Nonprofit · EIN 88-2447186
DEAF EMPOWERING ADVOCATING FLORIDA SOUTHWEST
Also known as SERVICE ORGANIZATION FOR THE DEAF
Tax-exempt · FORT MYERS, FL 33912
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $0 | $61 | -$61 | $534 | $0 | $534 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $0 | $0 | $0 | $175 | $0 | $175 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Other expenses
- $61
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $170
- Total assets, end of year
- $534
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $534
- Cash, savings and investments
- $534
- Gross receipts
- $0
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Rick McClain | Executive Director | 20 | $0 |
| Deb McClain | Executive Secretary | 20 | $0 |
| Ingrid Almonte | Finance Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Lisa Myhand | Chief Development Officer | 25 | $0 |
| Isabel Aguila | Community Connections | 5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Rick McClain | Executive Director | 20 | $0 |
| Deb McClain | Executive Secretary | 10 | $0 |
| Ingrid Almonte | Finance Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Lisa Myhand | Chief Development Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Isabel Aguila | Community Connections | 10 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 13545 AMERICAN COLONY BLVD SUITE 26, FORT MYERS, FL 33912-5601
- In care of
- % INGRID ALMONTE
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Ingrid Almonte, Finance Director
- Phone
- (205) 837-5551
Mission
CHARITABLE. PROVIDE ONE TO ONE ACCESS AND COMMUNICATION BY DEAF PROFESSIONALS, FOR THE DEAF AND AND HARD OF HEARING COMMUNIY WHO LIVE IN LEE COUNTY AND SURROUNDING REGIONS
Program accomplishments
- We have met and developed our website and list of community resources that will help us get our Programs started. Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community Support Services. The program focuses on providing One to one access and communication to a community of more than 24,000 Deaf and Hard of Hearing living Southwest Florida, with a concentration in Lee County and its surrounding regions. Our services will include, but not be limited to, Deaf Community Advocacy, Community Education & Engagement, Emergency Services, Language Intervention, Immigration, Driver's License Education, Vocational and American Sign Language support services.
- Our Deaf Mentor has communicated to the Deaf Community what our programs will focus on. Deaf Mentoring - This program will focus on becoming a Liaison with the Local School District in order to Counsel, provide guidance and encouragement to Deaf students who are enrolled in the mainstream Education system and Empower Deaf students with resources for Education advancement. In addition to mentoring, the goal is to train and equip Deaf young people with proper communication access, Employment seeking and Interview skills, as well as on the job training.
- We have met and will continue to meet with resources that will help us achieve our goals. Which are, Primary Care Medical and Mental Health Counseling Services - The goal of this program will be to provide the Deaf Community of all ages Deaf Medical Doctors, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselors, Therapists, Social Workers and Deaf members of the community who have demonstrated the ability and passion to serve the Deaf Community. Providing Deaf professionals will decrease the lack of understanding that exist today between doctors, American Sign Language interpreters and Deaf and Hard of Hearing patients.
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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 | Not 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
- 88-2447186
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2023
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $534
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $0 | $61 | $534 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $0 | $0 | $175 | XML |
| 990-PF | December 2022 | – | – | – | 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 88-2447186).
Questions about DEAF EMPOWERING ADVOCATING FLORIDA SOUTHWEST
- What is the EIN of DEAF EMPOWERING ADVOCATING FLORIDA SOUTHWEST?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DEAF EMPOWERING ADVOCATING FLORIDA SOUTHWEST is 88-2447186.
- Is DEAF EMPOWERING ADVOCATING FLORIDA SOUTHWEST tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
- Are donations to DEAF EMPOWERING ADVOCATING FLORIDA SOUTHWEST tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DEAF EMPOWERING ADVOCATING FLORIDA SOUTHWEST file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of DEAF EMPOWERING ADVOCATING FLORIDA SOUTHWEST due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did DEAF EMPOWERING ADVOCATING FLORIDA SOUTHWEST last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
- Who are the officers and directors of DEAF EMPOWERING ADVOCATING FLORIDA SOUTHWEST?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does DEAF EMPOWERING ADVOCATING FLORIDA SOUTHWEST have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $0, expenses of $61 and total assets of $534 at year end.
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