Human Services
(P820)
IRS Verified
DX Registered
990 on File
ABILITIES FIRST FOUNDATION INC
Financial strength (30%)
58/100
Reliability (20%)
55/100
Effectiveness (25%)
100/100
Impact (25%)
60/100
CharityAI™ Score
Not yet evaluated
Mission Statement
Abilities First empowers children and their families living with Autism and different abilities to celebrate their strengths and reach their unique and highest potential by providing comprehensive care and support in an inclusive learning environment.
Financial Overview — FY 2024
$2.5M
Total Revenue
$3.3M
Total Expenses
$246K
Net Assets
85
Employees
Revenue Sources
Expense Breakdown
Program Expense Ratio
75.5%
Fundraising Efficiency
616.1%
Operating Reserve
0.89x
Liability-to-Asset
83.9%
Revenue Diversification
87.5%
Executive Compensation
$105K
Compared with Peers
FY 2024
Compared with 7,588 similar organizations
(United States, Human Services, $1M–$10M in expenses), FY 2024.
This organization
Middle half of peers (P25–P75)
Peer median
| Ratio | This org | Peer median | Position (P10 → P90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Program expense ratio
Program expenses / total expenses
· higher is better
|
75.5% | 85.5% |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Admin expense ratio
Management and general / total expenses
· lower is better
|
22.5% | 11.3% |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Fundraising expense ratio
Fundraising expenses / total expenses
· lower is better
|
2.1% | 0.4% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Fundraising efficiency
Fundraising expenses / gross fundraising income
· lower is better
|
616.1% | 121.2% |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets
· higher is better
|
0.9 mo | 8.5 mo |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets
· lower is better
|
83.9% | 13.3% |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source
· lower is better
|
87.5% | 93.2% |
P10P90
|
Above median |
|
Revenue growth
Year over year revenue growth
|
15.7% | 7.1% |
P10P90
|
|
|
Expense growth
Year over year expense growth
|
28.7% | 7.9% |
P10P90
|
|
|
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
|
-33.5% | 1.9% |
P10P90
|
Impact
3 programs| Outcome / Program | People Served | Cost / Service | # Completed | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Improved function through pediatric therapies | 175 | $150.00 | — | Per Day |
| Specialized education through our Autism Learning Center | 66 | $53,000.00 | — | Per Year |
| Children cared for and educated through our Early Childhood Learning Center | 62 | $1,200.00 | — | Per Week |
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets | Program % | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.5M | $3.3M | $246K | 75.5% | 85 |
| 2023 | $2.2M | $2.6M | $1.1M | 77.2% | 78 |
| 2022 | $2.6M | $2.2M | $1.2M | 77.5% | 67 |
| 2021 | $2.2M | $2.2M | N/A | — | 37 |
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