Access Ability Wisconsin is located in Verona, WI. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (N99) the organization is classified as: Recreation & Sports N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Access Ability Wisconsin 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 12/2022, Access Ability Wisconsin generated $221.6k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 40.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $137.1k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 19.4% per year over the past 4 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO FACILITATE AND PROVIDE THE MEANS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH MOBILITY CHALLENGES TO ACCESS AND ENJOY WISCONSIN'S NATURAL RESOURCES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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OVER 5.7 MILLION ACRES ARE PUBLICLY OWNED AND USED FOR PARKS, FORESTS, TRAILS, AND NATURAL RESOURCE PROTECTION. OVER 600,000 PEOPLE IN WISCONSIN HAVE SOME SORT OF DISABILITY THAT LIMITS THEIR ACCESS TO THAT PUBLIC LAND. WITH ALL OF THE PROVEN BENEFITS OF OUTDOOR RECREATION, EVERYONE SHOULD BE ABLE TO ENJOY THE OUTDOORS!NATURE IS FOR EVERYBODY & EVERY BODY! ACCESS ABILITY WISCONSIN'S (AAW) MISSION IS TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO ACCESS OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL EXPERIENCES FOR PEOPLE WITH TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT MOBILITY CHALLENGES (SUCH AS INJURIES RESULTING IN PARALYSIS) PROMOTING ACCESS, INCLUSION, EQUITY, & HEALTHY LIVING. WE PROVIDE FOR FREE (WITH A SMALL REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT AND COMPLETED SURVEY), AN OUTDOOR WHEELCHAIR (OWC) & ENCLOSED TRAILER THAT INDIVIDUALS CAN USE TO EXPLORE THE GREAT OUTDOORS. AAW'S FLEET INCLUDES EVENT TRAILERS THAT HOLD MULTIPLE OWCS. AAW WORKS TO TRANSFORM THINKING AROUND OPPORTUNITIES TO ACCESS THE OUTDOORS FOR THOSE LIVING WITH MOBILITY CHALLENGES WHO ARE UNDERSERVED AND REPRESENT THE ENTIRE FACE OF SOCIETY LIVING IN URBAN AND RURAL COMMUNITIES. AAW STRESSES THE IMPORTANCE OF INCLUDING EVERYONE, REGARDLESS OF ABILITY, AS LEADERS AND PARTICIPANTS AT THE FOREFRONT OF PLANNING INSTEAD OF AS AN AFTERTHOUGHT OR NOT AT ALL. AAW ACCOMPLISHES THIS BY FACILITATING ACCESS TO THE OUTDOORS FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, CULTURES, ETHNICITIES, AND INCOME LEVELS.SINCE INCEPTION, OVER 1,000 - 1,500 PEOPLE PER YEAR HAVE BENEFITED FROM OUR PROGRAMS. 24 OWCS WERE PROVIDED IN 2022 ACROSS 13 WI COUNTIES AND ONE COUNTY IN ILLINOIS.
USED FUNDS PROVIDED BY THE CRAIG H NEILSEN FOUNDATION TO PROVIDE GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS WITH SCI TO AID WITH COSTS INCURRED DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. FUNDS FROM THESE GRANTS WERE ALSO USED TO SUPPORT PANDEMIC SANITATION SUPPLIERS TO HOST LOCATIONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Monica Spaeni President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
Ray Anderson Vice President/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 25 | $0 |
Ron French Director | Trustee | 25 | $0 |
Gary Stott Director | Trustee | 20 | $0 |
Steve Spaeni Director | Trustee | 25 | $0 |
John Kilian Director | Trustee | 25 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $15,807 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $205,687 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $221,494 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $74 |
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 | $221,568 |
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. | $90 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,200 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $47,020 |
Advertising and promotion | $13,181 |
Office expenses | $3,171 |
Information technology | $1,825 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $4,150 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $364 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $6,926 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $137,121 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $9,693 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $161,964 |
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 | $14,630 |
Total assets | $186,287 |
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 | $186,287 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $186,287 |