The Ablegamers Foundation Inc
- Assets
- $4.6m
- Revenue
- $3.6m
- Investments
- $50.0k
- Employees
- 15
- Location
- Kearneysville, WV
- Founding
- 07/2009
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 30-0533750
Organization Overview
The Ablegamers Foundation Inc is located in Kearneysville, WV. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (U99) the organization is classified as: Science & Technology N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Science & Technology and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Ablegamers Foundation Inc employed 15 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ablegamers Foundation Inc 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 12/2021, Ablegamers Foundation Inc generated $3.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 29.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.8m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 20.6% per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ABLEGAMERS FOUNDATION ENABLES PLAY TO COMBAT SOCIAL ISOLATION THAT IS AN EPIDEMIC AMONG PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ABLEGAMERS' USER RESEARCH PROGRAM EXPANDED ITS SERVICES TO INCLUDE SENSITIVITY READINGS, EVALUATION SERVICES, AND ACCESSIBILITY CONSULTING FOR VIDEO GAME DEVELOPERS AND PRODUCERS. THROUGH ABLEGAMERS' PLAYER PANELS, 15 ORGANIZATIONS ENGAGED 226 PLAYERS WITH DISABILITIES TO PROVIDE THESE USER RESEARCH SERVICES DURING 2021.
THE ABELGAMERS' PEER COUNSELING PROGRAM GRANTED 1,617 ADAPTIVE SWITCHES, MOUNTS, AND OTHER PERIPHERALS TO ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS, CENTERS FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING, UNIVERSITIES, AND OTHER PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES. THE PROGRAM CONDUCTED OVER 400 VIRTUAL, ONE ON ONE CONSULTATIONS WITH PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND GRANTED ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT TO OVER 300 INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.
THE ABLEGAMERS' PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM PROVIDED TRAINING TO 99 INDIVIDUALS FROM 27 ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDING 11 AAA STUDIOS AND PUBLISHERS. THROUGH THE ACCESSIBLE PLAYER EXPERIENCES CERTIFIED PRACTITIONER CLASS, ATTENDEES LEARN HOW TO SPOT ACCESSIBILITY BARRIERS AND FORMULATE SOLUTIONS THAT FIT THEIR OWN UNIQUE GAMES, ALLOWING GAME DEVELOPERS TO IMPLEMENT ACCESSIBLE EXPERIENCES IN THEIR GAMES THROUGHOUT THE DEVELOPMENT PROCESS.
ENGINEERING RESEARCH = $65,535 AND COMMUNITY AND INCLUSION = $196,870
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mark Barlet President | OfficerTrustee | 43 | $169,735 |
Cheryl Mitchel Director | Trustee | 32 | $96,538 |
Mark Burgess Director Of Finance | Officer | 31 | $62,741 |
Christopher Power Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $35,000 |
Steve Spohn Chief Operating Officer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Larry Goldberg Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,464,180 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $895,103 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,464,180 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $152,353 |
| Investment income | $11,278 |
| 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 | $3,634,786 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $133,100 |
| 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. | $364,014 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $71,228 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $540,796 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $76,428 |
| Payroll taxes | $68,484 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $2,422 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $53,093 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $7,415 |
| Fees for services: Other | $82,274 |
| Advertising and promotion | $13,649 |
| Office expenses | $65,050 |
| Information technology | $64,063 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $104,453 |
| Travel | $2,204 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,104 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $25,330 |
| Insurance | $24,324 |
| All other expenses | $33,964 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,822,789 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,896,644 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $195,474 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $3,314 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $826,424 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $28,347 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $181,727 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,118,802 |
| Investments—other securities | $50,000 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $254,612 |
| Total assets | $4,555,344 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $43,350 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $73,422 |
| 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 | $260,869 |
| Total liabilities | $377,641 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,136,078 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $41,625 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $4,555,344 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, The Ablegamers Foundation Inc has awarded $81,455 in support to 6 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Morgantown, WV PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE GAMING EQUIPMENT | $14,944 |
St Louis, MO PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE GAMING EQUIPMENT | $13,987 |
Des Moines, IA PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE GAMING EQUIPMENT | $13,329 |
JJ PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS TEXAS CENTER FOR DISABILITIES PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE GAMING EQUIPMENT | $13,329 |
Rochester, MN PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE GAMING EQUIPMENT | $13,329 |
Kansas City, MO PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE GAMING EQUIPMENT | $12,537 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 12 grants that The Ablegamers Foundation Inc has recieved totaling $522,362.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Network For Good Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $257,892 |
Paypal Charitable Giving Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: General Support | $117,290 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $42,990 |
American Endowment Foundation Hudson, OH PURPOSE: SCIENCE | $30,001 |
Tides Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: EQUITY, HUMAN RIGHTS, AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT | $30,000 |
Consumer Technology Association Foundation Arlington, VA PURPOSE: Grant | $25,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
American Association For Laboratory Accreditation Frederick, MD | $14,574,609 | $21,308,917 |
Zcash Foundation McLean, VA | $32,799,974 | $26,447,593 |
University Of Maryland Psychiatry Associates P A Baltimore, MD | $10,617,628 | $4,863,213 |
West Virginia University Innovation Corporation Morgantown, WV | $2,905,835 | $5,942,099 |
Board Of Certification Accreditation International Owings Mills, MD | $5,575,495 | $5,362,772 |
National Caregiving Foundation Dunkirk, MD | $1,366,084 | $4,115,754 |
National Assn Of State Mentl Health Prog Directors Research Instit Inc Falls Church, VA | $3,898,243 | $2,738,734 |
Nreca Wood Quality Control Inc Arlington, VA | $1,663,915 | $2,609,014 |
The Council On Undergraduate Research Gaithersburg, MD | $4,518,689 | $3,427,759 |
The Ablegamers Foundation Inc Kearneysville, WV | $4,555,344 | $3,634,786 |
World Food Logistics Organization Arlington, VA | $1,154,069 | $1,479,485 |
State Science And Technology Institute Westerville, OH | $793,548 | $1,545,406 |