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Southern Oregon Aspire Inc

EIN 93-0654596 · Grants Pass, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO INSPIRE UNLIMITED OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO LIVE THE LIFE THEY CHOOSE BY PROVIDING PERSON-CENTERED SUPPORTS TAILORED TO THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF EACH INDIVIDUAL.

Income
$11.3 million
Spending
$10.7 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 96%
Employees
245
Volunteers
7
Highest pay
$122,318, ceo

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

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (employment, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 22% 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 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (employment, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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, 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. $6.0 million spent. 24-HOUR RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT: WE PROVIDE PERSON-CENTERED SUPPORTS AND CARE FOR PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN FAMILY-LIKE HOMES, WITH ONE TO FIVE PEOPLE. SUPPORT NEEDS RANGE FROM COMPLEX PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL CONDITIONS WHILE OTHERS REQUIRE SOPHISTICATED COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUES AND BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED BY A COMPASSIONATE TEAM CONSISTING OF DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS, RESIDENTIAL MANAGERS, AND BEHAVIOR PROFESSIONALS WHO SUPPORT INDIVIDUAL'S GOALS AND RESPECT WHAT MAKES EACH PERSON UNIQUE.
  2. $2.3 million spent. AT SOUTHERN OREGON ASPIRE, WE BELIEVE ALL INDIVIDUALS SHOULD BE ABLE TO WORK IN OUR COMMUNITY, DEVELOP VALUABLE CAREER SKILLS, AND GAIN CONFIDENCE IN THEIR ABILITIES. WE SPECIALIZE IN TAILORING PART-TIME POSITIONS RANGING FROM 2-25 HOURS PER WEEK. WE PARTNER WITH A WIDE RANGE OF BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS JOSEPHINE COUNTY TO HELP CREATE A MORE EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE WORKFORCE IN THE ROGUE VALLEY.
  3. $576,367 spent. THE COMMUNITY LIVING SERVICES PROGRAM IS UNIQUE AS WE OFFER A VARIETY OF SETTINGS WHERE SERVICES CAN BE PROVIDED. WE CAN PROVIDE SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WHO LIVE IN THEIR OWN HOME OR LIVE WITH THEIR FAMILY; IF THEY ARE MARRIED AND/OR HAVE CHILDREN, WE CAN SHARE PROVIDED SERVICES WITH ANOTHER AGENCY. SOUTHERN OREGON ASPIRE OWNS A NINE-UNIT APARTMENT COMPLEX CLOSE TO THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN GRANTS PASS. THIS COMPLEX ALLOWS INDIVIDUALS TO ENJOY THE FREEDOM OF INDEPENDENT LIVING WITH ITS CLOSE PROXIMITY TO OUR COMMUNITY WHERE EVERYTHING IS WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE. WE STAND OUT IN WHAT WE DO WITHIN THIS PARTICULAR PROGRAM BECAUSE OF THE LARGE VARIETY OF SUPPORTS WE PROVIDE. OUR SUPPORTS ARE PERSON-CENTERED AND CATERED TO EACH PERSON'S INDIVIDUAL NEEDS. WE WORK WITH INDIVIDUALS TO REACH PERSONAL GOALS LIKE OWNING THEIR OWN HOMES, PURCHASING A PERSONAL VEHICLE, REACHING PERSONAL HEALTH OR FINANCIAL GOALS AND GOING ON VACATIONS. OTHER AREAS OF IMPORTANCE WE PROVIDE SUPPORTS ARE MANAGING MEDICATIONS, BUDGETING AND FINANCES, MEAL PLANNING, NUTRITIONAL AND HEALTH NEEDS, AND HOME CARE NEEDS SUCH AS HOUSEKEEPING AND YARD MAINTENANCE. WE HELP INDIVIDUALS NAVIGATE OTHER AVAILABLE RESOURCES LIKE HOUSING AND ENERGY ASSISTANCE, FOOD STAMPS AND MEDICAL BENEFITS.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since May 1976.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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