2024-01-22T04:45:06-07:00 2022-12-31 990 2022-01-01 814443195 DISABILITYSA DISA 2107047262 PO Box 28243 San Antonio TX 78228 Melanie Cawthon Executive Director 2107047262 2024-01-21 1 1 11 0 AAL2 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z X Fiesta Especial disABILITYsa Creative Services disABILITYsa PO Box 28243 San Antonio TX 78228 542824 0 X https://www.disabilitysa.org X 2016 TX disABILITYsa's mission is to educate, advance, and engage people with disabilities by building connections, exchanging information, creating opportunities, and strengthening our disability community in the greater San Antonio area. 7 7 5 300 0 0 168018 521108 92717 16025 98 163 9600 5528 270433 542824 0 0 0 0 129780 220738 0 52580 101220 214446 231000 435184 39433 107640 270984 447261 113600 182237 157384 265024 X The mission of disABILITYsa is to educate, advance, and engage people with disabilities by building connections, exchanging information, creating opportunities, and strengthening our disability community in the greater San Antonio area. disABILITYsa connects children and adults with disabilities to information about local resources, programs, and opportunities that promote independence and inclusion where we all live, learn, work, and play. 0 0 72056 176693 PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: The Engagement Programs at disABILITYsa include the Fiesta Especial programs consisting of a royal court leadership & life skills development program, Celebration Day community-based instruction program, parade, and Royal Court Alumni Leadership program, as well as the Disability Inclusion Resource Center, and Service Leadership programs. disABILITYsa serves young men and women with disabilities through the leadership development program. The Fiesta Especial Royal Court program creates visibility for the leadership and Contributions individuals with disabilities in our local community, while providing a platform for leadership and service development for children and adults with all types of disabilities (ages 12+). The Celebration Day, a community-based instruction program, brings many special education programs and adult day habitation programs that are comprised of children and adults with disabilities and their support networks, to participate in a city-wide celebration of heritage, culture, and diversity in a fun, safe, and inclusive way. The Disability Inclusion Resource Center is acquiring equipment to provide accessible resources that assist other businesses and organizations to make their community experiences more inclusive of people with disabilities. Equipment includes the Mobile Changing Unit, Sensory Escape Room, Sensory Kit Station, Disability Lived Experience Panels, and Inclusion Training. [continued on Schedule O] 186242 174016 PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: The education programs at disABILITYsa include Navigation Services, online resource website, social media platforms, Leadership & Life Skills Development programs, and AccessAbility fest. Programs which operate to connect children and adults with disabilities with the Resources in the community by sharing information. disABILITYsa's website is a dynamic resource tool for information on current issues, local events and programs, as well as local job opportunities, volunteer opportunities, and more. The AccessAbility fest is a gateway to information, resources, and opportunities for individuals with Disabilities and their support networks. The program captures the attention of both Individuals with and without disabilities. The VaxabilitySTRONG program (one-year only) is a multifaceted information, education, and community campaign to open conversations about questions and barriers around vaccinations and provide information and resources on vaccine safety, benefits, and access for the disability community. 64662 35111 PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: The Advance programs at disABILITYsa support individuals with disabilities and others who are part of our disability community in discovering ways each participant can take a role in effecting change and providing training and resources to do so. The AbilitySTRONG Parade is San Antonio's Disability Pride Celebration expressing the belief that disability is a natural and beautiful part of the human diversity in which people living with a disability can take pride. This annual program brings the local community together to advance public attitudes toward disability and even change the way we think about and define disability. It is a celebration that highlights the beauty, ability, and strengths that individuals with disabilities bring to our local community. disABILITYsa team members participate in local conversations, planning teams, and community planning processes to advance the considerations of people with disabilities in the areas of Housing, Healthcare, Transportation, Education, Employment, and Socialization. 17567 6569 PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: The STRENGTHEN programs at disABILITYsa include an educational and support benefits Membership program that promotes the participation of individuals, businesses, and Organizations in the mission of disABILITYsa through educational opportunities, networking platforms, awareness-building programs, financial savings, and more. These programs utilize resources to help strengthen the disability service organizations in our community through low-cost printing options, educational series, consulting, connects, and training. 17567 0 6569 340527 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 0 1 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 7 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 TX X X disABILITYsa 2107047262 5727 W Interstate 10 San Antonio TX 78201 Melanie Cawthon Executive Director 75.00 X X 70721 0 0 Jane Paccione Board Chair 4 X X 0 0 0 Sandy Liwang Vice Chair 4 X X 0 0 0 Marissa Gonzalez Treasurer 1 X 0 0 0 Ryan Markmann Secretary 1.5 X X 0 0 0 Albert Sawyer Board Member 1 X 0 0 0 John Heard Board Member 1 X 0 0 0 Pamela Kelly Board Member 1 X 0 0 0 70721 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1555 17985 0 159812 341756 0 521108 Advance Programs 624120 4971 4971 0 0 Educate Programs 624120 5425 5425 0 0 Engage Programs 624120 353 353 0 0 Strengthen Programs 624120 5276 5276 0 0 0 0 0 0 16025 163 163 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 17985 2500 0 2500 0 0 2500 3028 3028 0 0 3028 542824 19216 0 2500 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 185911 142931 17421 25559 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20094 11523 7905 666 14733 10782 968 2983 41737 32439 0 9298 0 0 0 0 3105 2422 248 435 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 23882 21202 2666 14 28367 27049 1275 43 8016 6450 1047 519 33249 21498 2949 8802 6937 6532 343 62 2621 2621 5696 4951 271 474 Bad Dept & Banking Fees 5330 2584 352 2394 Operations 44990 42114 1556 1320 Fundraising 400 400 0 0 10116 7650 2455 11 435184 340527 42077 52580 261829 359724 7175 3513 0 54500 0 0 0 1980 29524 270984 447261 7673 41149 29394 105927 111694 113600 182237 X 132384 128059 25000 136965 157384 265024 270984 447261 107640 0 0 0 0 0 X 1 X 0 1 0 X 160896 133778 81188 168018 344256 888136 160896 133778 81188 168018 344256 888136 84400 803736 73 215 128 98 98 612 0 888748 0.90435 0.9733 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Operating Lease Right-of-Use Asset 27544 Other Assets 1980 29524 EIDL LOAN 93008 FUNDS HELD IN TRUST 18686 111694 X Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 Management of the Organization believes it has no material uncertain tax positions and, accordingly, it will not recognize any liability for unrecognized tax benefits. In addition, the Organization has been determined by the Internal Revenue Service not to be a "private foundation" within the meaning of Section 509(a) for the Internal Revenue Code. There was no unrelated business income for the year ended December 31, 2022 and 2021. The Organization is not subject to the Texas state income tax. Management is not aware of any tax position that would have a significant impact on its financial position. Fiesta Especial 5K 7494 0 7494 0 0 0 0 0 6179 Purse-u-ability Auction 19164 0 19164 0 0 0 0 0 2494 0 26658 0 26658 0 0 0 0 0 8673 8673 17985 Form 990, Part III, Line 4a continued... The Service Leadership Development programs teach people with disabilities and their support networks to actively participate in civic, research, board, and workplace leadership roles while amplifying the considerations of people with disabilities and bringing visibility to the leadership and contributions people with disabilities are making in our local community. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b A copy was sent to all members of the board of directors inviting feedback and questions prior to submission. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c BOARD MEMBERS SUBMIT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST AGREEMENT AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH YEAR TO IDENTIFY ANY CONFLICTS THEY MAY HAVE WITH OTHER OBLIGATIONS AND SERVING ON THE DISABILITYSA BOARD. BOARD MEMBERS RECUSE THEMSELVES FROM ANY DISCUSSIONS AND/OR DECISIONS THAT INVOLVE THEIR CONFLICTING RESPONSIBILITIES UNLESS THE OTHER BOARD MEMBERS HAVE DECIDED TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE CONFLICT IN THE MINUTES AND MOVE FORWARD WITH THE DECISION KNOWING THE CONFLICT EXISTS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 A COMPARABILITY DATA REVIEW IS CONDUCTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO ASSIST IN DETERMINING THE SALARY COMPENSATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 UPON REQUEST, THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFILICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO KEEPS INFORMATION UPDATED WITH GUIDEESTAR AND HOLDS A PLATINUM SEAL OF TRANSPARENCY. disABILITYsa experienced a reduction in staff during the 2023 calendar year. This put undue hardship on the Executive Director who was responsible for the accounting functions of the organization delaying the completion and finalization of the books for the prior year. A bookkeeper was contracted in June of 2023 to help get the books completed and submitted to a 3rd Party Accounting firm for review. The Annual Review was completed in Dec. 2023, and this 990 was completed as quickly as possible once the final Annual Review was received.