Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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| (i) Name of supported organization | (ii) EIN | (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) | (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? | (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) | (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions) | |
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| Yes | No | |||||
| (A)
AbleLight Inc |
390806446 | 9 | Yes | 10,698,293 | 0 | |
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Total 1
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10,698,293 | 0 | ||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
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(a) 2019 | (b) 2020 | (c) 2021 | (d) 2022 | (e) 2023 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. | ||||||
| 2 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf .... | ||||||
| 3 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | ||||||
| 4 | Total. Add lines 1 through 3 | ||||||
| 5 | The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f) .. | ||||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | ||||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
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(a) 2019 | (b) 2020 | (c) 2021 | (d) 2022 | (e) 2023 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | ||||||
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | ||||||
| 9 | Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. | ||||||
| 10 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. | ||||||
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 | ||||||
Calendar year (or fiscal
year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2019 | (b) 2020 | (c) 2021 | (d) 2022 | (e) 2023 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . | ||||||
| 2 | Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose | ||||||
| 3 | Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 ..... | ||||||
| 4 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf... | ||||||
| 5 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge | ||||||
| 6 | Total. Add lines 1 through 5 | ||||||
| 7a | Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons | ||||||
| b | Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 7a and 7b.. | ||||||
| 8 | Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) | ||||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
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(a) 2019 | (b) 2020 | (c) 2021 | (d) 2022 | (e) 2023 | (f) Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Amounts from line 6... | ||||||
| 10a | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. | ||||||
| b | Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 10a and 10b. | ||||||
| 11 | Net income from unrelated business activities not included on line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on. | ||||||
| 12 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) .. | ||||||
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | ||||||
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Net short-term capital gain | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Other gross income (see instructions) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Add lines 1 through 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Depreciation and depletion | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Other expenses (see instructions) | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) | 8 | ||||
| Section B - Minimum Asset Amount | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): | 1 | ||||
| a | Average monthly value of securities | 1a | ||||
| b | Average monthly cash balances | 1b | ||||
| c | Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets | 1c | ||||
| d | Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) | 1d | ||||
| e |
Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI): |
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| 2 | Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Subtract line 2 from line 1d | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 0.015 of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Multiply line 5 by 0.035 | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) | 8 | ||||
| Section C - Distributable Amount | Current Year | |||||
| 1 | Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Enter 85% of line 1 | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Income tax imposed in prior year | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
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| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | 1 | |
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2
Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
2 | |
| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | 3 | |
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | 4 | |
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI) | 5 | |
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | 6 | |
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | 7 | |
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8
Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
8 | |
| 9 Distributable amount for 2023 from Section C, line 6 | 9 | |
| 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount | 10 | |
| Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) |
(i) Excess Distributions |
(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2023 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2023 |
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| 1 Distributable amount for 2023 from Section C, line 6 | ||||
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2
Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2023 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions. |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2023: | ||||
| a From 2018....... | ||||
| b From 2019....... | ||||
| c From 2020....... | ||||
| d From 2021....... | ||||
| e From 2022....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2023 distributable amount | ||||
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i
Carryover from 2018 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2023 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
| $ | ||||
| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2023 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4. | ||||
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5
Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2023, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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6
Remaining underdistributions for 2023. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2024. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a Excess from 2019..... | ||||
| b Excess from 2020..... | ||||
| c Excess from 2021..... | ||||
| d Excess from 2022..... | ||||
| e Excess from 2023..... | ||||
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| Software ID: | 23018249 |
| Software Version: | v1.00 |
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| Form 990, Part I, Line 1 | THE STATED PURPOSE OF ABLELIGHT FOUNDATION INC. PER ARTICLE VIII, SECTION 1 OF ITS ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION IS "TO SOLICIT, HOLD, MANAGE, INVEST AND EXPEND ENDOWMENT FUNDS AND OTHER GIFTS, GRANTS AND BEQUESTS, WHETHER CONSISTING OF REAL OR PERSONAL PROPERTY, AND WHETHER SUBJECT TO DIRECTIONS OR CONDITIONS IMPOSED BY DONORS, EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND BENEFIT OF ABLELIGHT INC. OF WATERTOWN, WISCONSIN AND SUCH OF ITS CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS OR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THIS CORPORATION FROM TIME TO TIME DEEM TO BE SUITABLE AND APPROPRIATE." THE ABLELIGHT FOUNDATION IS PROUD TO HAVE BEEN ABLE TO SUPPORT ABLELIGHT IN ACCOMPLISHING THE FOLLOWING GOALS IN THE YEAR ENDING AUGUST 31, 2024: ABLELIGHT PROVIDES SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. THESE SERVICES ARE INTENDED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE WHOLE PERSON AND PROMOTE THEIR ABILITY TO LIVE AS INDEPENDENTLY AS POSSIBLE. GUIDED BY CHRISTIAN LOVE AND DRAWING FROM OVER 120 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE, ABLELIGHT STRIVES TO ADDRESS THE SOCIAL CHALLENGES FACED BY INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. ABLELIGHT PROGRAMS AIM TO EMPOWER AND SUPPORT THIS COMMUNITY, USING A WHOLISTIC APPROACH TO OVERCOME THE BARRIERS OF SOCIAL CHALLENGES AND PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE. THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS, ABLELIGHT ASPIRES TO CREATE LASTING POSITIVE CHANGE, CHAMPIONING A WORLD WHERE EVERYONE, REGARDLESS OF ABILITY, CAN THRIVE AND CONTRIBUTE MEANINGFULLY TO THEIR COMMUNITIES. ABLELIGHT PROVIDES SAFE AND LOVING HOMES, INCLUDING GROUP HOMES, WITH CARE PROVIDED BY DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS. ABLELIGHT ALSO PROVIDES SHARED LIVING SERVICES, WHICH MATCH A FAMILY WITH A PERSON WHO HAS A DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY. WITH ABLELIGHT'S GUIDANCE, THE PROVIDER SUPPORTS THEIR DAILY LIVING NEEDS BY RESIDING TOGETHER. SUPPORTED LIVING IS ANOTHER OPTION OFFERED BY ABLELIGHT, DESIGNED TO HELP INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES LIVE MORE INDEPENDENTLY WHILE ENSURING THEY RECEIVE THE NECESSARY SUPPORT TO MAINTAIN THEIR SENSE OF SECURITY AND WELL-BEING. OTHER SERVICES OFFERED BY ABLELIGHT INCLUDE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES THAT HELP INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES DEVELOP THE SKILLS NEEDED TO SECURE AND MAINTAIN MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT. THESE SERVICES TAKE MANY FORMS. ABLELIGHT OPERATES DAY PROGRAMS WHERE PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES CAN ENGAGE WITH THE COMMUNITY, DEVELOP MEANINGFUL SKILLS AND BUILD FRIENDSHIPS. FOR FAMILIES STRUGGLING WITH A LOVED ONE'S BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES, ABLELIGHT OFFERS THERAPISTS THROUGH ITS BEHAVIORAL SUPPORTS PROGRAM TO PROVIDE EXPERTISE AND SOLUTIONS. ABLELIGHT ALSO PROVIDES DEVOTIONAL RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE OF FAITH AND OFFERS DISABILITY AWARENESS MATERIALS. ABLELIGHT RELIES ON AN ACTIVE CORPS OF VOLUNTEERS TO EXTEND ITS REACH. ABLELIGHT OPERATES THRIFT SHOPS THAT EMPLOY PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, SETTING AN EXAMPLE FOR OTHER EMPLOYERS. THE STORES, STAFFED BY EMPLOYEES (A SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF WHOM HAVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES) AND VOLUNTEERS, PROVIDE AFFORDABLE SHOPPING OPTIONS TO FAMILIES AND TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO WANT TO GIVE BACK. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a | AbleLight Inc elects the AbleLight Foundation directors. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7b | As provided in the bylaws, during the relevant tax year changes to the bylaws could not be made without the concurrent approval of the Board of Directors of AbleLight Inc. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b | THE FORM 990 WAS PREPARED BY STAFF OF THE PARENT CORPORATION AND REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY ITS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER. THE FORM 990 WAS THEN PRESENTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c | EACH NOVEMBER, EVERY DIRECTOR IS REQUIRED TO ASSESS THE POTENTIAL FOR ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND SIGN A FORM THAT DISCLOSES WHETHER THE DIRECTOR HAS ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. THE ORGANIZATION'S COMPLIANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT TEAM AUDITS WHETHER EVERY DIRECTOR HAS SUBMITTED A SIGNED CONFLICTS OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORM AND ENSURES THAT THIS IS DONE ANNUALLY FOR EVERY DIRECTOR. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 | THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SERVES AS A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE WITH THE DUTY TO REVIEW AND MAKE FINDINGS AS TO THE REASONABLENESS OF (I) THE COMPENSATION PAID AND BENEFITS PROVIDED TO THE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, AND (II) THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR THE COMPENSATION RANGES AND BENEFIT LEVELS FOR THE CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER, THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, THE CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, THE CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER, THE CHIEF ADVANCEMENT OFFICER AND ALL OTHER PERSONS WHOM IT DETERMINES TO BE IN A POSITION TO EXERCISE SUBSTANTIAL INFLUENCE OVER THE AFFAIRS OF THE CORPORATION WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 4958 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE ("DISQUALIFIED PERSONS"). IN DOING SO, IT (1) IDENTIFIES ALL DISQUALIFIED PERSONS; (2) PERIODICALLY (AT LEAST IN EVERY ODD-NUMBERED YEAR) REVIEWS AND DETERMINES THE REASONABLENESS OF THE COMPENSATION AND BENEFIT LEVELS OF THE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER; (3) PERIODICALLY (AT LEAST IN EVERY ODD-NUMBERED YEAR) REVIEWS AND DETERMINES THE REASONABLENESS OF THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR THE COMPENSATION RANGES AND BENEFIT LEVELS OF OTHER DISQUALIFIED PERSONS; (4) CONSIDERS ALL INCENTIVES, PERQUISITES, DEFERRED COMPENSATION, AND ANYTHING OF VALUE WHEN CONSIDERING THE REASONABLENESS OF COMPENSATION OR BENEFIT LEVELS; (5) OBTAINS FROM SOURCES OUTSIDE THE CORPORATION OBJECTIVE, MARKET-COMPARABLE COMPENSATION AND BENEFIT LEVEL DATA; (6) DOCUMENTS ITS CONSIDERATIONS AND DETERMINATIONS IN WRITTEN REPORTS; AND (7) AT LEAST ANNUALLY REPORTS ITS ACTIVITIES AND FINDINGS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 | THE CORPORATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS INCLUDING CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY, 990 TAX RETURNS, AND CURRENT AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE ORGANIZATION'S PUBLIC WEBSITE (HTTP://ABLELIGHT.ORG) AND TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. |
| Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 | Actuarial Change in Split Interest Agreements- Unrestricted $993,203 * Transfer of Assets to AbleLight Inc -$10,698,263. Total $-9,705,059 |
| Software ID: | 23018249 |
| Software Version: | v1.00 |