Nonprofit · EIN 16-0757756
ASPIRE OF WESTERN NEW YORK INC
Tax-exempt · GETZVILLE, NY 14068
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $95,244,398 | $90,719,508 | $4,524,890 | $42,808,573 | $21,467,302 | $21,341,271 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $84,566,764 | $82,227,130 | $2,339,634 | $36,433,772 | $20,013,279 | $16,420,493 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,220,101
- of which government grants
- $1,077,134
- Program service revenue
- $93,560,386
- Investment income
- $229,011
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $12,098
- Other revenue
- $234,900
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,097,315
- Other salaries and wages
- $56,133,999
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $72,348,142
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $70,700
- Accounting fees
- $109,800
- Occupancy
- $1,385,771
- Depreciation
- $1,292,480
- Program services (functional)
- $82,580,614
- Management and general (functional)
- $8,138,894
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $36,433,772
- Total assets, end of year
- $42,808,573
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $21,467,302
- Net assets, end of year
- $21,341,271
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $15,090,994
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,297,512
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $21,341,271
- Gross receipts
- $95,283,645
- Employees
- 2,097
- Volunteers
- 14
- Year formed
- 1947
- State of legal domicile
- NY
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RENEE FILIP | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 40 | $346,015 | $36,897 |
| JENNIFER BALL | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $242,557 | $17,522 |
| MELISSA ROTH | CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFI Key employee | 40 | $220,523 | $27,129 |
| CARIE SPENCE | CEO Key employee | 40 | $188,409 | $18,262 |
| MARTHA FAREWELL | EVP OF CLINCIAL SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $149,149 | $30,245 |
| ROBERT PETIT | EVP OF SERVICE OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $161,874 | $17,228 |
| DAWN KAUFMAN | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $138,932 | $28,409 |
| JANINE PALMER | DIETARY Highest-paid employee | 36.3 | $151,390 | $12,305 |
| PATRICIA GRIFFIN | RESIDENTIAL MEDICAL LIAISON Highest-paid employee | 36.3 | $145,763 | $17,409 |
| DANIEL GEARY | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH KELLER | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BENJAMIN BURGE | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIMOTHY MCPOLAND | TREASURER (RESIGNED 6/24) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTIN KIGHT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE SZUMIGALA-FARKASH MD | DIRECTOR (RESIGNED 6/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
10 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DANA ZAKES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| EILEEN NOSEK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DARRYL RUSHTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAMES CARMINATI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE GUADAGNA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRANDY VANDERMAKR-MURRAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL HASENFUSS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEPHEN BELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LINDSAY GLASSMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN EARSHEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 25 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RENEE FILIP | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 36.5 | $285,096 | $30,036 |
| JENNIFER BALL | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 38 | $228,878 | $14,793 |
| MELISSA ROTH | CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFI Officer | 40 | $203,567 | $23,959 |
| MARTHA FAREWELL | VP OF CLINICAL SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $144,237 | $25,193 |
| ROBERT PETIT | EVP OF COMPLIANCE AND TECHNOLOGY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $130,922 | $12,924 |
| WENDY ZAK | DIRECTOR OF NURSING SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $125,729 | $14,103 |
| DAWN KAUFMAN | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $129,339 | $5,566 |
| THOMAS MCDONALD | DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $118,183 | $612 |
| CHRISTINA CUTRONA | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 39 | $105,005 | $5,696 |
| BENJAMIN BURGE | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH KELLER | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIMOTHY MCPOLAND | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL GEARY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN BELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES CARMINATI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN EARSHEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL HASENFUSS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTIN KIGHT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DARRYL RUSHTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE SZUMIGALA-FARKASH MD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EILEEN NOSEK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDSAY GLASSMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRANDY VANDERMAKR-MURRAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANA ZAKES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE GUADAGNA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2356 N FOREST RD, GETZVILLE, NY 14068-1224
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- RENEE A FILIP, 2356 NORTH FOREST ROAD, GETZVILLE, NY 14068
- Signed the 990
- JENNIFER BALL, CFO
- Phone
- (716) 505-5500
- Website
- WWW.ASPIREWNY.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BONADIO & CO LLP
Mission
ASPIRE'S MISSION IS TO SUPPORT CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL AND SIMILAR DISABILITIES, HELPING THEM TO LIVE THEIR LIVES TO THE FULLEST BY PROVIDING INDIVIDUALIZED ASSISTANCE BASED ON PERSONAL CHOICES.
Program accomplishments
- RESIDENTIAL 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.Expenses $43,587,584 · revenue $49,513,282
- 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 PARTNER WITH FAMILIES, SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND COUNTIES TO PROVIDE AN INDIVIDUAL EDUCATION PROGRAM (IEP) THAT ENHANCES EACH CHILD'S GROWTH, INDEPENDENCE AND COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION. SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE: CHILDREN'S DISCOVERY CORNER DAY CARE, EARLY INTERVENTION, INTEGRATED PRESCHOOL AND SCHOOL AGE SERVICES.Expenses $14,613,361 · revenue $16,600,036
- 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 OPPORTUNITIES AND TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT.Expenses $10,534,757 · revenue $11,966,949
- OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE; SELF-DIRECTED SERVICES, FISCAL INTERMERDIARY SERVICES, CLINICAL AND ADULT HEALTH SERVICES, ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY NETWORK, MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, REHABILITATION SERVICES, COMMUNITY RESPITE AND VOCATIONAL SERVICES, AND MANY MORE. SELF-DIRECTED SERVICES (SDS) IS A PROGRAM FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE ELIGIBLE FOR OPWDD SERVICES AND WHO ARE ENROLLED IN THE HOME AND COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES (HCBS) WAIVER WHICH PROVIDES FOR GREATHER INVOLVEMENT OF INDIVIDUALS IN DESIGNING SUPPORTS BASED ON THEIR UNIQUE STRENGTHS AND NEEDS. IT GIVES INDIVIDUALS MORE CONTROL OVER THE FUNDING USED TO BUY THEIR SERVICES. SDS INVOLVES ASSISTANCE FROM A FISCAL INTERMERDIARY TO PLAN AND MANAGE BUDGETS AND SPENDING AND BROKERTS TOASSIST WITH SELECTION OF SUPPORTS, PROGRESS TOWARDS ACCOMPLISHING IDENTIFIED GOALS, AND PARTICIPANT SATISFACTION, AS WELL AS INVOLVEMENTBY THE INDIVIDUAL'S NATURAL CIRCLE OF SUPPORT.Expenses $13,844,912 · revenue $15,715,019
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 16-0757756
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Group exemption
- Exempt since
- 2010
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Housing and shelter (L80)
- Group exemption
- 5772 (12 member organizations)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $42,808,573
- Income (IRS master file)
- $95,283,645
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $95,244,398 | $90,719,508 | $42,808,573 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $84,566,764 | $82,227,130 | $36,433,772 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $101,152,023 | $91,803,507 | $35,971,642 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 16-0757756).
Questions about ASPIRE OF WESTERN NEW YORK INC
- What is the EIN of ASPIRE OF WESTERN NEW YORK INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ASPIRE OF WESTERN NEW YORK INC is 16-0757756.
- Is ASPIRE OF WESTERN NEW YORK INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2010.
- Are donations to ASPIRE OF WESTERN NEW YORK INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Group exemption).
- Which annual return does ASPIRE OF WESTERN NEW YORK INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of ASPIRE OF WESTERN NEW YORK INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ASPIRE OF WESTERN NEW YORK INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of ASPIRE OF WESTERN NEW YORK INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names RENEE A FILIP.
- Who are the officers and directors of ASPIRE OF WESTERN NEW YORK INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 25 people; 9 received compensation from the organization, the highest $346,015 (RENEE FILIP, PRESIDENT & CEO).
- How much revenue does ASPIRE OF WESTERN NEW YORK INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $95,244,398, expenses of $90,719,508 and total assets of $42,808,573 at year end.
Organizations in its group exemption (12)
- ASPIRE OF WESTERN NEW YORK INC EIN 45-2209144 · GETZVILLE, NY · last filed 990 for 2024
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