Amikids Inc

Tampa, FL · Founded 1983

Youth rehabilitation organization transforming troubled youth through education, training, and environmental programs

Primary audience
General Public
Work area
Community Service
Topic
Social Impact
Website Contact

About Organization

AMIkids provides youth in communities the opportunity to transform into responsible young adults through education, training, counseling, discipline, productive work, and marine, wilderness, and environmental rehabilitation programs. Founded in 1969 and based in Tampa, FL, the organization operates with $53.9 million in annual revenue and 950 employees, supported by 1,500 volunteers, having served over 160,000 young people across 55 years.

What They Focus On

Program Delivery

Implements evidence-based programs designed to achieve measurable outcomes and community impact.

Capacity Building

Develops organizational infrastructure and partnerships to enhance service quality and sustainability.

Research Impact

Conducts research and evaluation to inform best practices and demonstrate program effectiveness.

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2021)

$53.9M

-8.9% vs 2020

Expenses (2021)

$54.2M

-0.5% vs 2020

Assets (2021)

$44.4M

+5.2% vs 2020

Employees (2021)

950

-12.4% vs 2020

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2021 $53,873,233 $54,233,039 $44,417,076 950
2020 $59,124,035 $54,490,466 $42,230,999 1,084
2019 $48,488,063 $48,935,009 $35,632,467 1,239
2018 $53,674,605 $53,956,218 $33,013,916 1,209
2017 $55,241,211 $52,625,550 $29,796,620 1,280

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

Learn more
  • 01

    Assess Needs

    Identifies community needs through data analysis and stakeholder engagement to inform program design.

  • 02

    Design Programs

    Develops evidence-based programs and services tailored to address identified needs and achieve measurable outcomes.

  • 03

    Deliver Services

    Implements programs through trained staff and partners to ensure quality service delivery and participant engagement.

  • 04

    Evaluate Impact

    Measures program effectiveness and collects feedback to continuously improve services and demonstrate results.

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Amikids Inc

Gen./marine Educatio

Provides gen./marine educatio designed to support organizational goals and deliver measurable community impact.

Helps At-risk Young Adults Develop Adequate Skills

Provides helps at-risk young adults develop adequate skills designed to support organizational goals and deliver measurable community impact.

Gen./marine Educatio

Provides gen./marine educatio designed to support organizational goals and deliver measurable community impact.

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Amikids Inc.

Mike Thornton

Mike Thornton

President & CEO Read
Heyward Golden

Heyward Golden

Senior Vice President, Operations Read
Maria Porto-Duarte

Maria Porto-Duarte

Chief Financial Officer Read
Rosemary Brackman

Rosemary Brackman

Vice President, Support Services Read
Angee Hastings

Angee Hastings

Chief People & Culture Officer Read
Dr. Amy Bradshaw Hoppock

Dr. Amy Bradshaw Hoppock

Vice President of Behavioral Health Read
Sara Jolly

Sara Jolly

Vice President, Resource Development Read
NL

Nancy Loehr

Chair, National Board of Trustees Read
JP

Jerry Prejean

AMIkids Acadiana Read
LM

Larry McNeil

AMIkids Bennettsville Read
RS

Randy Sanderson

AMIkids Greater Fort Lauderdale Read
ML

Mark Lettelleir

AMIkids Pinellas Read
AD

Amy Deatherage 

AMIkids Sandoval Read
LM

Louis McDonald

AMIkids Sandoval Read
BR

Brad Roub

AMIkids Space Coast Read
MM

Mark Metheny

AMIkids Tampa Read
JD

JB Davis

AMIkids Tampa Read
TC

Terin Cremer

AMIkids At-Large Read
DJ

Darrell Jensen

AMIkids At-Large Read
CL

Corey Lee

AMIkids At-Large Read

Milestones

2020

Program Expansion

2020

Enhanced service delivery and broadened community reach through strategic initiatives.

2023

Program Expansion

2023

Enhanced service delivery and broadened community reach through strategic initiatives.

2026

Program Expansion

2026

Enhanced service delivery and broadened community reach through strategic initiatives.

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

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A H Lachicotte Georgetown Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Aaron Jimison Tampa Board Treasurer 1.00 hrs/week
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Adam D Granit Greater Ft. Lauderdale Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Alan N Learch Duval Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Alan N Learch Jacksonville Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Albert D Knight Yes Board Secretary 1.00 hrs/week
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Aleksandra Cuprys Miami Dade Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Alfredo Givens Beaufort Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Alison Townsend Foundation Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Alonzo Thompson White Pines Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Alvin Peters Panama City Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Amado Albelo Miami Dade Board Chair 5.00 hrs/week
AJ
Amirah Johnson Orlando Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Amy Deatherage Sandoval Board Treasurer 1.00 hrs/week
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Amy Rettig Pinellas Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Andrew Chapman Manatee Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Andrew E Peluso Tampa Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Andrew High Greater Ft. Lauderdale Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Andrew J Ziegler Space Coast Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Angela Sheppard Clay County Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Anna Foster Tallahassee Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Armando Salazar Rio Grande Valley Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Ashley Bryant Gainesville Board Chair 5.00 hrs/week
AD
Ashley D Gay Orlando Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Audrey Jacobs Emerald Coast Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Austin Franklin Clay County Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Barbara Luedtke Clay County Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Barry Wilson Piedmont Board Treasurer 1.00 hrs/week
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Barton L Phillips Baton Rouge Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Becky Talbert Bennettsville Board Chair 5.00 hrs/week
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Becky Talbert Infinity Marlboro Board Chair 5.00 hrs/week
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Benito Ochoa III Rio Grande Valley Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Benito Ochoa IV Rio Grande Valley Board Secretary/Treasurer 1.00 hrs/week
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Benjamin Snoddy White Pines Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Beth Rainey White Pines Board Vice Chair 1.00 hrs/week
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Bobby Greene Tallahassee Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Brad Roub Space Coast Board Treasurer 1.00 hrs/week
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Bradley Newman Infinity Wake Board Vice Chair 1.00 hrs/week
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Brenda Birkett Baton Rouge Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Brenda Birkett Florida Prop, Board Member 0.10 hrs/week
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Brenda Birkett Georgia Props, Board Member 0.10 hrs/week
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Brenda Birkett Louisiana Prop, Board Member 0.10 hrs/week
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Brenda Birkett New Mexico Prop, Board Member 0.10 hrs/week
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Brenda Birkett North Carolina Prop, Board Member 0.10 hrs/week
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Brenda Birkett South Carolina Prop, Board Member 0.10 hrs/week
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Brenda Birkett Texas Prop, Board Member 0.10 hrs/week
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Brenton Percell Baton Rouge Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Brett Hyde Space Coast Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Brett N Brinson Baton Rouge Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Brian Corlew Emerald Coast Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Bryan Byrd White Pines Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Bryan McDonald Gainesville Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Bryan Singletary Bennettsville Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Bryan Singletary Infinity Marlboro Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Carl N Alston Beaufort Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Carolyn A Prince Bennettsville Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Carolyn A Prince Infinity Marlboro Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Carrie Ash Bennettsville Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Carrie Ash Infinity Marlboro Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Casey Taylor Tampa Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Catherine Heitman Baton Rouge Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Catherine Wynne Panama City Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Cecile Scoon Panama City Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Chantal Quintana Tampa Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Charla Cotton Emerald Coast Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Charles Noonan Emerald Coast Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Charles Vaughan Greater Ft. Lauderdale Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Chene Thompson Southwest Florida Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Cheryl T Bowie Acadiana Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Christopher J Kiley Emerald Coast Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Cindy Riggenbach Emerald Coast Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Clay Henry Acadiana Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Clementina Garza Sandoval Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Clinton Gulley Miami Dade Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Connie Nivens-Townsend Sand Hills Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Corey A Lee At Large Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Corey A Lee Miami Dade Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Cory Graves Infinity Wake Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Cory Hutchcraft Clay County Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Crystal Swinton Greater Ft. Lauderdale Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Cv Tyus Southwest Florida Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Cynthia McCormick Sand Hills Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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D I Wilson Georgetown Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Dan D Richards Space Coast Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Daniel J Thompson Florida Prop, Board Member 0.10 hrs/week
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Daniel J Thompson Georgia Props, Board Member 0.10 hrs/week
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Daniel J Thompson Louisiana Prop, Board Member 0.10 hrs/week
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Daniel J Thompson New Mexico Prop, Board Member 0.10 hrs/week
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Daniel J Thompson North Carolina Prop, Board Member 0.10 hrs/week
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Daniel J Thompson South Carolina Prop, Board Member 0.10 hrs/week
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Daniel J Thompson Texas Prop, Board Member 0.10 hrs/week
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Daniel Thompson Foundation Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Darrell L Jensen At Large Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Darrell Linzy Gainesville Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Darryl Goodwin White Pines Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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David B Mitchell At Large Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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David B Mitchell Florida Prop, Board Member 0.10 hrs/week
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David B Mitchell Georgia Props, Board Member 0.10 hrs/week
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David B Mitchell Louisiana Prop, Board Member 0.10 hrs/week
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David B Mitchell New Mexico Prop, Board Member 0.10 hrs/week
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David B Mitchell North Carolina Prop, Board Member 0.10 hrs/week
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David B Mitchell South Carolina Prop, Board Member 0.10 hrs/week
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David B Mitchell Texas Prop, Board Member 0.10 hrs/week
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David Blackerby At Large Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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David F Spector Space Coast Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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David Hull Foundation Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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David Hull Florida Prop, Board Member 0.10 hrs/week
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David Hull Georgia Props, Board Member 0.10 hrs/week
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David Hull Louisiana Prop, Board Member 0.10 hrs/week
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David Hull New Mexico Prop, Board Member 0.10 hrs/week
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David Hull North Carolina Prop, Board Member 0.10 hrs/week
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David Hull South Carolina Prop, Board Member 0.10 hrs/week
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David Hull Texas Prop, Board Member 0.10 hrs/week
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David J Hull Duval Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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David J Hull Jacksonville Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Deidre K Hepburn Bennettsville Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Deidre K Hepburn Infinity Marlboro Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Don C Herndon Space Coast Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Don Darbeau Miami Dade Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Donald E Leonard Sandoval Board Vice President 1.00 hrs/week
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Donald Folley Emerald Coast Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Donna M Mayeux Baton Rouge Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Doris B Smith Bennettsville Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Doris B Smith Infinity Marlboro Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Douglas Gantt Gateways Board Chair 5.00 hrs/week
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Dwayne Harper Gateways Board Vice Chair 1.00 hrs/week
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E J Dinkel At Large Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Easton Harrison Greater Ft. Lauderdale Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Edmund P Michel Pcmi Prop, Board Member 0.10 hrs/week
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Edward P Taylor Beaufort Board Treasurer 1.00 hrs/week
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Edward W Lovato Sandoval Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Eli McGinty Southwest Florida Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Eloise T Lisch Manatee Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Eric Austin Space Coast Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Eric Esmond Emerald Coast Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Eric Hubley Escambia Boys Base Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Eric Hubley Pensacola Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Eric R Lane Baton Rouge Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Eric Ward Tampa Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Ernest W Session Gateways Board Treasurer 1.00 hrs/week
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Ernie Sims Tallahassee Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Fletcher G Davidson Tampa Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Francisco Gonzalez Orlando Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Frank Surface Duval Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Frank Surface Jacksonville Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Freddie Hodges Bennetsville Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Freddie Hodges Infinity Marlboro Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Freddy Baker Clay County Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Frederick Freeman Sand Hills Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Gary Cross Clay County Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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George P Cole Caddo Board Chair 5.00 hrs/week
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Georgia K Rirou Sandoval Board Secretary 1.00 hrs/week
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Glenn E Lemke Rio Grande Valley Board Chair 5.00 hrs/week
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Glenn Sapp Gadsden Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Gregory Downing Gadsden Board Chair 5.00 hrs/week
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Gregory Porter Pinellas Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Gwendolyn E Sellars Panama City Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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H T Cox Caddo Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Harper Bryan Duval Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Harper Bryan Jacksonville Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Harry O Traylor Manatee Board Chair 5.00 hrs/week
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Harry W Davis At Large Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Henry B Bruser At Large Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Heyward Golden Family Services, Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Howard Wooden Yes Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Iana Harris Clay County Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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J B Davis Tampa Board Chair 5.00 hrs/week
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J D Moore Caddo Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Jack A Cohen Tampa Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Jack J Johnson Sand Hills Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Jack Tyrrell Tampa Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Jacqueline C Nettles Georgetown Board Treasurer 1.00 hrs/week
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Jacquline Reid Clay County Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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James B Johnson Yes Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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James D Dixon Sand Hills Board Chair 5.00 hrs/week
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James N Sweeney Sand Hills Board Secretary Treasurer 1.00 hrs/week
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James Palmer Beaufort Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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James R Rice White Pines Board Secretary 1.00 hrs/week
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James W Boozer Beaufort Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Jamey Wilson Tampa Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Jared Paulson Manatee Board Treasurer 1.00 hrs/week
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Jaron Berman Rio Grande Valley Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Jason Arthur Space Coast Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Jason T Mahoney Infinity Wake Board Chair 5.00 hrs/week
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Jean Bandish Space Coast Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Jeff F Burzinski Pinellas Board President 1.00 hrs/week
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Jeffrey Hershman Greater Ft. Lauderdale Board Treasurer 1.00 hrs/week
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Jennifer Kindall White Pines Board Chair 5.00 hrs/week
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Jennifer L McDonald Sandoval Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Jennifer Wilson Tampa Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Jeremy Miller Emerald Coast Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
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Jerome Miller Orlando Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
JP
Jerry Prejean Florida Prop, Board Chair 0.10 hrs/week
JP
Jerry Prejean Georgia Props, Board Chair 0.10 hrs/week
JP
Jerry Prejean Louisiana Prop, Board Chair 0.10 hrs/week
JP
Jerry Prejean New Mexico Prop, Board Chair 5.00 hrs/week
JP
Jerry Prejean North Carolina Prop, Board Chair 0.10 hrs/week
JP
Jerry Prejean South Carolina Prop, Board Chair 0.10 hrs/week
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Jerry Prejean Texas Prop, Board Chair 0.10 hrs/week
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Jerry Q Prejean Acadiana Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$255K Grants Received
3 Organizations

Top Funders

3 total
JC
Johnson Charitable Gift Fund 2 grants
$200K
TM
The Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation Inc.
$40K
PC
Pinellas Community Foundation
$15K
Johnson Charitable Gift Fund The Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation Inc. Pinellas Community Foundation
Johnson Charitable Gift Fund The Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation Inc. Pinellas Community Foundation

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Contact

Get in touch with Amikids Inc

Phone

(813) 887-3300

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5915 Benjamin Center Drive Tampa, FL 33634