Form 990 for tax year 2023

Totals

Total revenue

$36,271,915

Total expenses

$33,269,753

Contributions and grants received

$705,511

Grants paid

$0

Program service revenue

$33,833,379

Investment income

$1,698,268

Other revenue

$34,757

Total assets, end of year

$35,942,497

Total liabilities, end of year

$8,595,877

Net assets or fund balances, end of year

$27,346,620

Program services expenses (Part IX)

$26,951,513

Management and general expenses

$4,901,275

Fundraising expenses

$1,416,965

Program service expenses (Part III)

$26,951,513

Program services were 81.0% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Mission and programs · 2023

• QUEST RESIDENTIAL SERVICES OFFERS HOUSING OPTIONS IN THE ORLANDO AND TAMPA AREAS WITH SERVICES APPROPRIATE TO THE NEEDS AND ABILITIES OF EACH RESIDENT. THIS INCLUDES INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES, GROUP HOMES, TRANSITIONAL AND SUPPORTED LIVING, AND INDEPENDENT LIVING. QUEST RESIDENTIAL SERVICES PROVIDED HOMES FOR 202 ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN FISCAL YEAR 2024.SEE SCHEDULE O FOR MORE INFORMATION.A PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN IS PREPARED FOR EVERY INDIVIDUAL WHO IS IN THE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM. THOSE PLANS IDENTIFY EACH PERSON'S UNIQUE ABILITIES, GOALS AND INTERESTS. QUEST WORKS IN TANDEM WITH RESIDENTS, THEIR FAMILIES, AND MEDICAL PROVIDERS TO COORDINATE NEEDED HEALTH SERVICES. A NURSE VISITS RESIDENTS ON-SITE AND MONITORS THEIR HEALTH, AND ALL STAFF MEMBERS ARE TRAINED IN FIRST AID AND CPR.INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES (ICFS): ICFS OFFER A NURTURING HOME ENVIRONMENT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH PROFOUND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES WHO ARE NON-AMBULATORY. QUEST ICF PROGRAMS OFFER 24-HOUR SKILLED NURSING CARE, PHYSICAL, SPEECH AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, AND AN EXTENSIVE SUPPORT SYSTEM IN COMFORTABLE AND CUSTOMIZED RESIDENCES THAT MEET THE NEEDS OF THE INDIVIDUALS QUEST SERVES.GROUP HOMES: INDIVIDUALS LIVE IN SMALL GROUPS OF 8-12 PEOPLE WHERE INCREASING INDEPENDENCE THROUGH CONTINUED SKILL TRAINING IS EMPHASIZED. RESIDENTS HAVE THE OPTION TO PARTICIPATE IN ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE LIFELONG EDUCATION, A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE, AND ALLOW THEM TO ASSUME PERSONAL AND COMMUNITY RESPONSIBILITY.TRANSITIONAL AND SUPPORTED LIVING: THESE RESIDENCES ARE DESIGNED TO FULFILL THE WISHES OF CARING PARENTS AND GUARDIANS BY OFFERING A LIFE RICH IN EXPERIENCES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. INDIVIDUALS ENJOY APARTMENT LIVING WITH ROOMMATES WHILE RECEIVING DAILY SUPPORT SERVICES THAT FOSTER INDEPENDENCE. INDIVIDUALS LIVE AND WORK INDEPENDENTLY IN THE COMMUNITY AND ARE ASSISTED AS NEEDED WITH MORE COMPLEX TASKS SUCH AS BANKING AND NAVIGATING PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION.INDEPENDENT LIVING: QUEST VILLAGE IS AN INNOVATIVE RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY LOCATED IN EAST ORLANDO AND DESIGNED FOR INDEPENDENT ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES WITH CONVENIENT ACCESS TO EMPLOYMENT, HEALTHCARE, TRANSPORTATION, ENTERTAINMENT, AND EDUCATION. THE COMMUNITY IS COMPRISED OF 48-SINGLE BEDROOM/SINGLE BATH APARTMENTS THAT PROVIDE SAFETY AND COMFORT. ON- AND OFF-SITE SUPPORT SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS WITH ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING. RESIDENTS ARE OFFERED A VARIETY OF ONGOING SOCIAL ACTIVITIES.

  Expenses $17,423,335 · Revenue $27,583,649

• QUEST VOCATIONAL SERVICES OFFERS A VARIETY OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND SUPPORT THAT EMPOWERS INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO DEVELOP SOCIAL AND WORKPLACE SKILLS AS WELL AS CONFIDENCE AND SELF-ESTEEM SO THEY MAY ACHIEVE GREATER INDEPENDENCE. QUEST PROVIDED VOCATIONAL SERVICES TO 271 INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN FISCAL YEAR 2024.SEE SCHEDULE O FOR MORE INFORMATION.IN ORDER FOR INDIVIDUALS TO EXPERIENCE A FULL LIFE, THEY MUST LEARN BASIC LIFE AND VOCATIONAL SKILLS SUCH AS INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION, SAFETY, FINANCIAL LITERACY, AND NUTRITION. AT QUEST'S TRAINING CENTERS, PARTICIPANTS WORK THROUGH INDIVIDUALIZED GOAL PLANS CREATED BY QUEST TEAM MEMBERS WITH INPUT FROM PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS AND CAREGIVERS. PROGRAMMING INCREASES INDEPENDENCE AND QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH SUCCESSFUL, MEANINGFUL, AND ENJOYABLE EXPERIENCES. SKILLED STAFF PROVIDES DIRECT CARE ASSISTANCE AND REPOSITIONING SERVICES THROUGHOUT THE DAY TO KEEP PARTICIPANTS COMFORTABLE AND HEALTHY.QUEST WORKS WITH CANDIDATES WHO HAVE BEEN APPROVED BY VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION (VR) SERVICES BY THE STATE OF FLORIDA TO FIND A WORK EXPERIENCE THAT IS MEANINGFUL AND SUSTAINABLE. QUEST STAFF MEET WITH EVERY JOB CANDIDATE TO ASSESS THEIR SKILL LEVEL AND INTERESTS. AN INDIVIDUALIZED LEARNING OR JOB PLACEMENT PLAN IS DEVELOPED BY THE CANDIDATE AND QUEST STAFF TOGETHER. COMMUNITY-BASED EMPLOYMENT IS OFFERED WITH VARIOUS LEVELS OF JOB COACHING BASED ON AN INDIVIDUAL'S NEEDS AND STRENGTHS.QUEST TRANSITION SERVICES INCLUDE INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES LIKE PROJECT SEARCH, TEMPORARY PAID COMMUNITY WORK EXPERIENCES, SELF-ADVOCACY TRAINING, YOUTH WORK READINESS TRAINING, AND CAREER CAMPS. PROJECT SEARCH IS A NINE-MONTH INTERNSHIP PROGRAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH A LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. THIS TRANSITION-TO-WORK PROGRAM WORKS WITH INTERNS WHO WANT COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT AFTER HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION. THROUGH HANDS-ON TRAINING, INTERNS ACQUIRE EMPLOYABILITY AND MARKETABLE WORK SKILLS, WHILE PARTICIPATING IN THREE ROTATIONS ACROSS A VARIETY OF CAREER PATHS.BLOSSOM ARTISANAL IS A QUEST BUSINESS VENTURE OFFERING ARTISANAL PRODUCTS HANDCRAFTED BY INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. THE TEAM PRODUCES ALL-NATURAL PRODUCTS WHILE GAINING MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT AND LEARNING BUSINESS SKILLS. THESE EMPLOYEES ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR EACH PHASE OF THE BUSINESS, FROM HAND PRODUCING SOAPS, CANDLES, AND BATH TEAS TO PACKAGING, SHIPPING, AND SALES. BLOSSOM ALSO PROVIDES ON-THE-JOB TRAINING FOR STUDENTS AT QUEST KIDS ACADEMY.

  Expenses $4,436,345 · Revenue $2,565,470

• QUEST KIDS SPECIALIZES IN HELPING CHILDREN WITH AUTISM, PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENT DISORDERS, AND OTHER LEARNING AND BEHAVIOR CONCERNS WITH INDIVIDUALIZED ONE-ON-ONE PROGRAMS USING APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS (ABA) THERAPY. WITH CENTERS IN ORLANDO AND TAMPA, QUEST KIDS TAUGHT CRITICAL LANGUAGE AND SOCIAL SKILLS TO 172 CHILDREN IN FISCAL YEAR 2024.SEE SCHEDULE O FOR MORE INFORMATION.WITH SERVICES STARTING AS YOUNG AS 15 MONTHS OLD, QUEST KIDS THERAPY OFFERS EXPERT GUIDANCE IN EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES FOR AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS, SOCIAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, TOILET TRAINING, PERSONAL HYGIENE, MOTOR SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH AND SAFETY, LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, AND COMMUNICATION. QUEST'S CERTIFIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSTS DEVELOP INDIVIDUALIZED PLANS TO INCREASE ACQUISITION SKILLS AND ADDRESS PROBLEM BEHAVIORS SUCH AS AGGRESSION, SELF-INJURY, AND PROPERTY DESTRUCTION. TRANSITION SUPPORT IS OFFERED FOR TEENS ENTERING ADULTHOOD THROUGH RESOURCE PLANNING AND AGE-APPROPRIATE SKILL ACQUISITION. QUEST KIDS ACADEMY PROVIDES CHILDREN AGES 5-22 WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES A QUALITY, CUSTOMIZED EDUCATION EXPERIENCE. TEACHING STRATEGIES ARE INFORMED BY THE PRINCIPLES AND PROCEDURES OF APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS (ABA). THE CURRICULUM IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH A WIDE RANGE OF ACADEMIC, COMMUNICATION, SOCIAL, LEISURE, AND PRACTICAL SKILLS TO GIVE THEM A WELL-ROUNDED EDUCATION THAT WILL LEAD THEM TOWARD PRODUCTIVE LIVES AND GREATER INDEPENDENCE. FOR TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS ATTENDING QUEST KIDS ACADEMY, TRANSITIONAL AND WORK STUDY OPPORTUNITIES ARE OFFERED THAT FOSTER LIFE- AND WORK-SKILL ACQUISITION. THIS CURRICULUM PROVIDES THE SKILLS NECESSARY TO TRANSITION INTO ADULTHOOD INCLUDING FINANCIAL LITERACY, SAFETY, AND PRE-VOCATIONAL TRAINING.

  Expenses $4,843,045 · Revenue $3,684,260

• Expenses $248,788

As filed on the 2023 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.

Schedule J

Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Related organizations on this return

Schedule R Part II: tax-exempt organizations related to the filer by control. It does not record shared board members or money.

• FLORIDA FOUNDATION FOR SPECIAL CHILDREN INC

  501(C)(3) · EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL SERVICES FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED · FL · controlled entity

  Directly controlled by LIFE CONCEPTS INC DBA QUEST INC

• LIFE CONCEPTS GROUP HOME I INC

  501(C)(3) · HOUSING FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED · FL · controlled entity

  Directly controlled by LIFE CONCEPTS INC DBA QUEST INC

• LIFE CONCEPTS GROUP HOME II INC

  501(C)(3) · HOUSING FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED · FL · controlled entity

  Directly controlled by LIFE CONCEPTS INC DBA QUEST INC

• LIFE CONCEPTS INDEPENDENT LIVING I INC

  501(C)(3) · HOUSING FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED · FL · controlled entity

  Directly controlled by LIFE CONCEPTS INC DBA QUEST INC

• LIFE CONCEPTS INDEPENDENT LIVING II INC

  501(C)(3) · HOUSING FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED · FL · controlled entity

  Directly controlled by LIFE CONCEPTS INC DBA QUEST INC

Taxable family on this return

Schedule R Parts I, III and IV, as filed. These record ownership and control, not shared board members or money moved.

Provenance

Return type

form_990

Tax year

2023

Filed

21 April 2025

IRS schema version

2023v6.0

Source object

202511259349302216

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