irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021
what they reported doing
Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.
- #1 primary $2.20MABILITY360'S VGP SPORT & FITNESS CENTER (SPOFIT) PROGRAM HAD 2,078 MEMBERS WITH TOTAL VISITS OF 57,918. WE HOSTED 1,216 FITNESS CLASSES TOTALING 8,196 IN ATTENDANCE. WE PROVIDED 2,625 PERSONAL TRAINING SESSION, WHICH PROVIDE OUR MEMBERS ONE ON ONE SUPPORT AND INSTRUCTIONS ON THEIR HEALTH AND FITNESS GOALS.
- #2 $1.10MHOME MODIFICATION PROGRAMS (HMP):ABLITY360 INCREASES HOME ACCESSIBILITY, INDEPENDENCE, AND SAFETY FOR ALTCS MEMBERS LIVING WITH DISABILITIES. THE HOME MODIFICATION PROGRAM PROVIDES LICENSED CONTRACTORS TO PERFORM MODIFICATIONS SUCH AS WIDENING DOORWAYS, ENTRANCE RAMPS, INSTALLING GRAB BARS, ELEVATED TOILETS, AND OTHER NEEDED STRUCTURAL MODIFICATIONS.ABILITY360'S HOME MODIFICATION COMPLETED 7 ACCESSIBILITY PROJECTS THROUGH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) CONTRACTS WITH SEVERAL VALLEY CITIES THAT INCLUDED PEORIA AND TEMPE. AN ADDITIONAL 96 HOME MODIFICATIONS WERE COMPLETED FOR CONSUMERS ELIGIBLE FOR THE ALTCS PROGRAM THROUGH HEALTHCARE PLAN MEMBERSHIPS WITH MERCY CARE FOR A TOTAL OF 105 HOME MODIFICATIONS. ABILITY360 REGULARLY PROVIDES PRESENTATIONS TO COMMUNITIES ON THE FAIR HOUSING ACT TO CONSUMERS, PROPERTY MANAGERS, AND CITY OFFICIALS. THIS EMPOWERS CONSUMERS TO UNDERSTAND THEIR RIGHTS WHICH MAKE A HUGE DIFFERENCE IN AVOIDING ISOLATION AND INSTITUTIONALIZATION.
named programs · 6 · from sources
what they call their work
Ability360 Employment Services (AES)
Provides job training, placement, and support services for people with disabilities seeking employment
Ability360 Sports & Fitness Center
Offers adaptive fitness, sports, and recreational programs for people with disabilities, including military veterans
Benefits 2 Work Program
Assists individuals with disabilities in understanding how employment impacts Social Security and other benefits
Home Care Services
Provides in-home support services for individuals with disabilities, including veterans
Information & Referral Services
Connects individuals with disabilities to community resources including food, housing, legal aid, transportation, and health care
Spinal Cord Injury Support Group
Virtual peer support sessions held every third Wednesday for individuals living with spinal cord injuries to connect, share experiences, and access resources
activities · 9 clusters
what they do
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Adaptive Outdoor Recreation Programs 5 activities
- Adaptive Sports and Fitness ProgramsOperates the 45,000-square-foot Ability360 Sports & Fitness Center, offering adaptive sports, recreation, aquatic, and fitness programs including wheelchair rugby (360 Heat), Phoenix Wheelchair Suns basketball, sit volleyball, wheelchair lacrosse, adaptive hiking ("Exploring Arizona"), dragon boat paddling, Paddle Days, and a 35-foot adaptive climbing wall. Facilities include strength and cardio equipment, group fitness classes, two full-size sports courts, an indoor jogging track, and the Kresge Foundation Aquatics Center with lap, therapy, and spa pools.
- Operate Adaptive Sports and Fitness CenterManages a 45,000-square-foot universally accessible sports, fitness, and aquatics center in Phoenix, offering competitive sports programs, group fitness classes, a climbing wall, indoor track, and pools for individuals with disabilities and their families.
- Operate Adaptive Sports, Fitness, and Aquatics CenterManages a 45,000-square-foot universally accessible sports, fitness, and aquatics center in Phoenix, offering competitive sports programs, group fitness classes, a fitness room, basketball courts, a climbing wall, an indoor jogging track, and an aquatics center with lap, therapy, and spa pools for individuals with disabilities and their family members.
- Operate an accessible sports and fitness centerManages a 45,000-square-foot universally accessible sports, fitness, and aquatics center in Phoenix, offering competitive sports programs (e.g., wheelchair rugby, basketball), group fitness classes, a lap pool, therapy pool, climbing wall, and an indoor jogging track for individuals with disabilities and their family members. Caregivers receive free membership.
- Organize Adaptive Recreation ActivitiesOrganizes various adaptive recreation activities, including an adaptive hiking series, dragon boat paddling events, and Paddle Days for water activities, to promote socialization and physical activity for individuals with disabilities.
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Summer and School Break Camps 4 activities
- Facilitate Accessible Home ModificationsProvides and installs accessible home modifications, such as ramps, grab bars, widened door openings, modified sinks and toilets, and relocated electrical switches, at no cost for qualifying low-to-moderate-income residents in Maricopa County.
- Facilitate Accessible Home ModificationsProvides and installs accessible home modifications, such as ramps, grab bars, widened door openings, and modified sinks/toilets, at no cost for qualifying low-to-moderate-income residents in Maricopa County.
- Facilitate accessible home modificationsProvides no-cost home modification services for qualifying low-to-moderate-income residents in Maricopa County, including the installation of ramps, grab bars, widened door openings, modified sinks and toilets, and relocated electrical switches. The organization also develops educational resources on accessible housing.
- Home Modification ServicesProvides accessible home modifications at no cost to qualifying low-to-moderate-income residents in Maricopa County, including installation of ramps, grab bars, widened doorways, modified sinks and toilets, relocated electrical switches, and other structural adaptations to support independent living.
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Peer Support & Wellness for Neurological Injuries 4 activities
- Host Support Groups and Educational EventsHosts a monthly virtual support group for individuals with spinal cord injuries and organizes events featuring speakers to share personal stories and insights related to overcoming adversity.
- Host Support Groups and Educational EventsOrganizes a monthly virtual support group for individuals with spinal cord injuries and hosts educational events with speakers to share personal stories and insights.
- Host support groups and community eventsOrganizes a monthly virtual support group for individuals with spinal cord injuries and hosts various community events, including speaker series and social gatherings, to foster peer support and socialization.
- Virtual Peer Support GroupsHosts a monthly virtual support group for individuals with spinal cord injuries to connect, share experiences, and discuss available resources.
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Respite and Personal Care Support 4 activities
- In-Home Care and Support ServicesProvides non-medical in-home care services across Arizona through five regional offices in Phoenix, Glendale, Mesa, Coolidge, and Tucson, serving Maricopa, Pima, Pinal, and Gila Counties. Services include personal care, respite, housekeeping, companion support, habilitation, homemaking, medication reminders, meal assistance, hygiene, and transportation to appointments for individuals with disabilities.
- Provide In-Home Care ServicesDelivers non-medical caregiving services, including respite, personal care, housekeeping, companion, habilitation, and homemaking services, to individuals with various disabilities across Arizona through five regional offices in Phoenix, Glendale, Mesa, Coolidge, and Tucson.
- Provide In-Home Care ServicesDelivers non-medical caregiving services, including respite, personal care, housekeeping, companion, habilitation, and homemaking services, to individuals with various disabilities across Arizona through five regional offices in Phoenix, Glendale, Mesa, Coolidge, and Tucson.
- Provide in-home care servicesDelivers non-medical caregiving services, including respite, personal care, housekeeping, companion, habilitation, and homemaking services (e.g., bathing, meal preparation, medication reminders) to individuals with disabilities across Arizona through five regional offices in Phoenix, Glendale, Mesa, Coolidge, and Tucson.
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Special Needs Family Resource Support 4 activities
- Information, Referral, and Independent Living SupportOffers comprehensive information and referral services to help individuals with disabilities access resources related to housing, transportation, assistive technology, education, and independent living. Includes peer support, advocacy, Independent Living Skills Instruction, ADA training and counseling, outreach to rehabilitation centers, early intervention for newly disabled individuals, reintegration support, employment services, Social Security Work Incentives consulting, and youth empowerment programs.
- Provide Information and Referral ServicesOffers information and referral services to help individuals access resources related to housing, transportation, assistive technology, education, independent living skills, and food insecurity, maintaining up-to-date resource lists from community organizations.
- Provide Information and Referral ServicesOffers information and referral services to connect individuals with disabilities to resources related to housing, transportation, assistive technology, education, employment, and independent living skills, maintaining up-to-date community resource lists.
- Provide information and referral servicesOffers information and referral services to help individuals with disabilities access community resources related to housing, transportation, assistive technology, education, employment, and independent living skills, maintaining up-to-date resource lists and a Food Resource Guide.
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Tiny Home & Sustainable Shelter Development 3 activities
- Develop Accessible Housing ResourcesPartners with Valley Leadership to develop educational resources on accessible housing, aiming to raise awareness and provide guidance to builders, developers, realtors, and home buyers.
- Develop Accessible Housing ResourcesDevelops educational resources on accessible housing in partnership with Valley Leadership to raise awareness and provide guidance to builders, developers, realtors, and home buyers.
- Educational Resource DevelopmentDeveloped educational resources on accessible housing in partnership with Valley Leadership to raise awareness and provide guidance to builders, developers, realtors, and home buyers.
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Wellness Coaching and Education Services 3 activities
- Provide Caregiver Support ProgramsOffers additional programs and services at little or no cost for caregivers and their families, including free membership to its accessible Sports & Fitness Center in Phoenix.
- Support CaregiversProvides caregivers with access to additional programs and services at little or no cost, including free membership to its accessible Sports & Fitness Center in Phoenix.
- Support Programs for Caregivers and FamiliesOffers additional programs and services at little or no cost to caregivers and their families, including free membership to the accessible Sports & Fitness Center and access to in-home care support services.
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Basic Needs Provision for Youth and Families 1 activity
- Food Resource AssistanceProvides a Food Resource Guide listing food banks and programs to support individuals with disabilities who are experiencing food insecurity.
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Uncategorized 5 activities
- Accessible Event and Meeting Space OperationsOperates the 62,000-square-foot Ability360 Center, a universally accessible, transit-oriented facility offering event and meeting spaces including the Nina Mason Pulliam Conference Center (3,034 sq ft, up to 150 guests), two classrooms with teleconferencing capabilities (Classroom A: 526 sq ft, 15 people; Classroom B: 732 sq ft, 25 people), and a 7,400 sq ft lighted rooftop patio accommodating up to 500 guests for corporate, social, and community events.
- Operate Accessible Resource and Event CenterManages the 62,000-square-foot Ability360 Center, a universally designed, accessible, and transit-oriented non-profit resource center, which includes the Nina Mason Pulliam Conference Center, classrooms, and a lighted patio for hosting various events, meetings, and conferences.
- Operate Accessible Resource and Event CenterOperates the 62,000-square-foot Ability360 Center, a universally designed, accessible, and transit-oriented non-profit resource center, which includes the Nina Mason Pulliam Conference Center and classrooms available for events, meetings, and conferences.
- Operate an accessible resource and event centerManages the 62,000-square-foot Ability360 Center, a universally designed, accessible, and transit-oriented non-profit resource center in Phoenix. This center includes the Nina Mason Pulliam Conference Center and various classrooms, which are available for rent for events, meetings, and conferences, and feature teleconferencing capabilities and accessibility features like HEPA filtration systems and accessible kitchens. It also includes a large outdoor patio for events.
- Workforce Development and Career AdvancementPromotes caregivers into management positions, supporting career advancement and workforce development within the organization.
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financials · form 990 · fy2021
the money
revenue
Total revenue$46.28M
Contributions & grants$1.88M4%
Program service revenue$44.18M95%
Investment income$147K0%
Other revenue$71K
expenses
Total expenses$41.89M
Program expenses94%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$36.68M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$76.23M
Cash$25.73M
Investments$14.86M
Liabilities$7.91M
Net assets$68.32M
Liquid reserves11.6 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue -5.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021
who runs it
paid leadership · 6
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| FENG CHIOU | VP OF FINANCE | 40 | $157K |
| TODD FRICKIE LEFT 0122 | VP OF HOME CARE SERVICES | 40 | $150K |
| JOHN LAZEAR | VP OF OPERATION & SPORTS FITNESS CTR | 40 | $127K |
| PENNY A FORE | VP OF HOME CARE SERVICES | 40 | $118K |
| CHRISTOPHER RODRIGUEZ | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $117K |
| MEGHAN FABLE | DIR OF MAJOR GIFTS & DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $110K |
board members · 16
- ANDREW REILLY — IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR
- BROOKE CAMPBELL — DIRECTOR
- CANDYCE WILLIAMS — DIRECTOR
- CATHERINE SIENKO — DIRECTOR
- COREY LOVATO — DIRECTOR
- GREG HYLAND — DIRECTOR
- GREGGORY OHANNESSIAN — DIRECTOR
- JILL WYSOLMIERSKI — DIRECTOR
- NATHAN PULLEN — CHAIR
- RON BROOKS — DIRECTOR
- SUSAN SEGAL — DIRECTOR
- SUSAN WEBB — DIRECTOR
- TINA BROWN — DIRECTOR
- TODD LEMAY — DIRECTOR
- TRENT MARUYAMA — SECRETARY
- VICKI COPELAND — VICE CHAIR
relationships · 48
who they work with
- 2-1-1 Arizona Partner — Collaborates with 2-1-1 Arizona as a source of integrated information connecting people to health, human, and emergency services.
- ACL National Institute on Disability, IL and Rehab research Government — Receives funding from ACL National Institute on Disability, IL and Rehab research.
- AZ DES DDD Government — Receives funding from the Arizona Long Term Care Program under the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System via AZ DES DDD.
- AZ Links Partner — Partners with AZ Links, Arizona’s Aging and Disability Resource Center, to help seniors, people with disabilities, and caregivers locate needed services.
- AZDES Government — Receives funding for the This is My Life self-advocate program from AZDES and for Pre-ETS from AZDES.
- AZRSA Government — Receives Title VII Part C and Title VII Part B funding as a pass-through from AZSILC (via AZRSA).
- AZSILC Government — Receives Title VII Part C and Title VII Part B funding as a pass-through from AZSILC (via AZRSA).
- Aaron Baker Partner — Partnered with Ability360 to share his story during the Adversity Into Adventure World Tour.
- American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) Partner — Includes AAPD as a listed advocacy organization for individuals with spinal cord injuries.
- Arizona Autism United Partner — Co-located in the Ability360 Center
- Arizona Congress for Action (ACA) Partner — Ability360 began in 1977 as the Arizona Congress for Action (ACA), a group of people with diverse physical disabilities who launched a grassroots effort to educate the community about disability-related issues in Central Arizona.
- Arizona Disability Advocacy Coalition (AzDAC) Partner — Partners with AzDAC by listing it as a key advocacy resource for individuals with spinal cord injuries.
- Arizona Long Term Care Services (ALTCS) Government — Potential funding source for home modifications through the program.
- Banner Family University Partner — Accepted service carrier for Ability360 Home Care Services.
- Banner Health Care Partner — Accepted service carrier for Ability360 Home Care Services.
- Banner University Family Care Partner — Receives funding from the Arizona Long Term Care Program under the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System via Banner University Family Care.
- Benefits Check Up Partner — Provides access to Benefits Check Up to help individuals find and enroll in programs that assist with prescription drugs, utilities, meals, and healthcare.
- Brain Injury Alliance of Arizona Partner — Co-located in the Ability360 Center
- Charity Navigator Partner — Rated by Charity Navigator, receiving a 4-star rating in 2024.
- City of Peoria Government — Receives Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding through City of Peoria.
- City of Phoenix Government — Receives Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding through City of Phoenix and monitors City of Phoenix Dial-A Ride.
- City of Scottsdale Government — Receives Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding through City of Scottsdale.
- Community Development Block Grants Government — Primary funding source for the Home Modification program.
- DB101 Partner — Collaborates with DB101 to offer benefits planning tools and consulting for individuals with disabilities navigating work and benefits.
- Department of Economic Security Division of Developmental Disabilities Government — Accepted service carrier for Ability360 Home Care Services through Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS).
- Disability Rights Arizona Partner — Co-located in the Ability360 Center
- Disability Rights Arizona Partner — Lists Disability Rights Arizona as a key advocacy and legal resource for individuals with spinal cord injuries.
- Feeding Matters Partner — Co-located in the Ability360 Center
- Find Help Phoenix Partner — Refers to Find Help Phoenix, a Maricopa County Department of Public Health resource for locating free and low-cost health and social services.
- GuideStar Partner — Rated by GuideStar, receiving Platinum Transparency Awards from 2022-2026.
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