Nonprofit · EIN 34-1150124
ABILITY WORKS INC
Tax-exempt · SANDUSKY, OH 44870
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $3,745,482 | $2,859,497 | $885,985 | $4,781,950 | $233,783 | $4,548,167 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,718,206 | $2,594,840 | $123,366 | $3,823,204 | $174,427 | $3,648,777 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $311,895
- of which government grants
- $243,857
- Program service revenue
- $3,387,855
- Investment income
- $26,281
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $10,600
- Net income from fundraising events
- $8,561
- Other revenue
- $19,451
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $99,227
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,509,127
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,823,056
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $125
- Accounting fees
- $21,937
- Occupancy
- $47,088
- Travel
- $40,748
- Depreciation
- $164,667
- Program services (functional)
- $1,943,697
- Management and general (functional)
- $813,594
- Fundraising (functional)
- $102,206
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,823,204
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,781,950
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $233,783
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,548,167
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,073,943
- Publicly traded securities
- $356,835
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $4,312,409
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $235,758
- Gross unrelated business income
- $10,890
- Gross receipts
- $3,953,374
- Employees
- 147
- Volunteers
- 11
- Year formed
- 1974
- State of legal domicile
- OH
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOREEN EHLERT | CEO Officer | 40 | $96,250 | $2,977 |
| LAURA LAGODNEY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JUDINA MARSH | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM SMITH | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISSY STOHL | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEB SUTTER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GAVIN SUTTER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BETSY WILBUR | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOREEN EHLERT | CEO Officer | 40 | $99,788 | $1,546 |
| ALAN FUREY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DON KLEIST | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA LAGODNEY | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JUDINA MARSH | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HANNAH ROMELL | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEB SUTTER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GAVIN SUTTER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BETSY WILBUR | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3920 COLUMBUS AVE, SANDUSKY, OH 44870-5791
- In care of
- % DOREEN EHLERT
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DOREEN EHLERT, 3920 COLUMBUS AVE, SANDUSKY, OH 44870
- Signed the 990
- DOREEN EHLERT, CEO
- Phone
- (419) 626-1048
- Website
- WWW.ABILITY-WORKS.COM
- Return prepared by
- PAYNE NICKLES & COMPANY
Mission
ABILITY WORKS, INC. WAS FORMED TO BE THE PROVIDER OF CHOICE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SUPPORTING INDEPENDENCE, INCLUSION, AND EMPLOYMENT.
Program accomplishments
- TO PROVIDE THE HIGHEST QUALITY SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES THAT ARE RESPECTFUL OF AND RESPONSIVE TO EACH INDIVIDUAL PERSON'S PREFERENCES, NEEDS, AND VALUES.Expenses $1,943,697 · revenue $3,387,855
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 34-1150124
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1994
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Employment (J33)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,781,950
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,953,374
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $3,745,482 | $2,859,497 | $4,781,950 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,718,206 | $2,594,840 | $3,823,204 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $2,270,460 | $2,264,221 | $3,647,169 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 34-1150124).
Questions about ABILITY WORKS INC
- What is the EIN of ABILITY WORKS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ABILITY WORKS INC is 34-1150124.
- Is ABILITY WORKS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1994.
- Are donations to ABILITY WORKS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ABILITY WORKS INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of ABILITY WORKS INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ABILITY WORKS INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of ABILITY WORKS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names DOREEN EHLERT.
- Who are the officers and directors of ABILITY WORKS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $96,250 (DOREEN EHLERT, CEO).
- How much revenue does ABILITY WORKS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $3,745,482, expenses of $2,859,497 and total assets of $4,781,950 at year end.
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