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ABLELIGHT INC

EIN 39-0806446 WATERTOWN, WI

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Revenue 2024
$107,058,616
Expenses 2024
$111,861,804

Program services were 84.6% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

As filed

Subsection
03
NTEE code
P70
Classification
1700
Street
600 HOFFMANN DR

These codes are the IRS's own and are shown exactly as filed. What each one means is in the Business Master File documentation (opens in a new tab).

Other organizations at this address

9 other organizations in the IRS Business Master File list the same street address. matched by us

We match the street line and ZIP code as the IRS gives them, ignoring case and outer spaces and nothing else, so "AVE" and "AVENUE" count as different streets and this list can miss some. A shared address can mean related organizations or a shared office, but it can also be a registered agent, a mail drop or a service provider holding mail for unrelated clients. It is not, by itself, evidence that two organizations are connected.

Mission and programs · 2024

Mission

GUIDED BY CHRISTIAN LOVE, ABLELIGHT IS DEDICATED TO FULLY SUPPORTING AND ADVOCATING FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, ENSURING THEY EXPERIENCE SECURITY, DIGNITY, AND HOPE IN ALL ASPECTS OF THEIR LIVES.

Activities or mission (Part I)

SEE SCHEDULE O.

  • 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.

    Expenses $94,631,250 · Revenue $86,999,306

As filed on the 2024 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Officers and directors · 2024

As listed in Part VII of the 2024 return, in the order the filer printed them. Each return names its own; this is not a roster the organization keeps with us.

  • Jim Rymarcsuk

    CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0 + 1 related
  • Malcolm Conner

    VICE CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0 + 1 related
  • Maura Stevenson

    SECRETARY

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0 + 1 related
  • Randall Odzer

    TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0 + 1 related
  • Karen Carter

    FORMER DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0 + 1 related
  • Amanda Brown

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0 + 1 related
  • Christine Tricoli

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0 + 1 related
  • Ellen Trytek

    FORMER DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0 + 1 related
  • John Wiktor

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0 + 1 related
  • Susan Norris

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0 + 1 related
  • Thor Misko

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0 + 1 related
  • Mindy Perry

    FORMER DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0 + 1 related
  • Michael Toedt

    FORMER DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0 + 1 related
  • Timothy Vaughn

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0 + 1 related
  • Cynthia Bentzen-Mercer

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0 + 1 related
  • Frank Merrill

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0 + 1 related
  • Keith Jones

    PRESIDENT AND CEO

    Total calculated
    $686,376
    From this org
    $620,798
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $65,578
    Hours/week
    39 + 1 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $485,000
    Bonus
    $135,798
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $34,422
    Nontaxable benefits
    $31,156
    Filer's total
    $686,376
  • Jeffrey Kaczmarski

    VP & CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER

    Total calculated
    $417,403
    From this org
    $367,154
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $50,249
    Hours/week
    39 + 1 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $309,400
    Bonus
    $57,754
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $37,773
    Nontaxable benefits
    $12,476
    Filer's total
    $417,403
  • Brian Savoie

    VP & CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

    Total calculated
    $399,892
    From this org
    $333,016
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $66,876
    Hours/week
    39 + 1 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $280,000
    Bonus
    $53,016
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $35,713
    Nontaxable benefits
    $31,163
    Filer's total
    $399,892
  • John Carreon

    VP AND CHIEF ADVANCEMENT OFFICER

    Total calculated
    $349,602
    From this org
    $298,829
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $50,773
    Hours/week
    39 + 1 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $252,163
    Bonus
    $46,666
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $19,089
    Nontaxable benefits
    $31,684
    Filer's total
    $349,602
  • Diane Ekstrand

    CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER

    Total calculated
    $363,728
    From this org
    $296,685
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $67,043
    Hours/week
    39 + 1 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $250,016
    Bonus
    $46,669
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $35,767
    Nontaxable benefits
    $31,276
    Filer's total
    $363,728
  • Juli Frank

    CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

    Total calculated
    $331,428
    From this org
    $287,529
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $43,899
    Hours/week
    39 + 1 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $243,846
    Bonus
    $43,683
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $32,215
    Nontaxable benefits
    $11,684
    Filer's total
    $331,428
  • Sonal Shukla

    AREA VICE PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $243,618
    From this org
    $226,196
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $17,422
    Hours/week
    39 + 1 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $175,385
    Bonus
    $36,196
    Other
    $14,615
    Deferred
    $6,165
    Nontaxable benefits
    $11,257
    Filer's total
    $243,618
  • John Nickels

    CORP. AND DONOR ENGAGEMENT OFFICER

    Total calculated
    $208,315
    From this org
    $179,269
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $29,046
    Hours/week
    39 + 1 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $179,269
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $20,467
    Nontaxable benefits
    $8,579
    Filer's total
    $208,315
  • Kathy Burke

    AREA VICE PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $188,697
    From this org
    $174,035
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $14,662
    Hours/week
    39 + 1 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $164,688
    Bonus
    $9,347
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $6,091
    Nontaxable benefits
    $8,571
    Filer's total
    $188,697

The first 25 listed. Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us. Earlier years are each on their own filing page.

Filings

  • 2024
    Revenue
    $107,058,616
    Expenses
    $111,861,804
    Contributions
    $19,285,818
    Grants paid
    $0
  • 2023
    Revenue
    $96,312,598
    Expenses
    $105,110,096
    Contributions
    $11,476,878
    Grants paid
    $10,000
  • 2022
    Revenue
    $93,586,572
    Expenses
    $109,205,937
    Contributions
    $12,839,178
    Grants paid
    $84,656

The four totals the IRS asks for on Part I of the Form 990, as filed. A dash means the figure was not present on the return — not that it was zero.

Other returns filed

  • 2024 · 990-T

    Revenue
    not reported
    Expenses
    not reported
    Assets (EOY)
    not reported
  • 2023 · 990-T

    Revenue
    not reported
    Expenses
    not reported
    Assets (EOY)
    not reported
  • 2022 · 990-T

    Revenue
    not reported
    Expenses
    not reported
    Assets (EOY)
    not reported
  • 2021 · 990

    Revenue
    $97,631,387
    Expenses
    $97,756,004
    Assets (EOY)
    $188,871,302
  • 2021 · 990-T

    Revenue
    not reported
    Expenses
    not reported
    Assets (EOY)
    not reported
  • 2020 · 990

    Revenue
    $107,612,471
    Expenses
    $120,552,365
    Assets (EOY)
    $198,949,209
  • 2020 · 990-T

    Revenue
    not reported
    Expenses
    not reported
    Assets (EOY)
    not reported
  • 2019 · 990

    Revenue
    $113,805,263
    Expenses
    $130,000,752
    Assets (EOY)
    $179,161,077
  • 2018 · 990

    Revenue
    $103,648,163
    Expenses
    $129,014,595
    Assets (EOY)
    $180,401,902
  • 2017 · 990

    Revenue
    $114,907,443
    Expenses
    $134,917,869
    Assets (EOY)
    $202,344,384

Nonprofiteer parses Forms 990, 990-EZ and 990-PF, in a window of recent tax years. These returns are recorded from the IRS e-file index, so their figures were extracted by that index rather than read from the return here — treat them as a different source from the filings above, not as more of the same record. A dash means the index carries no figure; Form 990-T listings carry none at all. Showing the 10 most recent; the API carries the rest.

Grants made

No itemized grants to organizations. Schedule I is filed only by organizations that granted more than $5,000 to a recipient, so most filers have none.

Grants received

The 10 largest by cash amount. The API serves every itemized grant.

Related organizations

From Schedule R Part II, where a filer lists the tax-exempt organizations it is related to by control. It does not record shared board members or money.

Declared on its 2024 return

Declared as related by

Taxable family

From Schedule R Parts I, III and IV: entities that legally are the filer, and taxable partnerships, corporations and trusts it is related to. These record ownership and control, not shared board members or money.

Disregarded entities on its 2024 return

  • ABLELIGHT VILLAGE LLC

    DEVELOP AND LEASE REAL ESTATE · WI · income $0 · assets $2,080,000

  • BETHESDA CORNERSTONE VILLAGE VICTORIA LLC

    REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT · WI · income $1,261,904 · assets $11,467,733

  • CORNERSTONE VILLAGE - ELK GROVE MGP LLC

    DEVELOP AND LEASE REAL ESTATE · WI · income $0 · assets $0

  • CORNERSTONE VILLAGE - ELK GROVE LP

    DEVELOP AND LEASE REAL ESTATE · WI · income $0 · assets $0

  • CORNERSTONE VILLAGE - HIGHLAND MM LLC

    DEVELOP AND LEASE REAL ESTATE · WI · income $0 · assets $0

  • CORNERSTONE VILLAGE - HIGHLAND LLC

    DEVELOP AND LEASE REAL ESTATE · WI · income $0 · assets $0

  • CORNERSTONE VILLAGE - OAKDALE GP LLC

    DEVELOP AND LEASE REAL ESTATE · WI · income $0 · assets $0

  • CORNERSTONE VILLAGE - OAKDALE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

    DEVELOP AND LEASE REAL ESTATE · WI · income $0 · assets $0

  • CORNERSTONE VILLAGE MANAGING MEMBER - WAUWATOSA LLC

    DEVELOP AND LEASE REAL ESTATE · WI · income $0 · assets $0

  • CORNERSTONE VILLAGE WI-I LLC

    DEVELOP AND LEASE REAL ESTATE · WI · income $0 · assets $0

  • ABLELIGHT RESIDENCE FREMONT INC

    LOW INCOME HOUSING · CA · income $958,031 · assets $3,127,835

California fundraising campaigns

Campaigns run by paid fundraisers, commercial coventurers and thrift stores naming this organization, as California published them. Both figures are as filed, and what the first one counts depends on the campaign type — a coventurer or a thrift store files its own sales rather than money collected for the charity. The 990 reports this only as a yearly total, never per campaign.

  • TSM DONOR ENGAGEMENT TEAM INC.

    $0 raised

    2021 Commercial Fundraiser

    $0 to charity

Amounts are as filed and do not add up: a commercial coventurer reports one promotion's whole gross once for each charity that shared in it. A campaign may also name more than one registered charity, in which case it appears on each.

Other IRS files

Auto-Revocation List

Not listed. The IRS publishes this list for organizations whose exemption was automatically revoked for failing to file for three consecutive years.

Publication 78

Listed as of 13 October 2026, under deductibility PC.

These are two separate IRS files on two separate schedules, shown as published and not reconciled with each other. Neither is a statement about whether a contribution is deductible today: 19,245 organizations appear in Publication 78 while the IRS's own revocation file lists them as currently revoked, more than half of those revoked before 2019. Absence from Publication 78 is evidence of nothing, and presence is not evidence either. Verify current status with the IRS before relying on it.

What this page reflects

The registration facts above come from the IRS Business Master File published 13 October 2026 and read 1 November 2026, for every organization at once. Returns through tax year 2024, the newest we have parsed for this organization.