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← ASPIRE OF ILLINOIS

Form 990 for tax year 2023

Filed by ASPIRE OF ILLINOIS.

Totals

Total revenue
$20,646,494
Total expenses
$19,468,001
Contributions and grants received
$2,626,214
Grants paid
$0
Program service revenue
$17,827,720
Investment income
$293,652
Other revenue
-$101,092
Total assets, end of year
$23,556,743
Total liabilities, end of year
$3,897,078
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$19,659,665
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$16,121,946
Management and general expenses
$1,975,919
Fundraising expenses
$1,370,136
Program service expenses (Part III)
$16,121,946

Program services were 82.8% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1c · Fundraising events

    $557,838

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $467,351

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $1,601,025

  • 2a · Program service revenue: Client Service Revenue

    total $15,845,591 · related or exempt $15,845,591

  • 2b · Program service revenue: Participant/Family Fees

    total $1,843,800 · related or exempt $1,843,800

  • 2c · Program service revenue: CoffeeWorks/Social Enterprise

    total $138,329 · related or exempt $138,329

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $268,734 · excluded $268,734

  • 7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory

    securities $164,726 · other assets $11,167

  • 7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses

    securities $143,499 · other assets $7,476

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    securities $21,227 · other assets $3,691

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total $24,918 · excluded $24,918

  • 8a · Fundraising events: gross income

    $146,330

  • 8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c

    $557,838

  • 8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

    $254,764

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total -$108,434 · excluded -$108,434

  • 11d · All other revenue

    total $7,342 · excluded $7,342

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $7,342

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $534,703 · management and general $534,703

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $11,916,491 · program services $10,317,534 · management and general $791,721 · fundraising $807,236

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $203,145 · program services $156,501 · management and general $30,157 · fundraising $16,487

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $865,825 · program services $746,736 · management and general $63,389 · fundraising $55,700

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $900,857 · program services $755,152 · management and general $88,497 · fundraising $57,208

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $13,845 · management and general $13,845

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $55,932 · management and general $55,932

  • 11d · Fees: lobbying

    total $30,300 · program services $30,300

  • 11f · Fees: investment management

    total $17,863 · management and general $17,863

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $734,266 · program services $385,538 · management and general $163,133 · fundraising $185,595

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $35,596 · program services $2,549 · management and general $14,527 · fundraising $18,520

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $428,352 · program services $321,224 · management and general $41,891 · fundraising $65,237

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $505,496 · program services $426,074 · management and general $26,338 · fundraising $53,084

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $1,699,206 · program services $1,612,665 · management and general $50,688 · fundraising $35,853

  • 17 · Travel

    total $338,757 · program services $326,709 · management and general $5,040 · fundraising $7,008

  • 20 · Interest

    total $57,717 · program services $56,235 · management and general $1,036 · fundraising $446

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $1,005,404 · program services $887,339 · management and general $66,087 · fundraising $51,978

  • 24a · Other expenses: Dues and Licenses

    total $87,639 · program services $60,783 · management and general $11,072 · fundraising $15,784

  • 24b · Other expenses: Bad Debt Expense

    total $36,607 · program services $36,607

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $590,658 · end of year $798,517

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $2,385,507 · end of year $1,803,808

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $593,169 · end of year $620,881

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $1,592,118 · end of year $1,667,249

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $376,449 · end of year $455,628

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $20,252,162

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $10,160,350

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $10,347,446 · end of year $10,091,812

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    beginning of year $6,620,887 · end of year $7,981,078

  • 12 · Investments: other securities

    end of year $104,318

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $47,103 · end of year $33,452

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $2,137,680 · end of year $2,006,745

  • 23 · Secured mortgages and notes payable

    beginning of year $1,691,156 · end of year $1,365,055

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $579,719 · end of year $525,278

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $16,973,806 · end of year $18,599,675

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $1,170,976 · end of year $1,059,990

Mission and programs · 2023

Mission

Aspire's mission is to support the successes of people with developmental disabilities, strengthen their families and build embracing communities.

  • See Schedule OLiving: Provides support in community group homes and personal apartments assisting residents to develop life skills, promote independent living, empower people through life experiences and allow residents to interact within their communities. Currently up to 150 individuals can reside in our community homes or receive support while living in apartments.

    Expenses $10,228,160 · Revenue $13,776,867

  • See Schedule OLearning: Provides curriculum based learning and exploration of life and career topics to support the success of people with disabilities.

    Expenses $2,729,575 · Revenue $1,963,450

  • See Schedule OCareers: Provides alternatives to traditional employment and job training and placement in collaboration with community partners. During 2024, 52 individuals secured community-based employment earning well over minimum wage.

    Expenses $1,985,392 · Revenue $1,309,220

  • Behavioral Health: Provides assessment, intervention and development of positive strategies and techniques for improved social interactions, relationships and communication. Approximately 100 people receive behavior, support services provided by our Behavior Therapists and Board Certified Behavior Analysts.

    Expenses $609,161 · Revenue $569,380

  • Innovation: Provides comprehensive services to support diversity in the workplace, in schools and communities as well as providing services to individuals living independently.

    Expenses $365,808 · Revenue $72,423

  • CoffeeWorks: Social enterprise and dynamic partnership with Metropolis Coffee Company and Canteen-Vending to employ adults with disabilities to roast and ship coffee across the country. All net proceeds benefit Aspire.

    Expenses $203,850 · Revenue $136,380

As filed on the 2023 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • Serena Alaily

    President, CEO & Director

    Total calculated
    $305,973
    From this org
    $264,881
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $41,092
    Hours/week
    50 + 1 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $227,381
    Bonus
    $37,500
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $12,091
    Nontaxable benefits
    $29,001
    Filer's total
    $305,973
  • Brad Weir

    Board Chair

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 1 related
  • Jeff Josephs

    Treasurer

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 1 related
  • Jeff Miller

    Executive Officer

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Debbie Sainte Rose

    Executive Officer

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Adam Beringer

    Executive Officer

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Angela Deputy

    Executive Officer

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Stacey Brown

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • LaShon Gurrola

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Suzanne Jakstavich

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Robert Johnson

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Rick Kerman

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Andy Kettlewell

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • John McGuire

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Erin Nahumyk

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Kathleen Dillon Narko

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Lakshmi Nagaraj

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Kari O'Connor

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Grace Sweeney

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Kelly Taira

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Samuel Traxler

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Joe Virgilio

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Kristen Vitale

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Lisa Wagamon

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Erich Kirr

    Chief Financial Officer (As of 9/23)

    Total calculated
    $45,439
    From this org
    $44,423
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $1,016
    Hours/week
    50
  • Herb Washington

    Chief Innovation Officer until 11/23

    Total calculated
    $135,500
    From this org
    $117,531
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $17,969
    Hours/week
    50
  • Sharon Walcott

    Chief Operating Officer

    Total calculated
    $223,578
    From this org
    $200,289
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $23,289
    Hours/week
    50

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $170,289
    Bonus
    $30,000
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $4,808
    Nontaxable benefits
    $18,481
    Filer's total
    $223,578
  • Maggie Hassler

    Chief Philanthropy Officer

    Total calculated
    $149,886
    From this org
    $137,143
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $12,743
    Hours/week
    50
  • Mary Mullaney

    Controller

    Total calculated
    $119,071
    From this org
    $107,192
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $11,879
    Hours/week
    50

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.

Schedule J

Answered yes

  • 3 · Compensation committee
  • 3 · Form 990 of other organizations
  • 3 · Compensation survey or study
  • 3 · Approval by the board or compensation committee
  • 7 · Other non-fixed payments

Answered no

  • 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment
  • 4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan
  • 4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
  • 5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues
  • 5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
  • 6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings
  • 6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings
  • 8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception

The filer's explanations (Part III)

Part I, Line 7
The Board reviews the performance of the CEO annually and has the discretion to award a performance bonus. Bonuses are awarded to employees performance evaluation. The Finance Committee evaluates the available pool based upon both the performance of the organization and their individual of funds and the distribution is at the discretion of the CEO.

Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Related organizations on this return

Schedule R Part II: tax-exempt organizations related to the filer by control. It does not record shared board members or money.

  • NorthPointe Resources Inc

    501(c)(3) · Provide services to those with disabilities and/or mental illness · IL · controlled entity

    Directly controlled by Aspire of Illinois

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2023
Filed
21 April 2025
IRS schema version
2023v6.0
Source object
202511119349301306

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