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ABILITIES FIRST INC

EIN 14-1467427 WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY

Revenue 2024
$45,785,508
Expenses 2024
$43,907,830

Program services were 87.0% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

As filed

Subsection
03
NTEE code
J33Z
Classification
1200
Street
167 MYERS CORNERS ROAD SUITE 202

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

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

This address is a suite or unit (SUITE 202). Organizations that share one are often clients of the same office-services firm, accountant or registered agent rather than related to each other.

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

OUR MISSION AT ABILITIES FIRST IS TO PROVIDE PEOPLE WHO FACE DEVELOPMENTAL CHALLENGES AND THEIR FAMILIES SUPPORT TO ATTAIN INDEPENDENCE, SELF-DETERMINATION, INTEGRATION AND ACCEPTANCE BY OTHERS THROUGH EDUCATION, EXPLORATION AND EXPERIENCE.

Activities or mission (Part I)

THE AGENCY'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES SUPPORT TO ATTAIN INDEPENDENCE, SELF-DETERMINATION, INTEGRATION AND ACCEPTANCE BY OTHERS THROUGH EDUCATION, EXPLORATION AND EXPERIENCE.

  • DAY HAB SERVICES - A DAY PROGRAM FOR ADULTS WHO ARE PHYSICALLY AND DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED TO HELP THEM DEVELOP PERSONAL AND EDCATIONAL SKILLS THAT WOULD ENABLE THEM TO FUNCTION. APPROXIMATLY 271 SERVED.

    Expenses $6,514,037 · Revenue $7,108,133

  • RESIDENTIAL SERVICES - TO PROVIDE A HOME LIFE ENVIRONMENT, CONSITSTING OF ROAM AND BOARD, RECREATIONAL AND REHABILITATION PROGRAMS FOR PHYSICALLY AND DEVELOPMENTLLY DISABLE ADULTS. APPROXIMATLY 158 SERVED.

    Expenses $10,566,666 · Revenue $10,722,888

  • EDUCATIONAL SERVICES - TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FOR PRESCHOOL AND SCHOOL AGED CHILLDREN WITH MODERATE TO SEVERE DISABILITIES. APPROXIMATELY 715 SERVED.

    Expenses $17,596,303 · Revenue $19,257,907

  • EMPLOYMENT SERVICES - PROVIDES EMPLOYMENT TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES THROUGH PREVOCATIONAL SERVICES, EMPLOYMENT IN THE COMMUNITY, ETC.COMMUNITY INITIATIVES - PROVIDES SUPPORT SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS IN THE COMMUNITY RATHER THAN INDIVIDUALS IN OUR DAY HAB, EMPLOYMENT OR RESIDENTIAL SERVICES INCLUDING COMMUNITY HABILITATION, RESPITE SERVICES, FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES, ETC.

    Expenses $3,519,437 · Revenue $8,013,046

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.

  • Vincent Abbruzzese

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Matthew Saidman

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Janet Giannetta

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Paul Seres

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Chris Gilbert

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Richard Kolosky

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Moujalli Hourani

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Don Minichino

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • William Van Ornum

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Glen Heller

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Rachana Tyagi

    MEMBER AT LARGE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Deepak Vashisht

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Pamela Gunther

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Gary Cassiello

    CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Mike Oates

    VICE CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Steven Howell

    TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Jessica Glass

    SECRETARY

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Jeffery Fox

    CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

    Total calculated
    $392,428
    From this org
    $343,801
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $48,627
    Hours/week
    36 + 4 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $287,866
    Bonus
    $43,345
    Other
    $12,590
    Deferred
    $15,850
    Nontaxable benefits
    $32,777
    Filer's total
    $392,428
  • Mark Nace

    CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER

    Total calculated
    $233,790
    From this org
    $194,236
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $39,554
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $166,804
    Bonus
    $12,000
    Other
    $15,432
    Deferred
    $10,040
    Nontaxable benefits
    $29,514
    Filer's total
    $233,790
  • Kelly Martinez

    CHIEF ADMIN OFFICER

    Total calculated
    $206,225
    From this org
    $178,161
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $28,064
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $163,195
    Bonus
    $7,000
    Other
    $7,966
    Deferred
    $9,098
    Nontaxable benefits
    $18,966
    Filer's total
    $206,225
  • Kim Ryder

    CHIEF FINANCE OFFICER

    Total calculated
    $169,918
    From this org
    $148,683
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $21,235
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $136,097
    Bonus
    $12,000
    Other
    $586
    Deferred
    $7,703
    Nontaxable benefits
    $13,532
    Filer's total
    $169,918
  • Gail Armstrong

    DIRECTOR OF NURSING

    Total calculated
    $124,932
    From this org
    $106,685
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $18,247
    Hours/week
    40
  • Cheryl Ogles

    BENEFITS COORDINATOR

    Total calculated
    $158,776
    From this org
    $119,157
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $39,619
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $119,157
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $6,022
    Nontaxable benefits
    $33,597
    Filer's total
    $158,776
  • Lisa Bressette

    DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES

    Total calculated
    $143,370
    From this org
    $108,719
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $34,651
    Hours/week
    40
  • Marcy Handler

    DIRECTOR OF GRANTS

    Total calculated
    $124,578
    From this org
    $106,013
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $18,565
    Hours/week
    40

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
    $45,785,508
    Expenses
    $43,907,830
    Contributions
    $469,805
    Grants paid
    $0
  • 2024
    Revenue
    $45,785,508
    Expenses
    $43,907,830
    Contributions
    $469,805
    Grants paid
    $0
  • 2023
    Revenue
    $38,416,064
    Expenses
    $38,565,374
    Contributions
    $248,428
    Grants paid
    $0
  • 2022
    Revenue
    $43,215,118
    Expenses
    $41,038,567
    Contributions
    $4,638,346
    Grants paid
    $0

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

  • 2021 · 990

    Revenue
    $31,921,071
    Expenses
    $33,577,848
    Assets (EOY)
    $16,621,402
  • 2021 · 990-T

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

    Revenue
    $36,146,519
    Expenses
    $32,612,470
    Assets (EOY)
    $21,286,855
  • 2020 · 990-T

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

    Revenue
    $37,588,228
    Expenses
    $37,690,456
    Assets (EOY)
    $18,178,650
  • 2018 · 990

    Revenue
    $36,255,788
    Expenses
    $35,944,767
    Assets (EOY)
    $17,003,148
  • 2017 · 990

    Revenue
    $35,313,757
    Expenses
    $34,112,646
    Assets (EOY)
    $14,612,873
  • 2016 · 990

    Revenue
    $32,283,106
    Expenses
    $32,211,512
    Assets (EOY)
    $12,880,138
  • 2015 · 990

    Revenue
    $29,967,304
    Expenses
    $29,687,630
    Assets (EOY)
    $12,233,746
  • 2014 · 990

    Revenue
    $28,096,340
    Expenses
    $27,766,784
    Assets (EOY)
    $11,466,317

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

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

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 29 October 2026, for every organization at once. Returns through tax year 2024, the newest we have parsed for this organization.