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Nonprofit · EIN 59-0839562

THE ARC OF SOUTH FLORIDA

Tax-exempt · MIAMI LAKES, FL 33016

Financials

$13.5M$12.5M2022$13.4M$13.7M2023$14.3M$14M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of THE ARC OF SOUTH FLORIDA by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$14,273,864$13,994,026$279,838$8,922,723$2,402,699$6,520,024
September 30, 2024990$13,437,906$13,665,611-$227,705$8,242,850$2,002,664$6,240,186
September 30, 2023990$13,480,369$12,548,617$931,752$8,736,865$2,268,974$6,467,891
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$4,675,113
of which government grants
$4,426,684
Program service revenue
$9,423,411
Investment income
$103,149
Net income from fundraising events
-$6,763
Other revenue
$72,191

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$8,251,737
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$8,251,737
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$1,119,976
Travel
$249,741
Depreciation
$311,101
Program services (functional)
$12,119,230
Management and general (functional)
$1,865,977
Fundraising (functional)
$8,819

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$8,242,850
Total assets, end of year
$8,922,723
Total liabilities, end of year
$2,402,699
Net assets, end of year
$6,520,024
Land, buildings and equipment
$2,795,896
Net assets without donor restrictions
$6,390,209
Net assets with donor restrictions
$129,815
Gross receipts
$14,304,705
Employees
259
Volunteers
9
Year formed
1953
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
GABRIEL H PARRAEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$142,342
J HENRY NEYRACFO
Officer
40$125,872
MR PAUL SWEENEYCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MRS HILDA ZAMORA DE AGUEROTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MR GARY GROVEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MR MARK CRIPDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MR GABRIEL H PARRAEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$117,554
J HENRY NEYRACFO
Officer
40$106,505
MR PAUL SWEENEYCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MS HILDE ZAMORA-DE AGUEROTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MR MARK CRISPDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MR GARY GROVEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
MR GABRIEL H PARRAEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$109,205$10,110
J HENRY NEYRACFO
Officer
40$101,226$0
MR PAUL SWEENEYCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
MS HILDE ZAMORA-DE AGUEROTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
MR MICHAEL MESSERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MR MARK CRISPDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MR GARY GROVEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
14100 PALMETTO FRNTG RD STE 203, MIAMI LAKES, FL 33016-1568
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
GABRIEL H PARRA, 14100 PALMETTO FRONTAGE ROAD 203, MIAMI LAKES, FL 33016
Signed the 990
GABRIEL H PARRA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(305) 759-8500
Return prepared by
GUTIERREZ MADARIAGA CPA PA

Mission

TO PROVIDE ADVOCACY FOR THE HUMAN RIGHTS AND WELFARE FOR PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES WHERE SUCH SERVICES ARE UNAVAILABLE OR ARE IN SHORT SUPPLY.

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • DURING FISCAL YEAR 2025, THE ARC OF SOUTH FLORIDA'S CHILDREN & YOUTH DEPARTMENT CONTINUED TO PROVIDE HIGH-QUALITY EDUCATIONAL, EARLY INTERVENTION, AND THERAPEUTIC SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL, DEVELOPMENTAL, AND LEARNING DISABILITIES ACROSS MIAMI-DADE COUNTY. DURING THE 2025 SCHOOL YEAR, THE DEPARTMENT SERVED 544 STUDENTS THROUGH ACE ACADEMY AND PROJECT THRIVE CHILD DEVELOPMENT & EDUCATIONAL CENTERS, PROVIDING INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING, SPECIALIZED THERAPIES, BEHAVIORAL SUPPORTS, AND FAMILY-CENTERED SERVICES. DURING THE SUMMER, THE DEPARTMENT SERVED 460 CHILDREN THROUGH ITS SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS, OFFERING ACADEMIC SUPPORT, RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT. ADDITIONALLY, THE DEPARTMENT'S PARENTING PROGRAM SERVED 105 FAMILIES, EQUIPPING PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS WITH EVIDENCE-BASED STRATEGIES, EDUCATION, AND RESOURCES TO STRENGTHEN FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS AND SUPPORT HEALTHY CHILD DEVELOPMENT. KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR INCLUDED: - DELIVERING SPECIALIZED INSTRUCTION, SPEECH-LANGUAGE THERAPY, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, PHYSICAL THERAPY, BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT, AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES TO CHILDREN WITH DIVERSE LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS. - EXPANDING ACCESS TO EVIDENCE-BASED CURRICULUM AND INDIVIDUALIZED INTERVENTIONS TO IMPROVE LITERACY, MATHEMATICS, COMMUNICATION, FUNCTIONAL LIFE SKILLS, AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT. - STRENGTHENING COLLABORATION AMONG EDUCATORS, THERAPISTS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO ENSURE COORDINATED, STUDENT-CENTERED SERVICES. - PROVIDING ONGOING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TO TEACHERS AND STAFF TO ENHANCE INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICES AND IMPROVE STUDENT OUTCOMES. - INCREASING FAMILY ENGAGEMENT THROUGH REGULAR COMMUNICATION, EDUCATIONAL PLANNING MEETINGS, PARENT TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES, AND INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT. - CONTINUING TO PROVIDE INCLUSIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS THAT PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE AND CONFIDENCE. BEYOND MEASURABLE OUTCOMES, THE DEPARTMENT MADE A MEANINGFUL IMPACT BY IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WHO OFTEN FACE SIGNIFICANT BARRIERS TO ACCESSING SPECIALIZED SERVICES. FAMILIES REPORTED INCREASED CONFIDENCE IN SUPPORTING THEIR CHILDREN'S DEVELOPMENT, WHILE STUDENTS DEMONSTRATED GAINS IN INDEPENDENCE, COMMUNICATION, SELF-ADVOCACY, SOCIAL PARTICIPATION AND IMPROVED EDUCATIONAL ENGAGEMENT. THROUGH THESE COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES, THE ARC OF SOUTH FLORIDA CONTINUED ITS MISSION OF EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO ACHIEVE THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL WHILE STRENGTHENING THE COMMUNITIES IT SERVES.
    Expenses $12,119,230 · revenue $9,423,411

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.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 16, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 17, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 18, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
59-0839562
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
1954
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$8,922,723
Income (IRS master file)
$14,304,705

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$14,273,864$13,994,026$8,922,723XML
990September 2024$13,437,906$13,665,611$8,242,850XML
990September 2023$13,480,369$12,548,617$8,736,865XML
990September 2022$12,412,050$11,542,983$6,752,392IRS
990September 2021–––IRS
990September 2020–––IRS
990September 2019–––IRS
990September 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 59-0839562).

Questions about THE ARC OF SOUTH FLORIDA

What is the EIN of THE ARC OF SOUTH FLORIDA?
The employer identification number (EIN) of THE ARC OF SOUTH FLORIDA is 59-0839562.
Is THE ARC OF SOUTH FLORIDA tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1954.
Are donations to THE ARC OF SOUTH FLORIDA tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does THE ARC OF SOUTH FLORIDA 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 THE ARC OF SOUTH FLORIDA 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 THE ARC OF SOUTH FLORIDA 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 THE ARC OF SOUTH FLORIDA?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names GABRIEL H PARRA.
Who are the officers and directors of THE ARC OF SOUTH FLORIDA?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 6 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $142,342 (GABRIEL H PARRA, EXECUTIVE DI).
How much revenue does THE ARC OF SOUTH FLORIDA have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $14,273,864, expenses of $13,994,026 and total assets of $8,922,723 at year end.

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