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Bonita Springs Assistance Office Inc

To provide temporary assistance to residents of bonita springs who have been affected by an unexpected crisis. Our goal is to foster independence through education and by bridging …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
70/100 · methodology

About Bonita Springs Assistance Office Inc

Bonita Springs Assistance Office (a United Way House) provides Bonita Springs, FL residents with emergency relief in times of crisis.

Founded
Headquarters
Bonita Springs, FL
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1987

Mission

To provide temporary assistance to residents of bonita springs who have been affected by an unexpected crisis. Our goal is to foster independence through education and by bridging the financial needs of the recipient.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar disaster relief in United States
Program spending This charity: 63%
Peer average: 88%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 20.95%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 70
Peer average: 89

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 35.5% of total expenses ($119,253 of $336,087).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.63
Program$0.63

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Bonita Springs Assistance Office Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024. See the filings
  • GiveRadar's profile for Bonita Springs Assistance Office Inc draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical disaster relief charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Bonita Springs Assistance Office Inc is a registered disaster relief nonprofit based in Bonita Springs, FL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1980 and has been operating for 46 years. Its EIN is 592337909. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 70/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $569K in annual revenue. 34 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Bonita Springs Assistance Office Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 592337909. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Bonita Springs Assistance Office Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 70 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for disaster relief charities in United States is 88/100.

Bonita Springs Assistance Office Inc is located in Bonita Springs, FL, United States. The organization was established in 1980 and has been active for 46 years.

Based on official tax filings, Bonita Springs Assistance Office Inc has $569K in annual revenue. It allocates 63% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 88% for disaster relief charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Bonita Springs Assistance Office Inc is classified as a Disaster Relief organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $569K in annual revenue. The organization has 34 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Bonita Springs Assistance Office Inc. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Bonita Springs Assistance Office Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 63% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 88%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Bonita Springs Assistance Office (a United Way House) provides Bonita Springs, FL residents with emergency relief in times of crisis. Bonita Springs Assistance Office Inc is classified as a disaster relief organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1980.

Among disaster relief charities registered in United States: It allocates 63% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 88%. Its annual revenue of $569K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Bonita Springs Assistance Office Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Bonita Springs Assistance Office Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 592337909, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
63% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
4

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

DA
Darcy E••••••••
Chair

Officers & trustees (14)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Lee County deputies replace Bonita Springs veteran’s stolen scooter - Naples Daily News
Nov 2023
www.naplesnews.com
Mark W. McCaw Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information - Shikany's Bonita Funeral Home
Aug 2023
www.shikanyfuneralhome.com
Form filed
$1.0M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Firefighters' calendar raises funds for Assistance Office, other charities - archive.naplesnews.com
Dec 2021
archive.naplesnews.com
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Bonita Springs event to offer free pet food to owners facing financial hardship during pandemic - Naples Daily News
Sep 2020
www.naplesnews.com
Bonita charitable agency hires new director - archive.naplesnews.com
Sep 2020
archive.naplesnews.com
It takes two: Teri Lamaine and Dale Timple named Bonita Springs Citizens of the Year - Naples Daily News
Oct 2017
www.naplesnews.com
Bonita Springs pets get a little help at free event - Naples Daily News
Sep 2017
www.naplesnews.com
Flood help: Bonita Springs flooding victims get aid from local nonprofits - Naples Daily News
Aug 2017
www.naplesnews.com
Ex-leader of Bonita Assistance Office takes plea deal on theft charge - Naples Daily News
Jun 2017
www.naplesnews.com
Fired Bonita agency chief investigated over fund misuse - The News-Press
Oct 2015
www.news-press.com

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Disaster Relief this charity 1,601
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 34 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 34 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1980
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Bonita Springs Assistance Office Inc

What is Bonita Springs Assistance Office Inc?
Bonita Springs Assistance Office Inc is a disaster relief publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Bonita Springs, United States. Bonita Springs Assistance Office (a United Way House) provides Bonita Springs, FL residents with emergency relief in times of crisis.
When was Bonita Springs Assistance Office Inc founded?
Bonita Springs Assistance Office Inc was founded in 1980.
Who leads Bonita Springs Assistance Office Inc?
Darcy Eikenberg serves as Chair.
Where is Bonita Springs Assistance Office Inc located?
Headquartered in Bonita Springs, FL, United States.
What is Bonita Springs Assistance Office Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 63% of expenses go to program services.
Is Bonita Springs Assistance Office Inc trustworthy?
Bonita Springs Assistance Office Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Bonita Springs Assistance Office Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 592337909.
What is Bonita Springs Assistance Office Inc's website?
http://www.bonitaassistance.org