Connectability Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- Only 15% of its spending went to programs.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
ConnectAbility's mission is creating communities where people of all abilities are valued, included and empowered. The mission is accomplished by hosting community events and programs with adaptations for participation for people with disabilities to join alongside neurotypical peers. Cultivating relationships with various community partners plays a key role in moving community-wide inclusion of people of all abilities.
- Income
- $207,067
- Spending
- $193,908
- Spent on programs
- 15%
- Reserves
- 6.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 150
- Highest pay
- $43,500, director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 6.8 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 2% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 1% on the year before.
Spending floor
0 of 1515% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Fair: 53 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 2514 of 16 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 (7)
- $15,173 spent. Sidekicks Respite: This program provides short term care for children and adults with disabilities as well as siblings without disabilities. Caregivers and parents are able to have a short break from their responsibilities while attendees participate in a variety of themed events. Accessible transportation is provided for clients who would not otherwise be able to participate due to disabilities. Programs reached approximately 2,300 individuals in 2024.
- $5,911 spent. Race for a Reason: Athletes with and without disabilities train and compete in publicly sponsored footraces using adaptive equipment. This program reached approximately 60 people during 2024.
- $4,010 spent. Community Awareness
- $2,447 spent. A Thousand Words Photography Project: connects individuals with and without disabilites to learn photography skills and exhibit the art produced. This program reached approximately 1,500 individuals in 2024.
- $1,232 spent. Office Assistant Program
- $57 spent. Client Transportation & Family Support
- Job Readiness - Adults with developmental disabilities meet weekly to learn and practice skills needed for employment. Activities include field trips to various community locations. This program reached appoximately 20 people in 2024..
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 2006.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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