Nonprofit · EIN 39-0806446
ABLELIGHT INC
Tax-exempt · WATERTOWN, WI 53094
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $107,058,616 | $111,861,804 | -$4,803,188 | $202,957,004 | $45,077,408 | $157,879,596 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $96,312,598 | $105,110,096 | -$8,797,498 | $177,469,348 | $32,893,633 | $144,575,715 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $93,586,572 | $109,205,937 | -$15,619,365 | $170,704,217 | $37,308,191 | $133,396,026 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $19,285,818
- of which government grants
- $1,272,920
- Program service revenue
- $86,651,890
- Investment income
- $2,283,696
- Net rental income
- -$1,510,204
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $1,918,289
- Other revenue
- -$1,162,788
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,905,979
- Other salaries and wages
- $60,052,363
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $75,100,029
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $1,091,813
- Accounting fees
- $209,184
- Occupancy
- $4,998,562
- Travel
- $1,700,242
- Depreciation
- $3,287,804
- Program services (functional)
- $94,631,250
- Management and general (functional)
- $14,909,249
- Fundraising (functional)
- $2,321,305
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $177,469,348
- Total assets, end of year
- $202,957,004
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $45,077,408
- Net assets, end of year
- $157,879,596
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $31,432,458
- Publicly traded securities
- $3,467,564
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $133,481,929
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $24,397,667
- Gross receipts
- $117,135,454
- Employees
- 2,043
- Volunteers
- 325
- Year formed
- 1903
- State of legal domicile
- WI
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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEITH JONES | PRESIDENT AND CEO Officer | 39 | $620,798 | $65,578 |
| JEFFREY KACZMARSKI | VP & CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER Officer | 39 | $367,154 | $50,249 |
| BRIAN SAVOIE | VP & CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 39 | $333,016 | $66,876 |
| DIANE EKSTRAND | CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 39 | $296,685 | $67,043 |
| JOHN CARREON | VP AND CHIEF ADVANCEMENT OFFICER Officer | 39 | $298,829 | $50,773 |
| JULI FRANK | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 39 | $287,529 | $43,899 |
| SONAL SHUKLA | AREA VICE PRESIDENT Highest-paid employee | 39 | $226,196 | $17,422 |
| JOHN NICKELS | CORP. AND DONOR ENGAGEMENT OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 39 | $179,269 | $29,046 |
| KATHY BURKE | AREA VICE PRESIDENT Highest-paid employee | 39 | $174,035 | $14,662 |
| JIM RYMARCSUK | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| MALCOLM CONNER | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| MAURA STEVENSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| RANDALL ODZER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN CARTER | FORMER DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| AMANDA BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
10 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTINE TRICOLI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| ELLEN TRYTEK | FORMER DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| JOHN WIKTOR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| SUSAN NORRIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| THOR MISKO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| MINDY PERRY | FORMER DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL TOEDT | FORMER DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| TIMOTHY VAUGHN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA BENTZEN-MERCER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| FRANK MERRILL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 25 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEITH JONES | PRESIDENT AND CEO Officer | 39 | $505,925 | $33,743 |
| JEFFREY KACZMARSKI | VP & CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER Officer | 39 | $331,684 | $45,166 |
| BRIAN SAVOIE | VP & CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 39 | $296,434 | $57,863 |
| DIANE EKSTRAND | CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 39 | $273,973 | $52,505 |
| CINDY MOON-MOGUSH FORMER | CHIEF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS Highest-paid employee | 39 | $273,812 | $51,212 |
| VICTOR NIGHTINGALE | FORMER CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 39 | $232,109 | $80,717 |
| NISHA GANDHI | FORMER VP OF DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 39 | $250,455 | $40,521 |
| JULI FRANK | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 39 | $239,890 | $40,044 |
| JIM RYMARCSUK | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CESAR VILLAPLANDO | FORMER CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MALCOLM CONNER | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAURA STEVENSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CATHERINE BRONDOS | FORMER SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RANDALL ODZER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN CARTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMANDA BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE TRICOLI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELLEN TRYTEK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LARRY TYLER | FORMER DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN WIKTOR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN NORRIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THOR MISKO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MINDY PERRY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL TOEDT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIMOTHY VAUGHN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 26 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEITH JONES | PRESIDENT AND CEO Officer | 39 | $480,194 | $14,097 |
| DAVE SNEDDON | FORMER CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 39 | $450,737 | $19,919 |
| JEFFREY KACZMARSKI | VP OF LEGAL Officer | 39 | $371,010 | $9,792 |
| DIANE EKSTRAND | CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFI Highest-paid employee | 39 | $299,068 | $22,751 |
| BRIAN SAVOIE | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 39 | $285,110 | $22,751 |
| CINDY MOON-MOGUSH CHIEF | MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS Highest-paid employee | 39 | $276,387 | $18,842 |
| NISHA GANDHI | VP OF DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 39 | $238,207 | $25,992 |
| JULI FRANK | VP RETAIL OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 39 | $216,463 | $8,888 |
| JOHN NICKELS | CORPORATE & DONOR ENG OFF Highest-paid employee | 39 | $212,175 | $11,150 |
| CESAR VILLAPLANDO | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM RYMARCSUK | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CATHERINE BRONDOS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RANDALL ODZER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN CARTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MALCOLM CONNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAY DEBIER | FORMER VICE CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ARDIS LOEBER | FORMER DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE TRICOLI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELLEN TRYTEK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LARRY TYLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN WIKTOR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN NORRIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THOR MISKO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MINDY PERRY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAURA STEVENSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL TOEDT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 600 HOFFMANN DR, WATERTOWN, WI 53094-6223
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- KEITH JONES, 600 HOFFMANN DRIVE, WATERTOWN, WI 53094
- Signed the 990
- BRENDA SATTERFIELD, VICE PRESIDENT AND CFO
- Phone
- (920) 261-3050
- Website
- ABLELIGHT.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BAKER TILLY ADVISORY GROUP LP
Mission
GUIDED BY CHRISTIAN LOVE, ABLELIGHT IS DEDICATED TO FULLY SUPPORTING AND ADVOCATING FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, ENSURING THEY EXPERIENCE SECURITY, DIGNITY, AND HOPE IN ALL ASPECTS OF THEIR LIVES.
Program accomplishments
- ABLELIGHT PROVIDES SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. THESE SERVICES ARE INTENDED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE WHOLE PERSON AND PROMOTE THEIR ABILITY TO LIVE AS INDEPENDENTLY AS POSSIBLE. GUIDED BY CHRISTIAN LOVE AND DRAWING FROM OVER 120 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE, ABLELIGHT STRIVES TO ADDRESS THE SOCIAL CHALLENGES FACED BY INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. ABLELIGHT PROGRAMS AIM TO EMPOWER AND SUPPORT THIS COMMUNITY, USING A WHOLISTIC APPROACH TO OVERCOME THE BARRIERS OF SOCIAL CHALLENGES AND PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE. THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS, ABLELIGHT ASPIRES TO CREATE LASTING POSITIVE CHANGE, CHAMPIONING A WORLD WHERE EVERYONE, REGARDLESS OF ABILITY, CAN THRIVE AND CONTRIBUTE MEANINGFULLY TO THEIR COMMUNITIES. ABLELIGHT PROVIDES SAFE AND LOVING HOMES, INCLUDING GROUP HOMES, WITH CARE PROVIDED BY DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS. ABLELIGHT ALSO PROVIDES SHARED LIVING SERVICES, WHICH MATCH A FAMILY WITH A PERSON WHO HAS A DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY. WITH ABLELIGHT'S GUIDANCE, THE PROVIDER SUPPORTS THEIR DAILY LIVING NEEDS BY RESIDING TOGETHER. SUPPORTED LIVING IS ANOTHER OPTION OFFERED BY ABLELIGHT, DESIGNED TO HELP INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES LIVE MORE INDEPENDENTLY WHILE ENSURING THEY RECEIVE THE NECESSARY SUPPORT TO MAINTAIN THEIR SENSE OF SECURITY AND WELL-BEING. OTHER SERVICES OFFERED BY ABLELIGHT INCLUDE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES THAT HELP INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES DEVELOP THE SKILLS NEEDED TO SECURE AND MAINTAIN MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT. THESE SERVICES TAKE MANY FORMS. ABLELIGHT OPERATES DAY PROGRAMS WHERE PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES CAN ENGAGE WITH THE COMMUNITY, DEVELOP MEANINGFUL SKILLS AND BUILD FRIENDSHIPS. FOR FAMILIES STRUGGLING WITH A LOVED ONE'S BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES, ABLELIGHT OFFERS THERAPISTS THROUGH ITS BEHAVIORAL SUPPORTS PROGRAM TO PROVIDE EXPERTISE AND SOLUTIONS. ABLELIGHT ALSO PROVIDES DEVOTIONAL RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE OF FAITH AND OFFERS DISABILITY AWARENESS MATERIALS. ABLELIGHT RELIES ON AN ACTIVE CORPS OF VOLUNTEERS TO EXTEND ITS REACH. ABLELIGHT OPERATES THRIFT SHOPS THAT EMPLOY PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, SETTING AN EXAMPLE FOR OTHER EMPLOYERS. THE STORES, STAFFED BY EMPLOYEES (A SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF WHOM HAVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES) AND VOLUNTEERS, PROVIDE AFFORDABLE SHOPPING OPTIONS TO FAMILIES AND TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO WANT TO GIVE BACK.Expenses $94,631,250 · revenue $86,999,306
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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 39-0806446
- 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
- 1937
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P70)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $202,957,004
- Income (IRS master file)
- $117,135,454
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $107,058,616 | $111,861,804 | $202,957,004 | XML |
| 990-T | August 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2024 | $96,312,598 | $105,110,096 | $177,469,348 | XML |
| 990-T | August 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2023 | $93,586,572 | $109,205,937 | $170,704,217 | XML |
| 990-T | August 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2022 | $97,631,387 | $97,756,004 | $188,871,302 | IRS |
| 990-T | August 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 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 39-0806446).
Questions about ABLELIGHT INC
- What is the EIN of ABLELIGHT INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ABLELIGHT INC is 39-0806446.
- Is ABLELIGHT INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1937.
- Are donations to ABLELIGHT INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ABLELIGHT 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 ABLELIGHT INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ABLELIGHT INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ABLELIGHT INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names KEITH JONES.
- Who are the officers and directors of ABLELIGHT INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 25 people; 9 received compensation from the organization, the highest $620,798 (KEITH JONES, PRESIDENT AND CEO).
- How much revenue does ABLELIGHT INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $107,058,616, expenses of $111,861,804 and total assets of $202,957,004 at year end.
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