Ability Beyond Disability Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Bethel, Connecticut, registered in 1967, with $65,819,053 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B+, and it directs about 89% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2023)
$65.8M
▲ 3.9% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2023)
$65.7M
Net assets
$13.3M
Employees
1,473
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Ability Beyond Disability Inc: 89% to programs · $69 to raise $100 earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Ability Beyond Disability Inc: 2 mo reserves · +0% margin earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Ability Beyond Disability Inc: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Ability Beyond Disability Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Driven by the mission to discover, build, and celebrate the ability in everyone we serve, ability beyond has pioneered innovative and person-centered care for people with disabilities since 1953.
Independent living support: everyone deserves a say in how they live, work and participate in their communities. we help people with disabilities have that say, by learning about their personal goals and setting a path to reach them. our supports range from educational to recreational, life-skills instruction, transportation, medical care to addiction recovery services and more.a secure and welcoming home does more than meet a basic physical need for shelter. it goes beyond-serving as an anchor in a challenging world, providing protection, comfort and support. our programs provide dignity, self-respect and the foundation for economic and social success.
Revenue grew from $50.2M (FY2013) to $65.8M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
0.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$30.6M
Total liabilities
$17.3M
Net assets
$13.3M
Salaries & benefits
$52.7M
80% of expenses
Board members
12
11 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $65,819,053▲3.9% | $65,672,301▲4.9% | $13,255,403▲2.0% | $30,595,556▼4.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $63,358,419▼0.3% | $62,608,483▲7.5% | $12,999,417▼12.8% | $31,995,288▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $63,523,383▲20.6% | $58,250,182▲12.3% | $14,910,285▲35.8% | $31,766,670▼13.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $52,693,685▼0.6% | $51,874,522▼1.6% | $10,976,276▲15.1% | $36,674,739▲22.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $53,019,353▲0.8% | $52,721,184▼2.0% | $9,536,331▲1.3% | $29,956,812▲2.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $52,619,322▲8.1% | $53,814,290▲3.3% | $9,415,277▼11.6% | $29,145,895▲0.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $48,690,318▲1.4% | $52,093,648▲4.8% | $10,655,915▼8.0% | $28,994,830▼1.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $48,019,812▼6.1% | $49,698,750▼4.1% | $11,576,355▼25.0% | $29,367,756▼10.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $51,145,124▼2.0% | $51,825,801▼1.2% | $15,440,970▼6.6% | $32,844,923▼5.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $52,166,264▲4.0% | $52,441,506▲4.8% | $16,537,599▼8.7% | $34,824,794▼5.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $50,152,984 | $50,057,775▲2.7% | $18,108,589▲3.0% | $37,022,591▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $48,742,993▲9.6% | $17,579,365▲14.7% | $36,354,413▲12.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $44,459,637▲10.6% | $15,332,063▲3.0% | $32,234,472▲3.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $40,191,968▲3.4% | $14,882,579▲20.8% | $31,274,911▲3.4% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $38,882,099 | $12,318,657 | $30,253,065 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Highest-paid: Jane Davis — $274,846 (0.42% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Davis | President/ceo | 40 | $274,846 |
| Lori I Pasqualini CPA | Treasurer-non-voting/cfo | 50 | $248,739 |
| Tracy L Conte | Vp of Development & Comm Engagement | 40 | $205,635 |
| Paulo J Almeida | Asst Residential Program Manager | 40 | $174,666 |
| Jenifer I Beaudean-white | Dir, Int Com & Lead Sp Pr | 30 | $147,023 |
| David Mancusi | Sr Leader Innovations/is | 30 | $136,233 |
| Amy J Brown | Controller | 30 | $135,414 |
| Carrie E O'connell | Services Director | 30 | $121,361 |
| Candy Shaughnessy | Director | 2 | — |
| David Kirshner | Director | 2 | — |
| David Parkes | Director | 2 | — |
| Fred L Baker Esq | Secretary | 2 | — |
| Gregory Mulvaney | Director | 2 | — |
| James Kennedy | Vice Chairman | 2 | — |
| John Loehr | Director | 2 | — |
| Liz Heitner | Director | 2 | — |
| Lori Steele | Director | 2 | — |
| Robert Bedoukian | Chairman | 2 | — |
| Stephen Tracy | Director | 2 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Tidy Laundry Inc | Laundry Services | $262,025 |
| Slh Home Improvement LLC | Construction Services | $252,702 |
| Lindquist Tree & Landscaping | Landscaping and Snow Removal | $246,435 |
| Cfm Construction Corporation | Construction Services | $244,392 |
| Advanced Auto Repair | Vehicle Services | $172,163 |
53 grants to Ability Beyond Disability Inc totaling $1.7M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Community & human services | 2024 | $28,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $25,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Developmental disabilities | 2024 | $12,500 |
| Santa Barbara Foundation | Human services | 2024 | $10,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $7,333 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Community & human services | 2023 | $35,600 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Growth | 2023 | $12,500 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $12,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2023 | $11,650 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $11,550 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Nuvance Health | In support of those living with disabilities and struggling with mental or physical challenges. | 2023 | $5,300 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2022 | $25,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Growth | 2022 | $12,500 |
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Data for Ability Beyond Disability Inc (EIN 06-0776594) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.