Aspire of Western New York
Aspire of Western New York reported $95.2 million in revenue and $90.7 million in expenses for calendar year 2024. Of every $100 it spent, $91.03 went to program services, $8.97 to management and general costs and $0.00 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 98.2% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $382,912 (PRESIDENT & CEO). 35 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 31% between 2019 and 2024. Source: Form 990, 2024.
Where $100 of spending went
Calendar year 2024 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $91MFor context, the median across 933 covered housing & shelter charities: $89.27 programs, $10.73 management, $0.00 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
Calendar year 2024 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $95MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | 2024 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 91.0% | 87.5% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 9.0% | 10.5% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.00 | $0.01 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 1.3% | 17.0% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 98.2% | 66.2% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $382,912 | $300,863 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 0.42% | 1.57% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 35 | 5 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 2.8 | 10.0 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 14 of 14 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
2024 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseResidential opportunitiesoffering many different types of homes, the division of residential opportunities provides for individuals with developmental disabilities to live in a setting that best meets their needs and desires. Aspire operates over 42 group homes in erie and chautauqua counties. Services provided include community habilitation in the residences when appropriate and respite based on the individual's needs
Educational servicesaspire teams up with parents to give children the instruction and care needed to realize their best potential. Started in 1947, our children's services offer a wide range of programs to children with disabilities and their families. The aspire center for learning provides a comprehensive and individualized set of programs for children from birth through age 22. Occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, vision, health and education services are delivered at the school as related services or part of a complete program. Our family-centered approach means we'll…
Day habilitation servicespersonalized day services are available throughout erie and chautauqua counties for people who have developmental disabilities. Day services focus on supporting individualized goals and dreams through diversified services. It also includes programs that help individuals pursue educational, recreational and employment goals through volunteer opportunities. Services provided include: community enhanced learning, community volunteer opportunities, creative art expression, ged/continuing education, personal wellness, personalized day habilitation, social & recreational…
Highest reported compensation
2024 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESIDENT & CEO Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $346,015 | $0 | $36,897 | $382,912 |
| CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $242,557 | $0 | $17,522 | $260,079 |
| CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFI Key employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $220,523 | $0 | $27,129 | $247,652 |
| CEO Key employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $188,409 | $0 | $18,262 | $206,671 |
| EVP OF CLINCIAL SERVICES Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $149,149 | $0 | $30,245 | $179,394 |
| EVP OF SERVICE OPERATIONS Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $161,874 | $0 | $17,228 | $179,102 |
| DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $138,932 | $0 | $28,409 | $167,341 |
| DIETARY Highest compensated employee, 36.30 hrs/week | $151,390 | $0 | $12,305 | $163,695 |
35 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Aspire of Western New York (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $1.1M (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
2024 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b14 · 14 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4No
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 52,097
- Volunteers Part I, line 614
Largest outside contractors
2024 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| MEDICAL STAFFING NETWORK Medical services | $1,827,234 |
| THE ARC OF ERIE COUNTY - HERITAGE CENTER Medical services | $1,659,714 |
| SUPPLEMENTAL HEALTH CARE Medical services | $529,704 |
| AMERGIS HEALTHCARE STAFFING Medical services | $328,273 |
| BONADIO & CO LLP Accounting & auditing | $153,200 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 5 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
2 private foundations reported grants to Aspire of Western New York totaling $5,175 on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Questions people ask
How much of Aspire of Western New York's spending goes to programs?
In calendar year 2024, Aspire of Western New York reported that 91.0% of its $90.7 million in expenses went to program services, 9.0% to management and general and 0.0% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Aspire of Western New York pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Aspire of Western New York reported for one person in calendar year 2024 was $382,912, for the role of PRESIDENT & CEO (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Aspire of Western New York get its money?
Of $95.2 million in revenue in calendar year 2024, 1.3% came from contributions and grants (including 1.1% from government grants) and 98.2% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Aspire of Western New York a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 16-0757756 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- 2024: Form 990 for calendar year 2024, object 202532969349301528 · read the filing · XML
- 2023: Form 990 for calendar year 2023, object 202433119349302403 · read the filing
- 2022: Form 990 for calendar year 2022, object 202312939349301611 · read the filing
- 2021: Form 990 for calendar year 2021, object 202232949349300013 · read the filing
- 2020: Form 990 for calendar year 2020, object 202122869349302157 · read the filing
- 2019: Form 990 for calendar year 2019, object 202043179349301609 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 16-0757756: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.