Ablelight Inc
- Assets
- $198.9m
- Revenue
- $107.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 3,267
- Location
- Watertown, WI
- Founding
- 08/1937
- Data as of
- 08/2021
- EIN
- 39-0806446
Organization Overview
Ablelight Inc is located in Watertown, WI. The organization was established in 1937. According to its NTEE Classification (P70) the organization is classified as: Residential Care & Adult Day Programs, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 08/2021, Ablelight Inc employed 3,267 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ablelight Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 08/2021, Ablelight Inc generated $107.6m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $120.6m during the year ending 08/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.0%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SEE SCHEDULE O.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
ABLELIGHT PROVIDES HIGH QUALITY, INNOVATIVE SERVICES FOR NEARLY 1,300 PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ACROSS 12 STATES. THESE SERVICES ARE INTENDED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE WHOLE PERSON AND PROMOTE THEIR ABILITY TO LIVE AS INDEPENDENTLY AS POSSIBLE. ABLELIGHT PROVIDES SAFE AND LOVING HOMES, INCLUDING TRADITIONAL GROUP HOMES, WITH CARE PROVIDED BY DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS, SOME OF WHOM HAVE BEEN NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED BY ANCOR FOR THEIR DEDICATION. ABLELIGHT IS GROWING ITS HOST HOME/FAMILY LIVING HOME OPERATIONS, WHICH MATCH AN INDIVIDUAL, COUPLE OR FAMILY WITH A PERSON WHO HAS A DISABILITY. A NEW RESIDENTIAL CONCEPT, ABLELIGHT VILLAGE, RECENTLY OPENED IN MINNESOTA AND IS EXPANDING IN OTHER MARKETS. ABLELIGHT VILLAGE IS AN APARTMENT COMMUNITY THAT WELCOMES PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND OTHERS OF ALL ABILITIES, BUILT WITH THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY TO ENABLE INDEPENDENT LIVING AND OFFERING ONSITE PROGRAMMING TO HELP PEOPLE STAY ACTIVE AND FEEL INCLUDED. EMPLOYMENT SERVICES PREPARE PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES TO ATTAIN AND HOLD A MEANINGFUL JOB, AND THESE SERVICES TAKE MANY FORMS, INCLUDING COACHING BY ABLELIGHT STAFF AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS. IN COLLABORATION WITH CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY WISCONSIN, AND CONCORDIA ANN ARBOR, ABLELIGHT OFFERS A TWO-YEAR PROGRAM, ABLELIGHT COLLEGE, THAT OFFERS LIFE, EMPLOYMENT AND LEARNING SKILLS. FOR FAMILIES STRUGGLING WITH A LOVED ONE'S BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES, ABLELIGHT OFFERS THERAPISTS THROUGH ITS BEHAVIORAL SUPPORTS PROGRAM TO PROVIDE EXPERTISE AND SOLUTIONS. FINANCIAL SERVICES AVAILABLE THROUGH ABLELIGHT ALLOW PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES TO EFFECTIVELY MANAGE RESOURCES TO ENSURE THE BEST POSSIBLE FINANCIAL OUTCOMES. ABLELIGHT PROVIDES DEVOTIONAL RESOURCES, DISABILITY AWARENESS MATERIALS, AND ADAPTIVE COMMUNICATION PIECES TO INDIVIDUALS AND CONGREGATIONS. ABLELIGHT RELIES ON AN ACTIVE CORPS OF VOLUNTEERS, INCLUDING THE 3,000 MEMBERS OF THE ABLELIGHT AUXILIARY, TO EXTEND ITS REACH. ABLELIGHT OPERATES 13 THRIFT SHOPS IN SIX STATES THAT GENERATE REVENUE TO HELP SUPPORT PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. THE STORES, STAFFED BY EMPLOYEES, PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, AND VOLUNTEERS, PROVIDE AFFORDABLE SHOPPING OPTIONS TO FAMILIES AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE OF ALL ABILITIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Dr Michael Thirtle Former President & CEO | Officer | 39 | $581,476 |
Jeffrey Kaczmarski Evp & VP Legal | Officer | 39 | $350,292 |
Dave Sneddon Chief Operating Officer | Officer | 39 | $295,834 |
Diane Ekstrand Chief Human Resources Officer | 39 | $273,091 | |
Thomas Campbell VP Real Estate | Officer | 39 | $262,124 |
Cindy Moon-Mogush Chief Marketing & Communications | 39 | $261,377 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Prophet Brand Strategy Inc Marketing Consulting | 8/30/21 | $431,130 |
Mailing Services Of Pittsburgh Inc Dba Direct Mail | 8/30/21 | $477,033 |
Brightdot Llc Fundraising Consultant | 8/30/21 | $491,414 |
Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr Pc Legal Services | 8/30/21 | $381,853 |
Von Briesen & Roper Sc Legal Services | 8/30/21 | $332,621 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $37,125 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,745,385 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $14,121,177 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $6,012,636 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $15,903,687 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $84,348,609 |
| Investment income | $447,509 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $291,423 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $5,543,898 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$30,408 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $147,975 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $107,612,471 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $38,169 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,875,148 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,539,396 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $65,937,296 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,646,163 |
| Other employee benefits | $9,808,876 |
| Payroll taxes | $5,649,892 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,012,592 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $145,860 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $311,409 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $8,059 |
| Fees for services: Other | $8,216,638 |
| Advertising and promotion | $120,415 |
| Office expenses | $2,154,677 |
| Information technology | $3,283,151 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $6,128,796 |
| Travel | $965,764 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $78,494 |
| Interest | $322,153 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,971,717 |
| Insurance | $2,247,665 |
| All other expenses | $1,921,159 |
| Total functional expenses | $120,552,365 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $16,808,237 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,760,341 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $6,456,264 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $370,854 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,527,782 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $44,783,007 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $4,088,293 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $123,154,431 |
| Total assets | $198,949,209 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $7,861,840 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $719,056 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $50,242,483 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $5,867,599 |
| Total liabilities | $64,690,978 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $121,743,804 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $12,514,427 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $198,949,209 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Ablelight Inc has recieved totaling $2,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Schumacher - Weiherman Family Fdn 9572228710 Brookfield, WI PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSES | $2,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $1,771,829 |
| Ending Balance | $1,771,829 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Ablelight Inc Watertown, WI | $198,949,209 | $107,612,471 |
Holland Home Grand Rapids, MI | $253,276,947 | $69,201,377 |
Comprehensive Senior Care Corporation Battle Creek, MI | $10,654,831 | $60,337,060 |
Ucan Chicago, IL | $65,133,111 | $44,926,941 |
Centers For Independence Inc Milwaukee, WI | $1,176,879 | $2,724,477 |
Little City Foundation Inverness, IL | $34,035,732 | $37,584,662 |
Prairie Community Services Inc Morris, MN | $11,824,208 | $28,388,277 |
Allendale Association Inc Lake Villa, IL | $23,456,439 | $27,684,203 |
Hammer Residences Inc Wayzata, MN | $27,096,266 | $31,216,028 |
Living Well Disability Services Mendota Heights, MN | $24,168,704 | $25,251,629 |
Lawrence Hall Chicago, IL | $44,677,389 | $23,759,587 |
Accord Saint Paul, MN | $14,901,147 | $23,929,157 |