Abilityfirst
- Assets
- $111.5m
- Revenue
- $16.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 339
- Location
- Pasadena, CA
- Founding
- 12/2002
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 95-1690983
Organization Overview
Abilityfirst is located in Pasadena, CA. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (P80) the organization is classified as: Centers to Support the Independence of Specific Populations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Abilityfirst employed 339 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Abilityfirst 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, Abilityfirst generated $16.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $15.1m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 9.5% 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
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
HELP CHILDREN & ADULTS WITH PHYSICAL & DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL THROUGHOUT THEIR LIVES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS:ABILITYFIRST'S SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM PROVIDED CLOSE TO 193 ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES WITH VOCATIONAL AND SKILL ASSESSMENT, JOB PLACEMENT AND ON-THE-JOB SUPPORT IN COMPETITIVE JOB MARKETS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES IN A WIDE RANGE OF INDUSTRIES. THE ABILITYFIRST COLLEGE TO CAREER PROGRAM SUPPORTED 87 STUDENTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ENROLLED AT SEVERAL COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. IN ADDITION TO THE STUDENT'S ACADEMIC COURSEWORK, THE PROGRAM INCORPORATES SELF-DISCOVERY AND COMMUNITY EXPLORATION TO EMPOWER STUDENTS TO ACHIEVE THEIR ACADEMIC AND CAREER GOALS. THE ABILITYFIRST POSSABILITY PROGRAM SERVED 60 ADULTS IN LOS ANGELES AND PASADENA.
COMMUNITY CENTERS:ABILITYFIRST OPERATES FIVE COMMUNITY CENTERS AND ONE SCHOOL-BASED SITE IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY, SERVING APPROXIMATELY 1,006 CHILDREN AND ADULTS. OUR PERSON-CENTERED PROGRAMS EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS TO DISCOVER WHAT IS IMPORTANT TO THEM IN THEIR LIVES, AND TO DEVELOP THE SKILLS THAT ARE IMPORTANT FOR THEM TO ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS. PROGRAMS TYPICALLY INCLUDE AFTERSCHOOL SOCIALIZATION TRAINING, SUMMER DAY CAMPS, ADULT DAY AND SOCIAL RECREATION PROGRAMS; AND COMMUNITY AQUATICS SERVICES. ABILITLYFIRST ADAPTED TO THE FOLLOWING PROGRAM GOALS TO BETTER ADDRESS PARTICIPANTS' NEEDS DURING THE PANDEMIC: 1) DECREASE SOCIAL ISOLATION 2) DECREASE GAP IN SERVICES AND 3) MAINTAIN SOME SKILLS. ABILITYFIRST OPERATES TWO RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES FOR ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES WHICH SERVED 14 PEOPLE.
CAMP PAIVIKACAMP PAIVIKA IS LOCATED IN THE SAN BERNARDINO MOUNTAINS AND OFFERS SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM. IN 2021, THE SUMMER CAMP SEASON HAD TO BE CANCELLED DUE TO THE PANDEMIC. IN ITS PLACE, CAMP PAIVIKA OFFERED A VIRTUAL CAMP FOR 130 CHILDREN AND ADULTS. OUR VIRTUAL CAMP PROGRAMS REPLICATED CAMP EXPERIENCES SUCH AS A VIRTUAL CAMPFIRE AND TALENT SHOW, COOKING CLASSES, ARTS AND CRAFTS PROGRAMS WITH NURTURING SUPPORT AND AN EMPHASIS ON FUN.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Lori Gangemi Chief Executive Officer | Officer | 40 | $335,863 |
Keri Castaneda Chief Operating Officer | Officer | 40 | $210,719 |
Kashif Khan Chief Financial Officer | Officer | 40 | $204,470 |
Rob Whalstrom Sr. Director Of Operations & Properties | 40 | $123,617 | |
Rebecca Haussling Sr. Director Of Communications & Pr | 40 | $120,270 | |
Lauren Rayner Chief Development Officer | Officer | 40 | $115,686 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $617,301 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,561,487 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,435,409 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $51,698 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,614,197 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $8,906,854 |
| Investment income | $1,620,358 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $570,603 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $3,700 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$88,086 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $5,140 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $220,391 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $16,944,443 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $899,988 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $131,746 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $7,927,177 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $116,601 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,125,815 |
| Payroll taxes | $628,580 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $37,690 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $203,920 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $56,427 |
| Fees for services: Other | $158,853 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $374,736 |
| Information technology | $469,554 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,062,741 |
| Travel | $294,051 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $9,452 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $717,064 |
| Insurance | $343,007 |
| All other expenses | $124,412 |
| Total functional expenses | $15,054,736 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $374,183 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,519,531 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,177,558 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,446,591 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $242,428 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $200,156 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $25,645,317 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $74,064,747 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $5,874,382 |
| Total assets | $111,544,893 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,239,785 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $1,349 |
| 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 | $2,241,134 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $82,913,642 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $26,390,117 |
| 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 | $111,544,893 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 39 grants that Abilityfirst has recieved totaling $1,343,539.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Selma E Andrews Perpetual Charitable Tr Ua 5188-02 Dallas, TX PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $658,325 |
Ralph M Parsons Foundation Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT CAPITAL RENOVATIONS FOR COMMUNITY CENTERS IN LONG BEACH AND PASADENA | $100,000 |
Charities Aid Foundation America Alexandria, VA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE DONATION | $75,000 |
Brower Memorial Fund Tr 010590 Las Vegas, NV PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $60,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES | $50,800 |
The Annenberg Foundation Conshohocken, PA PURPOSE: SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM | $50,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $18,451,192 |
| Earnings | $2,707,007 |
| Other Expense | $980,150 |
| Ending Balance | $20,178,049 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Ability360 Inc Phoenix, AZ | $68,855,919 | $48,717,728 |
Easter Seals Blake Foundation Tucson, AZ | $8,663,056 | $37,896,300 |
Step Up On Second Street Inc Santa Monica, CA | $38,348,569 | $38,612,363 |
San Diego Center For Children San Diego, CA | $18,954,388 | $27,147,976 |
United Cerebral Palsy Of Southern Arizona Inc Tucson, AZ | $12,231,296 | $20,624,462 |
California Communications Access Foundation Oakland, CA | $50,718,300 | $18,764,665 |
Trybe Inc Oakland, CA | $6,930,985 | $20,805,295 |
Abilityfirst Pasadena, CA | $111,544,893 | $16,944,443 |
Advocates For Life Skills And Opportunity Inc Portland, OR | $15,204,732 | $15,008,329 |
Acociacion Nacional Pro Personas Mayores Pasadena, CA | $7,509,911 | $13,337,051 |
Challenged Athletes Inc San Diego, CA | $27,108,988 | $15,136,536 |
Starlight Childrens Foundation Culver City, CA | $15,437,142 | $12,239,496 |