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Cape Abilities Inc

EIN 04-2453166 · Hyannis, MA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair68 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO SERVE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES BY EDUCATING, COUNSELING, PROVIDING RESIDENTIAL, SOCIAL, THERAPEUTIC AND EMPLOYMENT SUPPORTS, SO AS TO EMPOWER THEM TO ACHIEVE MEANINGFUL AND VALUED ROLES IN SOCIETY.

Income
$25.8 million
Spending
$25.7 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
2.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 71%
Employees
388
Volunteers
130
Highest pay
$208,987, direct support professional

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 25% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $13.1 million spent. RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM - THE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM IS A SATELLITE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM FOR DISABLED ADULTS IN LOCATIONS ACROSS CAPE COD. THE PROGRAM STRIVES TO MAXIMIZE AN INDIVIDUAL'S INTEGRATION INTO THE COMMUNITY AND PROMOTE LESS RESTRICTIVE LIVING BY IMPROVING SOCIAL RECREATION AND INDEPENDENT AND SUPERVISED LIVING SKILLS.
  2. $4.8 million spent. EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAM - THE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAM PREPARES INDIVIDUALS FOR MORE INTEGRATED EMPLOYMENT UTILIZING ENCLAVES AND INDEPENDENT COMPETITIVE SETTINGS THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY. SERVICE ELEMENTS INCLUDE PAID WORK, VOCATIONAL COUNSELING, SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING. IT ALSO PROVIDES FOR INTENSIVE LEVELS OF SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS TO PREPARE THEM TO FUNCTION IN A LESS RESTRICTIVE ENVIRONMENT AND INCREASE THEIR SELF-SUFFICIENCY THROUGH USE OF MODERN TECHNIQUES AND EQUIPMENT INCLUDING WORK SAMPLES, PAID WORK, COMMUNITY INTEGRATION AND OTHER ACTIVITIES.
  3. $2.4 million spent. SHARED LIVING - AN IMPORTANT ALTERNATIVE TO GROUP HOMES, THE SHARED LIVING PROGRAM MATCHES ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES WITH FAMILIES OR INDIVIDUALS (PROVIDERS) WHO WANT TO SHARE THEIR HOME. PROVIDERS SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS WITH TRANSPORTATION, COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND OTHER ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING LIKE PERSONAL CARE, COOKING AND MONEY MANAGEMENT. THIS LIVING ARRANGEMENT PROVIDES STRUCTURE FOR DEVELOPMENT, GROWTH AND CHANGE, AND ALSO NEW IDEAS ABOUT WHAT MAKES A FAMILY, AND FIND SHARING THEIR HOME INCREDIBLY GRATIFYING.
  4. $2.3 million spent. OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE:LIFE SKILLS DAY HABILITATION: OFFERED AT OUR HYANNIS LYNDON CENTER, OUR LIFE SKILLS/DAY HABILITATION PROGRAM PROVIDES THERAPEUTIC-BASED ACTIVITIES TO ENHANCE WELLNESS AND INDEPENDENCE FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO NEED MORE STRUCTURE IN ORDER TO SUCCEED. AS A COMMUNITY-COMMITTED PROGRAM, IT OFFERS A VARIETY OF VOLUNTEER AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES AS WELL AS PHYSICAL EXERCISE, ARTS AND CULTURAL EVENTS THAT ARE PLANNED TO MEET EACH INDIVIDUAL'S SERVICE PLAN GOALS. PHYSICAL AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY AND SPEECH AND LANGUAGE SUPPORTS ARE INTEGRATED INTO THE DAILY PROGRAM OFFERINGS.TRANSPORTATION SERVICES: ACCESS TO RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION IS A KEY COMPONENT OF LIVING AN ACTIVE, INTEGRATED LIFE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. SINCE CAPE COD HAS LIMITED OPTIONS FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION, OUR TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM IS CRUCIAL IN ENABLING CAPE ABILITIES TO FULFILL ITS MISSION. CAPE ABILITIES PROVIDES AN EXTENSIVE TRANSPORTATION SERVICE TO HUNDREDS OF OUR DISABLED ADULT PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS ACROSS CAPE COD. OUR WHEELCHAIR-LIFT AND PASSENGER VANS TRAVEL ROUTES ACROSS CAPE COD DAILY TO HELP CAPE ABILITIES PARTICIPANTS IN OUR DAY AND EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS GET TO AND FROM THEIR DAILY PROGRAM, EMPLOYMENT, COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND ACTIVITIES.INDIVIDUAL SUPPORTS (IS): OUR INDIVIDUAL SUPPORTS (IS) PROGRAM PROVIDES INDIVIDUALS WITH ONE-ON-ONE SERVICE, FOCUSING ON FOSTERING INDEPENDENCE AND TEACHING THE SKILLS TO THRIVE IN THE COMMUNITY AND AT HOME. WORKING AT THE INDIVIDUAL LEVEL ALLOWS FOR SUPPORT THAT IS HIGHLY TAILORED AND PERSONALIZED TO EACH INDIVIDUAL'S NEEDS AND INTERESTS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since June 1969.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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