Nonprofit · EIN 46-0281585
ASPIRE INC
Tax-exempt · ABERDEEN, SD 57401
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $11,655,088 | $10,448,568 | $1,206,520 | $11,157,660 | $919,523 | $10,238,137 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $11,393,481 | $9,607,795 | $1,785,686 | $10,041,287 | $1,009,670 | $9,031,617 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $10,074,580 | $9,032,137 | $1,042,443 | $8,707,222 | $1,461,291 | $7,245,931 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $114,509
- of which government grants
- $112,398
- Program service revenue
- $11,237,044
- Investment income
- $303,535
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $29,327
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $258,040
- Other salaries and wages
- $7,155,712
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $9,179,024
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $39,595
- Occupancy
- $340,445
- Travel
- $82,668
- Depreciation
- $214,452
- Program services (functional)
- $9,226,980
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,221,588
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $10,041,287
- Total assets, end of year
- $11,157,660
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $919,523
- Net assets, end of year
- $10,238,137
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,220,853
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $10,238,137
- Gross receipts
- $11,625,761
- Employees
- 186
- Volunteers
- 20
- Year formed
- 1965
- State of legal domicile
- SD
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Gray | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $115,998 | $18,278 |
| Beth Day | Director of Finance Officer | 40 | $93,915 | $27,622 |
| Laura Millett | President (Until July) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lisa German | President (As Of July ) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Robyn Ewalt | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Zack Peterson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Krissy Epp | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Cate Diede | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| J'aime Matthews | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ryan Schimke | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dave Taffe | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kristin Kroell | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Gray | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $111,638 | $19,138 |
| Beth Day | Business Manager Officer | 40 | $86,511 | $36,251 |
| Laura Millett | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lisa German | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Robyn Ewalt | Secretary/Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Zack Peterson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Krissy Epp | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Cate Diede | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| J'aime Matthews | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ryan Schimke | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dave Taffe | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Gray | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $110,865 | $16,998 |
| Beth Day | Business Manager Officer | 40 | $78,810 | $34,141 |
| Laura Millett | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lisa German | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jay Gellhaus | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Doris Stusiak | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Krissy Epp | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Cate Diede | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Robyn Ewalt | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jody Zueger | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dave Taffe | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 607 N 4TH ST, ABERDEEN, SD 57401-2733
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Jennifer Gray, 607 N 4th St, Aberdeen, SD 57401
- Signed the 990
- Jennifer Gray, Executive Director
- Phone
- (605) 229-0263
- Website
- www.aspiresd.org
- Return prepared by
- Eide Bailly LLP
Mission
We empower adults with disabilities to lead fulfilling lives. We are committed to creating a community where all people are valued and accepted.
Program accomplishments
- Aspire is dedicated to providing quality services to adults with developmental disabilities. An interdisciplinary team process is used to support our participants to discover their unique goals. Independent decision-making and self-advocacy are encouraged to every extent possible. We structure services to help each individual to live a meaningful life, as they personally define it. This may include supports to obtain and maintain employment or assistance to attend and participate in day activities in a facility or community based setting. Aspire offers various levels or residential supports including group, supervised, and monitored. Nursing case management is offered, along with transportation options for most services, including medical transportation.Expenses $9,226,980 · revenue $11,237,044
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
- 46-0281585
- 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
- 1989
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Employment (J300)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $11,157,660
- Income (IRS master file)
- $11,625,761
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $11,655,088 | $10,448,568 | $11,157,660 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $11,393,481 | $9,607,795 | $10,041,287 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $10,074,580 | $9,032,137 | $8,707,222 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $8,030,066 | $7,546,321 | $9,447,713 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | 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 46-0281585).
Questions about ASPIRE INC
- What is the EIN of ASPIRE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ASPIRE INC is 46-0281585.
- Is ASPIRE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1989.
- Are donations to ASPIRE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ASPIRE 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 INC 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 INC 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 INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Jennifer Gray.
- Who are the officers and directors of ASPIRE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $115,998 (Jennifer Gray, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does ASPIRE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $11,655,088, expenses of $10,448,568 and total assets of $11,157,660 at year end.
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