Ablelight Inc

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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

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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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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
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Direct Mail
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Marketing Consulting
$431,130
Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr Pc
Legal Services
$381,853
Von Briesen & Roper Sc
Legal Services
$332,621
Brightdot Llc
Fundraising Consultant
$491,414
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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

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Ablelight Inc has recieved totaling $2,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Schumacher - Weiherman Family Fdn 9572228710

Brookfield, WI

PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSES

$2,000
View Grant Recipient Profile

Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$1,771,829
Ending Balance$1,771,829

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