ASPIRE OF WESTERN NEW YORK INC

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1947

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

RENEE A FILIP

Phone

7165055500

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

ASPIRE OF WESTERN NEW YORK INC, founded in 1947, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Housing & Shelter sector that reported $84.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 16% compared to the prior year.

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 Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $39,741,269 Revenue: $46,256,968

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...

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.

Program 2

Expenses: $13,415,180 Revenue: $13,862,864

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...

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.

Program 3

Expenses: $9,841,096 Revenue: $10,649,151

DAY HABILITATION SERVICESPERSONALIZED DAY SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT ERIE AND CHAUTAUQUA COUNTIES FOR PEOPLE WHO HAVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. DAY SERVICES FOCUS ON SUPPORTING...

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.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,107,852

Program Service Revenue $82,626,575

Investment Income $629,583

Other Revenue $202,754

TOTAL REVENUE $84,566,764

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $65,848,715

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $74,947,140

Other Expenses $16,378,415

TOTAL EXPENSES $82,227,130

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$84,566,764	$101,152,023	-0.2%
Expenses	$82,227,130	$91,803,507	-0.1%
Net Income	$2,339,634	$9,348,516	-0.7%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

2010

Volunteers

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy

✓ Whistleblower Policy

✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

$897,030

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
BENJAMIN BURGE	CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ELIZABETH KELLER	VICE CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
TIMOTHY MCPOLAND	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DANIEL GEARY	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
STEPHEN BELL	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAMES CARMINATI	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN EARSHEN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL HASENFUSS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KRISTIN KIGHT	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DARRYL RUSHTON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JULIE SZUMIGALA-FARKASH MD	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
EILEEN NOSEK	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LINDSAY GLASSMAN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRANDY VANDERMAKR-MURRAY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DANA ZAKES	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
STEPHANIE GUADAGNA	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RENEE FILIP	PRESIDENT & CEO	36.50	Officer	$285,096	$30,036	$315,132
JENNIFER BALL	CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER	38.00	Officer	$228,878	$14,793	$243,671
MELISSA ROTH	CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFI	40.00	Officer	$203,567	$23,959	$227,526
CHRISTINA CUTRONA	CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER	39.00	Officer	$105,005	$5,696	$110,701
DAWN KAUFMAN	DIRECTOR OF FINANCE	40.00	Highest	$129,339	$5,566	$134,905
MARTHA FAREWELL	VP OF CLINICAL SERVICES	40.00	Highest	$144,237	$25,193	$169,430
ROBERT PETIT	EVP OF COMPLIANCE AND TECHNOLOGY	40.00	Highest	$130,922	$12,924	$143,846
WENDY ZAK	DIRECTOR OF NURSING SERVICES	40.00	Highest	$125,729	$14,103	$139,832
THOMAS MCDONALD	DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY	40.00	Highest	$118,183	$612	$118,795

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$84,566,764	$82,227,130	$36,433,772	$2,339,634
2022	$101,152,023	$91,803,507	$35,971,642	$9,348,516
2021	$73,972,719	$74,406,189	$37,144,710	$-433,470
2020	$72,037,695	$70,539,260	$28,272,421	$1,498,435
2019	$72,562,871	$74,922,944	$31,890,106	$-2,360,073
2018	$72,695,493	$72,307,446	$33,057,512	$388,047