Abilities Movement Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Abilities Movement, Inc. (AM) is a service provider whose goal is to promote inclusion for people with disabilities and their families so that they may enjoy the benefits of recreational programming. (Continued on schedule O)Utilizing fitness centers, municipal recreational programs and disability oriented services, AM can create a community environment beneficial for all. AM will assist in the development of recreational programs, provide education and training opportunities, develop integration services, and assess the accessiblity and effectiveness of programming for people with disabilities. These services will allow people of all ages and abilities to have successful experiences while ensuring all additional needs will be met. This plan will lead to an expansion of services designed to support the growing needs in our local society.
- Income
- $153,057
- Spending
- $138,056
- Spent on programs
- 56%
- Reserves
- 5.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 82%
- Employees
- 9
- Volunteers
- 5
- Highest pay
- $68,840, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 63 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 5.5 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 9% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 49% on the year before.
Spending floor
8 of 1556% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Fair: 66 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).
Independent board
18 of 254 of 4 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a 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
10 of 10Gave 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 August 31, 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)
- $70,135 spent. Fitness Training/ Adapted Personal Training/ Group Fitness - This is a health and fitness-based program for people of all needs, disabilities, and health challenges to engage in cardiovascular activities, stretching, strength development, flexibility and functional-based movement to improve each individual's quality of life through home and community-based fitness training.
- $6,728 spent. Consulting: Abilities Movement provides consulting in the fields of community integration, adapted fitness center development, and adapted physical education consulting with school districts.
- $606 spent. Outdoor Programming - Outdoor Programs include Hiking Club, Run Club, Kayaking, and Biking. These programs provide opportunities and adapted measures to allow individuals of all abilities to participate in community outdoor fitness activites.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, 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 August 2025.
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 September 2014.
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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