Nonprofit · EIN 65-1261646
FRIENDS DOWN SYNDROME SPECIAL NEEDS WEST FLORIDA INC
Tax-exempt · TAMPA, FL 33624
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $119,254 | $75,692 | $43,562 | $145,617 | – | $145,617 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $86,242 | $43,879 | $42,363 | $102,055 | – | $102,055 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $83,332 | $52,177 | $31,155 | $59,684 | – | $59,684 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $84,134
- Program service revenue
- $5,987
- Investment income
- $904
- Net income from fundraising events
- $27,795
- Other revenue
- $434
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $6,300
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $1,016
- Occupancy
- $4,467
- Other expenses
- $63,909
- Program services (functional)
- $63,504
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $102,055
- Total assets, end of year
- $145,617
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $145,617
- Cash, savings and investments
- $124,188
- Gross receipts
- $144,248
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASHLEY PIAZZA ODOM | PRESIDENT/EX | 20 | $0 |
| ALYSSA HAGAN | VICE PRESIDE | 8 | $0 |
| LORI BOLDT | TREASURER | 10 | $0 |
| CASSIDY ROSA | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASHLEY PIAZZA ODOM | PRESIDENT/EX | 30 | $0 |
| REBECCA ROUCO | VICE PRESIDE | 2 | $0 |
| LORI BOLDT | TREASURER | 10 | $0 |
| CASSIDY ROSA | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASHLEY PIAZZA ODOM | PRESIDENT/EX | 20 | $0 |
| REBECCA ROUCO | VICE PRESIDE | 5 | $0 |
| LORI BOLDT | TREASURER | 15 | $0 |
| CASSIDY ROSA | SECRETARY | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 12704 BARRETT DR, TAMPA, FL 33624-4102
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- 11612 MIss Chloe Ct, Riverview FL 33579
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- Ann Foyt, 11612 MIss Chloe Ct, Riverview FL 33579
- Signed the 990-EZ
- ASHLEY PIAZZA ODOM, PRESIDENT/EXEC DIR
- Phone
- (813) 245-2782
- Return prepared by
- BRYTEBRIDGE CONSULTING LLC
Mission
F.R.I.E.N.D.S. HAS BEEN A STAPLE IN THE TAMPA BAY AREA SINCE 2007 DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING FAMILIES WITH INDIVIDUALS WITH DOWN SYNDROME AND OTHER SPECIAL NEEDS. WE ARE COMMITTED TO PROVIDING VITAL PROGRAMS, RESOURCES, AND SERVICES THAT PROVIDE MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS AND PROMOTING A CULTURE OF INCLUSIVITY AND BELONGING FOR ALL.
Program accomplishments
- PUBLIC AWARENESS- WE HAVE PARTNERED WITH LOCAL HOSPITALS TO OFFER LUNCH & LEARN PRESENTATIONS, AIMED AT FURTHER SUPPORTING FAMILIES AND HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS. THESE SESSIONS ARE DESIGNED TO BE INFORMATIVE, INTERACTIVE, AND ACCESSIBLE, COVERING A WIDE RANGE OF TOPICS.Expenses $13,105 · grants $6,300
- CLASES & PROGRAMS- OUR MONTHLY ADULT DANCES IN CLEARWATER AND RIVERVIEW OFFER INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS A PLATFORM TO SHOWCASE THEIR TALENTS AND ABILITIES. IT EMPOWERS THEM BY BOOSTING THEIR SELF-CONFIDENCE AND SELF-ESTEEM,HELPING THEM REALIZE THEIR POTENTIAL BEYOND PERCEIVED LIMITATIONS. IT ALSO CREATES OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOCIAL INTERACTION AND FRIENDSHIP, ENRICHING THE LIVES OF EVERYONE INVOLVED. WERE THRILLED TO ANNOUNCE OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH NORTH BRANDON YOUTH BASEBALL PARK TO LAUNCH SPECIAL NEEDS TEE BALL TEAMS. GEARED TOWARDS CHILDREN AGES 4 TO 12, THIS PROGRAM OFFERS TRADITIONAL TEE BALL WITH ADAPTATIONS TO ACCOMMODATE CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES OR SPECIAL NEEDS.Expenses $17,739
- SOCIAL CLUB-OUR PARENT CONNECT PROGRAM IS A SUPPORT GROUP FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH DOWN SYNDROME AND SPECIAL NEEDS. PARENTS WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO COME TOGETHER TO CONNECT, CHAT, OFFER EMOTIONAL SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT, AND SHARE EXPERIENCES AND LAUGHTER IN A CHILD-FREE ENVIRONMENT. OUR BABY F.R.I.E.N.D.S. PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO 5 YEARS OLD WHO HAVE SPECIAL NEEDS, ALONG WITH THEIR FAMILIES. JOIN US TO CONNECT WITH OTHER PARENTS IN THE SAME JOURNEY, SHARING EXPERIENCES AND VALUABLE PARENTING TIPS WHILE THE CHILDREN PARTICIPATE IN FUN ACTIVITIES, CREATING LASTING BONDS WITH EACH OTHER. THE BEST F.R.I.E.N.D.S. PROGRAM WELCOMES CHILDREN BETWEEN THE AGES OF 5 AND 12 YEARS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND THEIR FAMILIES. COME JOIN OUR REGULAR GATHERINGS, WHERE YOU CAN EXPECT TO FIND A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY AND A WARM, WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT TO CONNECT WITH FRIENDS.Expenses $4,773
- SPECIAL EVENTS & ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES- THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, FRIENDS HOSTS INCLUSIVE SOCIAL AND ENRICHMENT EVENTS DESIGNED TO STRENGTHEN FAMILY BONDS AND PROVIDE JOYFUL EXPERIENCES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. THESE EVENTS INCLUDE HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS, FAMILY FUN DAYS, SUNSHINE FUND, AND COMMUNITY OUTINGS THAT PROMOTE SOCIAL INTERACTION AND BELONGING IN INCLUSIVE SETTINGS.Expenses $27,887
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 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
- 65-1261646
- 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
- 2007
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B60)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $145,617
- Income (IRS master file)
- $144,248
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $119,254 | $75,692 | $145,617 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $86,242 | $43,879 | $102,055 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $83,332 | $52,177 | $59,684 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Ann Foyt | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Ann Foyt | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-PF | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 65-1261646).
Questions about FRIENDS DOWN SYNDROME SPECIAL NEEDS WEST FLORIDA INC
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS DOWN SYNDROME SPECIAL NEEDS WEST FLORIDA INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS DOWN SYNDROME SPECIAL NEEDS WEST FLORIDA INC is 65-1261646.
- Is FRIENDS DOWN SYNDROME SPECIAL NEEDS WEST FLORIDA INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2007.
- Are donations to FRIENDS DOWN SYNDROME SPECIAL NEEDS WEST FLORIDA INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS DOWN SYNDROME SPECIAL NEEDS WEST 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 FRIENDS DOWN SYNDROME SPECIAL NEEDS WEST FLORIDA 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 FRIENDS DOWN SYNDROME SPECIAL NEEDS WEST FLORIDA 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 FRIENDS DOWN SYNDROME SPECIAL NEEDS WEST FLORIDA INC?
- The 990-N for 2022 names Ann Foyt.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS DOWN SYNDROME SPECIAL NEEDS WEST FLORIDA INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS DOWN SYNDROME SPECIAL NEEDS WEST FLORIDA INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $119,254, expenses of $75,692 and total assets of $145,617 at year end.
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