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Abilities Network Inc

EIN 52-6060453 · Towson, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair68 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CULTIVATING INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES THROUGH RELATIONSHIPS, INNOVATION AND HIGH-QUALITY SERVICES.

Income
$10.1 million
Spending
$10.5 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
5.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 70%
Employees
158
Volunteers
17
Highest pay
$211,514, 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: 68 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 17% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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 36% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 of 17 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 (4)
  1. $6.1 million spent. COMMUNITY AND EMPLOYMENT PARTNERS: COMMUNITY AND EMPLOYMENT PARTNERS' SUPPORTS ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL AND/OR INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES WHO WANT TO LIVE, WORK, AND PARTICIPATE FULLY IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. WE WORK ALONGSIDE INDIVIDUALS TO 1) BUILD PRACTICAL LIFE AND EMPLOYMENT SKILLS IN REAL-LIFE SETTINGS; 2) NAVIGATE TRANSPORTATION, HOUSING, AND WORKPLACE EXPECTATIONS; AND 3) STRENGTHEN DECISION-MAKING, CONFIDENCE, AND INDEPENDENCE. THE GOAL IS NOT TO DO THINGS FOR PEOPLE, BUT TO HELP THEM BUILD THE SKILLS, RELATIONSHIPS, AND CONFIDENCE NEEDED TO LIVE, WORK, AND BELONG IN THEIR COMMUNITIES ON THEIR OWN TERMS.
  2. $1.4 million spent. PROJECT ACT: (PROJECT ALL CHILDREN TOGETHER) SUPPORTS CHILDCARE PROVIDERS ACROSS MARYLAND SO THEY CAN SUCCESSFULLY INCLUDE CHILDREN OF ALL ABILITIES IN THEIR CHILDCARE PROGRAMS. OUR TEAM HELPS PROVIDERS 1) ADAPT CLASSROOM PRACTICES THROUGH TRAINING AND COACHING; 2) RESPOND TO DIVERSE, BEHAVIORAL, AND EMOTIONAL NEEDS, AND 3) INCREASE ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY LICENSED CARE IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES. TOGETHER, THESE SUPPORTS STRENGTHEN SCHOOL READINESS, SUPPORT FAMILY WELLBEING, AND CONTRIBUTE TO A MORE STABLE AND EQUITABLE MARYLAND WORKFORCE.
  3. $948,701 spent. HEALTHY FAMILIES BALTIMORE COUNTY (HFBC) SUPPORTS FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN WHO ARE EXPERIENCING HIGH LEVELS OF STRESS OR HARDSHIPS. THROUGH VOLUNTARY EARLY SUPPORT, WE HELP FAMILIES 1) STRENGTHEN PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIPS AND BUILD CAREGIVER CONFIDENCE; 2) DEVELOP SAFE, NURTURING ROUTINES DURING THE EARLY YEARS OF PARENTING; AND 3) CONNECT WITH COMMUNITY RESOURCES THAT REDUCE STRESS AND INCREASE STABILITY. BY STRENGTHENING PARENTING SKILLS AND ADDRESSING CHALLENGES EARLY, HEALTHY FAMILIES HELPS CREATE ENVIRONMENTS WHERE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES CAN GROW AND THRIVE.
  4. $743,256 spent. SENIOR SERVICES MOVE MANAGEMENT SUPPORTS PEOPLE WHO ARE PREPARING TO DOWNSIZE, RELOCATE, OR MAKE DECISIONS ABOUT AGING IN PLACE. OUR STAFF PROVIDE CALM, HANDS-ON SUPPORT TO 1) COORDINATE THE FULL MOVE PROCESS, INCLUDING SORTING, PACKING, SCHEDULING MOVERS, AND UNPACKING; 2) NAVIGATE COMPLEX DECISIONS WITH CLARITY AND RESPECT; AND 3) REDUCE STRESS FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES DURING MAJOR LIFE TRANSITIONS. THE OUTCOME IS NOT JUST A COMPLETED MOVE, BUT A TRANSITION THAT PROTECTS DIGNITY, INDEPENDENCE, AND CONNECTION TO COMMUNITY.

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 April 1967.

    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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