SPECIAL OLYMPICS FLORIDA Inc

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Organization Details

Formation Year

1972

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Sherry Wheelock

Phone

3522439536

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

SPECIAL OLYMPICS FLORIDA Inc, founded in 1972, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Recreation & Sports sector that reported $16.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Expenses of $18.7M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 15% operating deficit.

Mission

To provide year-round sports training and competition, critical health services, and leadership skills to children and adults with intellectual disabilities, at no cost to the athlete or their caregiver as a means to achieve physical fitness.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $8,509,160 Revenue: $0

THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN 213 LOCAL COMPETITIONS, 69,453 SPECIAL OLYMPICS ATHLETES FROM FLORIDA HAD AMPLE OPPORTUNITIES TO PRACTICE AND HONE THEIR SKILLS, a 19% growth over prior year. WITH 26...

THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN 213 LOCAL COMPETITIONS, 69,453 SPECIAL OLYMPICS ATHLETES FROM FLORIDA HAD AMPLE OPPORTUNITIES TO PRACTICE AND HONE THEIR SKILLS, a 19% growth over prior year. WITH 26 DIFFERENT SPORTS BEING OFFERED YEAR-ROUND, THERE IS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE.

Program 2

Expenses: $2,780,769 Revenue: $0

TRAINING OF 69,453 ATHLETES IN FUNCTIONAL SPORTS SKILLS AND RULES WHICH EMPOWER AND ENABLE THEM TO INTERACT WITH THE COMMUNITY. TRAINING TAKES PLACE NOT ONLY AS PART OF THE OLYMPIC TYPE SPORTS...

TRAINING OF 69,453 ATHLETES IN FUNCTIONAL SPORTS SKILLS AND RULES WHICH EMPOWER AND ENABLE THEM TO INTERACT WITH THE COMMUNITY. TRAINING TAKES PLACE NOT ONLY AS PART OF THE OLYMPIC TYPE SPORTS OFFERED, BUT ALSO THROUGH OUR UNIFIED SPORTS YOUNG ATHLETES PROGRAM AND ATHLETE LEADERSHIP COURSES TO ENHANCE OUR ATHLETES' OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY. WHILE PROVIDING THE ATHLETES WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO BUILD MUSCLES AND SHARPEN MOTOR SKILLS, TRAINING ALSO BUILDS SELF-CONFIDENCE AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIAL SKILLS THAT WILL HELP THEM LIVE A BETTER LIFE.

Program 3

Expenses: $2,820,515 Revenue: $0

HEALTHY PROGRAMS - STRIVE TO IMPROVE ATHLETES' WELL-BEING & OVERALL SPORTS EXPERIENCE THROUGH ENHANCEMENT OF HEALTH, WELLNESS & FITNESS INITIATIVES. THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS FITNESS AND WELLNESS...

HEALTHY PROGRAMS - STRIVE TO IMPROVE ATHLETES' WELL-BEING & OVERALL SPORTS EXPERIENCE THROUGH ENHANCEMENT OF HEALTH, WELLNESS & FITNESS INITIATIVES. THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS FITNESS AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS ROBUST HEALTHY ATHLETES PROGRAMMING, SOFL IS PAVING THE WAY FOR INCLUSIVE HEALTH. WE OFFER AN APPROACH THAT FOCUSES ON THE WHOLE PERSON WITH AN INTELLECTUAL & DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY & PROVIDE INTEGRATED HEALTH CARE & REFERRALS. ATHLETES ARE OFFERED IN EIGHT DISCIPLINES, INCLUDING HEALTH PROMOTION, PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS, PHYSICAL THERAPY, HEARING, VISION, PODIATRY, MENTAL WELLNESS, AND DENTAL CARE. SOFL TRAINS HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS THROUGHOUT THE STATE, IMPROVING ACCESS TO QUALITY HEALTH CARE YEAR-ROUND FOR PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN THEIR OWN COMMUNITIES. DURING 2023, THE PROGRAM PERFORMED 10,626 HEALTH SCREENINGS, a 54% growth over prior year, WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF 1,881 HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $14,056,772

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $360,966

Other Revenue $1,865,267

TOTAL REVENUE $16,283,005

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $8,153,921

Fundraising Expenses $2,009,737

Program Expenses $15,867,918

Other Expenses $10,563,763

TOTAL EXPENSES $18,717,684

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$16,283,005	$15,453,218	+0.1%
Expenses	$18,717,684	$15,650,518	+0.2%
Net Income	$-2,434,679	$-197,300	+11.3%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

130

Volunteers

45225

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

$513,889

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Sherry Wheelock	President/CEO	40.0	Officer	$261,819	$40,574	$302,393
BERIT AMLIE	Chief Administrative Officer	40.0	Officer	$185,853	$25,643	$211,496
LINSEY HARRIS-SMITH	Chief Development and Marketin	40.0	Highest	$147,070	$33,194	$180,264
MEGHAN LEA MCLEAN	Chief Operating Officer	40.0	Highest	$151,961	$21,810	$173,771
Alan Young	Sr. VP Controller	40.0	Highest	$136,377	$30,539	$166,916
DOLORES NEWCOMB	Sr. VP Corporate Partnerships	40.0	Highest	$123,277	$19,704	$142,981
Emery Gainey	Past Chair	3.0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Brad Gilmour	Chair (From 11/23)	3.0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Michael Nursey	Treasurer	3.0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Jim Payne	Secretary (Thru 08/23)	2.0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Brad Singh	Past Chair (Thru 11/23)	2.0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Scott Stricklin	Director	2.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Margeret Aune	Director	2.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Yvonne Johnson	Director	2.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Victor Shaffer	Director	2.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Maryann Smith	Director	2.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Michele Goodwin	Director	2.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Ashley Moody	Director	2.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Doug Pridgen	Director	2.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
David Cato	Director	2.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Walter Knox	Director	2.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Cary D'Ortona	Vice Chair (From 11/23)	3.0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Marsha Singh	Secretary (From 11/23)	2.0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Eric Hall	Director	2.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Virginia Buchanan	Director	2.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Meredith McDonough	Director	2.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Glen Connally	Director	2.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Gary Howze	Director	2.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Tim Rabbu	Director	2.0	Director	$0	$0	$0

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$16,283,005	$18,717,684	$11,116,122	$-2,434,679
2022	$15,453,218	$15,650,518	$12,512,811	$-197,300
2021	$13,309,920	$11,059,636	$12,817,394	$2,250,284
2020	$10,670,855	$9,912,519	$8,985,757	$758,336
2019	$14,699,553	$14,402,469	$8,243,459	$297,084
2018	$14,212,812	$14,282,703	$7,500,017	$-69,891