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Aspire Higher Foundation Inc

EIN 83-2261693 · Indianapolis, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceWeak42 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ASPIRE HIGHER FOUNDATION HELPS THE NEAR NORTHWEST SIDE OF INDIANAPOLIS EXPERIENCE UPLIFT THROUGH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT EDUCATION EXPERIENTIAL PROGRAMMING. ASPIRE HOUSE A RENOVATED HISTORIC FIREHOUSE IS THE SPRINGBOARD OF ASPIRE HIGHER FOUNDATIONS REDEVELOPMENT WORK.

Income
$1.3 million
Spending
$688,190
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
8.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 98%
Employees
0
Volunteers
150

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 7% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 47% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 76% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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

Weak: 42 out of 100. Higher than 4% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 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, 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 (6)
  1. $77,604 spent. BLA-TINA CAREER EXPOSURE CAMPS: THE BLA-TINA CAREER EXPOSURE CAMPS PROVIDES BLACK AND LATINA GIRLS AN EXCITING GLIMPSE INTO THE REALM OF OPPORTUNITIES THAT AWAIT FOR THEM. IN THE PAST ASPIRE HOUSE AND GLOBAL PREP ACADEMY WORKED TOGETHER TO PUT ONTHE BLA-TINA BRAINSTORM AND GIRLS RUN THE CAME PROGRAMS.
  2. $29,135 spent. SUNDAY SUPPERS: SUNDAY SUPPERS ARE A TIME TO GATHER AS A COMMUNITY AND SHARE A HEALTHY MEAL. DURING THE SUMMER THESE MONTHLY GATHERINGS FUEL US WITH LAUGHTER AND SMILES AND WE CATCH UP WITH FRIENDS.
  3. $197,169 spent. SPORTS CLINICS: WE ARE COMMITTED TO BRINGING OPPORTUNITIES TO YOUTH IN OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH SPORTS. OUR SPORTS CLINICS PROMOTE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND THE VALUES OF TEAMWORK AND SPORTSMANSHIP. EACH YEAR WE HOST FREE SPORTS CLINICS AND FIELD DAYS.
  4. $121,752 spent. ELEVATION GRANT TO SUPPORT VARIOUS PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT THE CORE MISSION OF OFFERING INSTRUCTION ON GOOD NUTRITION EXCERCISE AND IMPROVE MENTAL HEALTH IN THE COMMUNITY.
  5. $53,835 spent. RYZE KITCHEN IS THE CULINARY SECTOR OF ASPIRE HOUSE. THE RYZE KITCHEN SUPPORTS OUR COMMUNITY WITH AFFORDABLE AND SUSTAINABLE NUTRITION OUTCOMES BY PROVIDING COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS AND HEALTH EDUCATION CLASSES. THROUGH OUR GARDENS AND PROGRAMMING FOR ALL AGES WE ENCOURAGE FARM TO TABLE LIVING AND DESIRE TO FEED OUR NEIGHBORS THROUGH FOOD CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION.
  6. $53,762 spent. VARIOUS OTHER EVENTS TO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY

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 March 2019.

    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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