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Aspire Indiana Inc

EIN 35-1341204 · Carmel, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak45 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Providing compassionate, patient centered care, empowering people to live healthier lives.

Income
$48.9 million
Spending
$63.4 million
Spent on programs
67%
Reserves
1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 49%
Employees
747
Volunteers
16
Highest pay
$491,789, president & chief executive officer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 45 out of 100. Higher than 14% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 51% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 30% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    67% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 of 17 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 June 30, 2025, 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. $42.7 million spent. HEALTH CARE SERVICES WHICH INCLUDE: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES, PSYCHIATRIC AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES. APPROXIMATELY 11,000 PEOPLE ARE SERVED WITH THERAPY, MEDICAL SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT, SKILLS TRAINING AND/OR PEER SUPPORT. THESE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO ADULTS AND YOUTH WITH CULTURALLY COMPETENT SERVICES FOR THE DEAF COMMUNITY, ONE OF THE FEW COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAMS FOR THE DEAF IN THE COUNTRY. (Expenses $ including grants of $) MOCKINGBIRD HILL RECOVERY CENTER OPENED IN ANDERSON, IN MARCH 2021, BRINGING A MAJOR NEW TREATMENT FACILITY TO MADISON COUNTY FOR THOSE WITH SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER (SUD). IT REPRESENTS A NEW WAY OF THINKING ABOUT TREATING ADDICTION: INSTEAD OF SCATTERING THE PIECES TO THE RECOVERY PUZZLE AND EXPECTING PEOPLE TO FIND THEM, WE BRING EVERYTHING NEEDED FOR LONG-TERM RECOVERY RIGHT TO THEM WHILE PROVIDING A STABLE, SAFE PLACE TO LIVE. ONSITE SERVICES WILL INCLUDE PRIMARY MEDICAL CARE, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH THERAPY, PEER SUPPORT GROUPS, MEDICATION-ASSISTED TREATMENT (MAT), INDIVIDUAL CASE MANAGEMENT, EDUCATION AND JOB TRAINING, AND MORE.
  2. RESIDENTIAL SERVICES INCLUDING 4 GROUP HOMES, WITH 3 HOMES THAT ARE LICENSED IN INDIANA AS STRUCTURED GROUP LIVING FACILITIES, AND 1 WHICH IS LICENSED IN INDIANA AS A TRANSITIONAL LIVING FACILITY. OVER 100 PEOPLE WERE SERVED IN THESE HOMES.
  3. SERVICES TO ADDRESS THE SOCIAL DRIVERS OF HEALTH TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELLBEING OF THE PEOPLE WE SERVE. SERVICES INCLUDE HOUSING WITH 109 UNITS OF HOUSING AVAILABLE, SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT SERVED 175 PEOPLE, WORK INCENTIVES BENEFITS ASSISTANCE (WIPA) SERVED APPROXIMATELY 800 CHILDREN AND FAMILIES SERVED THROUGH OUR KIDS TALK CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER AND ANOTHER APPROXIMATELY 7,500 CHILDREN SUPPORTED THROUGH SCHOOL BASED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING. (Expenses $ including grants of $) MOCKINGBIRD HILL RECOVERY CENTER OPENED IN ANDERSON, IN MARCH 2021, BRINGING A MAJOR NEW TREATMENT FACILITY TO MADISON COUNTY FOR THOSE WITH SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER (SUD). IT REPRESENTS A NEW WAY OF THINKING ABOUT TREATING ADDICTION: INSTEAD OF SCATTERING THE PIECES TO THE RECOVERY PUZZLE AND EXPECTING PEOPLE TO FIND THEM, WE BRING EVERYTHING NEEDED FOR LONG-TERM RECOVERY RIGHT TO THEM WHILE PROVIDING A STABLE, SAFE PLACE TO LIVE. ONSITE SERVICES WILL INCLUDE PRIMARY MEDICAL CARE, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH THERAPY, PEER SUPPORT GROUPS, MEDICATION-ASSISTED TREATMENT (MAT), INDIVIDUAL CASE MANAGEMENT, EDUCATION AND JOB TRAINING, AND MORE.
  4. MOCKINGBIRD HILL RECOVERY CENTER OPENED IN ANDERSON, IN MARCH 2021, BRINGING A MAJOR NEW TREATMENT FACILITY TO MADISON COUNTY FOR THOSE WITH SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER (SUD). IT REPRESENTS A NEW WAY OF THINKING ABOUT TREATING ADDICTION: INSTEAD OF SCATTERING THE PIECES TO THE RECOVERY PUZZLE AND EXPECTING PEOPLE TO FIND THEM, WE BRING EVERYTHING NEEDED FOR LONG-TERM RECOVERY RIGHT TO THEM WHILE PROVIDING A STABLE, SAFE PLACE TO LIVE. ONSITE SERVICES WILL INCLUDE PRIMARY MEDICAL CARE, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH THERAPY, PEER SUPPORT GROUPS, MEDICATION-ASSISTED TREATMENT (MAT), INDIVIDUAL CASE MANAGEMENT, EDUCATION AND JOB TRAINING, AND MORE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 June 2025.

    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 April 1976.

    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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