UNITED NEEDS AND ABILITIES INC

EIN: 521232175 501(c)(3) Diseases & Disorders

SALISBURY, MD

Total Revenue
$8,034,741
Total Expenses
$6,914,643
Total Assets
$12,938,495
Net Assets
$12,468,897
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1981
Legal Domicile
MD
Principal Officer
SARAH GLEASON
Phone
4105430665
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

UNITED NEEDS AND ABILITIES INC, founded in 1981, is a community nonprofit in the Diseases & Disorders sector that reported $8.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $6.9M left a modest 14% surplus.

Mission

MISSION: THE MISSION OF UNITED NEEDS & ABILITIES, INC (UNA) IS TO PROVIDE A COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATION TO SERVE AND ENRICH THE LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.VISION: THE PEOPLE WE SERVE WILL LEAD FULFILLED LIVES IN A COMMUNITY THAT EMBRACES AND UNDERSTANDS THEIR INDIVIDUALITY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $3,928,222 Revenue: $148,992

RESIDENTIAL SERVICES - PROVIDES RESIDENTIAL ALTERNATIVES TO ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. SERVED 27 CONSUMERS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR.

Program 2
Expenses: $451,551

PERSONAL SUPPORT - PROVIDES SERVICES TO HELP PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES LIVE INDEPENDENTLY. SERVED 20 CONSUMERS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR.

Program 3
Expenses: $905,481

SUPPORTED LIVING - PROVIDES SUPPORT SERVICES FOCUSING ON CHILDREN OR ADULTS LIVING IN THE HOME OR COMMUNITY. SERVED 4 CONSUMERS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $7,107,783
Program Service Revenue $148,992
Investment Income $707,044
Other Revenue $70,922
TOTAL REVENUE $8,034,741

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $413,598
Salaries & Benefits $5,593,327
Fundraising Expenses $54,792
Program Expenses $6,094,618
Other Expenses $907,718
TOTAL EXPENSES $6,914,643

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $8,034,741 $7,760,350 +0.0%
Expenses $6,914,643 $6,595,884 +0.0%
Net Income $1,120,098 $1,164,466 0.0%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
284
Volunteers
13

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
7
$199,116
Total Directors
11
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
BERNIE FLAX PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KRISTEN SPICER SECRETARY 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CRAIG A WALTER CPA TREASURER 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MELISSA MAULE MPT DPT IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD E BIRD MD BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARLES SHORLEY BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID WATERS BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN COSBY PA BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AUSTIN WHITEHEAD VICE PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARQUITA GIESEY SECOND VICE PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KIMBERLEE NOBLE BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTINA JENSEN CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$94,509 $0 $94,509
SARAH GLEASON CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$104,607 $0 $104,607
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $8,034,741 $6,914,643 $12,938,495 $1,120,098
2024 $7,760,350 $6,595,884 $11,663,206 $1,164,466
2023 $8,560,752 $5,965,307 $12,333,595 $2,595,445
2022 $5,868,799 $5,171,229 $11,995,686 $697,570
2021 $6,152,765 $5,209,392 $8,608,985 $943,373
2020 $5,205,769 $5,345,915 $5,682,027 $-140,146
2019 $5,300,483 $4,946,613 $5,192,226 $353,870
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