Aspiration Aspirationtechorg

EIN: 912106274 501(c)(3) Community Improvement

San Francisco, CA

Total Revenue
$12,569,627
Total Expenses
$9,764,603
Total Assets
$9,773,621
Net Assets
$9,212,287
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2001
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
Allen Gunn
Phone
4158396456
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

Aspiration Aspirationtechorg, founded in 2001, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $12.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue grew 19% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. The organization ran a surplus of $2.8M, a strong 22% operating margin.

Mission

To train charitable nonprofits in how to select and use technology in sustainable ways that increase impact; to design and run highly collaborative nonprofit technology events, focused on knowledge sharing and development of peer support networks; and to provide advice, strategy support, tools, and resources to charitable projects and foundations to help them achieve their missions of delivering high-impact technology that can meet the needs of those working for a better world.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $8,459,008 Revenue: $11,666,808

In 2025, our Strategic Event Services Program facilitated 30 in-person and virtual events and gatherings around the world. These events addressed a wide variety of nonprofit technology issues that...

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In 2025, our Strategic Event Services Program facilitated 30 in-person and virtual events and gatherings around the world. These events addressed a wide variety of nonprofit technology issues that affect human rights workers, environmental organizations, internet freedom, and grassroots organizations. Thousands of nonprofit staff, activists, and students representing hundreds of organizations benefited from our interactive, inclusive event format at these gatherings.Our leadership programs in fundraising and digital rights continued to support and mentor emerging nonprofit leaders, helping them to develop strategy and resources to advance their missions. Our Strategic Consulting Program supported and advised nonprofit staff, executives and boards on a variety of technology and strategy issues, including pro bono services for underserved organizations.Our fiscal sponsorship program supported a range of mission-driven technology projects.In November, we also held our 22nd annual Nonprofit Software Development Summit in Oakland, California.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $10,553,841
Program Service Revenue $1,967,235
Investment Income $48,551
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $12,569,627

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,792,432
Salaries & Benefits $3,614,370
Fundraising Expenses $37,885
Program Expenses $8,459,008
Other Expenses $4,357,801
TOTAL EXPENSES $9,764,603

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $12,569,627 $10,590,023 +0.2%
Expenses $9,764,603 $9,303,972 +0.0%
Net Income $2,805,024 $1,286,051 +1.2%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
7
Independent Members
7
Employees
34
Volunteers
N/A

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
4
$235,500
Total Directors
4
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Sarah West Managing Director 40.00
$231,200 $30,500 $261,700
Allen Gunn Executive Dir. 50.00
Officer
$205,000 $30,500 $235,500
Geoffrey MacDougall Senior Advisor 40.00
$208,167 $0 $208,167
Amba Kak Exec. Director 40.00
$206,000 $0 $206,000
Arnold Chandler JR Exec. Dir. 40.00
$170,000 $0 $170,000
Joan Donovan Exec. Dir. 40.00
$150,000 $0 $150,000
Deborah Farrell Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jack Aponte Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Chaeny Emanavin Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Harlo Holmes Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Misty Avila Board Chair 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Aman Ahuja Secretary 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Camille Ramani Treasurer 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
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
2025 $12,569,627 $9,764,603 $9,773,621 $2,805,024
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $9,342,432 $7,845,417 $6,454,301 $1,497,015
2022 $10,843,144 $9,068,029 $5,683,847 $1,775,115
2021 $5,191,840 $4,422,292 $3,385,180 $769,548
2020 $3,571,574 $3,328,327 $2,371,629 $243,247
2020 $3,571,574 $3,295,524 $2,371,628 $276,050
2019 $1,827,026 $2,390,420 $2,037,807 $-563,394
2019 $1,827,027 $2,413,433 $2,037,807 $-586,406
2018 $3,254,474 $2,905,620 $2,528,002 $348,854
2018 $3,068,390 $2,923,574 $2,551,799 $144,816
2017 $4,175,638 $2,308,277 $2,366,527 $1,867,361
2017 $3,902,383 $2,258,204 $2,084,801 $1,644,179
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