New Horizons Group Homes, Inc.
New Horizons Group Homes, Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
In 1992 several parents, teachers and friends of members of the Special Ministries Department of First Baptist Church Brandon identified a need for long-term living facilities for develop-mentally disabled men and women. A committee was formed to investigate the requirements to undertake this task. Out of this group, New Horizons Group Homes, Inc., was born. The mission for this organization was and is to provide Christian group homes for the developmentally disabled: to provide an atmosphere that is nurturing and up-lifting, encouraging them to develop to their full potential, and to ensure the well being of the residents now and after their parents are no longer able to care for them. After drafting articles of incorporation and by-laws and obtaining non-profit status from the IRS, the search for suitable property was instituted. Concurrently, fund raising activities were begun. In June 1995, the property at 109 E. Clay Avenue in Brandon was identified as meeting the needs of the corporation and was purchased using contributions from the parents and funds obtained by fund raising. A $40,000 down payment was made and a loan obtained from Valrico State Bank for the balance of $104,000. In October 1996, New Horizons received a home-renovation deferred no-interest loan from HUD funds administered by Hillsborough County to make necessary improvements to the house. This work was completed in March 1997. Finally, on June 1, 1999, the Mary Lou Creamer Home opened with six ladies as residents. Mary Lou was one of the founders of the Special Ministries Department at FBC Brandon and of New Horizons. The dedication/open house was held in August of that year. In May 2000, construction was started on the Alice Storms Home on the same property using additional HUD money. This house was completed in January 2002 and became a home for six men in September 2002. There are now eight residents in this home, which was named for the first, long-time director of the Special Ministries Department at First Baptist Church Brandon and one of the founders of New Horizons. In July 2005, New Horizons paid off the loan from Valrico State Bank. The first two HUD loans have also been forgiven. Therefore, there is no mortgage on the first two homes. In April 2016, New Horizons received another grant from Hillsborough County Affordable Housing to build the Peter and Brenda Watkins Home on the existing property on Clay Avenue. The building was completed and the certificate of occupancy was issued in October 2017, with six men becoming residents in early December 2017. Peter and Brenda were among the founders of New Horizons, and have served on the board of directors from the beginning, with Peter serving as president most of those years. The homes are licensed through the Agency for Health Care Administration as assisted living facilities. The residents are required to care for their own personal needs, contribute to the housekeeping duties of their residence, and, if able, work either at a business in the community or at a day program. They are encouraged to become all that God has created them to be, and they are active and productive members of the Brandon community. The residents enjoy the family atmosphere and many social activities. The homes are sustained through monthly payments from the residents from their SSI or Social Security Disability payments. Additional funding is received through MedWaiver for qualified residents, as well as donations and fund raising. New Horizons Group Homes is a nonprofit 501(c)3 agency, FED ID#65-0372596.
About
NEW HORIZONS GROUP HOMES, INC PROVIDED LOVING FAMILY-STYLE RESIDENTIAL CARE ALONG WITH TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO 18 DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED ADULTS DURING THE REPORTING PERIOD.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's aim, as stated in the filing, is “Providing community based residential group homes for up to 19 adults with developmental disabilities”.
When detailing its duties, they were outlined as: “Providing community based residential group homes for up to 19 adults with developmental disabilities”.
- The non-profit has complied with legal obligations by reporting their state of operation as FL.
- The non-profit's address in 2020 is noted in the filing as PETER WATKINS, E CLAY AVE, FL, 33510.
- The non-profit's form for the year 2020 reports a total of 35 employees on their payroll.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is -$19,752.
- The salary policy for the CEO of the organization is established through a review and approval by an impartial party.
- The organization has 10 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1992.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $526,509 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $8,790 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has fundraising events.