Ability KC
Our mission is to build brighter futures for children and adults with disabilities by providing comprehensive medical, therapeutic, educational, and vocational services.
Ability KC at a glance
In short: Ability KC gave $33K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $33K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $33,369
- -29.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $33,369
- -29.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $33,369
- Total assets
- $15,665,019
- +9.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Ability KC funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ability KC Industries ($33K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Ability KC gives
- Giving fell 77% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $33K (2024) to $142K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $33K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ability KC Industries Kansas City, MO | Operating Support | $33,369 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15,665,019 | $18,993,612 | $19,755,544 | $33,369 | 1 | $663,733 |
| 2023 | $14,313,335 | $16,654,040 | $17,474,257 | $47,394 | 1 | $197,935 |
| 2022 | $13,853,583 | $13,950,345 | $16,310,104 | $105,900 | 1 | $237,149 |
| 2021 | $17,203,026 | $16,180,288 | $15,068,609 | $142,021 | 1 | $458,320 |
| 2020 | $14,703,465 | $12,984,193 | $14,775,225 | $42,634 | 1 | $376,376 |
About Ability KC
Based on IRS filings
Ability KC is a public charity, based in Kansas City, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $15.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $33K. Net investment income was $664K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ability KC is led by Amy Castillo, CEO & Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 9 of 23 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Amy Castillo
CEO & Executive Director
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
$176K (2020) → $237K (2024)
Doug Elmer
Vice Chair, Development & Marketing Committee Chair
Director → Vice Chair, Development & Marketing Committee Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Clay
Chair & Finance Committee Chair
Treasurer → Vice Chair & Finance Committee Chair, 2023
Vice Chair & Finance Committee Chair → Chair & Finance Committee Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert V. Jackson MD
Past Chair & Risk Management Committee Chair
Vice Chair → Chair, 2023
Chair → Past Chair & Risk Management Committee Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Siabhan May-Washington
Secretary, Program Quality & Effectiveness Chair
Director → Secretary, Program Quality & Effectiveness Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adam Winzenried
Director & Governance Committee Chair
Director → Director & Governance Committee Chair, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janice Brooke
Director of Human Resources
On filings since 2021
39.9 hrs/week
$105K (2021) → $111K (2024)
Christy Nitsche
Director of Advancement
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$116K (2023) → $118K (2024)
Jennifer Miller
Director of Marketing & Communications
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$116K (2024)
Bob Dunn
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Hosty
Director
Director → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jp Deckert
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Lore
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erica Kobleski
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Womak
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Ventola
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tj Hawks
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janet Padley
CIO
Director → Director of Peds & Adolescent Therapy, 2021
Director of Peds & Adolescent Therapy → CIO, 2022
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
$103K (2020) → $145K (2024)
Shannon Lepper
COO
Director → Director of Adult Therapy, 2021
Director of Adult Therapy → COO, 2022
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
$107K (2020) → $151K (2024)
Sherry Early
CFO
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
$123K (2020) → $150K (2024)
Michael Kolessar
Psychologist
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$104K (2021) → $116K (2024)
Joseph Jefferson Program Dir
Of Business Operations & Finance
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$116K (2023) → $113K (2024)
Brad Hamilton
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Bonnie Pearson (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Jean Kiene (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Jeanne Sosland (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Lauri Jones (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Lindsey Roy (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Sara Gude (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Seth Baker (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Terrie Price PhD (2020–2023) — Medical Director
- Former: Theresa Levings (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Connie Kamps (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Michael Coffey (2022) — Controller
- Former: George Guastello II (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: George Parkins II MD (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Liz Hawks (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Sarah Pence Bloss (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Katherine Lew (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $237K, to Amy Castillo (CEO/Executive Director). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Ability KC
How much does Ability KC give each year?
Ability KC gave $33K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $47K across 1 grant.
How large is Ability KC?
Ability KC reported $15.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $19.0M.
Where does Ability KC operate?
Ability KC has awarded grants in Missouri.
What is Ability KC's EIN?
Ability KC's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 44-0552045. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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