Ability Kc
OUR MISSION IS TO BUILD BRIGHTER FUTURES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES BY PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE MEDICAL, THERAPEUTIC, EDUCATIONAL, AND VOCATIONAL SERVICES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$15.7M
+9.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$33K
-29.6% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$33K
-29.6% YoY
About Ability Kc
Based on IRS filings
Ability Kc is a nonprofit organization, based in KANSAS CITY, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $15.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $33K. Net investment income was $664K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $15,665,019 | $14,313,335 | $13,853,583 |
| Revenue | $18,993,612 | $16,654,040 | $13,950,345 |
| Expenses | $19,755,544 | $17,474,257 | $16,310,104 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $663,733 | $197,935 | $237,149 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Ability Kc Industries ($33,369).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ABILITY KC INDUSTRIES KANSAS CITY, MO | OPERATING SUPPORT | $33,369 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JIM CLAY | CHAIR & FINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| DOUG ELMER | VICE CHAIR & DEV/MARKETING COMM CHAIR | 1 | — |
| BRAD HAMILTON | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| DR SIABHAN MAY-WASHINGTON | SECT. & PROG. QUALITY/EFFECTIVENESS CHAIR | 1 | — |
| ROBERT V JACKSON MD | PAST CHAIR & RISK MGMT COMM CHAIR | 1 | — |
| ADAM WINZENRIED | DIRECTOR & GOVERNANCE COMM CHAIR | 1 | — |
| BOB DUNN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRIAN LORE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ERICA KOBLESKI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JP DECKERT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PATRICK HOSTY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PATRICK VENTOLA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TJ HAWKS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LISA WOMAK | DIRECTOR (THROUGH 7/2024) | 1 | — |
| AMY CASTILLO | CEO/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 25 | $236,507 |
| SHERRY EARLY | CFO | 25 | $150,191 |
| JANET PADLEY | CIO | 25 | $144,866 |
| SHANNON LEPPER | COO | 25 | $150,617 |
| CHRISTY NITSCHE | DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT | 40 | $118,176 |
| MICHAEL KOLESSAR | PSYCHOLOGIST | 40 | $116,380 |
| JENNIFER MILLER | DIR. OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS | 40 | $116,116 |
| JOSEPH JEFFERSON PROGRAM DIR | OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS & FINANCE | 40 | $113,350 |
| JANICE BROOKE | DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES | 39.85 | $110,915 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Ability Kc?
As of 2024, Ability Kc holds $15.7M in total assets with $19.0M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $33K in 2024.
Where does Ability Kc operate?
Ability Kc has awarded grants in Missouri.
What size grants does Ability Kc award?
In 2024, Ability Kc awarded 1 grants totaling $33K — an average of about $33K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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 2021–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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