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The Im Able Foundation

EIN 06-1783154 · Wyomissing, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood86 out of 100GovernanceStrong97 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE IM ABLE FOUNDATION IS TO REMOVE OBSTACLES THAT PREVENT PEOPLE AFFECTED BY DISABILITIES FROM BEING PHYSICALLY ACTIVE BY PROVIDING GRANTS, RESOURCES, FITNESS OPPORTUNITIES AND MOTIVATION. WE CHANGE ATTITUDES ABOUT THE POTENTIAL OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES BY REDEFINING WHAT IS POSSIBLE.

Income
$854,044
Spending
$560,387
Spent on programs
53%
Reserves
7.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 95%
Employees
4
Volunteers
450
Highest pay
$72,500, ceo

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

Good: 86 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 11% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 34% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 22% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    53% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 18 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: 97 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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 (3)
  1. THE IM ABLE FOUNDATION EMPOWERS INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT GRANTS, PROVIDING HAND-CYCLES, ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT, AND SPECIALIZED TRAINING PROGRAMS. THESE RESOURCES UNLOCK THE POTENTIAL OF INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH A PHYSICAL, COGNITIVE, AND/OR BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES, ENABLING THEM TO LEAD MORE ACTIVE LIVES, EXPERIENCE THE TRANSFORMATIVE BENEFITS OF FITNESS, AND EMBRACE THE JOY OF OUTDOOR ADVENTURES. THROUGH THESE GRANTS, WE INSPIRE GREATER INDEPENDENCE AND A DEEPER CONNECTION WITH THE WORLD AROUND THEM.
  2. $296,113 spent. THE IM ABLE FOUNDATION'S IM FITADAPTIVEGROUP FITNESS PROGRAMS OFFERS A TRANSFORMATIVE, NO-COST OPPORTUNITY FORINDIVIDUALSLIVING WITH A PHYSICAL, COGNITIVE, AND/OR BEHAVIORAL DISABILITY TO EMBRACE THE FUNDAMENTALS OF EXERCISE, UNLOCKING THE POWERFUL MENTAL AND PHYSICAL BENEFITS OF FITNESS.FOR ADULTS FACING CHALLENGES, OUR ADAPTIVE FITNESS PROGRAMS PROVIDE AFFORDABLE ACCESS TO LIFE-CHANGING FITNESS, WITH GRANTS AVAILABLE TO ENSURE THAT FINANCIAL HARDSHIP IS NEVER A BARRIER TO PARTICIPATION.TOGETHER, WE FOSTER A COMMUNITY WHERE EVERYONE CAN THRIVE THROUGH MOVEMENT AND RESILIENCE.
  3. IM ABLE'S OPERATION LEAD FROM THE FRONT EMPOWERS MILITARY VETERANS TO HARNESS THE INVALUABLE TRAITS HONED IN SERVICEDISCIPLINE, MENTAL AGILITY, STRENGTH, AND INITIATIVETO TRANSFORM THE LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH A PHYSICAL, COGNITIVE, AND/OR BEHAVIORAL DISABILITY. THROUGH A UNIQUE FITNESS-CENTERED MENTORSHIP, VETERANS REBUILD BONDS WITH FELLOW SERVICEMEN WHILE FOSTERING RESILIENCE, CONFIDENCE, AND GROWTH IN THE INDIVIDUALS THEY SUPPORT. THIS PROGRAM TRANSCENDS PHYSICAL TRAINING, OFFERING GUIDANCE THAT HELPS THEM OVERCOME LIFE'S CHALLENGES WITH STRENGTH AND DETERMINATION.

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 July 2007.

    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.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: The Foundation (Houston, TX), EIN 92-0742101. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

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

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