Nonprofit · EIN 42-0947868
EMPOWERING ABILITIES
Tax-exempt · DAVENPORT, IA 52806
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $23,272,224 | $21,943,312 | $1,328,912 | $42,171,781 | $1,532,063 | $40,639,718 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $22,241,704 | $20,754,828 | $1,486,876 | $39,573,843 | $1,267,054 | $38,306,789 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $21,716,730 | $20,011,812 | $1,704,918 | $37,538,110 | $2,061,465 | $35,476,645 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,224,883
- of which government grants
- $555,123
- Program service revenue
- $19,066,894
- Investment income
- $1,591,671
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $502,261
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $1,296,049
- Other revenue
- $1,388,776
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,619,829
- Other salaries and wages
- $12,223,983
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $17,837,845
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $57,147
- Occupancy
- $644,327
- Travel
- $538,707
- Depreciation
- $664,545
- Program services (functional)
- $19,946,040
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,705,664
- Fundraising (functional)
- $291,608
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $39,573,843
- Total assets, end of year
- $42,171,781
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,532,063
- Net assets, end of year
- $40,639,718
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $5,589,730
- Publicly traded securities
- $19,971,882
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $35,821,233
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $4,818,485
- Gross receipts
- $30,522,943
- Employees
- 456
- Volunteers
- 75
- Year formed
- 1969
- State of legal domicile
- IA
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JEFF ASHCRAFT | PRESIDENT/CE Officer | 40 | $252,414 | $42,065 |
| CASEY MBAKWE | LPN Officer | 60 | $155,705 | $15,331 |
| SCOTT BITTING | VP OF ENTERP Officer | 40 | $133,670 | $33,681 |
| SHELLEY NORDEEN | GROUP HOME M Officer | 60 | $147,179 | $15,070 |
| JESSICA JOHANNES | RN Officer | 60 | $125,582 | $33,545 |
| LORETHA BOYCE | RESIDENTIAL Officer | 60 | $122,727 | $13,778 |
| MARK BARNES | RESIDENTIAL Officer | 60 | $120,533 | $13,438 |
| CATHARINE DECKER | CPO Officer | 40 | $111,430 | $13,222 |
| CAROL FOSTER | CAO Officer | 40 | $87,502 | $16,528 |
| DANA MYERS | CFO Officer | 40 | $88,256 | $11,867 |
| STEVEN MEYER | FORMER CFO Officer | 40 | $49,861 | $11,175 |
| CODY ALLEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM BLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| NATHAN BILLANY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| MARC CARLSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
20 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JESSICA DANIEL-CLARK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| CAMERON DAVIDSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| CARRIE OTT DEVINE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| LAURI FLANAGAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| TODD GRADY | VICE CHAIRMA Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 |
| JEFF HASSEL | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| TODD JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| JOSEPH JUDGE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| ANN KAPPELER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| GREG KAUTZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| NATHAN KESSLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| LANCE LESLIE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| LINDA MANDERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| JODY MAPES | VICE CHAIRMA Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 |
| DAN M MOLYNEAUX | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| SCOTT NAUMANN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| TIM O'NEIL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| PATRICK OLSEN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 |
| SAMANTHA SCHULZE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 |
| STEVE VANDERSCHAAF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 36 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JEFF ASHCRAFT | PRESIDENT/CE Officer | 40 | $235,483 | $33,595 |
| CAROL FOSTER | CAO Officer | 40 | $133,233 | $26,528 |
| KEN KERKER | CFO Officer | 40 | $140,145 | $15,100 |
| SCOTT BITTING | VP HDC ENTER Officer | 40 | $128,961 | $25,808 |
| LORETHA BOYCE | RESIDENTIAL Officer | 60 | $133,941 | $13,369 |
| CASEY MBAKWE | LPN Officer | 60 | $124,237 | $12,817 |
| DENITA NELSON | SUPERVISOR Officer | 60 | $115,671 | $12,308 |
| SHELLEY NORDEEN | GROUP HOME S Officer | 60 | $119,864 | $5,829 |
| SHARON SARVER | COO Officer | 40 | $84,220 | $13,860 |
| CATHARINE DECKER | CPO Officer | 40 | $79,409 | $11,232 |
| LINDA GILL | COO Officer | 40 | $70,769 | $11,797 |
| STEVEN MEYER | CFO Officer | 40 | $11,129 | $2,235 |
| JEFF HASSEL | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TODD GRADY | VICE CHAIRMA Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| JODY MAPES | VICE CHAIRMA Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| SAMANTHA SCHULZE | TREASURER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT NAUMANN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| CODY ALLEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM BLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| JODY BRITTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| CAMERON DAVIDSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURI FLANAGAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA DANIEL-CLARK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| TODD JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH JUDGE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG KAUTZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| NATHANN KESSLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| ANN KAPPEIER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT KURTZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| LANCE LESLIE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA MANDERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN M MOLYNEAUX | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICK OLSEN | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM O'NEIL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| CARRIE OTT DEVINE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE VANDERSCHAAF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 32 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JEFF ASHCRAFT | PRESIDENT/CE Officer | 40 | $227,989 | $33,881 |
| CAROL FOSTER | CAO Officer | 40 | $126,159 | $27,085 |
| LINDA GILL | COO Officer | 40 | $124,906 | $24,813 |
| SCOTT BITTING | VP HDC ENTER Officer | 40 | $119,362 | $24,244 |
| KEN KERKER | CFO Officer | 40 | $121,490 | $14,531 |
| CASEY MBAKWE | LPN Officer | 60 | $121,428 | $13,443 |
| MARK BARNES | RESIDENT COU Officer | 60 | $112,966 | $13,196 |
| SHELLEY NORDEEN | GROUP HOME S Officer | 60 | $114,431 | $8,635 |
| KIMBERLY MOSS | GROUP HOME S Officer | 60 | $109,508 | $12,963 |
| CODY ALLEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM BLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| JODY BRITTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA DANIEL-CLARK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| CAMERON DAVIDSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| CARRIE OTT DEVINE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| TODD GRADY | VICE CHAIRMA Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF HASSEL | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TODD JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH JUDGE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| ANN KAPPEIER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG KAUTZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT KURTZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| LANCE LESLIE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA MANDERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| JODY MAPES | VICE CHAIRMA Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN M MOLYNEAUX | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT NAUMANN | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM O'NEIL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICK OLSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARON SARVER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| SAMANTHA SCHULZE | TREASURER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE VANDERSCHAAF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3402 HICKORY GROVE RD, DAVENPORT, IA 52806-3305
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JEFF ASHCRAFT, 3402 HICKORY GROVE ROAD, DAVENPORT, IA 52806
- Signed the 990
- JEFF HASSEL, CHAIRMAN
- Phone
- (563) 391-4834
- Return prepared by
- ANDERSON LOWER WHITLOW PC
Mission
EMPOWERING ABILITIES IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO PLAN, ESTABLISH, AND OPERATE PROGRAMS WHICH PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES AND ASSISTANCE TO PERSONS WITH PHYSICAL AND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES IN AND AROUND SCOTT COUNTY, IOWA.
Program accomplishments
- DAILY DISCOVERY WEST SERVES AND ASSIST INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO ACHIEVE EMPLOYMENT OUTCOMES IN A SHELTERED ENVIRONMENT OR IN THE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION AND TRAINING. NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS SERVED: 137 ENTERPRISES IS A WORK ENVIRONMENT DESIGNED TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AN OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE A JOB AND EARN A PAYCHECK. ASSOCIATES ARE HIRED AS REGULAR EMPOWERING ABILITIES EMPLOYEES AND ARE AFFORDED THE SAME BENEFITS AS ALL OTHER PART-TIME EMPLOYEES AT EMPOWERING ABILITIES. THEY COMPLETE WORK FOR LOCAL AND REGIONAL COMPANIES, DOING THINGS LIKE PACKAGING, ASSEMBLING, KITTING AND MAILING. NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS SERVED: 31Expenses $3,473,512 · revenue $1,821,875
- ENDEAVOR LIVING RESIDENTIAL SERVICES ENABLE INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES TO ACHIEVE A MORE SATISFACTORY QUALITY OF LIFE AND LIVE AS INDEPENDENTLY AS POSSIBLE WITHIN THE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING INSTRUCTION AND TRAINING IN DAILY LIVING SKILLS, PERSONAL AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, AND OTHER SELF SUFFICIENCY SKILLS. NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS SERVED: 95Expenses $6,403,859 · revenue $6,883,000
- THE RESIDENTIAL CENTER, A LICENSED INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITY FOR THE INTELLECTUALLY DISABLED (ICF/ID), PROVIDE INTENSIVE, THERAPEUTIC SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH SEVERE AND MULTIPLE DISABILITIES.NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS SERVED: 58Expenses $7,773,514 · revenue $8,149,890
- DAILY DISCOVERY EAST SERVES AND ASSISTS PERSONS WITH SEVERE, MULTIPLE DISABILITIES TO LIVE AND WORK IN THE LEAST RESTRICTIVE ENVIRONMENT BY PROVIDING TRAINING IN THE AREAS OF DAILY LIVING SKILLS, WORK SKILLS, AND ACCESSING COMMUNITY RESOURCES.NUMBER OF INDIVIUALS SERVED: 116Expenses $2,295,155 · revenue $2,212,129
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 42-0947868
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1970
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Mental health and crisis intervention (F33Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $42,171,781
- Income (IRS master file)
- $30,522,943
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $23,272,224 | $21,943,312 | $42,171,781 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $22,241,704 | $20,754,828 | $39,573,843 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $21,716,730 | $20,011,812 | $37,538,110 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $21,808,048 | $19,885,708 | $33,865,696 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 42-0947868).
Questions about EMPOWERING ABILITIES
- What is the EIN of EMPOWERING ABILITIES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of EMPOWERING ABILITIES is 42-0947868.
- Is EMPOWERING ABILITIES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1970.
- Are donations to EMPOWERING ABILITIES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does EMPOWERING ABILITIES 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 EMPOWERING ABILITIES due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did EMPOWERING ABILITIES last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of EMPOWERING ABILITIES?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names JEFF ASHCRAFT.
- Who are the officers and directors of EMPOWERING ABILITIES?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 35 people; 11 received compensation from the organization, the highest $252,414 (JEFF ASHCRAFT, PRESIDENT/CE).
- How much revenue does EMPOWERING ABILITIES have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $23,272,224, expenses of $21,943,312 and total assets of $42,171,781 at year end.
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