Buddy Cruise Inc is located in Lithia, FL. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (G25) the organization is classified as: Down Syndrome, under the broad grouping of Voluntary Health Associations & Medical Disciplines and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Buddy Cruise Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Buddy Cruise Inc generated $234.2k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 18.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $152.8k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 14.5% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES, PROMOTE AWARENESS, ACCEPTANCE, AND INCLUSION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DOWN SYNDROME AND DEVELOPMENTAL DELAY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH PROVIDING EXPERT PRESENTERS FOR BUDDY CRUISE CONFERENCE AND EVENTS. EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES TOUCHED BY SPECIAL NEEDS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Pamela Hayden Arnoldson Director | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $21,600 |
Melissa Caylor Director | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $14,400 |
Jorge Arnoldson Director | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Richard J Hayden Director | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Troy Mcclain Director | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $44,604 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $90,726 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $135,330 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $87,692 |
Investment income | $1,950 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $5,777 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $3,496 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $234,245 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $36,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $18,000 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $577 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $400 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $482 |
Office expenses | $2,426 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $5,040 |
Travel | $4,584 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $99 |
All other expenses | $10,475 |
Total functional expenses | $152,804 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $52,001 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $181,084 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $125 |
Total assets | $233,210 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $3,855 |
Total liabilities | $3,855 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $229,355 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $233,210 |
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