Abilityfirst
- Assets
- $98.6m
- Revenue
- $18.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 430
- Location
- Pasadena, CA
- Founding
- 12/2002
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- 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 12/2023, Abilityfirst employed 430 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 12/2023, Abilityfirst generated $18.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $19.3m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 3.1% per year over the past 8 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
HELP CHILDREN & ADULTS WITH PHYSICAL & DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL THROUGHOUT THEIR LIVES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
COMMUNITY CENTER PROGRAMS:ABILITYFIRST OPERATES FIVE COMMUNITY CENTERS IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY, SERVING 1,237 CHILDREN AND ADULTS. OUR PERSON-CENTERED PROGRAMS EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITES 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 INCLUDE AFTERSCHOOL AND SUMMER DAY CAMP PROGRAMS FOR SCHOOL-AGED YOUTH, ADULT DAY AND SOCIAL RECREATION PROGRAMS; AND COMMUNITY AQUATICS.
COMMUNITY BASED:ABILITYFIRST'S SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM PROVIDED 353 ADULTS AND YOUTH 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 83 STUDENTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ENROLLED AT COMMUNITY 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 70 ADULTS IN THE PASADENA AND LOS ANGELES AREA, PROVIDING COMMUNITY INTEGRATION ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING VOLUNTEERING AND INTEREST EXPLORATION.
CAMPING SERVICES:CAMP PAIVIKA IS LOCATED IN THE SAN BERNARDINO MOUNTAINS AND OFFERS A SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM WHERE CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITES EXPERINCE FUN ACTIVITES INCLUDING SWIMMING, ARTS AND CRAFTS; ADAPTIVE SPORTS, NATURE PROGRAMS, AND THEATER ARTS. IN 2023, CAMP PAIVIKA OFFERED TYPICAL SLEEP-AWAY SUMMER CAMP, A FRIENDS AND FAMILY CAMP, AND VIRTUAL CAMP THROUGH "PAIVIKA AT HOME" OFFERED DURING THE NON-SUMMER MONTHS. IN 2023, CAMP PROGRAMS SERVICED 408 INDIVIDUALS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
David Saeta Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Randall Repp Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kathryn Sanders Platnick Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
William Craig Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Willian Johnson Member At Large | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Wendy Lees Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $22,295 |
| Fundraising events | $870,370 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $3,105,300 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,503,308 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $104,338 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,501,273 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $9,684,734 |
| Investment income | $1,770,144 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $524,982 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $30,925 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$127,014 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $6,814 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $172,754 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $18,609,564 |
| 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. | $939,475 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $121,722 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $10,742,001 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $116,596 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,043,409 |
| Payroll taxes | $841,510 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $6,825 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $116,940 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $66,757 |
| Fees for services: Other | $323,983 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $269,889 |
| Information technology | $793,335 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,262,799 |
| Travel | $357,822 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $7,826 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $953,395 |
| Insurance | $352,369 |
| All other expenses | $119,831 |
| Total functional expenses | $19,312,716 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,963,520 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $383,736 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,393,195 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $320,781 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $137,318 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $26,005,655 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $63,241,540 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $5,146,898 |
| Total assets | $98,592,643 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,249,218 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $13,003 |
| 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 | $2,262,221 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $72,819,682 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $23,510,740 |
| 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 | $98,592,643 |