Amikids Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
88% goes to programs $1 to raise $100 Growing revenue
Amikids Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Tampa, Florida, registered in 1983, with $65,659,552 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 88% of spending to programs.
5915 Benjamin Center Dr, Tampa, FL, 33634 EIN 23-7440836 Since 1983
Revenue (FY2023)
$65.7M
▲ 20.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$61.4M
Net assets
$30.0M
Employees
113
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
AProgram efficiency40% of the rating88% to programs · $1 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Amikids Inc: 88% to programs · $1 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating6 mo reserves · +7% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Amikids Inc: 6 mo reserves · +7% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Amikids Inc: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Amikids Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Amikids, inc. ("amikids") is affiliated with 69 charitable organizations, 40 that are currently active operating entities, 18 that are currently inactive operating entities that may be reopened, and 11 other entities that hold property and provide fundraising and other support to the operating entities (collectively, the "group members"). amikids and the group members operate programs that provide youth with individualized services incuding education, workforce development, treatment, and behavior and skills training. amikids' most significant activity is the provision of unified leadership, management and direction to the group members. for example, amikids sets comprehensive pay plan policies, administers the conflict of interest policy and sets competitive bid processes for the group members. amikids' juvenile justice programs offer an attractive alternative to juvenile incarceration that is less expensive and more effective than incarceration.
What they do
Service coordinationservice coordination provides regional service coordination through partnerships with local or state agencies to develop and manage a continuum of community based and residential services from subcontracted direct service providers. currently, amikids provides regional service coordination for the virginia department of juvenile justice as part of their transformation initiative.
Community-based programs community-based programs include juvenile justice day treatment, alternative education, charter school, after-school, prevention, family services, and pre-apprenticeship programs, all of which are offered directly within the community. average length of service delivery across all community-based programs is about six months.juvenile justice day treatment programs provide intensive supervision and programming for youth referred primarily due to delinquency. behavior and skills training, education and treatment services are provided five days per week, typically three to eight hours daily.alternative education programs are designed to help students who require additional support not available in traditional schools. students in attendance benefit from academic remediation, positive behavioral skills development, and individualized attention for success. amikids alternative education programs include infinity schools, school-within-a-school, and charter schools, which operate according to the school district schedule.charter schools are public schools designed to offer students unique experiences using the ocean as the classroom. in addition to academic studies, students are exposed to multiple aspects of marine-focused careers, as they develop into future leaders and responsible stewards of our environment.after school programs offer a variety of activities such as tutoring, career readiness, and technical training to students during after-school hours. amikids after school programs provide students with comprehensive programming and support services to engage youth in positive opportunities that prepare them for success.prevention programs provide life management skills training, educational services, and youth development activities designed to prevent entry or further involvement in the juvenile justice and/or child welfare systems.family services programs provide home-based skills building and/ or family counseling and intervention using evidence-based practices. family services may include program models such as functional family therapy, wraparound services, and the amikids family centric model. family services programs last approximately two to six months.pre-apprenticeship programs provide career exploration and workforce development opportunities for students aged 16-24, equipping them with the skills needed for successful careers. these programs offer industry-specific training tailored to each community's demand for skilled workers. through a combination of academic, technical, and job readiness courses, along with individualized case management, amikids prepares and places students into higher education, jobs, and apprenticeships.for residential and community-based programs, approximately 74% of youth completed the program by successfully meeting their goals or completing the available programming. 91% of youth maintained or significantly increased their protective factors, and 40% of youth decreased their risk factors. these outcomes are associated with future success in education and workforce as well as improved overall wellbeing.
Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $35.0M (FY2013) to $65.7M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $38.3MNet assets $30.0M
Operating margin
6.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$68.4M
Total liabilities
$38.3M
Net assets
$30.0M
Salaries & benefits
$8.7M
14% of expenses
Board members
11
11 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $65,659,552▲20.8% | $61,364,087▲17.2% | $30,047,857▼3.6% | $68,387,623▲0.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $54,362,336▲9.2% | $52,340,824▲11.5% | $31,167,291▼10.7% | $67,781,891▼1.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $49,775,229▼0.5% | $46,944,959▲3.0% | $34,887,591▲8.4% | $68,695,777▲1.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $50,036,943▲2.2% | $45,582,905▲6.0% | $32,183,995▲16.2% | $67,750,979▲17.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $48,950,692▲1.8% | $43,019,950▼9.8% | $27,691,932▲27.4% | $57,811,591▲14.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $48,088,870▼0.1% | $47,691,993▲3.7% | $21,736,490▲2.2% | $50,524,074▲8.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $48,140,095▲9.1% | $45,993,658▲4.0% | $21,261,373▲0.2% | $46,382,475▲7.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $44,114,498▼2.8% | $44,212,652▲5.6% | $21,211,378▼2.1% | $43,304,947▲0.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $45,388,320▲11.8% | $41,872,464▲15.7% | $21,664,998▲11.5% | $43,082,554▲9.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $40,606,634▲15.9% | $36,187,188▲9.3% | $19,424,575▲28.2% | $39,419,181▲16.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $35,047,131 | $33,122,614▼23.7% | $15,147,697▲14.1% | $33,937,517▲8.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $43,389,194▼11.2% | $13,278,721▼35.2% | $31,315,877▼10.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $48,878,485▼6.8% | $20,496,342▼4.4% | $34,893,763▼1.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $52,443,287 | $21,436,640 | $35,558,693 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2023)
Highest-paid: Dudley Savage — $343,265 (0.56% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dudley Savage | Marine Specialist | 40 | $343,265 |
| Mike Thornton | President & Ceo | 40 | $339,080 |
| Maria Porto-duarte | Cfo/treasurer | 40 | $169,317 |
| Rosemary Brackman | Vp Support Srvcs/secretary | 40 | $162,924 |
| Heyward Golden | Senior Vp | 40 | $160,394 |
| Amy Bradshaw | Vp, Behavioral Health | 40 | $153,389 |
| Brian Lepacek | Vp Resource Development | 40 | $126,808 |
| Angee Hastings | Chief People & Culture Off | 40 | $126,506 |
| Devon Simon | Controller | 40 | $124,087 |
| Brad Roub | Board Chair | 5 | — |
| Corey Lee | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Jerry Prejean | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Justin Day | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Laura Branch | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Mark Lettellier | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Mark Metheny | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Mimi Methvin | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Nancy Loehr | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Nick Porter | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Randy Sanderson | Board Member | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Strategos Public Affairs LLC | Consulting | $353,046 |
| United Yacht Sales | Broker | $347,236 |
| The Viking Boatworks Co | Marine Services | $280,670 |
| Nyland Secured Contracting | Construction | $209,879 |
| Carr Riggs & Ingram LLC | Auditing | $186,290 |
Grants received · $1.3M total
36 grants to Amikids Inc totaling $1.3M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowcountry Food Bank Inc | Distribution of food and grocery products | 2024 | $39,926 |
| Foundation For the Carolinas | Charitable gift | 2024 | $25,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Human services | 2023 | $51,000 |
| Lowcountry Food Bank Inc | Distribution of food and grocery products | 2023 | $35,432 |
| The Community Foundation For Northeast Florida Inc | To expand marine programs | 2023 | $30,000 |
| Foundation For the Carolinas | Charitable gift | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Lowcountry Food Bank Inc | Distribution of food and grocery products | 2022 | $25,005 |
| Ecmc Foundation | General support | 2022 | $20,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Growth | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Foundation For the Carolinas | Charitable gift | 2022 | $10,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Growth | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2022 | $6,000 |
| The Community Foundation For Northeast Florida Inc | To build and expand experiential programs | 2021 | $30,000 |
| Lowcountry Food Bank Inc | Distribution of food and grocery products | 2021 | $26,005 |
| Adventist Health System Sunbelt Inc | General support | 2021 | $15,360 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Amikids Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Amikids Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-7440836, based in Tampa, Florida. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Amikids Inc's EIN?
- Amikids Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-7440836.
- How much revenue does Amikids Inc report?
- Amikids Inc reported $65,659,552 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Amikids Inc's spending goes to programs?
- Amikids Inc spends about 88% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Amikids Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Amikids Inc A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Amikids Inc's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Amikids Inc's latest Form 990 is $343,265, paid to Dudley Savage (Marine Specialist).
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Data for Amikids Inc (EIN 23-7440836) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.