The Ability Experience

“Prior to filing form 990, the ceo, audit chair, treasurer and senior accountant of the ability experience conduct a detail review of the tax return. A review list of any questions or comments is prepared and discussed with the tax preparer. Upon satisfaction of any follow-up items, an electronic copy of the tax return is forwarded to each director for review prior to filing with the irs.”

“The ability experience requires each board member to reveal possible conflicts of interest in an annual disclosure statement.”

“The board of directors discusses ceo performance and goals at the annual august meeting. The executive committee follows up at year end (september 30) to determine compensation based on the august discussion.”

“Documents available front page of the website and upon written request to the organization.”

“Documents available upon written request to the organization.”

“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 throughour cycling events.”

“ROUNDING -2.”

“The organization's audited financials include revenues of $2,257,793 and expenses $1,483,642 giving the organization a profit of $178,403. This form 990 document include 2,139,385 and expenses $1,483,642 giving the organization a net income $ 655,743. The difference of $118,411 is due to the unrealized gain on investments. The tax return is prepared on an accrual basis, same as the audited financial statements. Form 990 page 12 part xi shows the reconciliation of net assets and the net unrealized gains listed. Additionally, the ppp loan of $147,063 was not forgiven as of 9/30/2021. As a result, the full loan amount is listed on the balance sheet.”

“2021 was a year of progress in the face of the continued challenges of the pandemic. College students faced a shifting balance of classes and activities. Our friends with disabilities continued to face social isolation; however, the news and rollout of the vaccine provided hope for the people we serve across the country. The year started with a ramp build for a woman with multiple sclerosis that could not leave her house. She worked for over seven months to find a local organization to help build her a wheelchair ramp to get in and out of her home. Her efforts repeatedly fell through, and she was feeling very discouraged. "it was really, really bad", betty shared. "but once the pi kapps showed up, they started building the most beutiful, sturdy wheelchair ramp i had ever seen. I knew that i had called the right people". Before you provided support, betty felt embarrased and struggled to feel connected. Like many people with disabilities during the pandemic, she felt extremely isolated, and her inability to walk outside safely didn't help. Another bright spot for the ability experience was the return of the gear up florida and journey of hope teams. With vaccines in hand, pi kappa phis from accross the country could get back on the road and meet with 75 organozations that serve people with disabilities. Thanks to the incredible support of these men, they were able to reconnect with organizations like the arc amador and calaveras counties to continue their 32-year traditions. They hosted a drive-thru (and zoom!) meet and greet between their clients and the journey of hope cyclists. With horns honking, and flags flying, the men greeted each client with a warm hello. The meet and greet event evolved into a dance party with lots of laughs and smiles. "thank you for all of your flexibility", karyn shared. "program participants were apprehensive that covid would cancel their favorite event of the year". Gaming for inclusion became an award-winning event by earning the laurel wreath award from the nic. With more than 300 participants from across the country, pi kappa phis and people with disabilities from around the country participated in online video game tournaments and leagues. This program allows individuals from around the country regardless of geography connect in a new and meaningful way. We are so thankful to our donors and partners who made the shared experiences created through the pandemic possible. Together, we will continue to create a community, one relationship at a time, where the abilities of all people are recognized and valued.”