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Change a Life, Make Your Gift Today!
For 99 years, AbilityFirst has helped children and adults with disabilities realize their full potential, regardless of their families’ ability to pay. We rely on the generous support of individual donors, volunteers and community leaders to support our mission of expanding possibilities.
In 2025, AbilityFirst earned the Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid/GuideStar, which provides data and insights about the social sector to help donors verify and research nonprofits that are aligned with their priorities.
How You Can Support Us
Donate Online
Make a tax-deductible donation today. It’s the fastest way to make a difference.
Donate a Gift of Stock
We accept gifts of stock and appreciated securities. Download the transfer instructions.
Make a Gift by Mail
Please make checks payable to AbilityFirst and mail to:
AbilityFirst, 789 N. Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena, CA 91103
Gifts in Tribute or Memorial
Acknowledge a special occasion or honor a loved one with a memorial gift, and we will send a note to the person being honored.
Matching Gifts
Many employers sponsor generous matching gift programs that match your charitable contribution. Ask your HR department, or contact us to check whether your company participates.
Donate a Vehicle
AbilityFirst partners with CARS to help you turn a vehicle you no longer need into a gift to support our mission.
Planned Giving
Support the programs and services of AbilityFirst through planned giving opportunities and create a legacy.
Donor-Advised Funds
You can donate directly to AbilityFirst with your Donor-Advised Fund. Recommend a grant to AbilityFirst, Tax ID #95-1690983.
More Information
For more information on how you can support the programs and services of AbilityFirst, please contact the Development Department at 626.243.4844 or development@abilityfirst.org.
*Candid’s Platinum Seal of Transparency is earned when a nonprofit provides its mission/goals/strategy, donation information, program descriptions, demographics about its leaders and board members, audited financial reports or form 990, and at least one quantitative metric demonstrating the organization’s progress and results. Seals of Transparency are earned annually.