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Ability Connection Texas

EIN 75-0875525 · Irving, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak36 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF ABILITY CONNECTION IS TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES...ONE PERSON AT A TIME. THE CORNERSTONE OF OUR PROGRAMS ARE THE CORE VALUES OF COMPASSION, RESPECT AND RESULTS THROUGH A PERSONALIZED APPROACH TO ADDRESS EACH MEMBER'S INDIVIDUAL PERSONAL GOALS. ABILITY CONNECTION'S MEMBERS ARE INDIVIDUALS WITH SKILLS, PASSIONS, INTERESTS, HUMOR, CREATIVITY, DIGNITY AND DETERMINATION, AND OUR EXPERIENCED AND DEDICATED EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS WORK HARD TO EMPOWER THEM TO LIVE THEIR BEST LIFE POSSIBLE BY REMOVING BARRIERS THAT INHIBIT INDEPENDENCE AND AUTONOMY.

Income
$12.8 million
Spending
$14.2 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
-0.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 79%
Employees
203
Volunteers
400
Highest pay
$157,965, president/ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 36 out of 100. Higher than 5% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 79% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    19 of 20 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, 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 (5)
  1. $8.1 million spent. HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES (HCS)/ TEXAS HOME LIVING (TXHML):THE HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES (HCS) PROGRAM AT ABILITY CONNECTION PROVIDES THE HELP AND SUPPORT NECESSARY FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO LIVE AS INDEPENDENTLY AS POSSIBLE IN THEIR OWN HOMES, WITH FAMILY, A PAID COMPANION CARE PROVIDER OR IN SMALL GROUP HOME SETTINGS IN THE COMMUNITY. SERVICES INCLUDE NURSING, DENTAL AND MEDICAL CARE SUPPORT, THERAPIES, FOSTER CARE, ADAPTIVE AIDS, EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, AND CASE MANAGEMENT. CURRENTLY THE HCS GROUP HOME PROGRAM AT ABILITY CONNECTION HAS 4 HOMES PROVIDING RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT IN THE DFW METROPLEX. ABILITY CONNECTION'S TEXAS HOME LIVING (TXHML) IS A MEDICAID WAIVER PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES SUPPORT TO MEMBERS OF ALL AGES WHO HAVE AN INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY OR RELATED CONDITION IN THEIR OWN HOMES. SOME OF THE AVAILABLE SERVICES INCLUDE RESPITE, DAY HABILITATION, PERSONAL ASSISTANCE AND HABILITATION, THERAPIES, NURSING, MEDICAL AND DENTAL SERVICES, ADAPTIVE AIDS SUPPORT AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES. CLIENTS SERVED: 273 CHILDREN AND ADULTS / 1,408,064 HOURS OF SERVICE
  2. $1.6 million spent. INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES (ICF) RESIDENTIAL SERVICES :THE INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITY (ICF) GROUP HOME PROGRAM AT ABILITY CONNECTION CURRENTLY HAS 3 HOMES IN THE DFW METROPLEX. EACH HOME PROVIDES FAMILY-STYLE LIVING FOR UP TO SIX ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL/DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. OUR HOMES ALLOW INDIVIDUALS TO LIVE WITH AS MUCH AUTONOMY AND INDEPENDENCE AS POSSIBLE, WHILE PROVIDING 24-HOUR CARE FOR THEIR HEALTH AND SAFETY.CLIENTS SERVED: 16 ADULTS / 147,744 HOURS OF SERVICE
  3. $1.5 million spent. COMMUNITY LIVING AND SUPPORT SERVICES (CLASS):THE COMMUNITY LIVING ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT SERVICES (CLASS) PROGRAM AT ABILITY CONNECTION IS A MEDICAID WAIVER PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES AND DISABILITIES TO LIVE AS INDEPENDENTLY AS POSSIBLE AT HOME AND IN THE COMMUNITY.CLIENTS SERVED: 694 CLIENTS / 185,952 HOURS OF SERVICE
  4. $845,913 spent. TRAINING CENTER AND DAY HABILITATION:ABILITY CONNECTION'S ADULT TRAINING CENTER AND DAY HABILITATION PROGRAM ENHANCES THE LIVES OF PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND PHYSICAL DISABILITIES THROUGH COMPREHENSIVE, LIFE-CHANGING CARE, TRAINING AND SUPPORTS. WE LEARN THE GOALS OF EACH OF OUR ADULT MEMBERS, FACILITATE THE SUPPORTS AND SERVICES NEEDED TO SUPPORT THEIR GOALS, MEASURE THE SUCCESS OF OUR PROGRAM AND EVALUATE THE OVERALL SATISFACTION OF OUR MEMBERS. THROUGHOUT OUR SERVICES, WE ARE PURPOSEFUL ABOUT INFUSING MEMBER PERSONAL CHOICE AND GOALS THROUGH A FULL SCHEDULE OF TRAINING, EDUCATION, COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES, RECREATION, MUSIC, ART, AND EXERCISE.CLIENTS SERVED: 65 CLIENTS / 77,162 HOURS OF SERVICE
  5. YOUTH SERVICES:ABILITY CONNECTION HAS THREE PROGRAMS, SERVING CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES WHO RESIDE IN DALLAS COUNTY. CAMP CONNECTIONS IS A SUMMER PROGRAM GEARED TOWARDS HELPING CHILDREN, 10-17, TO MAINTAIN THE SKILLS GAINED DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR. THE PROGRAM IS A MIX OF RECREATIONAL AND ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES. FAMILIES GET TO CHOOSE UP TO THREE GOALS ON WHICH THE STAFF WILL FOCUS DURING THE SUMMER.ABILITY CONNECTION OFFERS CAREGIVER RELIEF IN THE FORM OF RESPITE CARE. RESPITE IS AVAILABLE AT THE MAIN CAMPUS ON ALTERNATING FRIDAY EVENINGS AND SATURDAY DAYS. IN-HOME RESPITE IS ALSO AVAILABLE FOR FAMILIES WHO WANT TO CHOOSE THEIR OWN RESPITE PROVIDER TO BE IN THEIR HOME. FAMILIES ARE REIMBURSED FOR THE COST OF RESPITE UP TO A SET AMOUNT EACH QUARTER.ABILITY CONNECTION OFFERS AFTERSCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS IN SCHOOL DISTRICTS WITHIN DALLAS COUNTY. THE PROGRAMS TAKE PLACE ON SCHOOL CAMPUSES AND FOCUS ON SOCIAL SKILLS, PREVOCATIONAL SKILLS AND PERSONAL GROWTH.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, 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 2024.

    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 March 1956.

    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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