The Ability Experience
THE ABILITY EXPERIENCE USES SHARED EXPERIENCES TO SUPPORT PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND DEVELOP THE MEN OF PI KAPPA PHI INTO SERVANT LEADERS. WE HAVE PARTNERED WITH THAN 264 CAMPS AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT SERVE PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. THE PRIMARY ACTIVITIES OF THE ORGANIZATION INCLUDE VOLUNTEERING ON CAMPUS COMMUNITIES, BUILDING ACCESSIBLE AMENITIES, AND HOSTING FRIENDSHIP VISITS THROUGH OUR CYCLING EVENTS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.7M
+26.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$135K
+54.3% YoY
Grant Count
11
+10.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$12K
+40.3% YoY
About The Ability Experience
Based on IRS filings
The Ability Experience is a nonprofit organization, based in CHARLOTTE, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 11 grants totaling $135K. Net investment income was $103K.
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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 | $4,719,300 | $3,726,167 | $3,454,505 |
| Revenue | $2,947,028 | $2,366,290 | $2,696,656 |
| Expenses | $2,792,895 | $2,203,585 | $1,748,410 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $103,301 | $190,873 | $136,891 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Ability Experience
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Kinder Frogs ($50,000), Best Buddies of Arizona ($18,000), Easter Seals Washington ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| EASTER SEALS WASHINGTON SEATTLE, WA | PROVIDE FUNDING TO THE CAMP FOR CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND ACCESSIBILITY-RELATED IMPROVEMENTS. THIS GRANT SUPPORTS THE DEVELOPMENT OF INCLUSIVE AND ADAPTIVE ENVIRONMENTS THAT ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND PARTICIPATION FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES | $10,000 |
| KINDER FROGS FORT WORTH, TX | PROVIDE A DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN WITH DOWN SYNDROME AND OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS | $50,000 |
| DOWN HOME RANCH ELGIN, TX | TO EMPOWER THE LIVES OF PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES THROUGH SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL, RESIDENTIAL AND VOCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. | $6,500 |
| CAMP TWIN LAKES ATLANTA, GA | PROVIDE FUNDING TO THE CAMP FOR CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND ACCESSIBILITY-RELATED IMPROVEMENTS. THIS GRANT SUPPORTS THE DEVELOPMENT OF INCLUSIVE AND ADAPTIVE ENVIRONMENTS THAT ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND PARTICIPATION FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. | $7,500 |
| EAST ALABAMA EXCEPTIONAL FOUNDATION OPELIKA, AL | PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES THAT ARE NO LONGER SERVED IN THE SCHOOL SYSTEM. | $10,000 |
| CLEMSON UNIVERSITY OUTDOOR LAB PENDLETON, SC | PROVIDE FUNDING TO THE CAMP FOR CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND ACCESSIBILITY-RELATED IMPROVEMENTS. THIS GRANT SUPPORTS THE DEVELOPMENT OF INCLUSIVE AND ADAPTIVE ENVIRONMENTS THAT ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND PARTICIPATION FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. | $7,500 |
| AKRON ROTARY CAMP AKRON, OH | PROVIDE FUNDING TO THE CAMP FOR CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND ACCESSIBILITY-RELATED IMPROVEMENTS. THIS GRANT SUPPORTS THE DEVELOPMENT OF INCLUSIVE AND ADAPTIVE ENVIRONMENTS THAT ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND PARTICIPATION FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. | $7,500 |
| BEST BUDDIES OF ARIZONA PHOENIX, AZ | PROVIDE FUNDING TO PROMOTE THE INCLUSIVITY OF PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES THROUGH ONE-TO-ONE FRIENDSHIPS, INTEGRATED EMPLOYMENT, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS. | $18,000 |
| BEST BUDDIES KNOXVILLE, TN | TO PROVIDE ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT | $6,500 |
| HOPE HOLLOW MINISTRIES CANTON, MS | PROVIDE FUNDING TO THE CAMP FOR CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND ACCESSIBILITY-RELATED IMPROVEMENTS. THIS GRANT SUPPORTS THE DEVELOPMENT OF INCLUSIVE AND ADAPTIVE ENVIRONMENTS THAT ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND PARTICIPATION FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. | $6,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHILLIP HAMILTON | VICE CHAIR/CHAIR ELECT | — | — |
| MICHAEL CARTER | MEMBER | — | — |
| JOEL BORELLIS | CHAIRMAN | — | — |
| MARK URRUTIA | MEMBER | — | — |
| MICHAEL DAVIS | SECRETARY | — | — |
| PHILLIP LESLIE | TREASURER | — | — |
| RUSS FAULKNER | MEMBER | — | — |
| TOM CARTER | MEMBER | — | — |
| JIM KARLOVEC | MEMBER | — | — |
| SCOTT THOMAS | MEMBER | — | — |
| ANDRAE TURNER | LIAISON | — | — |
| SHANE MULROONEY | MEMBER | — | — |
| ERIK ESTRADA | MEMBER | — | — |
| BASIL LYBERG | PRESIDENT & EXECUTIVE DIRE | 40 | $140,790 |
| JAKE HENDERSON | CEO | 40 | $329,167 |
| ANNE HAVARD | MEMBER | — | — |
| LESLIE CONRAD | MEMBER | — | — |
| JACKSON ESCAMILLA | MEMBER | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is The Ability Experience?
As of 2024, The Ability Experience holds $4.7M in total assets with $2.9M in annual revenue. It awarded 11 grants totaling $135K in 2024.
Where does The Ability Experience operate?
The Ability Experience has awarded grants in Alabama, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Washington.
What size grants does The Ability Experience award?
In 2024, The Ability Experience awarded 11 grants totaling $135K — an average of about $12K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Ability Experience's EIN?
The Ability Experience's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1588777. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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