Nonprofit · EIN 36-2654558
ASPIRE OF ILLINOIS
Also known as SERENA ALAILY
Tax-exempt · HILLSIDE, IL 60162
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $23,901,510 | $20,930,781 | $2,970,729 | $26,587,230 | $3,520,125 | $23,067,105 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $20,646,494 | $19,468,001 | $1,178,493 | $23,556,743 | $3,897,078 | $19,659,665 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $19,184,798 | $17,014,150 | $2,170,648 | $22,553,337 | $4,408,555 | $18,144,782 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,816,314
- of which government grants
- $938,652
- Program service revenue
- $19,750,209
- Investment income
- $482,749
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $167,521
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$149,933
- Other revenue
- -$147,762
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $849,349
- Other salaries and wages
- $12,711,319
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $15,765,464
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $897
- Accounting fees
- $67,701
- Occupancy
- $1,637,096
- Travel
- $399,420
- Depreciation
- $1,029,231
- Program services (functional)
- $17,599,870
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,104,027
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,226,884
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $23,556,743
- Total assets, end of year
- $26,587,230
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,520,125
- Net assets, end of year
- $23,067,105
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $10,686,825
- Publicly traded securities
- $8,898,488
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $22,503,131
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $563,974
- Gross receipts
- $24,367,705
- Employees
- 362
- Volunteers
- 225
- Year formed
- 1960
- State of legal domicile
- IL
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERENA ALAILY | PRESIDENT, CEO & DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $261,867 | $47,093 |
| ERICH KIRR | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER UNTIL 11/24 Officer | 50 | $230,050 | $4,624 |
| SHARON WALCOTT | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 50 | $198,848 | $25,730 |
| MAGGIE HASSLER | CHIEF PHILANTHROPY OFFICER Officer | 50 | $141,129 | $19,953 |
| MARY MULLANEY | CONTROLLER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $143,815 | $14,022 |
| KATHERINE BOUSUM | VP, PHILANTHROPY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $125,649 | $22,398 |
| SUSAN SLADEK | VP, ENTERPRISE SOLUTIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $106,165 | $17,708 |
| RODOLFO OROZCO | VP, PEOPLE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $108,126 | $13,503 |
| GABRIELLE HIDALGO | SENIOR VICE-PRESIDENT UNTIL 9/25 Highest-paid employee | 40 | $116,670 | $2,539 |
| BRAD WEIR | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICK SPANGLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN MCGUIRE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK BANAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| COURTNEY CUSENTINO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALISON DONDLINGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
14 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LASHON GURROLA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANDY KETTLEWELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STACEY GORE-BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SUZANNE JAKSTAVICH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN DILLON NARKO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GRACE SWEENEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOE VIRGILIO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KRISTEN VITALE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ERIN NAHUMYK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RICK KERMAN | EXECUTIVE OFFICER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KELLY TAIRA | EXECUTIVE OFFICER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KARI O'CONNOR | EXECUTIVE OFFICER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JEFF JOSEPHS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 29 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serena Alaily | President, CEO & Director Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $264,881 | $41,092 |
| Sharon Walcott | Chief Operating Officer Highest-paid employee | 50 | $200,289 | $23,289 |
| Maggie Hassler | Chief Philanthropy Officer Highest-paid employee | 50 | $137,143 | $12,743 |
| Herb Washington | Chief Innovation Officer until 11/23 Highest-paid employee | 50 | $117,531 | $17,969 |
| Mary Mullaney | Controller Highest-paid employee | 50 | $107,192 | $11,879 |
| Erich Kirr | Chief Financial Officer (As of 9/23) Officer | 50 | $44,423 | $1,016 |
| Brad Weir | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeff Josephs | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeff Miller | Executive Officer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Debbie Sainte Rose | Executive Officer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Adam Beringer | Executive Officer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Angela Deputy | Executive Officer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Stacey Brown | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LaShon Gurrola | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Suzanne Jakstavich | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Johnson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rick Kerman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Andy Kettlewell | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| John McGuire | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Erin Nahumyk | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kathleen Dillon Narko | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lakshmi Nagaraj | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kari O'Connor | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Grace Sweeney | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kelly Taira | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Samuel Traxler | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Joe Virgilio | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kristen Vitale | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lisa Wagamon | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 31 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James P Kales | President & CEO (Thru 11/23/22) Officer | 50 | $273,611 | $34,603 |
| Serena Alaily | CEO, CFO & Director Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $184,499 | $32,293 |
| Sharon Lawrence | Chief Operating Officer Highest-paid employee | 50 | $155,959 | $21,920 |
| Herb Washington | Chief Innovation Officer Highest-paid employee | 50 | $128,501 | $16,231 |
| Maggie Hassler | Chief Philanthropy Officer Highest-paid employee | 50 | $114,133 | $11,779 |
| April Dislers | VP of Living (thru 12/17/22) Highest-paid employee | 50 | $117,936 | $3,635 |
| Mary Mullaney | Controller Highest-paid employee | 50 | $105,025 | $11,227 |
| Brad Weir | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Stacey Brown | Board Vice-Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeff Josephs | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeff Miller | Executive Officer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Debbie Sainte Rose | Executive Officer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Adam Beringer | Executive Officer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Angela Deputy | Executive Officer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Boutelle | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LaShon Gurrola | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Suzanne Jakstavich | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Johnson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rick Kerman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Andy Kettlewell | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| John McGuire | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Erin Nahumyk | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kathleen Dillon Narko | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kari O'Connor | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Grace Sweeney | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kelly Taira | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Samuel Traxler | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Caroline Vasquez | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Joe Virgilio | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kristen Vitale | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Maddie Williams | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1815 S WOLF RD, HILLSIDE, IL 60162-2110
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SERENA ALAILY, 1815 SOUTH WOLF ROAD, HILLSIDE, IL 60162
- Signed the 990
- SERENA ALAILY, PRESIDENT, CEO & DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (708) 236-0979
- Website
- ASPIRECHICAGO.COM
- Return prepared by
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
Mission
ASPIRE'S MISSION IS TO CONNECT PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES TO EVER-GREATER POSSIBILITIES FOR LEARNING, JOBS, AND SAFE PLACES TO CALL HOME.
Program accomplishments
- LIVING: PROVIDES SUPPORT IN COMMUNITY GROUP HOMES ASSISTING RESIDENTS TO DEVELOP LIFE SKILLS, EMPOWER PEOPLE THROUGH LIFE EXPERIENCES AND ALLOW RESIDENTS TO INTERACT WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITIES. APPROXIMATELY 130 INDIVIDUALS RESIDE IN OUR COMMUNITY HOMES.Expenses $10,960,359 · revenue $14,821,942
- LEARNING: PROVIDES CURRICULUM BASED LEARNING AND EXPLORATION OF LIFE AND CAREER TOPICS TO SUPPORT THE SUCCESS OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES.Expenses $3,985,369 · revenue $3,574,332
- INDEPENDENT LIVING: PROVIDES SUPPORT IN PERSONAL RESIDENCES ASSISTING INDIVIDUALS IN DEVELOPING LIFE SKILLS AND PROMOTING INDEPENDENT LIVING.Expenses $565,108 · revenue $255,879
- BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: PROVIDES ASSESSMENT, INTERVENTION AND DEVELOPMENT OF POSITIVE STRATEGIES AND TECHNIQUES FOR IMPROVED SOCIAL INTERACTIONS, RELATIONSHIPS AND COMMUNICATION. APPROXIMATELY 125 PEOPLE RECEIVE BEHAVIOR SUPPORT SERVICES PROVIDED BY OUR BEHAVIOR THERAPISTS AND BOARD CERTIFIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSTS.Expenses $635,908 · revenue $647,567
- CAREERS: PROVIDES ALTERNATIVES TO TRADITIONAL EMPLOYMENT WITH JOB TRAINING AND PLACEMENT IN COLLABORATION WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS. DURING 2025, ASPIRE LAUNCHED AN EMPLOYMENT TRAINING PROGRAM FUNDED BY A DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION GRANT. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES A 10-WEEK JOB TRAINING COURSE WITH AN 8-WEEK PAID INTERNSHIP WITHIN THE DISTRIBUTION INDUSTRY.Expenses $1,240,217 · revenue $300,903
- 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 $212,909 · revenue $149,586
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 36-2654558
- 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)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1969
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P82Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $26,587,230
- Income (IRS master file)
- $24,367,705
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $23,901,510 | $20,930,781 | $26,587,230 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $20,646,494 | $19,468,001 | $23,556,743 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $19,184,798 | $17,014,150 | $22,553,337 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $17,200,407 | $15,385,732 | $19,934,550 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 36-2654558).
Questions about ASPIRE OF ILLINOIS
- What is the EIN of ASPIRE OF ILLINOIS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ASPIRE OF ILLINOIS is 36-2654558.
- Is ASPIRE OF ILLINOIS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1969.
- Are donations to ASPIRE OF ILLINOIS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ASPIRE OF ILLINOIS 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 ILLINOIS due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ASPIRE OF ILLINOIS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ASPIRE OF ILLINOIS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names SERENA ALAILY.
- Who are the officers and directors of ASPIRE OF ILLINOIS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 29 people; 9 received compensation from the organization, the highest $261,867 (SERENA ALAILY, PRESIDENT, CEO & DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does ASPIRE OF ILLINOIS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $23,901,510, expenses of $20,930,781 and total assets of $26,587,230 at year end.
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