPROVEMENT IN SOCIAL SKILLS AND BEHAVIOR DUE TO THE ATTENTION EACH CHILD RECEIVES FROM THE VOLUNTEERS. CHILDREN RECEIVE TUTORING IN READING, ENGLISH, SPELLING, AND MATH. VOLUNTEERS LISTEN TO CHILDREN READ, TELL STORIES, AND PARTICIPATE IN WORD GAMES, CONDUCT WORD IDENTIFICATION, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES ASSIGNED BY INSTRUCTORS. VOLUNTEERS ALSO PROVIDE HOMEWORK HELP TO STUDENTS WHO MAY BE STRUGGLING ACADEMICALLY. VOLUNTEERS REVIEW CLASSROOM ASSIGNMENTS AND INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS, ASSIST WITH SCHOOL PROJECTS AND COMPLETION OF HOMEWORK. THESE VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE EMOTIONAL SUPPORT TO STUDENTS AND HELP TEACH AND REINFORCE APPROPRIATE CLASSROOM AND PEER BEHAVIORS. VOLUNTEERS PARTICIPATE IN ACTVITIES AS PART OF THE PROGRAM. THESE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL PLAY, DEVELOP INTERESTS AND TALENTS, DEVELOP POSITIVE CHARACTER TRAITS,INCLUDING HONESTY, KINDNESS, COURAGE, AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE. VOLUNTEERS PLAY GAMES, COMPLETE PROJECTS, TELL STORIES, HAVE TALKS, AND ENCOURAGE CHILDREN TO DEVELOPE POSITIVE CHARACTER TRAITS. CHILDREN SERVED GAIN THE INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION THEY MAY NOT OTHERWISE RECEIVE; TUTORING WHICH HELPS THEM SUCCEED IN SCHOOL, ADVICE AND LIFE SKILLS NEEDED TO LEAD PRODUCTIVE ADULT LIVES, AND THE LIFE CHANGING OPPORTUNITY TO KNOW THE CONSISTENT LOVE OF A FOSTER GRANDPARENT. THE VOLUNTEERS MAKE NEIGHBORHOODS STRONGER BY HELPING CHILDREN ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS. FISCAL YEAR 24-25 FOSTER GRANDPARENT OF SW FLORIDA PROVIDED 48,495 HOURS OF SERVICE, MEETING WITH MORE THAN 437 SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. THE FOLLOWING OUTCOMES WERE MET: 1-93% OF CHILDREN SERVED BY FGP WERE PROMOTED TO NEXT GRADE LEVEL. 2-92% OF FGP VOLUNTEERS BENEFITTED FROM THE PROGRAM WITH INCREASED HEALTH AND LONGEVITY WITH FEELINGS OF SATISFACTION AND FULFILLMENT.
  Expenses $479,320
• SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM: THE SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM PROVIDES VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT FOR LOW-INCOME SENIORS 55 PLUS AND SERVES FRAIL ELDERLY HOMEBOUND TO PRESERVE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE, ALLEVIATE LONELINESS, AND PROVIDE COMPANIONSHIP. NATIONALLY, THE SCP BEGAN 57 YEARS AGO WHILE DR. PIPER CENTER HAS BEEN THE LOCAL SPONSOR FOR 33 YEARS. AS A LOCAL SPONSOR, IN FISCAL YEAR 24-25 57 SENIOR COMPANION VOLUNTEERS WERE ENROLLED. ALL SENIOR COMPANIONS MUST PASS FEDERAL BACKGROUND CHECKS AND A NATIONAL SEXUAL PREDATOR TEST TO QUALIFY. A MANDATORY ORIENTATION AND TRAINING PROGRAM IS IN PLACE TO ENSURE VOLUNTEERS ARE PREPARED BEFORE BEING PLACED FOR SERVICE. THE SCP PROGRAM UTILIIZES STATIONS TO FUNCTION AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT OUR REGION. THESE STATIONS SIGN A MEMO OF UNDERSTANDING STATING THE RULES, AND REGULATIONS OF THE PROGRAM. STATIONS HELP IDENTIFY POTENTIAL CLIENTS AND VOLUNTEERS. EACH CLIENT THAT PARTICIPATES IN SCP HAS A CLIENT CARE PLAN DEVELOPED BY THE STATION MANAGER AND REVIEWED WITH THE VOLUNTEER WHICH INCLUDES EXPECTED OUTCOMES. THE VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR MONITORS VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES WITH THE CLIENTS AND CONDUCTS VOLUNTEER PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS. THE PROGRAM'S ADVISORY COUNCIL CONDUCTS AN ANNUAL SURVEY. THE TARGET POPULATION OF THIS PROGRAM ARE THE FRAIL, HOMEBOUND, ELDERLY RESIDENTS IN OUR REGION THAT ARE AT RISK OF PREMATURE INSTITUTIONALIZATION. THESE SENIORS MAY HAVE TWO OR MORE DISABILITIES OR MAY HAVE BEEN RELEASED FROM THE HOSPITAL OR REHABILITATION FACILITY WITHOUT SUPPORT AT HOME. THESE FOLKS MAY NEED ASSISTANCE WITH DAILY LIVING ACTIVITIES AND ARE LISTED AS HIGH PRIORITY CLIENTS IN ASSESSMENT REPORTS COMPLETED BY THE CASE MANAGER. THE SERVICES PROVIDED BY SCP INCLUDE: CLIENT ASSESSMENT, SIMPLE HOUSEKEEPING, COMPANIONSHIP, FRIENDSHIP, LIGHT MEAL PREP, RUNNING ERRANDS, ADVOCACY, TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM APPOINTMENTS, SHOPPING, AND REFERRAL TO OTHER AGENCIES FOR SERVICES NOT PROVIDED BY THE DR. PIPER CENTER. THIS PROGRAM DOES PROVIDE RESPITE CARE TO FULL TIME CAREGIVERS, ALLOWING CAREGIVERS A MUCH NEEDED BREAK TO HELP PREVENT BURNOUT. A TOTAL OF 63,260 HOURS WERE PROVIDED BY OUR SENIOR COMPANIONS THIS FISCAL YEAR, AND THEY PROVIDED MORE THAN 215,505 MILES DRIVEN IN THEIR PERSONAL VEHICLES TO ASSIST CLIENTS. THIS WAS AN INCREASE FROM LAST YEAR. OVER 266 FRAIL ELDERLY CLIENTS WERE SERVED AND THE FOLLOWING OUTCOMES WERE MET: 1-97% OF FRAIL ELDERLY CLIENTS SERVED HAD IMPROVED INDEPENDENT LIVING. 2-96% OF FRAIL ELDERLY CLIENTS SERVED REPORT LESS LONELINESS AND ACCESS TO SERVICES HAVE IMPROVED. 3-96% OF SCP VOLUNTEERS BENEFIT FROM THE PROGRAM WITH INCREASED HEALTH AND LONGEVITY ALONG WITH FEELINGS OF SATISFACTION AND FULFILLMENT.
  Expenses $479,319
• MOBILITY AND ACCESSIBILITY ARE ESSENTIAL FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING. TRANSPORTATION IS THE LINK THAT ALLOWS ACCESS TO NEEDED SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES. TRANSPORTATION PLAYS A VITAL ROLE IN THE LIVES OF ELDERS. NO SINGLE SOLUTION CAN MEET ALL THE MOBILITY NEEDS OF OUR SENIOR POPULATION - RATHER, A VARIETY OF SERVICES AND SYSTEMS ARE NECESSARY TO DO SO EFFECTIVELY. THIS ALLOWS THE SENIOR'S LIVES TO BE ENRICHED AND IMPROVES THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE, DIMINISHES LONELINESS, AND ALLOWS THEM TO REMAIN INDEPENDENT LONGER. THE CLIENTS NEED TRANSPORTATION. OUR VOLUNTEERS COME THROUGH REFERRALS, AREA CONGREGATIONS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND THE COMMUNITY TO HELP ENRICH THE LIVES OF THE CLIENTS THEY SERVE. THIS PROGRAM, ALONG WITH THE SCP PROGRAM WORK TOGETHER TO FILL THE UNMET NEEDS OF THE FRAIL ELDERLY POPULATION IN OUR AREA, REGARDLESS OF INCOME, RELIGIOUS BELIEF, OR ETHNIC BACKGROUND. THE SERVICES PROVIDED ALLOW SENIORS TO REMAIN INDEPENDENT AND NOT HAVE A NEED FOR CUSTODIAL CARE. THIS PROGRAM RECRUITS AND EDUCATES VOLUNTEERS AFTER A THOROUGH BACKGROUND CHECK, AND ORIENTATION, VOLUNTEERS ARE MATCHED WITH PEOPLE NEEDING ASSISTANCE. VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION TO APPOINTMENTS, SHOPPING, OR TO SENIOR CENTERS. THESE VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE A SUPPORT SYSTEM MUCH LIKE THAT OF AN EXTENDED FAMILY. THE FAITH IN ACTION PROGRAM WAS DEVELOPED OVER 17 YEARS AGO IN COLLABORATION WITH COMMUNITY COOPERATIVE MINISTRIES TO MEET THE UNMET NEEDS OF SENIORS, ESPECIALLY THOSE ON THE WAITLIST FOR OTHER SERVICES. VOLUNTEERS IN THIS PROGRAM DO NOT RECEIVE MILEAGE OR STIPEND PAYMENTS. ALL VOLUNTEERS RECEIVE THE EXCESS INSURANCE AND RECOGNITION.

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.

IRS record

EIN

65-0788551

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

September

Files

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Category (NTEE)

Human services (P75)

Assets (IRS master file)

$1,005,591

Income (IRS master file)

$1,513,357

Filing history

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 65-0788551).

Questions about DR PIPER CENTER FOR SOCIAL SERVICES INC

What is the EIN of DR PIPER CENTER FOR SOCIAL SERVICES INC?

The employer identification number (EIN) of DR PIPER CENTER FOR SOCIAL SERVICES INC is 65-0788551.

Is DR PIPER CENTER FOR SOCIAL SERVICES INC tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1998.

Are donations to DR PIPER CENTER FOR SOCIAL SERVICES INC tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

Which annual return does DR PIPER CENTER FOR SOCIAL SERVICES 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 DR PIPER CENTER FOR SOCIAL SERVICES 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 DR PIPER CENTER FOR SOCIAL SERVICES 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 DR PIPER CENTER FOR SOCIAL SERVICES INC?

The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names ZABRINA COCKRELL-BLACK.

Who are the officers and directors of DR PIPER CENTER FOR SOCIAL SERVICES INC?

The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 15 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $51,736 (MELISSA BONNER, EXECUTIVE DI).

How much revenue does DR PIPER CENTER FOR SOCIAL SERVICES INC have?

On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,505,782, expenses of $1,333,392 and total assets of $1,005,591 at year end.

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