Able Kids Foundation

What Able Kids Foundation does

Able Kids Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit clinical organization founded in 2006 and headquartered at 724 Whalers Way, Fort Collins, Colorado. It provides in-person diagnosis and treatment of Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD) for children, adolescents, and adults, using standardized audiologist-administered test batteries, custom passive filters derived from 35+ years of Colorado State University research, FM systems, and compensatory management strategies. The Foundation is staffed by two specialty audiologists (Dr. Megan E. Locke and Dr. Hilary K. Wisdom) and an office administrator; appointments are scheduled at fixed 9am, 11am, and 1pm slots Monday through Thursday with no remote testing offered.

The organization's go-to-market is referral-driven and event-driven: clients are sourced via professional networks (audiologists, physicians, psychologists, OTs, optometrists, reading specialists, speech pathologists, school districts) and through speaking engagements at national and international conferences (NAGC, US Autism Association, Colorado Department of Education). Revenue is generated from out-of-pocket clinical fees (the Foundation does not bill insurance but provides itemized invoices for client reimbursement) plus tax-deductible donations, of which 100% flow to the Sponsorship Assistance Program. That program, anchored by the Royal Arch Masons of Colorado since founding, has disbursed over $230,000 to more than 500 families. The Foundation has evaluated over 4,000 individuals from all 50 US states and 32 countries and is currently running a capital campaign to purchase a permanent building to enable expanded services and staff.

Name

Able Kids Foundation

Legal name

Able Kids Foundation

Website

https://ablekidsfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Able Kids Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Fort Collins, Colorado, providing in-person Central Auditory Processing Disorder diagnosis and treatment for children, adolescents, and adults through two specialty audiologists, with revenue from out-of-pocket clinical fees and donations funding a family-assistance program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Audiology and Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD) Clinical Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Accessibility & Assistive Learning Tools for Early Childhood (AAC, sensory supports) (EDACANAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Assistive Technology & AAC for Young Children (EDACAFAL), Assistive Technology (AT) Access & AAC Access Support (OT-Led) (EDAKAFAG), Autism Assistive Technology & Learning Tools (Educational) (EDAKAKAM)

Keywords

• Auditory processing diagnosis
• Central auditory processing
• CAPD treatment services
• Audiology clinical services
• Assistive listening devices

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Collins

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Clinical Evaluation and Treatment Services: The Foundation provides central auditory processing evaluations and treatment services (filters, FM systems, compensatory strategies) to individuals of all ages. Clients pay for services directly. The Foundation does not work with insurance companies but provides itemized invoices with insurance codes as a courtesy. Financial assistance is available for families who qualify through the Sponsorship Assistance Program.
2. Donations and Charitable Contributions: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Able Kids Foundation receives tax-deductible donations from individuals and organizations. Donations support the Sponsorship Assistance Program which has provided over $230,000 in financial support to families. One hundred percent of donations received support the Program. The Foundation is also conducting a capital campaign to purchase a permanent building.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Able Kids Foundation is a nonprofit clinical practice that provides in-person Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD) diagnostic evaluations and treatment services for children, adolescents, and adults at its Fort Collins, Colorado office. Its core offerings include comprehensive CAPD test batteries delivered by specialized audiologists, custom passive filters based on Colorado State University research, FM system recommendations, and compensatory management strategies. Services are paid for directly by clients (the Foundation does not work with insurance) and are supplemented by a Sponsorship Assistance Program funded through charitable donations.

Product overview

Able Kids Foundation is a nonprofit organization providing a unified service offering centered on the diagnosis and treatment of Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD). The core portfolio consists of CAPD Testing & Diagnosis services (comprehensive audiologist-administered assessments) and the CAPD Treatment Program, which incorporates three key components: Custom Passive Filters (ear devices that improve speech understanding in noise by synchronizing both ears), FM Systems (for direct audio transmission in educational settings), and Compensatory Management strategies. Additionally, the Sponsorship Assistance Program provides financial scholarships to qualifying families. All services are delivered at their Fort Collins, Colorado clinic by specialized audiologists.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CAPD Testing & Diagnosis Comprehensive central auditory processing assessments for children, adolescents, and adults conducted by audiologists with specialized CAPD training in a sound-proof room. The evaluation uses standardized test batteries sensitive and specific to the central auditory nervous system, including dichotic listening tasks, speech-in-noise testing, and picture-pointing paradigms for younger or nonverbal clients with a receptive language age of 3 years or above.
• CAPD Treatment Program Research-based CAPD treatment program combining compensatory strategies, custom passive filter solutions, and FM system recommendations to help children and adults manage their auditory environment and improve speech understanding, concentration, and energy levels in daily life.
• Sponsorship Assistance Program Financial scholarship program that helps qualifying families in need access CAPD services. Anchored by the Royal Arch Masons of Colorado, 100% of donations received support this program, which has provided over $230,000 in financial support to over 500 families.

Quantifiable outcome

• Passive filter improved speech understanding in the presence of background noise by 20% in a review of 1,000 clients diagnosed with CAPD.
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Denver Vision TherapyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2025Denver Vision Therapy was a co-presenter alongside Able Kids Foundation at the 2025 Learning & Child Development Conference in Grand Junction, Colorado, which focused on uncovering hidden culprits behind learning and behavioral challenges in children.
• Temple Grandin SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2025Temple Grandin School was a co-presenter alongside Able Kids Foundation at the 2025 Learning & Child Development Conference in Grand Junction, Colorado.
• Hellerstein and Brenner Vision CenterminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2022Dr. Hellerstein, optometrist and co-owner of Hellerstein and Brenner Vision Center, collaborated with Dr. Locke on a podcast discussing CAPD. This cross-disciplinary partnership raises awareness of the connection between visual and auditory processing challenges.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Phonak: Global hearing-aid manufacturer and a leading provider of FM/Roger systems used in schools and lecture halls. Comparable because Phonak's FM systems are exactly the type of assistive technology Able Kids Foundation recommends, making it a key product partner and adjacent ecosystem player.
• Hearing Health Foundation: National nonprofit focused on hearing research and education, including auditory processing. Comparable as a mission-driven organization serving individuals with hearing and auditory challenges, though it operates at a broader research-funding scale rather than direct clinical care.
• House Research Institute: Nonprofit hearing and balance research and clinical organization with audiology services. Comparable as a nonprofit combining clinical audiology care with research and education, similar in mission to Able Kids Foundation.
• Nemours Children's Health – Audiology: Pediatric health system offering audiology and CAPD assessment services for children. Comparable as a pediatric audiology provider, though it operates within a large multi-site health system rather than as a focused specialty clinic.
• Boys Town National Research Hospital: Pediatric research hospital with a Center for Hearing Research that conducts audiology and auditory processing research. Comparable as a specialized clinical-research institution serving children with auditory disorders.
• Cincinnati Children's Hospital – Audiology: Major pediatric hospital with a dedicated audiology department that performs CAPD evaluations and related services. Comparable as a specialty pediatric audiology provider, though embedded within a much larger hospital system.
• American Auditory Society: Professional society for audiologists and hearing scientists that disseminates research on auditory processing and related conditions. Comparable as the larger professional/educational ecosystem in which Able Kids Foundation operates.

Others

• Hearing Loss Association of America: Consumer advocacy organization for individuals with hearing loss. Comparable as an adjacent nonprofit supporting the same patient population (including those with hearing loss + CAPD) through education, advocacy, and community resources.

Direct peers

• Center for Hearing and Communication: Nonprofit audiology and hearing-services clinic providing diagnostic and rehabilitative services to individuals with hearing and auditory processing challenges. Directly comparable as a mission-driven clinical provider serving similar patient populations.
• Auditory Processing Center: Specialty audiology clinic focused on the diagnosis and treatment of auditory processing disorder (APD/CAPD), serving children and adults. A direct peer offering comparable diagnostic and management services in a similar specialty-clinic model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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