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Nonprofit · EIN 81-4443195

DISABILITYSA

Tax-exempt · SAN ANTONIO, TX 78212

Financials

$543K$435K2022$379K$427K2023$397K$596K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of DISABILITYSA by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$396,835$596,217-$199,382$203,184$185,910$17,274
December 31, 2023990$378,547$426,915-$48,368$375,395$158,739$216,656
December 31, 2022990$542,824$435,184$107,640$447,261$182,237$265,024
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$395,157
of which government grants
$129,073
Membership dues
$5,666
Program service revenue
$2,349
Investment income
$312
Net income from fundraising events
-$983
Other revenue
-$983

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$77,383
Other salaries and wages
$223,493
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$350,670
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$1,063
Accounting fees
$14,169
Occupancy
$38,548
Travel
$1,308
Depreciation
$10,900
Program services (functional)
$482,261
Management and general (functional)
$69,097
Fundraising (functional)
$44,859

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$375,395
Total assets, end of year
$203,184
Total liabilities, end of year
$185,910
Net assets, end of year
$17,274
Land, buildings and equipment
$84,960
Net assets without donor restrictions
-$34,726
Net assets with donor restrictions
$52,000
Gross receipts
$409,246
Employees
9
Volunteers
350
Year formed
2016
State of legal domicile
TX

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
MELANIE CAWTHONCEO & EXEC DIR
Officer
75$75,791$5,863
JANE PACCIONEChairman
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0
SANDY LIWANGVICE CHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0
MARISSA GONZALEZTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
RYAN MARKMANNSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1.5$0$0
ALBERT SAWYERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JOHN HEARDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CLAUDIA DIAZBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ANITRA HENNINGBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
MELANIE CAWTHONCEO & EXEC DIR
Officer
75$73,172$5,319
JANE PACCIONEChairman
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0
SANDY LIWANGVICE CHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0
MARISSA GONZALEZTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
RYAN MARKMANNSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1.5$0$0
ALBERT SAWYERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JOHN HEARDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CLAUDIA DIAZBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2022: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Melanie CawthonExecutive Director
Key employee, Highest-paid employee
75$70,721
Jane PaccioneBoard Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Sandy LiwangVice Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Marissa GonzalezTreasurer
Trustee or director
1$0
Ryan MarkmannSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1.5$0
Albert SawyerBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
John HeardBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Pamela KellyBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2515 BLANCO RD, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78212-1859
In care of
% MELANIE R CAWTHON
Mailing address (990-N for 2016)
12715 COUNTRY OAKS, SAN ANTONIO TX 78216
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
MELANIE CAWTHON, PO BOX 28243, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78228
Principal officer (990-N for 2016)
Melanie Cawthon, 12715 Country Oaks, San Antonio TX 78216
Signed the 990
MELANIE CAWTHON, CEO & EXEC DIR
Phone
(210) 704-7262
Return prepared by
SCHRIVER CARMONA & COMPANY PLLC

Mission

THE MISSION OF DISABILITYSA IS TO EDUCATE, ADVANCE, AND ENGAGE PEOPLE WITH DISABIITIES 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.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program 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 Accessibility fest is a gateway to information, resources, and opportunities for individuals with Disabilities and their support networks. The program capture 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.
    Expenses $233,952 · revenue $4,107
  • 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 Ability STRONG Parage is San Antonios 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 thing 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.
    Expenses $137,567
  • 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. 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.
    Expenses $87,330 · revenue $2,755
  • 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.
    Expenses $23,412 · revenue $903

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
81-4443195
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
2017
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P82)
Assets (IRS master file)
$203,184
Income (IRS master file)
$409,246

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$396,835$596,217$203,184XML
990December 2023$378,547$426,915$375,395XML
990December 2022$542,824$435,184$447,261XML
990December 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-N for 2016
Officer: Melanie Cawthon
December 31, 2016≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.

Questions about DISABILITYSA

What is the EIN of DISABILITYSA?
The employer identification number (EIN) of DISABILITYSA is 81-4443195.
Is DISABILITYSA tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
Are donations to DISABILITYSA tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does DISABILITYSA 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 DISABILITYSA 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 DISABILITYSA 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 DISABILITYSA?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names MELANIE CAWTHON.
Who are the officers and directors of DISABILITYSA?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $75,791 (MELANIE CAWTHON, CEO & EXEC DIR).
How much revenue does DISABILITYSA have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $396,835, expenses of $596,217 and total assets of $203,184 at year end.

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