BENS PLACE SERVICES INC
To provide social experiences and support the independence of people with developmental, physical, or acquired disabilities by offering day programs, life skills training, and community integration opportunities.
About BENS PLACE SERVICES INC
Ben's Place Services, Inc. is a Jacksonville-based 501(c)(3) community center serving adults with developmental and acquired disabilities. Founded in the early 2000s (incorporated 2004) and recognized as tax-exempt in 2005, the organization provides structured day programs, social activities, life-skill training, and community outings that promote independence and social inclusion.
In recent years (2023–2025) Ben's Place has documented program growth and enhanced service hours — adding evening hours Wednesday–Friday and offering Saturday programs several times monthly — while running regular fundraising initiatives (online auctions, an annual golf tournament, a Christmas Village) and engaging community partners. The organization reports active partnerships with local institutions (including occupational therapy students from regional colleges) and continues to operate regular member-focused activities such as arts, fitness, field trips, and vocational skill-building.
Notable achievements
501(c)(3) recognition
Officially recognized as a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) charity (determination letter issued in 2005), establishing long-term nonprofit status for its services to people with disabilities.
Sustained local programming and expansion
Maintained continuous member services for two decades and expanded operations in 2023–2024 to include extended weekday evening hours and additional Saturday programming, increasing opportunities for socialization and skill development.
Recurring community fundraising and events
Established annual fundraising events — including an online auction, a yearly golf tournament and a seasonal 'Christmas Village' — that support program operations and community engagement.
At a glance
- Total assets
- $14K
- Annual revenue
- $80K
- Tax status
- 501(c)(3)Public charity
- EIN
- 32-0122751
- Location
- Jacksonville, FL
- Website
- bensplacecof.org
- On Mahalo since
- May 2026
Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.
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