EIN 34-1374195

United Disability Services

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
245
City
State
Year formed
1982
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
United Disability Services provides and supports inclusive, life-enriching options through person-centered programs and advocacy. Its Low Vision Services serves 310 adults and children throughout northeast Ohio who have reduced vision that cannot be corrected by conventional means, offering low vision assessments, aids, orientation, and mobility. The Toy & Resource Center loans developmental toys and resource materials to anyone working with a child aged birth to six years with special needs or typical development, while a Special Needs division offers specialized adaptive switches.
Total revenues
$7,903,088
2023
Total expenses
$8,797,957
2023
Total assets
$12,469,204
2023
Num. employees
245
2023

Program areas at United Disability Services

Community living Services provided residential Services in a variety of living settings to 11 individuals/families. The uds all-star training club program provided integrated sports opportunities for 357 children and adults.
Adult Services provided a variety of vocational, social, recreational, therapeutic, employment and volunteer opportunities to 464 adults with disabilities.
Transportation Services are provided to individuals with disabilities who attend the agency's adult Services programs. In and out of county medical transportation is also provided to those who qualify. 1107 individuals received transportation Services.
The toy & resource center loans developmental toys and resource materials to anyone working with a child, birth to six years of age with special needs or a child who is developing typically. A special needs division offering specialized adaptive switches, toys, and computer software is also available. The program served more than 3,000 children.
Low vision Services provided Services to 244 adults and children throughout northeast Ohio who have reduced vision that cannot be corrected by conventional means. Low vision Services offers low vision assessments, low vision aids, orientation and mobility assessments and training, instruction by a teacher of the visually impaired and bioptic driving assessment and training.
Community relations educates and informs the community about agency Services through tours, presentations, a community newsletter, brochures, a website and participation in community events. The program also coordinates volunteers and manages agency fundraising activities.

Who funds United Disability Services

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Akron Community FoundationFor General Operating Support$35,500
Burton D Morgan FoundationTo Support the Exempt Purpose of Organization$25,000
William B Haynes Trust XXXXX3001General$15,567
...and 15 more grants received

Personnel at United Disability Services

NameTitleCompensation
Brian W. ThomasPresident and Chief Executive Officer$230,188
Shelley MorrisChief Financial Officer$122,748
Kay ShellenbergerVice President of Programs and Services
Kay Shellenberger LewisVice President of Programs$146,672
Lisa ArmstrongDirector of Communications and External Relations
...and 4 more key personnel

Financials for United Disability Services

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$7,658,699
Program services$127,641
Investment income and dividends$134,753
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$88,484
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-174,218
Net income from fundraising events$-1,170
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$52,690
Miscellaneous revenues$16,209
Total revenues$7,903,088

Form 990s for United Disability Services

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-06990View PDF
2022-122023-10-30990View PDF
2021-122022-10-13990View PDF
2020-122021-11-10990View PDF
2019-122021-02-19990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 6, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
January 3, 2025
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from Burton D Morgan Foundation
December 24, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
October 19, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $2,500 from GPD Group Employees Foundation
July 16, 2024
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Sisler Mcfawn Foundation PFDN
Nonprofit Types
Disease-focused nonprofitsCharities
Issues
HealthEducationDiseases and disorders
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsReceives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
701 S Main St
Akron, OH 44311
Metro area
Akron, OH
County
Summit County, OH
Website URL
udsakron.org/ 
Phone
(330) 762-9755
IRS details
EIN
34-1374195
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1982
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
G40: Diseases of Specific Organs
NAICS code, primary
624120: Services for the Elderly and People with Disabilities
Parent/child status
Independent
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