Nonprofit · EIN 65-0968171
VICTORY CENTER INC
Tax-exempt · MIAMI, FL 33180
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,067,225 | $2,140,248 | -$73,023 | $4,675,536 | $988,847 | $3,686,689 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $2,081,957 | $2,113,662 | -$31,705 | $4,755,575 | $995,863 | $3,759,712 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $416,281
- Program service revenue
- $1,562,796
- Investment income
- $15,841
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$8,758
- Net income from fundraising events
- $72,307
- Other revenue
- $72,307
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,377,305
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,565,692
- Professional fundraising fees
- $78,000
- Legal fees
- $2,808
- Accounting fees
- $17,970
- Occupancy
- $138,349
- Travel
- $5,277
- Depreciation
- $66,332
- Program services (functional)
- $1,943,398
- Management and general (functional)
- $88,272
- Fundraising (functional)
- $108,578
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,755,575
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,675,536
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $988,847
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,686,689
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,856,946
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,470,005
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $216,684
- Gross receipts
- $2,848,109
- Employees
- 44
- Volunteers
- 12
- Year formed
- 1999
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARRY A NELSON | CO-FOUNDER, C0-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| JUDITH S NELSON | CO-FOUNDER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| ROBERT WERNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CARYN CANNER SCHWARTZ | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| HOWARD LUCAS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| MIRLENE E DUBREUZE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MARTIN DVORKIN | C0-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| MARTA GOLDBERG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MOSHE R BANIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| GILBERT DROZDOW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BRAD GORDON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JESSICA HERNANDEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARRY A NELSON | CO-FOUNDER, C0-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JUDITH S NELSON | CO-FOUNDER, Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ROBERT WERNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CARYN CANNER SCHWARTZ | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| HOWARD LUCAS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 |
| MIRLENE E DUBREUZE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MARTIN DVORKIN | C0-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| MARTA GOLDBERG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MOSHE R BANIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| GILBERT DROZDOW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BRAD GORDON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 18900 NE 25TH AVE, MIAMI, FL 33180-3207
- In care of
- % AIN & GRUDA ASSOCIATES CPAS
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- HOWARD LUCAS, 8300 SW 84 TERR, MIAMI, FL 33143
- Signed the 990
- HOWARD LUCAS, TREASURER
- Phone
- (305) 466-1142
- Website
- WWW.THEVICTORYSCHOOL.ORG
- Return prepared by
- H&CO LLP
Mission
TO PROVIDE OUTSTANDING EVIDENCED BASED EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM AND RELATED DISABILITIES IN A CARING AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT TO HELP THEM ACHIEVE THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL.
Program accomplishments
- THE VICTORY CENTER OFFERS INDIVIDUALIZED PRE-ACADEMIC, ACADEMIC AND VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AGES 3-22. THE VICTORY CENTER PRIMARY PROGRAM OFFERS INDIVIDUALIZED PRE-ACADEMIC AND ACADEMIC PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AGES 3 TO 12. THE INDIVIDUALIZED PRE-ACADEMIC AND ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND INTENSIVE 1:1 AND 2:1 SESSIONS ALTERNATE WITH SMALL GROUP ACTIVITIES TO HELP EMPHASIZE LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT, MOTOR SKILLS AND UNDERSTANDING. CHILDREN ARE PROVIDED WITH ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE RELATIONSHIPS WITH CLASSMATES AND ARE EXPOSED TO DIVERSE SOCIAL SITUATIONS TO ENCOURAGE SOCIABILITY. THE VICTORY CENTER SECONDARY PROGRAM CONSISTS OF THE ACADEMY PROGRAM AND THE VOCATIONAL PROGRAM. THE VICTORY ACADEMY PROGRAM SERVES INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM AND RELATED DISABILITIES IN A SUPPORTIVE SETTING AGES 13-17 WITH A 3-5:1 RATIO. THE FOCUS IS ON SUNSHINE STATE STANDARD CURRICULUM COMBINED WITH LIFE SKILLS. THE VICTORY CENTER VOCATIONAL PROGRAM SERVES CHILDREN AGES 14-22 WITH A 3:1 RATIO. IT IS GEARED TOWARD STUDENTS UNABLE TO OBTAIN A HIGH SCHOOL SPECIALTY DEGREE AND FOCUSES ON VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND LIFE SKILLS. THIS WORK IS UNDERSCORED BY FOUR PRIMARY PRINCIPLES: FUNCTIONAL ACADEMICS, DOMESTIC LIVING, VOCATIONAL TRAINING, AND COMMUNITY SKILLS. ALL STUDENTS LEARN SELF-CARE SKILLS, HEALTH AND HYGIENE, APPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR IN SOCIAL SITUATIONS, NAVIGATING PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION, SCHEDULING AND ATTENDING DOCTOR AND DENTIST APPOINTMENTS, MERCHANDISING, OFFICE SKILLS AND PLANNING AND PARTICIPATING IN RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES. THE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY PROGRAMS ARE HELD DURING NORMAL SCHOOL DAYS, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, FROM 8:00 AM UNTIL 3:00 PM.THE PRIMARY PROGRAM HAS 19 STUDENTS. THE SECONARY PROGRAM HAS 7 STUDENTS. THE VOCATIONAL PROGRAM HAS 6 STUDENTS.Expenses $1,672,726 · revenue $1,425,757
- THE VICTORY CENTER ADULT PROGRAM OFFERS INDIVIDUALIZED PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS AGES 23 AND OLDER. RATIOS INCLUDE 1:1 AND 2/3:1 FOR THE ADULT PROGRAM. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE INCREASING INDEPENDENCE, TEACHING LIFE SKILLS, REDUCING MALADAPTIVE BEHAVIORS, RECREATION MATCHING THE STUDENT'S ABILITIES AND INTERESTS, COMMUNICATION TRAINING, EMPLOYMENT TRAINING, PEER INTERACTIONS, AND PREDICTABLE ROUTINE AND BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE BEHAVIORAL BARRIERS IMPEDING COMMUNITY INCLUSION.THE ADULT PROGRAM HAS 5 STUDENTS.Expenses $160,556 · revenue $152,880
- THE PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM AT THE VICTORY CENTER CONSISTS OF DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE FITNESS ACTIVITIES FOR STUDENTS WITH AUTISM AND RELATED DISABILITIES. FIVE OF OUR SIX PROGRAMS ARE RECEIVING 4 HOURS OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION A WEEK (1 HOUR, 4 TIMES A WEEK). OUR PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM INCLUDES ACTIVITIES THAT TARGET FINE/GROSS MOTOR MOVEMENTS, SOCIAL SKILLS AMONG PEERS, TEAMWORK, AND SELF-IMPROVEMENT. OUR FULL-TIME COACH LEADS ACTIVITIES WHICH INCLUDE SWIMMING, YOGA, TEAM SPORTS (BASKETBALL, KICKBALL, CYCLING, SOCCER, FLAG FOOTBALL, ETC.), YOGA, BIKING, ZUMBA, AND TRAINING ON FITNESS CENTER EQUIPMENT. THE PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM ALSO INCLUDES ACTIVITIES SUCH AS STRENGTHENING/STRETCHING EXERCISE THAT ARE CONDUCTED IN AN INDOOR FITNESS CENTER TO IMPROVE FLEXIBILITY AND CORE STRENGTH. ALL STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN THE PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM, WHICH TOTALS 37.Expenses $110,116
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
- 65-0968171
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2000
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B28)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,675,536
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,848,109
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $2,067,225 | $2,140,248 | $4,675,536 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $2,081,957 | $2,113,662 | $4,755,575 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,855,089 | $1,919,606 | $4,024,812 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | 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 65-0968171).
Questions about VICTORY CENTER INC
- What is the EIN of VICTORY CENTER INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of VICTORY CENTER INC is 65-0968171.
- Is VICTORY CENTER INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2000.
- Are donations to VICTORY CENTER INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does VICTORY CENTER 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 VICTORY CENTER 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 VICTORY CENTER 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 VICTORY CENTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names HOWARD LUCAS.
- Who are the officers and directors of VICTORY CENTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does VICTORY CENTER INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,067,225, expenses of $2,140,248 and total assets of $4,675,536 at year end.
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