Nonprofit · EIN 84-2381617
ASPIRE PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · OAKLAND, CA 94606
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $3,006,401 | $2,623,578 | $382,823 | $2,814,292 | $900,272 | $1,914,020 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $2,932,398 | $3,704,883 | -$772,485 | $3,425,613 | $1,894,418 | $1,531,195 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $2,868,708 | $3,848,415 | -$979,707 | $5,689,305 | $3,385,625 | $2,303,680 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,006,401
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $151,806
- Other salaries and wages
- $720,701
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,011,644
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $7,421
- Depreciation
- $207
- Program services (functional)
- $151,806
- Management and general (functional)
- $247,157
- Fundraising (functional)
- $2,224,615
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,425,613
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,814,292
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $900,272
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,914,020
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $51,654
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,518,752
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $395,268
- Gross receipts
- $3,025,752
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 6
- Year formed
- 2019
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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 | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MALA BATRA | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFF. (TILL 06/30/25) Officer | 2 | $0 | $300,361 | $110,377 |
| MICHAEL WIMBISH | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 2 | $0 | $232,488 | $83,474 |
| ELIZABETH M KENNEDY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ASPIRE Officer | 2 | $0 | $228,129 | $70,496 |
| LIAT BISHKO | DIRECTOR/BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BETH GROSSMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BETH HUNKAPILLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ALLISON ALIAGA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DANA NAGENGAST | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| OLIVER ENRIQUE RODRIGUEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JESA TOWNSEND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MALA BATRA | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 2 | $0 | $293,453 | $102,104 |
| MICHAEL WIMBISH | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 2 | $0 | $226,394 | $74,333 |
| ELIZABETH M KENNEDY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ASPIRE FOUNDATION Officer | 2 | $0 | $218,237 | $59,915 |
| LIAT BISHKO | DIRECTOR/BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BETH GROSSMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BILLY HARRIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BETH HUNKAPILLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MALA BATRA | PRESIDENT Officer | 2 | $0 | $282,431 | $89,833 |
| MICHAEL WIMBISH | CFO Officer | 2 | $0 | $218,316 | $62,734 |
| BESS KENNEDY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ASPIRE FOUNDATION Officer | 2 | $0 | $137,469 | $73,987 |
| LIAT BISHKO | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BETH GROSSMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BILLY HARRIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BETH HUNKAPILLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SAI SELVAGANESAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RAPHAEL AKINSIPE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1001 22ND AVE STE 100, OAKLAND, CA 94606-5232
- In care of
- % JEANINE HAWK
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MALA BATRA, 1001 22ND AVENUE 100, OAKLAND, CA 94606
- Signed the 990
- MICHAEL WIMBISH, CFO
- Phone
- (510) 434-5000
- Return prepared by
- SINGERLEWAK LLP
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 84-2381617 or by the name ASPIRE PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
THE NONPROFIT ASPIRE PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION IS THE PHILANTHROPIC ARM OF ASPIRE PUBLIC SCHOOLS. THE FOUNDATION EXISTS TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL AND MATERIAL RESOURCES TO FURTHER ASPIRE'S MISSION OF PREPARING OUR 15,000+ SCHOLARS FOR SUCCESS IN COLLEGE, CAREER, AND LIFE. PHILANTHROPIC DOLLARS ARE HELD WITHIN THE FOUNDATION TO ENSURE TRANSPARENCY REGARDING UTILIZATION OF FUNDS FOR THEIR INTENDED PURPOSES. RESOURCES GARNERED BY THE FOUNDATION ARE ALLOCATED DIRECTLY TO SUPPORT FACILITIES, GROWTH AND EXPANSION, AND KEY ORGANIZATIONAL INITIATIVES THAT BETTER SERVE ALL OF OUR SCHOLARS.
Program accomplishments
- THE NONPROFIT ASPIRE PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION IS THE PHILANTHROPIC ARM OF ASPIRE PUBLIC SCHOOLS. THE FOUNDATION EXISTS TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL AND MATERIAL RESOURCES TO FURTHER ASPIRE'S MISSION OF PREPARING OUR 15,000+ SCHOLARS FOR SUCCESS IN COLLEGE, CAREER, AND LIFE. PHILANTHROPIC DOLLARS ARE HELD WITHIN THE FOUNDATION TO ENSURE TRANSPARENCY REGARDING UTILIZATION OF FUNDS FOR THEIR INTENDED PURPOSES. RESOURCES GARNERED BY THE FOUNDATION ARE ALLOCATED DIRECTLY TO SUPPORT FACILITIES, GROWTH AND EXPANSION, AND KEY ORGANIZATIONAL INITIATIVES THAT BETTER SERVE ALL OF OUR SCHOLARS.Expenses $151,806 · grants $151,806
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
- 84-2381617
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Supporting organization, Type I
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Supporting organization, 50% limit
- Exempt since
- 2022
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B11)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,814,292
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,025,752
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $3,006,401 | $2,623,578 | $2,814,292 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $2,932,398 | $3,704,883 | $3,425,613 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $2,868,708 | $3,848,415 | $5,689,305 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $3,183,022 | $3,541,133 | $6,265,195 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | 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 84-2381617).
Questions about ASPIRE PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of ASPIRE PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ASPIRE PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION is 84-2381617.
- Is ASPIRE PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
- Are donations to ASPIRE PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization, 50% limit).
- Which annual return does ASPIRE PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION 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 PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION 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 PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION 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 PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names MALA BATRA.
- Who are the officers and directors of ASPIRE PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does ASPIRE PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,006,401, expenses of $2,623,578 and total assets of $2,814,292 at year end.
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