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Austin Aspires Inc

EIN 46-5424422 · Austin, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

AUSTIN ASPIRES WILL BRING TOGETHER COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND FAMILIES TO CHALLENGE ALL LEARNERS TO SEEK EXCELLENCE AND EQUIP THEM TO ACHIEVE RESULTS THROUGH SHARED COMMUNITY VISION, EVIDENCE-BASED DECISION MAKILNG, COLLABORATIVE ACTION, AND INVESTMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY.

Income
$634,050
Spending
$568,911
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
7.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 63%
Employees
10
Volunteers
87
Highest pay
$111,907, executive dir.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 19% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 75% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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, 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 (3)
  1. $372,074 spent. AUSTIN ASPIRES WILL BRING TOGETHER COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND FAMILIES TO CHALLENGE ALL LEARNERS TO SEEK EXCELLENCE AND EQUIP THEM TO ACHIEVE RESULTS THROUGH SHARED COMMUNITY VISION, EVIDENCE BASED DECISION MAKING, COLLABORATIVE ACTION, AND INVESTMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY. DURING THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR, STAFF IN OUR ASPIRES LEADERS OF TOMORROW(A.L.O.T.) PROGRAM, WORKED INTENTIONALLY WITH 314 YOUTH IN MORE THAN 3,000 INTERACTIONS. 86.1% WERE SCHOLARS OF COLOR, 74% CAME FROM FAMILIES LIVING IN POVERTY. 45% HAD LEARNING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE.
  2. $65,113 spent. 539 FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN PRENATAL THROUGH AGE 5 RECEIVED SUPPORT THROUGH OUR EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM. IN THIS PROGRAM, FAMILIES ARE CONNECTED TO NEEDED RESOURCES TO ENSURE THEIR CHILD GET THE BEST EARLY LEARNING EXPERIENCE POSSIBLE. THIS INCLUDES CONNNECTION TO CHILDCARE, PRESCHOOL, BASIC NEEDS RESOURCES AND MORE. SOME OF THESE CONNECTIONS HAPPENED THROUGH A RELATIONSHIP WITH MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM, IN WHICH OUR EARLY CHILDHOOD NAVIGATOR WORKS COLLABORATIVELY WITH THE MAYO STAFF TO PROVIDE WRAP AROUND SUPPORT TO FAMILIES.
  3. $27,905 spent. DURING THE 2024-2025 ACADEMIC SCHOOL YEAR, 24 YOUTH WERE SERVED THROUGH TUTORING. TUTORING WAS PROVIDED AT NO COST TO THE CHILD OR FAMILY. QUALIFED TUTORS PROVIDED SUPPORT TO THESE SCHOLARS IN PUBLIC SPACES INCLUDING THE YMCA, LIBRARY, THE CHILD'S SCHOOL, AND THE ASPIRES' OFFICE. FAMILIES REPORTED THAT THEY SAW AN INCREASE IN THEIR CHILDREN'S GRADES, COMPLETED WORK TURNED IN, AND ATTITUDE TOWARDS SCHOOL AFTER THEIR CHILD BEGAN WORKING WITH A TUTOR. AUSTIN ASPIRES, INC STARTED A MENTORSHIP PROGRAM IN 2024. 4 MENTOR/MENTEE RELATIONSHIPS HAPPENED IN 2025. MUCH OF 2025 WAS SPENT ESTABLISHING THE PROGRAM, INCLUDING THE STRUCTURE IN WHICH VOLUNTEERS APPLY, ARE SCREENED AND MATCHED WITH A YOUTH.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 December 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 October 2014.

    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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