EIN 63-0307960

United Ability

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
342
State
Year formed
1972
Most recent tax filings
2023-09-01
Description
United Ability empowers individuals with disabilities to live full lives through their innovative early learning and intervention programs.
Also known as...
United Cerebral Palsy of GRT Bham; United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Bham
Total revenues
$14,627,031
2023
Total expenses
$14,791,034
2023
Total assets
$46,368,586
2023
Num. employees
342
2023

Program areas at United Ability

Early learning program - children age 6 weeks to five years who have delays in one or more areas of development and those who are typically developing learn side by side in nine spacious classrooms. Designed by educators and developmental specialists to meet the needs of all children, the hand in hand facility is situated on seven acres of wooded landscape, butterfly gardens, a vegetable and flower garden and nature trails. Each aspect of the building, the program and environment has been carefully designed to promote a healthy, safe and happy setting in which children can learn and grow. Hours of operation are from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm monday through friday.
Adult day habilitation - the adult day program is designed to meet the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities. Each individual has the opportunity to select the training and services they would like to receive. Eligibility criteria require a diagnosis of a development disability and the Ability for the program to meet the individual's needs. In addition, each person must demonstrate manageable behavior, reside in the greater birmingham metropolitan area, and be at least 21 years old.
Early intervention program - the hand in hand early intervention program offers services and interventions that enable chldren and families a more independent and integrated lifestyle withing their community. It is a comprehensive program for infants and toddlers between the ages of birth to three years with the main location in birmingham. Over 400 children and families a month reap the benefits of early intervention. Hand in hand participates in Alabama's early intervention system and has become the largest provider of early intervention services of its type in the state.

Who funds United Ability

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Lucille S Beeson Charitable Trust Bond MGMTGeneral Operating$1,113,525
United Way of Central AlabamaAllocation for General Operating Costs$642,579
United Cerebral Palsy of Alabama$533,772
...and 35 more grants received totalling $3,066,037

Personnel at United Ability

NameTitleCompensation
Susan E. SellersChief Executive Officer$264,726
Tina ShaddixChief Operating Officer$164,713
Thomas GarnerChief Financial Officer$138,303
Tom GarnerChief Financial and Administrative Officer
Alison BermanChief Development Officer$61,290
...and 18 more key personnel

Financials for United Ability

RevenuesFYE 09/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$10,655,386
Program services$3,373,667
Investment income and dividends$118,679
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$386,064
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$93,235
Total revenues$14,627,031

Form 990s for United Ability

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-092024-05-24990View PDF
2022-092023-07-19990View PDF
2021-092022-06-23990View PDF
2020-092021-04-14990View PDF
2019-092020-10-31990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
October 4, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
August 10, 2024
Received grants
Identified 9 new grant, including a grant for $60,213 from United Ability Foundation
August 3, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
July 31, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 9 new personnel
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 16 new grant, including a grant for $1,113,525 from Lucille S Beeson Charitable Trust Bond MGMT
Nonprofit Types
Employment organizationsDisease-focused nonprofitsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
HealthDiseases and disorders
Characteristics
LobbyingFundraising eventsReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
100 Oslo Cir
Birmingham, AL 35211
Metro area
Birmingham-Hoover, AL
County
Jefferson County, AL
Website URL
unitedability.org/ 
Phone
(205) 944-3900
IRS details
EIN
63-0307960
Fiscal year end
September
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1972
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
G20: Birth Defects and Genetic Diseases
NAICS code, primary
624310: Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Parent/child status
Central organization
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