Southern Oregon Aspire Inc is located in Grants Pass, OR. The organization was established in 1976. According to its NTEE Classification (J30) the organization is classified as: Vocational Rehabilitation, under the broad grouping of Employment and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Southern Oregon Aspire Inc employed 262 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Southern Oregon Aspire 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 12/2023, Southern Oregon Aspire Inc generated $10.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 4 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $10.4m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 2.2% per year over the past 4 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.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
INSPIRING UNLIMITED OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE TO CREATE THE LIFE THEY CHOOSE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
24-HOUR RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT: WE PROVIDE PERSON-CENTERED SUPPORTS AND CARE FOR PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN FAMILY-LIKE HOMES, WITH THREE TO FIVE PEOPLE. SUPPORT NEEDS RANGE FROM COMPLEX PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL CONDITIONS WHILE OTHERS REQUIRE SOPHISTICATED COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUES AND BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED BY A COMPASSIONATE TEAM CONSISTING OF DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS, RESIDENTIAL MANAGERS, AND BEHAVIOR PROFESSIONALS WHO SUPPORT INDIVIDUAL'S GOALS AND RESPECT WHAT MAKES EACH PERSON UNIQUE.
AT SOUTHERN OREGON ASPIRE, WE BELIEVE ALL INDIVIDUALS SHOULD BE ABLE TO WORK IN OUR COMMUNITY, DEVELOP VALUABLE CAREER SKILLS, AND GAIN CONFIDENCE IN THEIR ABILITIES. WE SPECIALIZE IN TAILORING PART-TIME POSITIONS RANGING FROM 2-25 HOURS PER WEEK. WE PARTNER WITH A WIDE RANGE OF BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS JOSEPHINE COUNTY TO HELP CREATE A MORE EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE WORKFORCE IN THE ROGUE VALLEY.
THE COMMUNITY LIVING SERVICES PROGRAM IS UNIQUE AS WE OFFER A VARIETY OF SETTINGS WHERE SERVICES CAN BE PROVIDED. WE CAN PROVIDE SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WHO LIVE IN THEIR OWN HOME OR LIVE WITH THEIR FAMILY; IF THEY ARE MARRIED AND/OR HAVE CHILDREN, WE CAN SHARE PROVIDED SERVICES WITH ANOTHER AGENCY. SOUTHERN OREGON ASPIRE OWNS A NINE-UNIT APARTMENT COMPLEX CLOSE TO THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN GRANTS PASS. THIS COMPLEX ALLOWS INDIVIDUALS TO ENJOY THE FREEDOM OF INDEPENDENT LIVING WITH ITS CLOSE PROXIMITY TO OUR COMMUNITY WHERE EVERYTHING IS WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE. WE STAND OUT IN WHAT WE DO WITHIN THIS PARTICULAR PROGRAM BECAUSE OF THE LARGE VARIETY OF SUPPORTS WE PROVIDE. OUR SUPPORTS ARE PERSON-CENTERED AND CATERED TO EACH PERSON'S INDIVIDUAL NEEDS. WE WORK WITH INDIVIDUALS TO REACH PERSONAL GOALS LIKE OWNING THEIR OWN HOMES, PURCHASING A PERSONAL VEHICLE, REACHING PERSONAL HEALTH OR FINANCIAL GOALS AND GOING ON VACATIONS. OTHER AREAS OF IMPORTANCE WE PROVIDE SUPPORTS ARE MANAGING MEDICATIONS, BUDGETING AND FINANCES, MEAL PLANNING, NUTRITIONAL AND HEALTH NEEDS, AND HOME CARE NEEDS SUCH AS HOUSEKEEPING AND YARD MAINTENANCE. WE HELP INDIVIDUALS NAVIGATE OTHER AVAILABLE RESOURCES LIKE HOUSING AND ENERGY ASSISTANCE, FOOD STAMPS AND MEDICAL BENEFITS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jim Hamilton President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Margaret Forsberg Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ben Pearson Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Seth Benham Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kurt Tamashiro Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Tammie Schmidt-Kirk Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $7,068 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $98,045 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $50,253 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $16,376 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $155,366 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $9,845,691 |
Investment income | $67,011 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $20,477 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $188,147 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $367 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $10,277,059 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $202,219 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $202,219 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $6,804,428 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $97,719 |
Other employee benefits | $916,259 |
Payroll taxes | $552,940 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $53,235 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $11,141 |
Fees for services: Other | $187,879 |
Advertising and promotion | $22,401 |
Office expenses | $1,721 |
Information technology | $66,934 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $441,825 |
Travel | $16,032 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $33,167 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $205,047 |
Insurance | $154,807 |
All other expenses | $89,426 |
Total functional expenses | $10,395,486 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $556,818 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,335,311 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $385,257 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $100,087 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,101,947 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,331,670 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $628,671 |
Total assets | $7,439,761 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $562,924 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $100,653 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $683,322 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $634,400 |
Total liabilities | $1,981,299 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,441,342 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $17,120 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $7,439,761 |