Mission
Athletes Without Limits started in 2009 with the vision of supporting athletes with intellectual disabilities to achieve their highest levels in sport. Over the years, the organization has grown to collaborate with hundreds of US athletes across ten sports, providing training, coaching, and competition opportunities at national and international levels. They aim to integrate athletes with intellectual disabilities into mainstream and Paralympic sports, overseeing eligibility to compete in major competitions.
Basic Information
Founded in
2009
EIN
26-4327889
Total Assets
$38.4 thousand
UN Sustainable Development Goals Supported
This organization contributes to the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. See the SDG page for more information.
At a Glance

Michael Murray's Paralympic Journey
Michael became the first American with an intellectual disability to qualify for the U.S. Paralympic team.

2024 Open National Swimming Championships
America's first Open National Championship for swimmers with Intellectual Impairment.

National Ski Team Training Camp
The National Ski Team preparing for the Virtus World Championships.
Impact Stats
Number of athletes
Increased Athlete Participation
Successfully increased the number of U.S. athletes with intellectual disabilities eligible for international competitions.
Historic Event
First U.S. Athletes in Paralympics
Michael Murray became the first American with an intellectual disability to earn a spot on the U.S. Paralympic team.
Championships hosted
Hosting First Inas Championships
Hosted the 2016 Inas Tennis World Championships in the U.S., the first ever held in the country.
Past Events
2016 Inas Tennis World Championships
2016-09-01
Inas Tennis World Championships hosted in the U.S.
2012 U.S. Paralympic Team Trials
2012-06-01
First U.S. Paralympic Swim Meet.
2019 Virtus Global Games
2019-06-01
AWL swimmers represent at the Virtus Global Games in France.
Upcoming Events

2024 Jimi Flowers Classic Paralympic Swim Meet
2024-01-14
National Paralympic Classification for S14 swimmers with Intellectual Impairment.
Learn More
AWL Trip to 2024 Virtus Skiing World Championships
2024-03-03
Follow the National Ski Team to Poland.
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2024 USDGA Golf Championships
2024-04-21
PGA Golf Club to host USDGA Championships for players with Intellectual Impairment.
Learn MoreOur Programs

Swimming Program
Provides training and competitive opportunities for athletes with intellectual impairments in swimming.
Learn MoreVolunteer Opportunities
MIP Score (Beta)
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Overall Score
47
28
/100
Program Expense Ratio
96.94%
20
/20
Program Revenue Growth
0.00%
2
/20
Leverage Ratio
0
2
/20
Working Capital Ratio
0.1438
2
/20
Fundraising Efficiency
0
2
/20
Latest Filing Data: Form 990
Fiscal Year:2022
Source:Source: Self-reported by organization
Financial Details
Revenue
Category | Amount | Percentage |
---|---|---|
Contributions, Gifts, and Grants | 147.2K | 51.88% |
Program Services | 136.6K | 48.12% |
Investment Income | 0 | 0.00% |
Sales of Non-Inventory Assets | 0 | 0.00% |
Other Notable Sources | 0 | 0.00% |
Total Revenue | 283.8K | 100.00% |
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