Disability Legal Services Of Indiana

Organization Overview

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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

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:

Part 3 - Line 4a

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.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Margaret Jones JD
Executive Director
$72,961
Mylene Huybers JD
Board Member
$24,298
Dan Cavallini
Board Member
$0
Allie Cunningham
Board Member
$0
Sue Davis
Board Member
$0
Jennifer Dewitt
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
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

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