Nonprofit · EIN 86-0611935
AID TO ADOPTION OF SPECIAL KIDS
Also known as AASK ARIZONA
Tax-exempt · PHOENIX, AZ 85006
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $11,346,445 | $8,805,338 | $2,541,107 | $38,280,369 | $1,063,446 | $37,216,923 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $10,264,367 | $8,622,523 | $1,641,844 | $34,905,302 | $1,143,487 | $33,761,815 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $10,420,908 | $8,722,739 | $1,698,169 | $33,045,731 | $1,150,149 | $31,895,582 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,230,644
- of which government grants
- $446,450
- Program service revenue
- $8,168,396
- Investment income
- $947,405
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $700,484
- Other salaries and wages
- $5,225,474
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $6,522,023
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $62,189
- Occupancy
- $209,873
- Travel
- $91,738
- Depreciation
- $153,684
- Program services (functional)
- $7,700,510
- Management and general (functional)
- $894,668
- Fundraising (functional)
- $210,160
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $34,905,302
- Total assets, end of year
- $38,280,369
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,063,446
- Net assets, end of year
- $37,216,923
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,074,470
- Publicly traded securities
- $32,751,129
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $37,201,753
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $15,170
- Gross receipts
- $11,346,445
- Employees
- 207
- Volunteers
- 690
- Year formed
- 1988
- State of legal domicile
- AZ
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RON ADELSON | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $378,470 | $47,401 |
| JOANNE CHIARIELLO | FORMER CHIEF CLINICAL DIRECTOR Former | 40 | $128,347 | $23,421 |
| VICKY BAYSHORE | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $94,348 | $28,497 |
| RUSSELL FUNK | DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $101,544 | $15,924 |
| SUSAN LOWTHER | DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $101,602 | $13,480 |
| JAMES FIELD | TECHNOLOGY MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $106,436 | $3,737 |
| RITA MEISER | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DENNIS GENGE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLY SINGER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ADAM D CHRISTENSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| TIFFANY HILL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RON ADELSON | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $441,207 | $21,912 |
| JOANNE CHIARIELLO | CHIEF CLINICAL DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $120,000 | $19,023 |
| VICKY BAYSHORE | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 36 | $97,950 | $30,000 |
| RITA MEISER | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DENNIS GENGE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLY SINGER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ADAM D CHRISTENSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| TIFFANY HILL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RON ADELSON | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $279,989 | $15,813 |
| JOANNE CHIARIELLO | CHIEF CLINICAL DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $114,070 | $11,210 |
| VICKY BAYSHORE | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $90,742 | $4,012 |
| RITA MEISER | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DENNIS GENGE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLY SINGER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ADAM D CHRISTENSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| TIFFANY HILL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2320 N 20TH ST, PHOENIX, AZ 85006-2059
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- RON ADELSON, 2320 N 20TH STREET, PHOENIX, AZ 85006
- Signed the 990
- RON ADELSON, CEO
- Phone
- (602) 254-2275
- Website
- WWW.AASK-AZ.ORG
- Return prepared by
- LOHMAN COMPANY PLLC
Mission
TO BUILD AND STRENGTHEN FAMILIES FOR THE CHILDREN IN ARIZONA'S FOSTER CARE SYSTEM (PRIMARILY IN MARICOPA AND PINAL COUNTIES).
Program accomplishments
- ADOPTION AND FOSTER CARE IDENTIFIES, RECRUITS AND TRAINS COMMUNITY AND KINSHIP FAMILIES TO FOSTER CHILDREN IN THE ARIZONA FOSTER CARE SYSTEM. SPECIALIZED FOSTER CARE IDENTIFIES FOSTER FAMILIES FOR CHILDREN/ADULTS WITH SPECIAL PHYSICAL OR DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS AS DETERMINED BY THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND TWO NATIVE AMERICAN COMMUNITIES. AASK ASSISTS THE FAMILIES IN OBTAINING AND MAINTAINING THEIR FOSTER LICENSES AND PROVIDES ON-GOING SUPPORT AND RESOURCES FOR THE FAMILIES. IN ADDITION, AASK PROVIDES SUPPORT TO POPULATIONS THAT EXTEND THE BOUNDARIES OF FOSTER CARE AND ADOPTION. THESE SUPPORTS INCLUDE: 1) WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS RECRUITERS IDENTIFY FAMILIES FOR CHILDREN IN CARE WHO ARE CONSIDERED "TOUGHER TO PLACE; 2) FOSTERING SUSTAINABLE CONNECTIONS WORKS TO REDUCE CHILDREN IN CONGREGATE CARE AND IMPROVE FAMILY ENGAGEMENT BY IMPLORING EXTENSIVE FAMILY FINDING EFFORTS FOR THE PURPOSES OF KIN CONNECTIONS AND PLACEMENT. 3) POST PERMANENCY OFFERS AFTER PLACEMENT SUPPORT WHICH INCLUDES PARENT EDUCATION, TRAINING, PARENT AND YOUTH SUPPORT GROUPS, 24-HR HELPLINE, AND HELP TO SECURE NECESSARY RESOURCES TO SUPPORT FAMILIES, AND 4) AN AASK NURSING PROFESSIONAL PROVIDES SUPPORT TO FAMILIES CARING FOR CHILDREN WITH SERIOUS ILLNESSES.Expenses $4,974,529 · revenue $4,760,601
- FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES (HOME COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES) IDENTIFIES SERVICE PROVIDERS TO PROVIDE RESPITE AND HABILITATION SERVICES TO FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AND ADULTS DETERMINED TO BE IN NEED OF THESE SERVICES BY THE AHCCCS COMPLETE CARE AND THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.Expenses $2,725,981 · revenue $3,407,795
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
- 86-0611935
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1992
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P31)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $38,280,369
- Income (IRS master file)
- $11,346,445
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $11,346,445 | $8,805,338 | $38,280,369 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $10,264,367 | $8,622,523 | $34,905,302 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $10,420,908 | $8,722,739 | $33,045,731 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $10,870,362 | $8,115,429 | $31,815,568 | 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 86-0611935).
Questions about AID TO ADOPTION OF SPECIAL KIDS
- What is the EIN of AID TO ADOPTION OF SPECIAL KIDS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of AID TO ADOPTION OF SPECIAL KIDS is 86-0611935.
- Is AID TO ADOPTION OF SPECIAL KIDS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1992.
- Are donations to AID TO ADOPTION OF SPECIAL KIDS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does AID TO ADOPTION OF SPECIAL KIDS 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 AID TO ADOPTION OF SPECIAL KIDS 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 AID TO ADOPTION OF SPECIAL KIDS 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 AID TO ADOPTION OF SPECIAL KIDS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names RON ADELSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of AID TO ADOPTION OF SPECIAL KIDS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $378,470 (RON ADELSON, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
- How much revenue does AID TO ADOPTION OF SPECIAL KIDS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $11,346,445, expenses of $8,805,338 and total assets of $38,280,369 at year end.
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