2025-11-17T10:16:04-06:00 2024-12-31 WITHUMSMITHBROWNPC 200 S ORANGE AVESTE 1200 ORLANDO FL 328013400 990 2024-01-01 237181560 SPECIAL OLYMPICS FLORIDA Inc % SHERRY WHEELOCK SPEC 3522439536 1915 Don Wickham Dr Clermont FL 34711 Sherry Wheelock CEO 3522439536 2025-11-17 true true ERIK A HALLUSKA CPA P01954172 4078491569 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Sherry Wheelock 1915 Don Wickham Dr Clermont FL 34711 27136912 false X www.Specialolympicsflorida.org X 1972 FL See Schedule O. 23 21 123 51000 0 0 14056772 17379774 0 0 360966 515548 1865267 341113 16283005 18236435 0 0 0 0 8153921 8387278 0 0 2155034 10563763 9897831 18717684 18285109 -2434679 -48674 11116122 10085567 3416188 2373817 7699934 7711750 X 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 AND GAIN KEY LIFE SKILLS. false false 8099064 THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN 176 LOCAL COMPETITIONS, 76,976 SPECIAL OLYMPICS ATHLETES FROM FLORIDA HAD AMPLE OPPORTUNITIES TO PRACTICE AND HONE THEIR SKILLS. WITH 27 DIFFERENT SPORTS BEING OFFERED YEAR-ROUND, THERE IS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE. 2687259 TRAINING OF 76,976 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. 1543771 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 2024, THE PROGRAM PERFORMED 10,021 HEALTH SCREENINGS WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF 2,169 HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS. 2930233 Other programs 2930233 15260327 true true false false false false false false false true true false false true true false false true false false false false false false true false false false false true false false false false false true false false true false false false false true false false false true 165 0 true 123 true false false false false false true true false false false false false false false false false X 23 21 false false false false false false false true true false true true true true true true true true true true false X SHERRY WHEELOCK 3522439536 1915 DON WICKHAM DR Clemont FL 34711 Sherry Wheelock President/CEO 40.0 2.0 X 272701 0 46964 BERIT AMLIE Chief Administrative Officer 40.0 0.0 X 203549 0 12734 LINSEY HARRIS-SMITH Chief Development and Marketin 40.0 0.0 X 160248 0 22900 MEGHAN LEA MCLEAN Chief Operating Officer 40.0 0.0 X 170742 0 6873 DOLORES NEWCOMB Sr. VP Corporate Partnerships 40.0 0.0 X 135341 0 30932 Alan Young Sr. VP finance 40.0 0.0 X 146314 0 12149 Justin Copertino Sr. Regional Director 40.0 0.0 X 109199 0 1727 Katherine Murphy Mazelin Sr. Director Events 40.0 0.0 X 100864 0 1977 Emery Gainey Past Chair 3.0 1.0 X X 0 0 0 Brad Gilmour Chair 3.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 Michael Nursey Treasurer 3.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 Scott Stricklin Director 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Margaret Aune Director 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Yvonne Johnson Director 2.0 1.0 X 0 0 0 Victor Shaffer Director 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Maryann Smith Director 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Michele Goodwin Director 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Ashley Moody Director 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Doug Pridgen Director 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 David Cato Director 2.0 1.0 X 0 0 0 Walter Knox Director 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Cary D'Ortona Vice Chair 2.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 Marsha Singh Secretary 2.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 Eric Hall Director 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Virginia Buchanan Director 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Meredith McDonough Director 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Glen Connally Director 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Gary Howze Director 2.0 1.0 X 0 0 0 Tim Rabbu Director (thru 08/2024) 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Joseph Spataro director (from 5/24) 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Erich Maschhoff director (from 8/24) 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 1298958 0 136256 8 false true false 0 3689610 699013 2156890 10834261 263493 17379774 0 192248 192248 0 0 0 0 0 7595639 22000 7294339 301300 22000 323300 323300 1947251 3689610 1606138 341113 0 341113 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 18236435 0 856661 0 0 0 0 713563 556830 47795 108938 0 6122819 4717126 345170 1060523 252288 203232 23684 25372 819700 660316 76950 82434 478908 385788 44958 48162 0 0 71808 54455 7920 9433 0 0 0 386636 301909 43912 40815 137580 79088 75 58417 779899 481138 36502 262259 68569 39913 4895 23761 0 1956437 1829890 27130 99417 596360 521228 6011 69121 0 9204 2176 106 6922 0 311836 296226 15610 427118 276765 85351 65002 375715 338364 14433 22918 OTHER GAMES EXPENSES 1396160 1373355 532 22273 LODGING 1086359 1040466 12454 33439 ATHLETE AND COACH MEALS 1051380 993881 14170 43329 UNIFORMS/SHIRTS 530365 526873 3492 712405 581308 77700 53397 18285109 15260327 869748 2155034 X 1407344 831171 0 0 1147248 1985707 435069 146276 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 308379 278298 6349430 5013121 1493145 1336309 4666679 4452769 0 0 0 0 0 0 1658258 1055037 11116122 10085567 1711602 1169961 0 0 375596 517423 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1328990 686433 3416188 2373817 X 7377728 6726376 322206 985374 7699934 7711750 11116122 10085567 -48674 60490 X false true X true true true X 9939462 10913311 14120936 14056772 17379774 66410255 0 0 9939462 10913311 14120936 14056772 17379774 66410255 0 66410255 78477 63273 117439 405675 192248 857112 0 0 13218 0 0 0 13218 67280585 0.98706 0.98785 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 322206 86832 235374 322206 322206 322206 322206 322206 322206 333156 10950 322206 1.00000 false false true 2484360 1908944 575416 2377333 2258763 118570 1487737 845414 642323 1336309 RIGHT OF USE ASSETS 686959 DUE FROM AFFILIATES 368078 1055037 0 LEASE LIABILITIES 686433 686433 X Form 990, Part V, Line 4 The Organization's endowments consist of two donor-restricted endowments established for different purposes which are included in net assets with donor restrictions in the consolidated statement of financial position at December 31, 2024. The Organization's foundation endowment was established for the purpose of supporting year-round sports training, competitions, and health care for the Organization's athletes. The principal (or "corpus") on this endowment will not be spent, however, income earned on the investment will be used to fund operations of the Organization. In accordance with the endowment agreement, a 5% annual distribution will be made and continue annually. At December 31, 2024, the endowment account earned $6,552 in earnings net of expenses. The Organization's building maintenance endowment was established for the purpose of maintaining the Organization's operating facilities. The principal (or "corpus") on this endowment will not be spent; however, income earned on the investment will be used to fund operations in of the Organization. Form 990, Part X, Line 2 SPECIAL OLYMPICS FLORIDA, INC. IS A not-for-profit organizations exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code. Accordingly, no provision for income taxes is reflected in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America prescribe requirements for the recognition of income taxes in consolidated financial statements, and the amounts recognized are affected by income tax positions taken by the Organization in its tax returns. The Organization's status as an exempt Organization is defined as an income tax position under these requirements. While management believes it has complied with the Internal Revenue Code, the sustainability of some income tax positions taken by the Organization in its tax returns may be uncertain. There are minimum thresholds of likelihood that uncertain tax positions are required to meet before being recognized in the consolidated financial statements. Management does not believe that the Organization has any material uncertain tax positions at December 31, 2024. In the event interest and penalties were due relating to an unsustainable tax position, they would be treated as a component of income tax expense. 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These bonuses are structured to reflect the employee's role and length of service, and are not tied to performance-based metrics. Eric Hall Board member 603093 UNIFIED CHAMPION SCHOOL GRANTS false Margaret Aune Board member 603093 UNIFIED CHAMPION SCHOOL GRANTS false Maryann Smith Board member 1161606 Payments for facilities false Part IV The Board members listed above did not received compensation from these transactions. Sch L, Part IV, Business Transaction Involving Interested Persons (A) Name of the person: Eric Hall (b) Relationship between interested person and organization: Eric Hall, Board member of the organization, is an executive employee of the florida department of education. (c) Amount of transaction $603,093. (d) Description of transaction: the florida department of education Provide grants to the organization for the calendar year 2024. (e) Sharing of organization revenues? = NO. (A) Name of the person: Margaret Aune (b) Relationship between interested person and organization: Margaret Aune, Board member of the organization, is an executive employee of the florida department of education. (c) Amount of transaction $603,093. (d) Description of transaction: the florida department of education provided grants to the organization for the calendar year 2024. (e) Sharing of organization revenues? = NO. (A) Name of the person: Maryann Smith (b) Relationship between interested person and organization: Maryann Smith, Board member of the organization, is the vice president of walt disney world - Disney ANimal kingdom. (c) Amount of transaction $1,161,606 (d) Description of transaction: Walt Disney world rent facilities to the organization during calendar year 2024. (e) Sharing of organization revenues? = NO. X Supplies and materials 27 263493 FMV false false false Part I, Line 25: THE NUMBER IN PART I, COLUMN (B) REPRESENTS THE NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTORS. Form 990, Part I, Line 1 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. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b The accounting department reviews and accumulates all financial information required on the Form 990.The draft form 990 is distributed to the audit committee, who reviews with the senior accounting staff. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c The Conflict of Interest Policy is annually reviewed and signed by the Board of Directors of the Organization. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a An annual compensation survey is compiled using Not for Profit compensation information. This information and compensation information obtained from local business and recruiting firms is compared to current compensation for the Organization's CEO. The executive Committee reviews and approves any salary adjustments. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b Total salary expense is reviewed as part of the annual budget process. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 The Organization provides these documents upon request. Form 990, Part III, Line 4d OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE UNIFIED CHAMPION SCHOOLS, AN EDUCATION PROJECT THAT USES SPORTS AND EDUCATION TO ACTIVATE YOUNG PEOPLE TO DEVELOP SCHOOL COMMUNITIES WHERE ALL YOUTH ARE AGENTS OF CHANGE-FOSTERING RESPECT, DIGNITY AND ADVOCACY FOR PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES. ALSO INCLUDED IS THE YOUNG ATHLETE PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN 2-7, COACHING AND OFFICIATING CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS, ATHLETE AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH, ATHLETE LEADERSHIP AND THE PROMOTION OF TRAINING AND COMPETITION. Special Olympics Florida Foundation 1915 Don Wickham Drive Clermont FL 34711 453340920 support org. FL 501(c)(3) 12B true false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false Special Olympics Florida Foundation Inc C 699013 Cash