Southern Oregon Aspire
Southern Oregon Aspire reported $11.3 million in revenue and $10.7 million in expenses for calendar year 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $83.32 went to program services, $16.68 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: 95.8% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $122,318 (CEO). 1 person received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 25% between 2019 and 2025. Source: Form 990, 2025.
Where $100 of spending went
Calendar year 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $11MFor context, the median across 409 covered employment charities: $88.97 programs, $11.03 management, $0.00 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
Calendar year 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $11MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | 2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 83.3% | 88.0% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 16.7% | 10.9% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | Not reported | $0.00 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 1.3% | 22.8% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 0.0% | 1.4% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 95.8% | 62.6% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $122,318 | $297,435 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 1.15% | 1.26% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 1 | 6 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 7.1 | 8.1 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 7 of 7 | 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
2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expense24-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
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
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…
Highest reported compensation
2025 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $111,727 | $0 | $10,591 | $122,318 |
| CFO Officer, 35.00 hrs/week | $91,841 | $0 | $9,521 | $101,362 |
1 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Southern Oregon Aspire (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $224K (Part IX, line 5).
7 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
2025 · 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–1b7 · 7 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 5245
- Volunteers Part I, line 67
Private foundation grants it received
1 private foundation reported grants to Southern Oregon Aspire totaling $234 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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Every number above is copied from Southern Oregon Aspire's own Form 990. If one doesn't match the filing, that's our error and we'll fix it. If you work for Southern Oregon Aspire, you can publish a response that is linked from this page.
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Questions people ask
How much of Southern Oregon Aspire's spending goes to programs?
In calendar year 2025, Southern Oregon Aspire reported that 83.3% of its $10.7 million in expenses went to program services, 16.7% to management and general and 0.0% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Southern Oregon Aspire pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Southern Oregon Aspire reported for one person in calendar year 2025 was $122,318, for the role of CEO (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Southern Oregon Aspire get its money?
Of $11.3 million in revenue in calendar year 2025, 1.3% came from contributions and grants and 95.8% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Southern Oregon Aspire a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 93-0654596 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, 2025. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- 2025: Form 990 for calendar year 2025, object 202601609349300430 · read the filing · XML
- 2024: Form 990 for calendar year 2024, object 202521909349300532 · read the filing
- 2023: Form 990 for calendar year 2023, object 202412759349301406 · read the filing
- 2022: Form 990 for calendar year 2022, object 202303199349311930 · read the filing
- 2021: Form 990 for calendar year 2021, object 202233199349329188 · read the filing
- 2020: Form 990 for calendar year 2020, object 202133139349304768 · read the filing
- 2019: Form 990 for calendar year 2019, object 202031979349305263 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 93-0654596: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.