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EASTER SEALS SOUTHWEST FLORIDA, INC. - Florida Company Profile

Company Details

Entity Name: EASTER SEALS SOUTHWEST FLORIDA, INC.
Jurisdiction: FLORIDA
Filing Type: Domestic Non-Profit
Status: Active

The business entity is active. This status indicates that the business is currently operating and compliant with state regulations, suggesting a lower risk profile for lenders and potentially better creditworthiness.

Date Filed: 05 Apr 1965 (60 years ago)
Last Event: CORPORATE MERGER
Event Date Filed: 21 Dec 2020 (4 years ago)
Document Number: 708739
FEI/EIN Number 590638490

Federal Employer Identification (FEI) Number assigned by the IRS.

Address: 350 BRADEN AVE., SARASOTA, FL, 34243, US
Mail Address: 350 BRADEN AVE., SARASOTA, FL, 34243, US
ZIP code: 34243
County: Manatee
Place of Formation: FLORIDA

Key Officers & Management

Name Role Address
ELMORE DOUG Vice Chairman 350 BRADEN AVE., SARASOTA, FL, 34243
WATERS THOMAS President 350 BRADEN AVE., SARASOTA, FL, 34243
Otterness Dave Director 350 BRADEN AVE, SARASOTA, FL, 34243
Pfeiffer George Vice President 350 BRADEN AVE., SARASOTA, FL, 34243
MUESSLE STAN Director 350 BRADEN AVE., SARASOTA, FL, 34243
FRANKLIN VAN Director 350 BRADEN AVE., SARASOTA, FL, 34243
WATERS THOMAS Agent 350 BRADEN AVE, SARASOTA, FL, 34243

Unique Entity ID

A UEI is a government-provided number, like a tax ID number, that’s used to identify businesses eligible for federal grants, awards and contracts.

Note: In April 2022, the federal government replaced its old identifier of choice, the Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number, with a government-issued UEI. Now all the federal government’s Integrated Award Environment systems use UEI numbers instead of DUNS numbers. So any entity doing business with the federal government must register for a UEI.

Unique Entity ID:
JKJ1T8PR4SJ5
CAGE Code:
5PL38
UEI Expiration Date:
2026-04-29

Business Information

Activation Date:
2025-05-01
Initial Registration Date:
2009-09-14

National Provider Identifier

NPI Number:
1760091037
Certification Date:
2020-07-23

Authorized Person:

Name:
CHERYL WEICHERT
Role:
THERAPY COORDINATOR
Phone:

Taxonomy:

Selected Taxonomy:
251S00000X - Community/Behavioral Health Agency
Is Primary:
Yes

Contacts:

Fictitious Names

Registration Number Fictitious Name Status Filed Date Expiration Date Cancellation Date Mailing Address
G21000010999 ABA ACADEMY INC. ACTIVE 2021-01-22 2026-12-31 - 350 BRADEN AVE, SARASOTA, FL, 34243
G21000002293 INSTRIDE THERAPY ACTIVE 2021-01-06 2026-12-31 - 350 BRADEN AVE., SARASOTA, FL, 34243
G21000002286 SMITH'S CENTER FOR THERAPEUTIC RIDING ACTIVE 2021-01-06 2026-12-31 - 350 BRADEN AVE., SARASOTA, FL, 34243
G19000076910 EASTER SEALS SWFL PRIMARY ACADEMY ACTIVE 2019-07-16 2029-12-31 - 350 BRADEN AVE, SARASOTA, FL, 34243
G19000076917 EASTER SEALS SWFL SECONDARY ACADEMY ACTIVE 2019-07-16 2029-12-31 - 350 BRADEN AVE, SARASOTA, FL, 34243

Events

Event Type Filed Date Value Description
REGISTERED AGENT NAME CHANGED 2024-09-17 WATERS, THOMAS -
MERGER 2020-12-21 - CORPORATION WAS A MERGER RESULT. TOTAL NUMBER OF QUALIFIED CORPORATION(S) INVOLVED WAS 1. MERGER NUMBER 500000208545
REGISTERED AGENT ADDRESS CHANGED 2010-01-04 350 BRADEN AVE, SARASOTA, FL 34243 -
NAME CHANGE AMENDMENT 2001-12-19 EASTER SEALS SOUTHWEST FLORIDA, INC. -
MERGER 1999-07-01 - CORPORATION WAS A MERGER RESULT. TOTAL NUMBER OF QUALIFIED CORPORATION(S) INVOLVED WAS 1. MERGER NUMBER 500000023625
MERGER NAME CHANGE 1999-07-01 EASTER SEALS/MARC SOUTHWEST FLORIDA, INC. CORPORATE NAME CHANGE WAS A RESULT OF A MERGER.
CORPORATE MERGER 1997-07-18 - CORPORATION WAS A MERGER RESULT. TOTAL NUMBER OF QUALIFIED CORPORATION(S) INVOLVED WAS 1. CORPORATE MERGER NUMBER 900000014059
CHANGE OF MAILING ADDRESS 1989-03-24 350 BRADEN AVE., SARASOTA, FL 34243 -
CHANGE OF PRINCIPAL ADDRESS 1989-03-24 350 BRADEN AVE., SARASOTA, FL 34243 -
NAME CHANGE AMENDMENT 1988-11-21 EASTER SEAL SOCIETY OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA, INC. -

Documents

Name Date
ANNUAL REPORT 2025-01-28
AMENDED ANNUAL REPORT 2024-09-17
ANNUAL REPORT 2024-01-22
ANNUAL REPORT 2023-01-31
ANNUAL REPORT 2022-02-17
AMENDED ANNUAL REPORT 2021-04-27
ANNUAL REPORT 2021-02-23
Merger 2020-12-21
ANNUAL REPORT 2020-02-25
AMENDED ANNUAL REPORT 2019-02-26

USAspending Awards / Financial Assistance

Date:
2025-03-24
Awarding Agency Name:
Small Business Administration
Transaction Description:
AWARDTYPE: DIRECT LOANS ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: PROVIDE LOANS TO THE SURVIVORS OF DECLARED DISASTERS FOR UNINSURED OR OTHERWISE UNCOMPENSATED PHYSICAL DAMAGE. DELIVERABLES: LOANS EXPECTED OUTCOMES: BUSINESSES, NONPROFITS, HOMEOWNERS AND RENTERS TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR DESTROYED REAL PROPERTY AND/OR PERSONAL PROPERTY TO ITS PRE-DISASTER CONDITION. INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: SURVIVORS OF DISASTER SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NA
Obligated Amount:
0.00
Face Value Of Loan:
53600.00
Total Face Value Of Loan:
53600.00
Date:
2022-07-13
Awarding Agency Name:
Department of Health and Human Services
Transaction Description:
COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING/CONGRESSIONALLY DIRECTED SPENDING - CONSTRUCTION - EASTERSEALS SOUTHWEST FLORIDA 350 BRADEN AVENUE SARASOTA, FLORIDA 34243-2001 PROJECT DIRECTOR: PATRICK RYAN PHONE: (941) 355-7637 PRYAN@EASTERSEALS-SWFL.ORG WWW.EASTERSEALS-SWFL.ORG EASTERSEALS SOUTHWEST FLORIDA HAS BEEN SERVING INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES WITH DISABILITIES IN SARASOTA, MANATEE, AND THE SURROUNDING COUNTIES FOR 76 YEARS. OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONAL SERVICES FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES ACROSS A LIFETIME BY EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS TO LIVE THEIR LIVES TO THE FULLEST. EACH YEAR, WE REACH 1,300 CLIENTS WITH THESE PROGRAMS: - EASTERSEALS ACADEMY: A K-12 SCHOOL FOR YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGH THE AGE OF 22 WHO HAVE DEVELOPMENTAL, PHYSICAL, LEARNING AND BEHAVIOR DISABILITIES, AND AUTISM. - ART INITIATIVE PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES. - AUTISM SUPPORT SERVICES: WE OFFER A COMPREHENSIVE DIAGNOSTIC CLINIC, COUNSELING AND MENTAL HEALTH THERAPY, AND A HOST OF SPECIALIZED THERAPIES DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS WHO LIVE WITH AUTISM. - THE LILY SCHOOL FOR CHILD DEVELOPMENT: THIS EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTER IS AVAILABLE TO CHILDREN FROM 6 WEEKS TO 5 YEARS. - ADULT DAY TRAINING PROGRAM: WE OFFER PERSONAL, SOCIAL, THERAPEUTIC, AND WORK SKILLS TRAINING ALL DESIGNED TO ADVANCE INDIVIDUAL INDEPENDENCE. - EMPLOYMENT SERVICES: EASTERSEALS HELPS ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES FIND DIGNITY THROUGH MEANINGFUL CAREERS. EASTERSEALS IS COMMITTED TO BEING A LEADER IN OUR COMMUNITY, STATE, AND REGION IN PROVIDING THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE AND EFFECTIVE PROGRAMS AVAILABLE TO ENSURE THAT EACH PERSON WE SERVE HAS THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO REACH THEIR HIGHEST POTENTIAL. OUR MAIN FACILITY, HAPPINESS HOUSE, HAS BEEN IN CONTINUOUS OPERATION FOR 64 YEARS. WE HAVE MADE PERIODIC UPDATES AND REPAIRS TO THE FACILITY, BUT NOW IT IS TIME FOR MAJOR REPAIRS AND RENOVATION TO MODERNIZE THE BUILDING, TO BETTER MEET ADA COMPLIANCES WITH PLUMBING AND OTHER FEATURES, AND TO INCREASE THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY OF THE BUILDING. THE GRANT FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES WILL HELP EASTERSEALS ACHIEVE THE FOLLOWING AS BUDGET ALLOWS: SECURITY UPGRADES THROUGHOUT THE COMPLEX O ALL ENTRANCE AND EXIT POINTS WILL BE UPDATED TO ENSURE ONLY AUTHORIZED INDIVIDUALS HAVE ACCESS TO THE BUILDING. O WE WILL ADD EMERGENCY LOCKDOWN TRIGGERS TO ENHANCE THE SAFETY OF OUR CLIENTS AND STAFF WHILE THEY ARE IN THE BUILDING. O THE LOBBY ENTRY POINT WILL BE REDESIGNED TO IMPROVE SECURE ACCESS TO THE BUILDING. CLASSROOM RENOVATIONS IN OUR PRESCHOOL AREA O LIGHTING WILL BE REPLACED WITH LED FIXTURES. O PLUMBING FIXTURES WILL BE UPGRADED TO CURRENT ADA STANDARDS AND IN OUR PRESCHOOL, AGE-APPROPRIATE PLUMBING WILL BE ADDED FOR EASIER ACCESS BY OUR YOUNG STUDENTS. O FLOORING AND CEILINGS WILL BE REPLACED TO UPDATE THE APPEARANCE OF THE BUILDING. O THE INTERIOR SPACES WILL BE PAINTED. O ADDITION OF A MODULAR BUILDING FOR USE BY PRESCHOOL, KINDERGARTEN AND FIRST GRADE. VIRTUAL REALITY EDUCATION CENTER FOR ADULTS REQUIRING JOB SKILLS TRAINING O INSTALL 4 INDIVIDUAL WORKSTATIONS SO THAT SEVERAL ADULTS CAN RECEIVE VIRTUAL REALITY TRAINING AT THE SAME TIME. O IMPROVE ACCESS FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE WHEELCHAIR USERS BY INSTALL A HARNESS SYSTEM TO USE WITH THE VIRTUAL REALITY EQUIPMENT. ROOF, WINDOWS, AND DOORS O REMOVE OLD ASPHALT SHINGLES AND REPLACE WITH UPDATE MATERIALS. O REPLACE ALL EXTERIOR DOORS AND WINDOWS TO MEET CURRENT BUILDING CODES, TO PROVIDE ENERGY CONSERVATION, AND TO ENHANCE THE SAFETY OF THE BUILDING. REMOVE AND REPLACE PORTICOS AT TWO ENTRANCE POINTS O IMPROVED STRUCTURES WILL OFFER CLIENTS INCREASED PROTECTION FROM WEATHER. EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS O UPDATE GUTTER SYSTEMS AND EXTERIOR PAINT TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL WATERPROOFING. O UPDATE FAÇADE OF BUILDING TO IMPROVE AESTHETICS. HEATING, AIR CONDITIONING, AND AIR FILTRATION O UPDATE AS NEEDED, HVAC SYSTEMS TO INCREASE ENERGY EFFICIENCY OF OUR OPERATIONS. LANDSCAPING O
Obligated Amount:
2000000.00
Face Value Of Loan:
0.00
Total Face Value Of Loan:
0.00

Tax Exempt

Employer Identification Number (EIN) :
59-0638490
Classification:
Government Instrumentality, Title-Holding Corporation, Charitable Organization, Agricultural Organization, Board of Trade, Pleasure, Recreational, or Social Club, Fraternal Beneficiary Society, Order or Association, Voluntary Employees' Beneficiary Association (Non-Govt. Emps.), Domestic Fraternal Societies and Associations, Teachers Retirement Fund Assoc., Benevolent Life Insurance Assoc., Burial Association, Credit Union, Mutual Insurance Company or Assoc. Other Than Life or Marine, Corp. Financing Crop Operations, Supplemental Unemployment Compensation Trust or Plan, Employee Funded Pension Trust (Created Before 6/25/59), Post or Organization of War Veterans, Legal Service Organization, Black Lung Trust, Multiemployer Pension Plan, Veterans Assoc. Formed Prior to 1880, Trust Described in Sect. 4049 of ERISA, Title Holding Co. for Pensions, etc., State-Sponsored High Risk Health Insurance Organizations, State-Sponsored Workers' Compensation Reinsurance, ACA 1322 Qualified Nonprofit Health Insurance Issuers, Apostolic and Religious Org. (501(d)), Cooperative Hospital Service Organization (501(e)), Cooperative Service Organization of Operating Educational Organization (501(f)), Child Care Organization (501(k)), Charitable Risk Pool, Qualified State-Sponsored Tuition Program, 4947(a)(1) - Private Foundation (Form 990PF Filer)
Ruling Date:
1956-12
National Taxonomy Of Exempt Entities:
Health Care: Rehabilitative Medical Services
Deductibility:
Type of organization and use of contribution: A public charity. Deductibility Limitation: 50% (60% for cash contributions)

Date of last update: 03 Jun 2025

Sources: Florida Department of State