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Abilis Inc

EIN 06-6009327 · Greenwich, CT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair50 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ABILIS PROVIDES PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES IN LOWER FAIRFIELD COUNTY WITH SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY FOR BUILDING ABLE LIVES AND STRONG COMMUNITIES.

Income
$44.1 million
Spending
$40.4 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
-2.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 86%
Employees
614
Highest pay
$355,935, pres/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

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 22% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 51% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 16 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 37% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    20 of 20 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 (5)
  1. $22.4 million spent. RESIDENTIAL SERVICES - TO PROVIDE SUPPORTS NECESSARY FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO LIVE AS INDEPENDENTLY AS POSSIBLE IN ENVIRONMENTS THAT PROMOTE SELF SUFFICIENCY. ABILIS OFFERS A WIDE RANGE OF RESIDENTIAL OPTIONS, WHICH INCLUDE INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES, COMMUNITY LIVING ARRANGEMENTS, CONTINUOUS RESIDENTIAL SUPPORTS AND SUPPORTED LIVING ARRANGEMENTS. THE MENU OF RESIDENTIAL CHOICES ALLOWS ABILIS TO TAILOR SUPPORTS TO THE NEEDS OF EACH ADULT SERVED. THESE GROUP HOMES, AS WELL AS SUPERVISED APARTMENT LIVING AND HOME SHARING, PROVIDE A FAMILY ATMOSPHERE WHERE RESIDENTS ARE TRAINED WITH THE NECESSARY SKILLS TO MAXIMIZE THEIR CAPABILITIES FOR SELF-SUFFICIENCY.
  2. $10.4 million spent. EMPLOYMENT, BUSINESSES AND TRANSTION SERVICES - TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN DEVELOPING EMPLOYMENT SKILLS, OPPORTUNITIES, AND CAREER EXPLORATION. THIS PROGRAM IS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO HELP PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES TRANSITION FROM HIGH SCHOOL INTO ADULTHOOD (LIFE SKILLS PROGRAM) AND EVENTUALLY INTO THEIR SENIOR YEARS. LIFE SKILLS PARTICIPANTS HAVE INDIVIDUALIZED PLANS THAT INCLUDE VOCATIONAL, SOCIAL, RECREATIONAL AND ADAPTIVE LIVING GOALS AND OBJECTIVES. A WIDE RANGE OF DAILY ACTIVITIES HELP ADULTS WHO AGE OUT OF THE WORKFORCE TO MAINTAIN MEANINGFUL COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL CONNECTIONS. IN AN EFFORT TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS TO SECURE COMMUNITY BASED JOBS, ABILIS RUNS MULTIPLE BUSINESSES DESIGNED TO HELP PEOPLE CULTIVATE THEIR SKILLS AND PARTICIPATE IN MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT WITHIN ABILIS. THE GOAL IS TO FIND THE RIGHT BUSINESS FIT TO ALLOW INDIVIDUALS TO LEARN AND DEVELOP SKILLS FOR THE COMPETITIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT. EMPLOYMENT, BUSINESSES AND TRANSTION SERVICES - TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN DEVELOPING EMPLOYMENT SKILLS, OPPORTUNITIES, AND CAREER EXPLORATION. THIS PROGRAM IS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO HELP PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES TRANSITION FROM HIGH SCHOOL INTO ADULTHOOD (LIFE SKILLS PROGRAM) AND EVENTUALLY INTO THEIR SENIOR YEARS. LIFE SKILLS PARTICIPANTS HAVE INDIVIDUALIZED PLANS THAT INCLUDE VOCATIONAL, SOCIAL, RECREATIONAL AND ADAPTIVE LIVING GOALS AND OBJECTIVES. A WIDE RANGE OF DAILY ACTIVITIES HELP ADULTS WHO AGE OUT OF THE WORKFORCE TO MAINTAIN MEANINGFUL COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL CONNECTIONS. IN AN EFFORT TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS TO SECURE COMMUNITY BASED JOBS, ABILIS RUNS MULTIPLE BUSINESSES DESIGNED TO HELP PEOPLE CULTIVATE THEIR SKILLS AND PARTICIPATE IN MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT WITHIN ABILIS. THE GOAL IS TO FIND THE RIGHT BUSINESS FIT TO ALLOW INDIVIDUALS TO LEARN AND DEVELOP SKILLS FOR THE COMPETITIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT.
  3. $1.9 million spent. THERAPEUTIC SERVICES - PROVIDES EDUCATION AND SUPPORT TO CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES.THESE SERVICES BRING TOGETHER HOME EXPERTS WHO WORK TOGETHER TO CREATE A COHESIVE APPROACH TO PERSONALIZED THERAPEUTIC CARE. THESE THERAPIES, HOUSED IN THE THERAPY CENTER IN STAMFORD, CONNECTICUT, ARE ADMINISTERED USING BEST PRACTICES AND ARE AVAILABLE AT ABILIS OR IN OTHER ENVIRONMENTS.
  4. $71,278 spent. ACTIVITIES - ABILIS OFFERS A RANGE OF COMMUNITY-BASED ACTIVITIES THAT PROVIDE SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES WITH DISABILITIES. THE GOAL IS TO ALLOW INDIVIDUALS TO BUILD UPON THEIR INTERESTS AND SKILLS IN A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT. THAT NURTURES CAMARADERIE AND FRIENDSHIP.
  5. ACTIVITIES - ABILIS OFFERS A RANGE OF COMMUNITY-BASED ACTIVITIES THAT PROVIDE SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES WITH DISABILITIES. THE GOAL IS TO ALLOW INDIVIDUALS TO BUILD UPON THEIR INTERESTS AND SKILLS IN A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT. THAT NURTURES CAMARADERIE AND FRIENDSHIP.

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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since June 1954.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.

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