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FRIENDS DOWN SYNDROME SPECIAL NEEDS WEST FLORIDA INC
FRIENDS DOWN SYNDROME SPECIAL NEEDS WEST FLORIDA INC (Florida) receives grants from 4 organizations whose IRS filings report $36,153 to it, the largest being GAGNON FOUNDATION INC ($35,000). 1 of them have funded it in more than one year.
- Revenue FY2025
- $119k
- Funders on record
- 4
- Grants received
- $36k
- Net assets
- $146k
What Friends Down Syndrome Special Needs West Florida Inc does
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.
As stated on its FY2025 Form 990-EZ.
Programs
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.
$13,105 spentof which $6,300 as grants21% of program spendingClases & 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.
$17,739 spent28% of program spendingSocial 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.
$4,773 spent8% of program spendingSpecial 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.
$27,887 spent44% of program spending
The 4 programs described on its FY2025 Form 990-EZ. Program spending in total: $63,504.
The organization over time
Each line starts at 100 in 2017, so what you read is the shape rather than the size: 150 means half as much again as 2017, 50 means half. The number beside each label in the key is where it ended. The shaded band is where the middle 50% of its peers' revenue would sit, given their growth.
Balance sheet
Total assets and total liabilities at each year end, in dollars. The largest one-year move in total assets was 2024 to 2025, from $102k to $146k (+43%).
How it's funded, over time
Each bar is one year's revenue split into where it came from, and every bar is the same height — these are shares, not amounts, so a year that raised twice as much looks the same size. Hover a bar for the split.
92% of FRIENDS DOWN SYNDROME SPECIAL NEEDS WEST FLORIDA INC’s revenue is contributions — more donation-reliant than the typical peer (57% for the typical peer).
Surplus & reserves
Operating surplus or deficit each year, and months of liquidity in hand. 0 of the last 3 reported years ran a deficit.
reserve
Leadership and staff
The officers, directors, trustees and key employees listed on each return. Joined and no longer listed compare each filing with the year before, matching people by surname and first initial; a year after a gap, or a roster under three people, has no comparison.
Who funds it, year by year
2022 → 2023: the base broadened from 1 funder to 2 funders, grant income rose $10k → $16k.
1 of 4 of your funders are donor-advised or pass-through sponsors (tagged DAF) — 0% of grant dollars received. That money is really individual donors directing a sponsor; the institutions to cultivate are the non-DAF funders.
From the IRS filings of FRIENDS DOWN SYNDROME SPECIAL NEEDS WEST FLORIDA INC’s funders (the co-funder graph). Top 3 of 4 funders by total. Association, not causation. Trends are read to FY2023, the last fiscal year that has finished arriving. FY2024–FY2026 are still being filed and are shown unshaded; they do not move any figure on this page.
How concentrated its funding is
FRIENDS DOWN SYNDROME SPECIAL NEEDS WEST FLORIDA INC leans on a few funders — its largest provides 97% of grant income and the top three 100%; half comes from just 1 funder.
the vertical line marks half of all grant income — 1 funder to its left
Largest funder’s share by year: 2022 100% · 2023 94% — diversifying over time.
“Effective funders” = inverse Herfindahl index (1 / Σ shareᵢ²) — the number of equal-sized funders that would give the same concentration. Trends are read to FY2023, the last fiscal year that has finished arriving. FY2024–FY2026 are still being filed and are shown unshaded; they do not move any figure on this page.
Where its funders are
97% of FRIENDS DOWN SYNDROME SPECIAL NEEDS WEST FLORIDA INC's grant income comes from Florida funders.
In-state vs out-of-state, by year
Funder states come from each funder’s own filing. Trends are read to FY2023, the last fiscal year that has finished arriving. FY2024–FY2026 are still being filed and are shown unshaded; they do not move any figure on this page.
Against its field
FRIENDS DOWN SYNDROME SPECIAL NEEDS WEST FLORIDA INC runs a healthier operating margin than three-quarters of the 16,849 education nonprofits its size.
this organization peer median middle 50% of peers· 16,849 education nonprofits $100k–$1M, FY2025
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In Florida
Nationally
Read directly from this organization’s own Form 990, as neutral context.
Public support
96%
Share of support from the public (Schedule A) — the basis for its public-charity status.
Footprint & structure
Files a return copy in 1 state
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Questions and answers
- Who funds FRIENDS DOWN SYNDROME SPECIAL NEEDS WEST FLORIDA INC?
- FRIENDS DOWN SYNDROME SPECIAL NEEDS WEST FLORIDA INC (Florida) receives grants from 4 organizations whose IRS filings report $36,153 to it, the largest being GAGNON FOUNDATION INC ($35,000). 1 of them have funded it in more than one year.
- How many funders does FRIENDS DOWN SYNDROME SPECIAL NEEDS WEST FLORIDA INC have?
- IRS filings report 4 organizations giving $36,153 in grants to FRIENDS DOWN SYNDROME SPECIAL NEEDS WEST FLORIDA INC, 1 of which have funded it in more than one year.
- Who is the largest funder of FRIENDS DOWN SYNDROME SPECIAL NEEDS WEST FLORIDA INC?
- GAGNON FOUNDATION INC is the largest funder on record, with $35,000 in grants. The full list of funders is on this page.
- How can an organization like FRIENDS DOWN SYNDROME SPECIAL NEEDS WEST FLORIDA INC find more funders?
- Start with the funders already giving here, then look at the foundations that back similar organizations in Florida. The funding by cause and by state pages list the largest funders for a given area and how to approach them.
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These figures are read directly from IRS Form 990 / 990-PF e-file XML: this organization’s own return for FY2025 (financials across 2017–2025), and the filings of 4 funders that report grants to it. “On record” means captured in the filings we have parsed — a funder that does not e-file, or whose grant detail is not itemized, will not appear. Filings run roughly 12–24 months behind. Trends on this page end at FY2023, the last fiscal year that has finished arriving; later years are shown and marked, and move no figure. Data on this page was exported October 14, 2026. What this page cannot tell you · view filing