Disability Legal Services Of Indiana, operating under the name Ability Allies, is located in Indianapolis, IN. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (I80) the organization is classified as: Legal Services, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Ability Allies employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ability Allies is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Ability Allies generated $119.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $138.1k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.3% per year over the past 5 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS FREE, AND LOW COST, LEGAL SERVICES TO INDIANA CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES. THE ORGANIZATION WAS FORMED TO ADDRESS THE LACK OF AFFORDABLE LEGAL REPRESENTATION FOR DISABLED CHILDREN AND ADULTS; SPECIFICALLY IN THE AREA OF EDUCATION LAW.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CONGRESS HAS FOUND THAT INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES CONSTITUTE ONE OF THE MOST DISADVANTAGED GROUPS IN SOCIETY. INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES CONTINUALLY ENCOUNTER VARIOUS FORMS OF DISCRIMINATION IN SUCH CRITICAL AREAS AS EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATION. THE ORGANIZATION USES IT RESOURCES TO REMOVE BARRIERS AND ENSURE THAT HOOSIERS WITH DISABILITIES HAVE FULL ACCESS TO EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES PURSUANT TO FEDERAL AND STATE LAWS AND REGULATIONS SO THAT THESE INDIVIDUALS CAN RECEIVE AN APPROPRIATE EDUCATION, PURSUE MEANINGFUL CAREERS, AND CONTRIBUTE TO SOCIETY. INDIANA HAS MORE THAN 170,000 CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES WHO RECEIVE SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES, MANY OF THEM LIVE BELOW FEDERAL POVERTY LEVELS. THIS VULNERABLE POPULATION IS OFTEN OVERLOOKED WHEN IT COMES TO EDUCATION. THE ORGANIZATION ASSISTS THESE CHILDREN BY PROVIDING LOW AND NO-COST LEGAL ADVOCACY TO ENSURE THEY HAVE ACCESS TO APPROPRIATE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES. IN 2023, THE ORGANIZATION SUCCESSFULLY ADVOCATED FOR THE RIGHTS OF THESE STUDENTS TO RECEIVE AN APPROPRIATE EDUCATION WITH SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES DESIGNED FOR THEIR UNIQUE NEEDS. WITHOUT THE ORGANIZATION'S ASSISTANCE, THESE FAMILIES WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN ABLE TO ACCESS LEGAL ASSISTANCE. THE ORGANIZATION'S POSITIVE IMPACT OFTEN EXTENDS BEYOND THE INDIVIDUAL STUDENT. IN 2023, THE ORGANIZATION'S WORK RESULTED IN REQUIRED CHANGES IN POLICIES AND TRAINING FOR SCHOOL DISTRICT PERSONNEL, WHICH BENEFITTED EXISTING STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES AS WELL AS FUTURE STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES WHO ENROLL IN THE SCHOOL DISTRICT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Margaret Jones JD Executive Director | Officer | 32 | $72,961 |
Mylene Huybers JD Board Member | Trustee | 12 | $24,298 |
Dan Cavallini Board Member | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Allie Cunningham Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Sue Davis Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Jennifer Dewitt Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $59,586 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $10,164 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $69,750 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $5,016 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $119,281 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $35,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $26,250 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $70,043 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $8,036 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,634 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $5,852 |
Office expenses | $3,067 |
Information technology | $3,857 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $6,475 |
Travel | $505 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $3,337 |
All other expenses | $258 |
Total functional expenses | $138,064 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $271,504 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $271,504 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $271,504 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $271,504 |