Recreation & Sports
(N72Z)
IRS Verified
DX Registered
990 on File
NATIONAL ABILITY CENTER
Financial strength (30%)
83/100
Reliability (20%)
55/100
Effectiveness (25%)
100/100
Impact (25%)
65/100
CharityAI™ Score
Not yet evaluated
Mission Statement
The National Ability Center empowers individuals with disabilities by building self-esteem, confidence, and lifetime skills through sport, recreation, and educational programs.
Financial Overview — FY 2025
$14.9M
Total Revenue
$13.0M
Total Expenses
$41.6M
Net Assets
193
Employees
Revenue Sources
Expense Breakdown
Program Expense Ratio
80.0%
Fundraising Efficiency
86.7%
Operating Reserve
38.45x
Liability-to-Asset
2.5%
Revenue Diversification
75.0%
Executive Compensation
$715K
Compared with Peers
FY 2025
Compared with 54 similar organizations
(United States, Recreation & Sports, $10M–$100M in expenses), FY 2025.
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
|
80.0% | 85.8% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Admin expense ratio
Management and general / total expenses
· lower is better
|
12.6% | 8.2% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Fundraising expense ratio
Fundraising expenses / total expenses
· lower is better
|
7.4% | 1.1% |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Fundraising efficiency
Fundraising expenses / gross fundraising income
· lower is better
|
86.7% | 306.1% |
P10P90
|
Above median |
|
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets
· higher is better
|
38.5 mo | 14.4 mo |
P10P90
|
Top quarter |
|
Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets
· lower is better
|
2.5% | 17.7% |
P10P90
|
Top quarter |
|
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source
· lower is better
|
75.0% | 81.7% |
P10P90
|
Above median |
|
Revenue growth
Year over year revenue growth
|
21.2% | 8.1% |
P10P90
|
|
|
Expense growth
Year over year expense growth
|
11.6% | 6.8% |
P10P90
|
|
|
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
|
12.6% | 5.1% |
P10P90
|
Impact
2 programs| Outcome / Program | People Served | Cost / Service | # Completed | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Participants gain confidence, independence, social connection, mental well-being, and skills | 6,200 | $333.00 | — | Per Year |
| Participants gain confidence, independence, social connection, mental well-being, and skills | 1,980 | $333.00 | — | Per Year |
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets | Program % | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14.9M | $13.0M | $41.6M | 80.0% | 193 |
| 2024 | $12.3M | $11.6M | $38.9M | 79.1% | 197 |
| 2023 | $14.5M | $10.0M | $37.2M | 75.3% | 182 |
| 2022 | $10.7M | $8.1M | $32.4M | 78.4% | 183 |
| 2021 | $15.9M | $6.9M | N/A | — | 186 |
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