Aspire Foundation
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.
Aspire Foundation at a glance
In short: Aspire Foundation gave $43K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $43K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $42,969
- +16.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $42,969
- +16.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $42,969
- Total assets
- $3,538,644
- +11.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Aspire Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Aspire of Western New York Inc ($43K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Aspire Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+4%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $32K (2020) to $43K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $43K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aspire of Western New York Inc Getzville, NY | To Support the Agency's Iexpress Program | $42,969 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,538,644 | $380,914 | $181,251 | $42,969 | 1 | $204,577 |
| 2023 | $3,184,146 | $359,451 | $149,233 | $37,000 | 1 | $179,665 |
| 2022 | $2,737,639 | $317,564 | $116,984 | $35,000 | 1 | $86,679 |
| 2021 | $2,885,203 | $337,151 | $116,142 | $41,398 | 1 | $130,035 |
| 2020 | $2,493,457 | $209,974 | $81,186 | $31,626 | 1 | $57,649 |
About Aspire Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Aspire Foundation is a public charity 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 grant totaling $43K. Net investment income was $205K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Aspire Foundation is led by Mario Albert, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 19 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mario Albert
President
Director → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Keller
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jack Walsh III
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Gleason
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Earshen
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Rice
Director
President → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timothy McPoland
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eileen Nosek
Director
Dirctor → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Benjamin Whitford
Director
Dirctor → Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Betty Zawada
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian McCarthy
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Megan Schobert
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nichol A. Easton-Walkiewicz
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Argenteri
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Georgia Dachille
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Ball
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Porto
Vice President & Treasurer
Director → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → Vice President & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Renee Filip
Executive Vice President
Exectutive Vice President → Executive Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
3.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Simons
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Alison Pierce (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Nicole A. Easton-Walkiewicz (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Adam Burns (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Michael O'Brien (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Maria Togalski (2021–2022) — Cheif Operating Officer
- Former: Daniel Geary (2020) — Dirctor
- Former: Raphael Blochle MD (2020) — Dirctor
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Aspire Foundation
How much does Aspire Foundation give each year?
Aspire Foundation gave $43K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $37K across 1 grant.
How large is Aspire Foundation?
Aspire Foundation reported $3.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $381K.
What is Aspire Foundation?
Aspire Foundation is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Getzville, NY. It holds $3.5M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Aspire Foundation operate?
Aspire Foundation has awarded grants in New York.
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 21, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 23, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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