Aspire Youth & Family Inc

Organization Overview

Aspire Youth & Family Inc is located in Balsam, NC. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (I21) the organization is classified as: Youth Violence Prevention, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Aspire Youth & Family Inc employed 43 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Aspire Youth & Family Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2022, Aspire Youth & Family Inc generated $1.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 19.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.8m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 17.7% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

OUR MISSION AT ASPIRE YOUTH & FAMILY IS TO ASSIST YOUNG PEOPLE IN OVERCOMING BEHAVIORAL, EMOTIONAL, OR SUBSTANCE ABUSE OBSTACLES, SO THEY MAY REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.WE PROVIDE COUNSELING, LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, AND EDUCATION THROUGH EXPERIENCE, IN A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT THAT EMPHASIZES THE STRENGTHS OF EACH INDIVIDUAL.WE ALSO HELP OUR CLIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES STRENGTHEN THEIR RELATIONSHIPS THROUGH FAMILY COUNSELING, FAMILY EVENTS, AND PARENT SUPPORT GROUPS. OUR STAFF WORKS TOGETHER AS A TEAM WITH COMMITMENT, HONESTY, AND PATIENCE TO SERVE AS GOOD PARTNERS FOR OUR CLIENTS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

KIDS AT WORK IS AN INTERPERSONAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM BASED AROUND THE CULINARY ARTS. YOUTH ARE A PART OF THE PROGRAM FOR 16 WEEKS AND MEET FOR THREE HOURS ONCE A WEEK 16 WEEKS AND MEET FOR THREE HOURS ONCE A WEEK FOR INSTRUCTION. THE CURRICULUM CONSISTS OF 24 HANDS-ON LESSONS THAT ARE DESIGNED TO MEET THE CLIENTS UNIQUE LEARNING STYLES AND HELP THEM APPLY THE SKILLS IN A WORK ENVIRONMENT. YOUTH AGES 15-17 ALSO RECEIVE TRAINING TO BECOME CERTIFIED IN SERVSAFE FOOD SAFETY, MAKING THEM MORE MARKETABLE TO EMPLOYERS.


VOCATIONAL DIRECTIONS IS A RESTITUTION/COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM DESIGNED TO PROVIDE JUVENILES WITH ACCOUNTABILITY FOR THEIR PREVIOUS ACTIONS WHILE ALSO LEARNING ABOUT DIFFERENT CAREERS THROUGH THEIR EXPOSURE AT VARIOUS SERVICE SITES IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. UPON INTAKE, YOUTH ARE GIVEN A VOCATIONAL ASSESSMENT THAT GUIDES THEIR PLACEMENT SITE. THE YOUTH LEARN FROM THE INDIVIDUALS WHO WORK IN THOSE LOCATIONS WHILE CONTRINUTING TO THE SITE AND/OR THOSE IT SERVES.


TECHNOLOGY HAS OPENED UP NEW VOCATIONAL OPTIONS FOR THE UPCOMING GENERATION THAT ARE NOT AGE-RESTRICTED. THE CONNECTION PROGRAM TEACHES YOUTH ENTREPRENEURIAL AND VOCATIONAL SKILLS THROUGH A MUSIC PRODUCTION JOB TRAINING PROGRAM. LEARNING IS PROJECT-BASED AND DESIGNED TO PREPARE YOUTH FOR EMPLOYMENT, HIGHER EDUCATION, AND/OR BUSINESS OWNERSHIP. YOUTH WITH A WIDE RANGE OF ABILITIES AND WORK PREFERENCES WILL FIND A ROLE THAT FITS THEM BEST, FROM THE ARTISTICALLY-INCLINED TO TEH TECHNICALLY-MINDED.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Kimberly Castano
Executive Dir.
$90,181
Renaye Owens
Vice Chair
$0
Chris Jennings
Secretary
$0
Patti Sharp
Chair
$0
Bob Carver
Treasurer
$0
Brenda Wilson Altman
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$5,391
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$202,454
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $123,416
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$207,845
Total Program Service Revenue$1,639,045
Investment income $24
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $19,274
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,866,188

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