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Nonprofit · EIN 23-7440836

AMIKIDS INC

Tax-exempt · TAMPA, FL 33634

Financials

$54.4M$52.3M2022$65.7M$61.4M2023$54.2M$49M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of AMIKIDS INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$54,160,827$48,989,508$5,171,319$70,298,254$41,327,064$28,971,190
June 30, 2024990$65,659,552$61,364,087$4,295,465$68,387,623$38,339,766$30,047,857
June 30, 2023990$54,362,336$52,340,824$2,021,512$67,781,891$36,614,600$31,167,291
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$60,787,730
of which government grants
$42,800,217
Program service revenue
$1,620,870
Investment income
$1,585,338
Net rental income
-$10,005,400
Net gain from sales of assets
$157,643
Net income from fundraising events
-$25,095
Other revenue
-$9,833,111

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$881,689
Other salaries and wages
$6,716,326
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$8,915,332
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$66,863
Accounting fees
$15,805
Occupancy
$276,898
Travel
$517,190
Depreciation
$387,269
Program services (functional)
$41,843,135
Management and general (functional)
$6,243,775
Fundraising (functional)
$902,598

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$68,387,623
Total assets, end of year
$70,298,254
Total liabilities, end of year
$41,327,064
Net assets, end of year
$28,971,190
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,781,033
Publicly traded securities
$1,092,971
Net assets without donor restrictions
$28,676,971
Net assets with donor restrictions
$294,219
Gross unrelated business income
-$10,010,200
Gross receipts
$77,591,914
Employees
120
Volunteers
100
Year formed
1974
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
DUDLEY SAVAGEMARINE SPECIALIST
Highest-paid employee
40$402,183$52,275
MIKE THORNTONPRESIDENT & CEO
Officer
40$353,161$90,197
DEVON SIMONCONTROLLER
Highest-paid employee
40$281,529$29,952
ROSEMARY BRACKMANVP SUPPORT SRVCS/SECRETARY
Officer
40$174,040$44,812
MARIA PORTO-DUARTECFO/TREASURER
Officer
40$181,604$34,832
HEYWARD GOLDENSENIOR VP
Key employee
40$167,056$46,866
AMY BRADSHAWVP, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Highest-paid employee
40$161,020$25,854
SARA JOLLYVP RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Highest-paid employee
40$183,578$0
ANGEE HASTINGSCHIEF PEOPLE & CULTURE OFF
Highest-paid employee
40$135,470$31,048
BRAD ROUBBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director
5$0$0
R DAYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JERRY PREJEANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
NANCY LOEHRBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DARRELL L JENSENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
LAURA BRANCHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
6 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MARK METHENYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
WILLIAM JOHNSONBOARD MEMBER (THROUGH 5/9/25)
Trustee or director
1$0
COREY LEEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
RANDY SANDERSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MARK LETTELLIERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
TERRIN CREMERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 22 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
MIKE THORNTONPRESIDENT & CEO
Officer
40$339,080$89,893
DUDLEY SAVAGEMARINE SPECIALIST
Highest-paid employee
40$343,265$52,041
HEYWARD GOLDENSENIOR VP
Key employee
40$160,394$53,358
ROSEMARY BRACKMANVP SUPPORT SRVCS/SECRETARY
Officer
40$162,924$43,321
MARIA PORTO-DUARTECFO/TREASURER
Officer
40$169,317$33,044
AMY BRADSHAWVP, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Highest-paid employee
40$153,389$24,718
ANGEE HASTINGSCHIEF PEOPLE & CULTURE OFF
Highest-paid employee
40$126,506$29,800
DEVON SIMONCONTROLLER
Highest-paid employee
40$124,087$29,451
BRIAN LEPACEKVP RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Highest-paid employee
40$126,808$0
BRAD ROUBBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director
5$0$0
JUSTIN DAYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JERRY PREJEANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
NANCY LOEHRBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
NICK PORTERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MIMI METHVINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
LAURA BRANCHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MARK METHENYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
WILLIAM JOHNSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
COREY LEEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
RANDY SANDERSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MARK LETTELLIERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TERRIN CREMERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 19 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
MIKE THORNTONPRESIDENT & CEO
Officer
40$339,183$84,877
DUDLEY SAVAGEMARINE SPECIALIST
Highest-paid employee
40$286,891$43,597
ROSEMARY BRACKMANVP SUPPORT SRVCS/SECRETARY
Officer
40$195,820$41,703
MARIA PORTO-DUARTECFO/TREASURER
Officer
40$182,354$34,832
HEYWARD GOLDENSENIOR VP
Key employee
40$159,174$50,445
ROGER HERDMARINE SPECIALIST
Highest-paid employee
40$132,149$25,986
BRIAN LEPACEKVP RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Highest-paid employee
40$140,234$13,032
ANGEE HASTINGSCHIEF PEOPLE & CULTURE OFFICER
Highest-paid employee
40$123,214$28,284
AMY BRADSHAWVP, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Highest-paid employee
40$129,194$20,909
JUSTIN DAYBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director
5$0$0
JERRY PREJEANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
NANCY LOEHRBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
NICK PORTERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MIMI METHVINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
BRAD ROUBBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
LAURA BRANCHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MARK METHENYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
WILLIAM JOHNSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
COREY LEEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
5918 BENJAMIN CENTER DR, TAMPA, FL 33634-0000
In care of
% MARIA PORTO-DUARTE
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
MICHAEL A THORNTON, 5915 BENJAMIN CENTER DRIVE, TAMPA, FL 33634
Signed the 990
MARIA PORTO-DUARTE, CFO
Phone
(813) 887-3300
Return prepared by
CRI ADVISORS LLC

Mission

THE MISSION IS TO EMPOWER YOUNG PEOPLE TO DISCOVER THEIR TRUE POTENTIAL AND BECOME CONFIDENT, SUCCESSFUL ADULTS. THE GROUP MEMBERS STRIVE TO POSITIVELY IMPACT AS MANY YOUTHS AS POSSIBLE BY DELIVERING SERVICES THROUGH THE AMIKIDS PERSONAL GROWTH MODEL (PGM), WITHIN A POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT (PYD) FRAMEWORK, INTEGRATINGEDUCATION, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, TREATMENT, AND BEHAVIOR AND SKILLS TRAINING.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • RESIDENTIAL RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS OPERATE 24 HOURS PER DAY, SEVEN DAYS PER WEEK, WITH YOUTH RESIDING ON CAMPUS. STAFF IMPLEMENT TRAUMA-INFORMED PROGRAMMING TO HELP YOUTH DEVELOP SKILLS FOR SUCCESSFULLY TRANSITIONING TO COMMUNITY SETTINGS AND/OR THE HOME ENVIRONMENT. RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE JUVENILE JUSTICE WITH OR WITHOUT MENTAL HEALTH AND/OR SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT SERVICES PROVIDING 24-HOUR RESIDENTIAL CARE FOR YOUTH REFERRED PRIMARILY DUE TO DELINQUENCY; SPECIALIZED THERAPEUTIC PROGRAMS PROVIDING 24-HOUR PSYCHOTHERAPEUTIC REHABILITATIVE CARE FOR YOUTH WITH SEVERE BEHAVIORAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, OR EMOTIONAL CONCERNS; AND CHILD WELFARE GROUP CARE PROGRAMS PROVIDING 24-HOUR GROUP LIVING SETTING FOR YOUTH REQUIRING A STRUCTURED OUT-OF-HOME CARE PLACEMENT. AVERAGE LENGTH OF STAY ACROSS ALL RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS IS OVER FIVE MONTHS.
    Expenses $19,017,851 · revenue $828,584
  • SERVICE COORDINATIONPROVIDES REGIONAL SERVICE COORDINATION THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL OR STATE AGENCIES TO DEVELOP AND MANAGE A CONTINUUM OF COMMUNITY BASED AND RESIDENTIAL SERVICES FROM SUBCONTRACTED DIRECT SERVICE PROVIDERS. CURRENTLY, AMIKIDS PROVIDES REGIONAL SERVICE COORDINATION FOR THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE AS PART OF THEIR TRANSFORMATION INITIATIVE.
    Expenses $11,775,026 · revenue $513,023
  • COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS INCLUDE ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION, CHARTER SCHOOL, SCHOOL SUPPORT, AFTER-SCHOOL, DELINQUENCY PREVENTION, FAMILY SERVICES, AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS, ALL OF WHICH ARE OFFERED DIRECTLY WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. AVERAGE LENGTH OF ENGAGEMENT ACROSS ALL COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS IS ABOUT FIVE MONTHS.ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO HELP STUDENTS WHO REQUIRE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT NOT AVAILABLE IN TRADITIONAL SCHOOLS. STUDENTS IN ATTENDANCE BENEFIT FROM ACADEMIC REMEDIATION, POSITIVE BEHAVIORAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, AND INDIVIDUALIZED ATTENTION FOR SUCCESS. AMIKIDS ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS INCLUDE INFINITY SCHOOLS, SCHOOL-WITHIN-A-SCHOOL, CHARTER SCHOOLS, AND ENGAGEMENT ACADEMIES, WHICH OPERATE ACCORDING TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHEDULE.CHARTER SCHOOLS ARE PUBLIC SCHOOLS DESIGNED TO OFFER STUDENTS A UNIQUE ENVIRONMENT CENTERED AROUND EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION. IN ADDITION TO ACADEMIC STUDIES, STUDENTS ARE EXPOSED TO MULTIPLE ASPECTS OF MARINE-FOCUSED CAREERS, AS THEY DEVELOP INTO FUTURE LEADERS AND RESPONSIBLE STEWARDS OF OUR ENVIRONMENT.SCHOOL SUPPORT PROGRAMS PROVIDE ENHANCED SERVICES THAT AUGMENT THE TRADITIONAL ACADEMIC DAY AND IMPROVE EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES. STUDENTS REMAIN ENROLLED IN THEIR DISTRICT SCHOOL WHILE PARTICIPATING IN ELECTIVE COURSES OR SUPPLEMENTAL PROGRAMMING.AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS OFFER A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES SUCH AS TUTORING, CAREER READINESS, AND TECHNICAL TRAINING TO STUDENTS DURING AFTER-SCHOOL HOURS. AMIKIDS AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAMMING AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO ENGAGE YOUTH IN POSITIVE OPPORTUNITIES THAT PREPARE THEM FOR SUCCESS.DELINQUENCY PREVENTION PROGRAMS PROVIDE LIFE MANAGEMENT SKILLS TRAINING, EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO PREVENT ENTRY OR FURTHER INVOLVEMENT IN THE JUVENILE JUSTICE AND/OR CHILD WELFARE SYSTEMS.FAMILY SERVICES PROGRAMS PROVIDE HOME-BASED SKILLS BUILDING AND/OR FAMILY COUNSELING AND INTERVENTION USING EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES. FAMILY SERVICES MAY INCLUDE PROGRAM MODELS SUCH AS FUNCTIONAL FAMILY THERAPY, WRAPAROUND SERVICES, AND THE AMIKIDS FAMILY CENTRIC MODEL. FAMILY SERVICES PROGRAMS LAST APPROXIMATELY TWO TO SIX MONTHS.WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS EQUIP YOUTH AGED 16-24, WITH THE SKILLS, TRAINING, AND SUPPORT NEEDED TO PURSUE SUCCESSFUL CAREER PATHWAYS. THESE PROGRAMS OFFER INDUSTRY-ALIGNED INSTRUCTION INFORMED BY EACH COMMUNITY'S WORKFORCE NEEDS AND COMBINE ACADEMIC LEARNING, TECHNICAL TRAINING, JOB READINESS DEVELOPMENT, AND INDIVIDUALIZED CASE MANAGEMENT. THROUGH THIS COMPREHENSIVE APPOACH, AMIKIDS PREPARES AND CONNECTS STUDENTS TO HIGHER EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, AND APPRENTICESHIPS. ANNUALLY, ABOUT 2,000 INDUSTRY-RECOGNIZED CERTIFICATIONS ARE EARNED.FOR RESIDENTIAL AND COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS, APPROXIMATELY 73% OF YOUTH COMPLETED THE PROGRAM BY SUCCESSFULLY MEETING THEIR GOALS OR COMPLETING THE AVAILABLE PROGRAMMING. YOUTH PARTICIPATED IN AN ESTIMATED 5,826 HOURS OF EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION A CENTRAL COMPONENT OF AMIKIDS PROGRAMMING. AS A RESULTOF ENGAGEMENT, 89% OF YOUTH MAINTAINED OR SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED THEIR PROTECTIVE FACTORS, AND 23% OF YOUTH DECREASED THEIR RISK FACTORS. YOUTH DEMONSTRATED SIGNIFICANT INCREASES IN SCHOOL CONNECTEDNESS, EMOTION REGULATION, POSITIVE COPING SKILLS, AND BUILDING POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS, THESE OUTCOMES ARE ASSOCIATED WITH FUTURE SUCCESS IN EDUCATION AND THE WORKFORCE, AS WELL AS IMPROVED OVERALL WELLBEING.
    Expenses $11,050,258 · revenue $481,446
  • OTHER MAJOR PROGRAMSFUNCTIONAL FAMILY THERAPY (FFT) SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN-HOME WITH YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES, FOR AN AVERAGE OF 12-16 SESSIONS OVER THREE TO SIX MONTHS. DEVELOPED BY FFT LLC, FFT IS A STRENGTHS-BASED AND RESEARCH-DRIVEN MODEL THAT REDUCES RISK FACTORS AND INCREASES PROTECTIVE FACTORS FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES AND THEIR ENVIRONMENT. VARIOUS PROGRAMS ARE ADMINISTERED AND/OR SUPPORTED BY ELEVEN ENTITIES THAT HOLD PROPERTY AND PROVIDE FUNDRAISING AND OTHER SUPPORT TO THE OTHER GROUP MEMBERS.AMIKIDS PROGRAM ENHANCEMENTSTHESE SERVICES MAY BE PROVIDED AS A STANDALONE OR SUPPLEMENTARY PROGRAM.CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION ARE OFFERED IN TWO AGE-APPROPRIATE MODELS: (1) THE AMIKIDS CAREER EXPLORATION MODEL, FOR AGES 11-15, HELPS YOUTH BUILD SELF-AWARENESS, LEARN ABOUT POTENTIAL CAREERS, AND DEVELOP A PLAN FOR REACHING FUTURE GOALS. (2) THE AMIKIDS WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT MODEL, FOR AGES 16-24, UTILIZES A COMBINATION OF SCHOOL-BASED AND WORK-BASED LEARNING TO HELP YOUTH DEVELOP JOB READINESS SKILLS, EARN INDUSTRY-RECOGNIZED CERTIFICATIONS, AND TRANSITION TO THE WORKFORCE.AMIKIDS' FAMILY-CENTRIC MODEL (FCM) SERVICES INCLUDE RESEARCH-INFORMED SKILLS TRAINING FOR FAMILIES, DELIVERED WEEKLY IN THE HOME OR COMMUNITY SETTING. SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO REDUCE YOUTH'S ANTISOCIAL BEHAVIORS, IMPROVE THEIR PSYCHOSOCIAL FUNCTIONING, AND IMPROVE FAMILY FUNCTIONING. AMIKIDS WINGS IS A PROGRAM MODEL DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR GIRLS, AND SERVICES INCLUDE COMPREHENSIVE CARE MANAGEMENT, THERAPEUTIC SUPPORT SERVICES, STUDENT-CENTERED EDUCATION, FAMILY ENGAGEMENT, SKILLS BUILDING, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT IN A HEALING-CENTERED ENVIRONMENT. WRAPAROUND SERVICES ARE A COMPREHENSIVE, FAMILY AND YOUTH-DRIVEN APPROACH TO MANAGING SERVICE DELIVERY OPTIONS. WRAPAROUND EMPHASIZES THE IMPORTANCE OF KEEPING YOUTH IN THEIR HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AND INVOLVES FAMILIES WORKING WITH A TEAM OF SERVICE PROVIDERS TO MEET THE YOUTH'S SPECIFIC NEEDS.

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
23-7440836
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)
Group exemption
Exempt since
1983
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Group exemption
8529 (66 member organizations)
Assets (IRS master file)
$70,298,254
Income (IRS master file)
$77,591,914

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$54,160,827$48,989,508$70,298,254IRS
990-TJune 2025–––IRS
990June 2024$65,659,552$61,364,087$68,387,623IRS
990-TJune 2024–––IRS
990June 2023$54,362,336$52,340,824$67,781,891XML
990-TJune 2023–––IRS
990June 2022$49,775,229$46,944,959$68,695,777IRS
990-TJune 2022–––IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990-TJune 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 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 23-7440836).

Questions about AMIKIDS INC

What is the EIN of AMIKIDS INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of AMIKIDS INC is 23-7440836.
Is AMIKIDS INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1983.
Are donations to AMIKIDS INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Group exemption).
Which annual return does AMIKIDS 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 AMIKIDS 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 AMIKIDS 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 AMIKIDS INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names MICHAEL A THORNTON.
Who are the officers and directors of AMIKIDS INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 21 people; 9 received compensation from the organization, the highest $402,183 (DUDLEY SAVAGE, MARINE SPECIALIST).
How much revenue does AMIKIDS INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $54,160,827, expenses of $48,989,508 and total assets of $70,298,254 at year end.

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