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Empowering Abilities

EIN 42-0947868 · Davenport, IA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

EMPOWERING ABILITIES IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO PLAN, ESTABLISH, AND OPERATE PROGRAMS WHICH PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES AND ASSISTANCE TO PERSONS WITH PHYSICAL AND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES IN AND AROUND SCOTT COUNTY, IOWA.

Income
$23.3 million
Spending
$21.9 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
16.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 82%
Employees
456
Volunteers
75
Highest pay
$294,479, president/ce

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 96% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 16.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 24 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

    24 of 24 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. $3.5 million spent. DAILY DISCOVERY WEST SERVES AND ASSIST INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO ACHIEVE EMPLOYMENT OUTCOMES IN A SHELTERED ENVIRONMENT OR IN THE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION AND TRAINING. NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS SERVED: 137 ENTERPRISES IS A WORK ENVIRONMENT DESIGNED TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AN OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE A JOB AND EARN A PAYCHECK. ASSOCIATES ARE HIRED AS REGULAR EMPOWERING ABILITIES EMPLOYEES AND ARE AFFORDED THE SAME BENEFITS AS ALL OTHER PART-TIME EMPLOYEES AT EMPOWERING ABILITIES. THEY COMPLETE WORK FOR LOCAL AND REGIONAL COMPANIES, DOING THINGS LIKE PACKAGING, ASSEMBLING, KITTING AND MAILING. NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS SERVED: 31 DAILY DISCOVERY WEST SERVES AND ASSIST INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO ACHIEVE EMPLOYMENT OUTCOMES IN A SHELTERED ENVIRONMENT OR IN THE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION AND TRAINING. NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS SERVED: 137 ENTERPRISES IS A WORK ENVIRONMENT DESIGNED TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AN OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE A JOB AND EARN A PAYCHECK. ASSOCIATES ARE HIRED AS REGULAR EMPOWERING ABILITIES EMPLOYEES AND ARE AFFORDED THE SAME BENEFITS AS ALL OTHER PART-TIME EMPLOYEES AT EMPOWERING ABILITIES. THEY COMPLETE WORK FOR LOCAL AND REGIONAL COMPANIES, DOING THINGS LIKE PACKAGING, ASSEMBLING, KITTING AND MAILING. NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS SERVED: 31
  2. $6.4 million spent. ENDEAVOR LIVING RESIDENTIAL SERVICES ENABLE INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES TO ACHIEVE A MORE SATISFACTORY QUALITY OF LIFE AND LIVE AS INDEPENDENTLY AS POSSIBLE WITHIN THE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING INSTRUCTION AND TRAINING IN DAILY LIVING SKILLS, PERSONAL AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, AND OTHER SELF SUFFICIENCY SKILLS. NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS SERVED: 95
  3. $7.8 million spent. THE RESIDENTIAL CENTER, A LICENSED INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITY FOR THE INTELLECTUALLY DISABLED (ICF/ID), PROVIDE INTENSIVE, THERAPEUTIC SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH SEVERE AND MULTIPLE DISABILITIES.NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS SERVED: 58
  4. $2.3 million spent. DAILY DISCOVERY EAST SERVES AND ASSISTS PERSONS WITH SEVERE, MULTIPLE DISABILITIES TO LIVE AND WORK IN THE LEAST RESTRICTIVE ENVIRONMENT BY PROVIDING TRAINING IN THE AREAS OF DAILY LIVING SKILLS, WORK SKILLS, AND ACCESSING COMMUNITY RESOURCES.NUMBER OF INDIVIUALS SERVED: 116
  5. DAILY DISCOVERY EAST SERVES AND ASSISTS PERSONS WITH SEVERE, MULTIPLE DISABILITIES TO LIVE AND WORK IN THE LEAST RESTRICTIVE ENVIRONMENT BY PROVIDING TRAINING IN THE AREAS OF DAILY LIVING SKILLS, WORK SKILLS, AND ACCESSING COMMUNITY RESOURCES.NUMBER OF INDIVIUALS SERVED: 116

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 October 13, 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 1970.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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