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Aspire of Western New York Inc

EIN 16-0757756 · Getzville, NY

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair54 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ASPIRE'S MISSION IS TO SUPPORT CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL AND SIMILAR DISABILITIES, HELPING THEM TO LIVE THEIR LIVES TO THE FULLEST BY PROVIDING INDIVIDUALIZED ASSISTANCE BASED ON PERSONAL CHOICES.

Income
$95.2 million
Spending
$90.7 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
0.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 98%
Employees
2,097
Volunteers
14
Highest pay
$382,912, president & ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 54 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (housing, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 50% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (housing, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $43.6 million spent. RESIDENTIAL OPPORTUNITIESOFFERING MANY DIFFERENT TYPES OF HOMES, THE DIVISION OF RESIDENTIAL OPPORTUNITIES PROVIDES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO LIVE IN A SETTING THAT BEST MEETS THEIR NEEDS AND DESIRES. ASPIRE OPERATES OVER 42 GROUP HOMES IN ERIE AND CHAUTAUQUA COUNTIES. SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE COMMUNITY HABILITATION IN THE RESIDENCES WHEN APPROPRIATE AND RESPITE BASED ON THE INDIVIDUAL'S NEEDS.
  2. $14.6 million spent. EDUCATIONAL SERVICESASPIRE TEAMS UP WITH PARENTS TO GIVE CHILDREN THE INSTRUCTION AND CARE NEEDED TO REALIZE THEIR BEST POTENTIAL. STARTED IN 1947, OUR CHILDREN'S SERVICES OFFER A WIDE RANGE OF PROGRAMS TO CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE ASPIRE CENTER FOR LEARNING PROVIDES A COMPREHENSIVE AND INDIVIDUALIZED SET OF PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN FROM BIRTH THROUGH AGE 22. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, PHYSICAL THERAPY, SPEECH THERAPY, VISION, HEALTH AND EDUCATION SERVICES ARE DELIVERED AT THE SCHOOL AS RELATED SERVICES OR PART OF A COMPLETE PROGRAM. OUR FAMILY-CENTERED APPROACH MEANS WE'LL PARTNER WITH FAMILIES, SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND COUNTIES TO PROVIDE AN INDIVIDUAL EDUCATION PROGRAM (IEP) THAT ENHANCES EACH CHILD'S GROWTH, INDEPENDENCE AND COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION. SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE: CHILDREN'S DISCOVERY CORNER DAY CARE, EARLY INTERVENTION, INTEGRATED PRESCHOOL AND SCHOOL AGE SERVICES.
  3. $10.5 million spent. DAY HABILITATION SERVICESPERSONALIZED DAY SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT ERIE AND CHAUTAUQUA COUNTIES FOR PEOPLE WHO HAVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. DAY SERVICES FOCUS ON SUPPORTING INDIVIDUALIZED GOALS AND DREAMS THROUGH DIVERSIFIED SERVICES. IT ALSO INCLUDES PROGRAMS THAT HELP INDIVIDUALS PURSUE EDUCATIONAL, RECREATIONAL AND EMPLOYMENT GOALS THROUGH VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES. SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE: COMMUNITY ENHANCED LEARNING, COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES, CREATIVE ART EXPRESSION, GED/CONTINUING EDUCATION, PERSONAL WELLNESS, PERSONALIZED DAY HABILITATION, SOCIAL & RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT.
  4. $13.8 million spent. OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE; SELF-DIRECTED SERVICES, FISCAL INTERMERDIARY SERVICES, CLINICAL AND ADULT HEALTH SERVICES, ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY NETWORK, MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, REHABILITATION SERVICES, COMMUNITY RESPITE AND VOCATIONAL SERVICES, AND MANY MORE. SELF-DIRECTED SERVICES (SDS) IS A PROGRAM FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE ELIGIBLE FOR OPWDD SERVICES AND WHO ARE ENROLLED IN THE HOME AND COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES (HCBS) WAIVER WHICH PROVIDES FOR GREATHER INVOLVEMENT OF INDIVIDUALS IN DESIGNING SUPPORTS BASED ON THEIR UNIQUE STRENGTHS AND NEEDS. IT GIVES INDIVIDUALS MORE CONTROL OVER THE FUNDING USED TO BUY THEIR SERVICES. SDS INVOLVES ASSISTANCE FROM A FISCAL INTERMERDIARY TO PLAN AND MANAGE BUDGETS AND SPENDING AND BROKERTS TOASSIST WITH SELECTION OF SUPPORTS, PROGRESS TOWARDS ACCOMPLISHING IDENTIFIED GOALS, AND PARTICIPANT SATISFACTION, AS WELL AS INVOLVEMENTBY THE INDIVIDUAL'S NATURAL CIRCLE OF SUPPORT.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 2010.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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