Skip to the page content
Your donations
Passes our checks

Aspiranet

EIN 94-2442955 · S San Fran, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES WITH A FOUNDATION OF SUPPORT AND SERVICES SO THEY CAN SUCCEED AT HOME, SCHOOL, AND IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.

Income
$110.8 million
Spending
$99.7 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
3.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 99%
Employees
1,099
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$321,797, ceo / board member

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

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (human services, over $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 49% 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 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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 29% of charities in its peer group (human services, over $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 6 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. $23.8 million spent. INTENSIVE HOME BASED SERVICES - THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS SIX COUNTIES WRAPAROUND (WRAP) AND THREE SPECIAL EDUCATION LOCAL PLANNING AREAS WITH INTERVENTIONS TO KEEP CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN THEIR HOMES AND IN SCHOOL. SERVICES ARE TARGETED FOR FAMILIES WHO ARE AT RISK OF HAVING THEIR CHILDREN ENTER FOSTER CARE OR DISRUPTING THEIR EDUCATIONAL PROGRESS. FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH INTELLECTUAL CHALLENGES WE PROVIDE IN HOME SERVICES TO SUPPORT FAMILIES AS THEY ADDRESS CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS.
  2. $19.1 million spent. TRANSITIONAL AGE YOUTH - FOR YOUNG ADULTS, 18 TO 24, WHO HAVE "AGED OUT" FROM THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM, THE ORGANIZATION HAS TRANSITIONAL HOUSING AND SERVICE PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT THESE YOUNG ADULTS AS THEY GAIN SELF-SUFFICIENCY. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PLACEMENT (THP), THP+, AND THP FOSTER CARE FOR 10 COUNTIES OFFERING HUNDREDS OF YOUNG ADULTS WITH EDUCATIONAL, EMPLOYMENT, HOUSING, AND CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES.
  3. $16.1 million spent. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH - ASPIRANET PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE CLINIC AND COMMUNITY-BASED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES TO CHILDREN, YOUTH, YOUNG ADULTS, AND FAMILIES ACROSS MULTIPLE CALIFORNIA COUNTIES. SERVICES INCLUDE OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT (INCLUDING EPSDT), THERAPEUTIC BEHAVIORAL SERVICES (TBS), FULL-SERVICE PARTNERSHIP (FSP), WRAPAROUND SERVICES, INTENSIVE COMMUNITY SERVICES, AND ENHANCED CARE MANAGEMENT. THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES CRISIS CONTINUUM PROGRAMS INCLUDING CRISIS RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS (CCRP), CRISIS STABILIZATION PROGRAMS (CSP), CRISIS STABILIZATION UNITS (CSU), MOBILE CRISIS RESPONSE, AND FAMILY URGENT RESPONSE SYSTEM (FURS). ADDITIONAL SERVICES INCLUDE SCHOOL-BASED MENTAL HEALTH AND RISK ASSESSMENTS, PSYCHIATRIC MEDICATION SERVICES, AND SPECIALIZED YOUTH AND FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAMS. ALL SERVICES ARE TRAUMA-INFORMED AND DESIGNED TO STABILIZE CRISES, PREVENT HIGHER LEVELS OF CARE, SUPPORT PERMANENCY, AND IMPROVE LONG-TERM BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OUTCOMES.
  4. $30.0 million spent. RESOURCE FAMILIES - THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS TREATMENT FOSTER CARE, INTENSIVE TREATMENT FOSTER CARE, AND ADOPTION SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH FAMILY CHALLENGES AT 12 LOCATIONS IN CALIFORNIA. THE ORGANIZATION FACILITATES HUNDREDS OF ADOPTION PLACEMENTS AND FINALIZATIONS FOR CHILDREN WHO LEAVE FOSTER CARE TO BECOME PART OF FOREVER FAMILIES. THE ORGANIZATION'S RESOURCE FAMILIES ARE DEDICATED TO REDUCING THE TIME CHILDREN STAY IN FOSTER CARE AND CREATING PERMANENCY.RESIDENTIAL - THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES A RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT CENTER PROVIDING SERVICES FOR 52 YOUTH BETWEEN THE AGES OF 10 AND 17 REFERRED BY DEPARTMENTS OF SOCIAL SERVICES, PROBATION AND MENTAL HEALTH WHOSE BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES ARE NOT ABLE TO BE ADDRESSED AT LOWER LEVELS OF CARE. THE ORGANIZATION'S EXCELL CENTER PROGRAM QUALIFIED AS A SHORT-TERM RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT CENTER IN 2018.FAMILY AND COMMUNITY - THE ORGANIZATION IS ENGAGED IN SEVERAL COMMUNITY COLLABORATIONS PROVIDING IN-HOME FAMILY VISITATION SERVICES AND CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION STRATEGIES FOCUSED ON STRENGTHENING FAMILIES. FIRST FIVE SERVICES INCLUDE WELCOME HOME BABY, A NEW MOM SUPPORT PROGRAM AND FAMILY RESOURCE CENTERS, WHERE FAMILIES ACCESS SERVICES AND SUPPORTS. THE ORGANIZATION'S RECEIVING CENTERS PROVIDE A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH BROUGHT INTO CUSTODY BY CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES AS COUNTY SOCIAL WORKERS MAKE DECISIONS ON THE "BEST AND HOPEFULLY LAST PLACEMENT FOR THESE VULNERABLE CHILDREN AND YOUTH.EDUCATION - ASPIRANET PROVIDES TWO SPECIALIZED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT STUDENTS WHOSE NEEDS ARE NOT FULLY MET IN TRADITIONAL SCHOOL ENVIRONMENTS. THE FIRST PROGRAM, FUSION CHARTER, IS A TRAUMA-RESPONSIVE CHARTER SCHOOL THAT MEETS STUDENTS WHERE THEY ARE ACADEMICALLY, SOCIALLY, AND EMOTIONALLY. THIS SMALL, SUPPORTIVE CAMPUS IS DESIGNED ESPECIALLY FOR STUDENTS WHO HAVE STRUGGLED TO SUCCEED IN LARGER TRADITIONAL SCHOOLS OR WHO NEED OPPORTUNITIES FOR CREDIT RECOVERY. WITH A HIGH STAFF-TO-STUDENT RATIO, THE PROGRAM EMPHASIZES INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT, RELATIONSHIP-BUILDING, AND A WHOLE-CHILD APPROACH TO EDUCATION. ALONGSIDE ACADEMIC GROWTH, THE SCHOOL PRIORITIZES VOCATIONAL READINESS AND LIFE SKILLS, PREPARING STUDENTS FOR MEANINGFUL POSTSECONDARY PATHWAYS. THE SECOND PROGRAM IS A SMALL NONPUBLIC SCHOOL, STANISLAUS ACADEMY, THAT SERVES A LIMITED POPULATION OF STUDENTS WHO REQUIRE A MORE SPECIALIZED EDUCATIONAL SETTING. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES A TRAUMA-INFORMED, HIGHLY STRUCTURED ENVIRONMENT FOR STUDENTS EXPERIENCING BEHAVIORAL, EMOTIONAL, AND EDUCATIONAL CHALLENGES. STAFF MEMBERS ARE EXPERIENCED IN SUPPORTING STUDENTS WITH COMPLEX NEEDS AND WORK CLOSELY WITH FAMILIES AND DISTRICTS TO CREATE INDIVIDUALIZED LEARNING PLANS IN A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT THAT PROMOTES STABILITY, GROWTH, AND SUCCESS.

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 November 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.

Ratings and checks are our reading of public records, using the published method. They are not a statement about anyone's honesty. If you work for this organization, you can send corrections or results, confirm you want gifts through Veridonate, or ask to be removed from giving.