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Abilities Inc of Florida

EIN 59-0874493 · Oakton, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To facilitate services, resources, and partnerships that support people with disabilities, along with their families, caregivers, and community members.

Income
$15.9 million
Spending
$14.3 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
10.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 88%
Employees
260
Volunteers
13
Highest pay
$668,285, president/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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 84% of charities in its peer group (employment, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.6 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 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (employment, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (1)
  1. $13.1 million spent. Abilities, Inc. of Florida, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is the Florida affiliate of ServiceSource. The mission of the organization is to provide employment supports and community-based services in the state of Florida. The ServiceSource organization comprises six affiliates with programs and operations in more than 30 states and the District of Columbia. The affiliates are locally incorporated as separate 501(c)(3) entities but meet concurrently through the same volunteer board of directors across regions. Abilities, Inc. of Florida, the ServiceSource Florida affiliate, is located in Clearwater, FL. In addition to Abilities, ServiceSource operates through five affiliate offices: Central Fairfax Services (Fairfax, VA); WorkSource Enterprises (Charlottesville, VA); Employment Source (Fayetteville, NC); Opportunity Center, Inc., (New Castle, DE); and PARC Community Partnership Foundation (Clearfield, UT). Abilities, the ServiceSource Florida affiliate, served more than 25,190 individuals in fiscal year 2025 (FY 2025) and provides the following programs and services: Vocational rehabilitation core services providing employment services to include job development, supported and affirmative employment. A full range of rehabilitation and employment supports including vocational evaluation, work adjustment training, job coaching, supported employment and specialized programs. Warrior Bridge providing direct employment, job placement, housing services and the Warrior Bridge Veterans Mall, which provides necessary household items and business clothing at no cost for wounded veterans and their families. The High School High Tech youth transition program, a community-based partnership that provides high school students with disabilities the opportunity to explore jobs and post- secondary education leading to technology-related careers. Work incentive planning and assistance providing benefits counseling and work incentive counseling. Pre-employment transition (Pre-ETS) services, to prepare students with disabilities to transition into the workforce or continuing education after graduation. Opportunity Calls, a contact center and customer service training program, creates employment opportunities and provides career-track training for veterans and people with disabilities. Homes for Independence provides affordable, accessible and safe housing for persons with low income and/or disabilities. Interpreter services coordinates interpreter services for people who are deaf and supports local vocational rehabilitation offices with on-site, staffed interpreters through a contract with the Florida Division of Vocational Rehabilitation.

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 April 1961.

    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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