THE MISSION OF THE ASPIRE FOUNDATION IS TO ACCEPT, ADMINISTER AND INVEST ALL CHARITABLE FUNDS ON BEHALF OF ASPIRE OF WESTERN NEW YORK, INC. (ASPIRE) AND TO SOLICIT FUNDING FOR FUTURE NEEDS. THE FOUNDATION IS A FULLY QUALIFIED 501(C)(3) CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION. ALL GIFTS TO THE FOUNDATION ARE TAX-DEDUCTIBLE AS PROVIDED BY LAW. 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.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.5M
+11.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$43K
+16.1% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$43K
+16.1% YoY
About Aspire Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Aspire Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in GETZVILLE, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $43K. Net investment income was $205K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
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Grant Distribution by State
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Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,538,644 | $3,184,146 | $2,737,639 |
| Revenue | $380,914 | $359,451 | $317,564 |
| Expenses | $181,251 | $149,233 | $116,984 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $204,577 | $179,665 | $86,679 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Aspire of Western New York Inc ($42,969).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ASPIRE OF WESTERN NEW YORK INC GETZVILLE, NY | TO SUPPORT THE AGENCY'S IEXPRESS PROGRAM | $42,969 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARIO ALBERT | PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| JOSEPH PORTO | VICE PRESIDENT (2023-2024), TREASURER (2024-2025) | 2 | — |
| GEORGIA DACHILLE | SECRETARY/TREASURER (RESIGNED JUNE 2024) | 2 | — |
| PETER RICE | DIRECTOR (RESIGNED JUNE 2024) | 1 | — |
| JOHN EARSHEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JEFFREY GLEASON | DIRECTOR (RESIGNED JUNE 2024) | 1 | — |
| TIMOTHY MCPOLAND | DIRECTOR (RESIGNED JUNE 2024) | 1 | — |
| JACK WALSH III | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| EILEEN NOSEK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NICHOL A EASTON-WALKIEWICZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BENJAMIN WHITFORD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ELIZABETH KELLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ELIZABETH SIMONS | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| RICHARD ARGENTERI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MEGAN SCHOBERT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BETTY ZAWADA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRIAN MCCARTHY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RENEE FILIP | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 3.5 | — |
| JENNIFER BALL | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aspire Foundation?
Aspire Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in GETZVILLE, NY. It holds $3.5M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Aspire Foundation?
As of 2024, Aspire Foundation holds $3.5M in total assets with $381K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $43K in 2024.
Where does Aspire Foundation operate?
Aspire Foundation has awarded grants in New York.
What size grants does Aspire Foundation award?
In 2024, Aspire Foundation awarded 1 grants totaling $43K — an average of about $43K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Aspire Foundation's EIN?
Aspire Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2554154. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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