The Ability Experience

Mission

The Ability Experience, formerly Push America, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that serves people with disabilities. The Ability Experience was founded in 1977 as the national philanthropy of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity with the purpose of instilling lifelong service in its members and enhancing the quality of life for people with disabilities. Although the organization is still fulfilling the purpose for which it was intended, The Ability Experience has grown into a nationally recognized nonprofit with numerous programs educating undergraduates, alumni and communities about the abilities of people with disabilities.

Vision

Create a community, one relationship at a time, where the abilities of all people are recognized and valued.

Goals

1.Grow disability service partners from 40 to 80 chapters so every member can volunteer locally as operations improve.
2.Expand Ability Camps from 10 to 15, engaging 750 students in this fun, accessible construction program that supports people with disabilities.
3.Execute 15 Associate Member Ability Camps in first semesters to provide early shared experiences.

Charlotte NC | EIN: 58-1588777

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501(c)(3) organization

3701 Arco Corporate Drive, Suite 500,
Charlotte NC 28273

https://www.abilityexperience.org/

704-504-2400

The Ability Experience

Mission

Vision

Create a community, one relationship at a time, where the abilities of all people are recognized and valued.

Goals

1.Grow disability service partners from 40 to 80 chapters so every member can volunteer locally as operations improve.
2.Expand Ability Camps from 10 to 15, engaging 750 students in this fun, accessible construction program that supports people with disabilities.
3.Execute 15 Associate Member Ability Camps in first semesters to provide early shared experiences.

Charlotte NC | EIN: 58-1588777

Profile managed by nonprofit | Is this your nonprofit?

501(c)(3) organization

3701 Arco Corporate Drive, Suite 500,
Charlotte NC 28273

https://www.abilityexperience.org/

704-504-2400

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Additional Information

Program Expense Ratio:73.78% of total expenses

SCORE100%

Average percentage of expenses on programs and services over the past three years. A ratio greater than 70.00% receives full credit.

ExpensesFY2022

Administrative: 16.8%
Fundraising: 13.7%
Program: 69.6%

ExpensesFY2023

Administrative: 17.5%
Fundraising: 22.1%
Program: 60.4%

ExpensesFY2024

Administrative: 6.5%
Fundraising: 6.5%
Program: 86.9%

Administrative
Fundraising
Program

Source: Public data from IRS Form 990

Liabilities to Assets Ratio:7.74% of total assets

SCORE100%

Working Capital:1.94 years of reserves

SCORE100%

Fundraising Efficiency:$0.12 to raise a dollar

SCORE100%

Evaluation area metrics
Score	Metric
100%	Program Expense Ratio:73.78% of total expenses Average percentage of expenses on programs and services over the past three years. A ratio greater than 70.00% receives full credit. ExpensesFY2022 Administrative: 16.8% Fundraising: 13.7% Program: 69.6% ExpensesFY2023 Administrative: 17.5% Fundraising: 22.1% Program: 60.4% ExpensesFY2024 Administrative: 6.5% Fundraising: 6.5% Program: 86.9% Administrative Fundraising Program Source: Public data from IRS Form 990
100%	Liabilities to Assets Ratio:7.74% of total assets
100%	Working Capital:1.94 years of reserves
100%	Fundraising Efficiency:$0.12 to raise a dollar

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