2024-12-12T14:28:04-06:00 2024-06-30 010523282 Berry Dunn McNeil & Parker LLC 1000 Elm Street 4th Floor Manchester NH 03101 990 2023-07-01 030284103 Aspire Living & Learning Inc ASPI 8022299515 2096 Airport Road Barre VT 05641 Louis Giramma CEO 8022299515 2024-12-12 1 1 Melissa Magoon CPA P10090099 6036697337 2024-12-12 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z Louis Giramma 2096 Airport Road Barre VT 05641 89381260 0 X www.allinc.org X 1981 VT See Schedule O. Aspire provides treatment and support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, allowing them to live more fully and more independently in their communities. The Organization serves both the children and adult populations, offering a wide array of services to meet the needs and interests of the individuals served. Supports for children include foster care, educational services and behavioral services. Supports for adults include community based long-term/residential supports, day and employment support options and case management. 10 10 1407 12 0 0 133731 291549 85082867 88741580 114418 165587 346815 0 85677831 89198716 0 0 0 0 58851835 61776003 0 0 301632 23548571 24151530 82400406 85927533 3277425 3271183 49912344 53689905 26219480 26725858 23692864 26964047 X Aspire serves neurodiverse children and adults who are discovering their passions, unlocking potential, and thriving. 1 1 50346467 57422000 Supports for Adults - Community Based Long-term/Residential Supports:Aspire Living and Learning supports the residential needs of individuals living with intellectual/developmental disabilities and/or behavioral health concerns. Supports are wide ranging and community based. Aspire living and learning strives to provide excellent person-centered residential supports. 10554370 11460178 Supports for Adults - Day and Employment Support Options:Aspire Living & Learning supports adults who are interested in employment or other community-based opportunities for volunteering, civic engagement, socialization, education, etc. Through a person-centered approach, individuals receive the support necessary to reach their unique goals. 17256622 19779040 Supports for Children - Educational Services:Aspire Living & Learning educates children aged 3 to 22 to reach their full potential. Whether at one of Aspire's special education schools or through consultation services at public schools, children with an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis, developmental disabilities and/or behavior challenges receive highly individualized educational services, in a setting that best works for them to achieve their goals. 93732 68321 Supports for Adults - Case Management:Aspire Living & Learning provides service coordination to individuals who receive supports from other human service agencies, which involves the assessment of needed services and development of service plans to help the individual receive appropriate care, attain desired goals and build desired skills. 3843 12041 Supports for Children - Behavioral Services:Aspire Living & Learning provides behavioral services for children aged 1 to 22 to reach their full potential. Whether at home, in a center-based setting, or in the community, children with an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis, developmental disabilities and/or behavior challenges receive highly individualized clinical intervention, such as applied behavior analysis and other treatment modalities in the setting that best works for them to achieve their goals. 0 Supports for Children - Foster Care:Aspire Living & Learning provides services for a diverse group of young people in the foster care program. Children with developmental disabilities, behavioral challenges and/or physical limitations who are experiencing challenges within their biological families receive a stable, loving environment in which they can thrive. Aspire living & learning foster parents strive to have a permanent positive impact on the lives of the children they support, with ongoing professional training, coordination of services and community resources, and clinical services. In September 2022, the Organization's contract for the Permanency Services program ended with the Connecticut Department of Children and Families due to the state's implementation of a new service model. At that time, the program's services were transferred over to other agencies, which concluded the financial reporting of this functional area in the Organization's statements for the year ended June 30, 2023. 97575 80362 78255034 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 87 0 1 1407 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 10 10 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 MA NH MD CT VT X Erica Hare 8022299515 2096 Airport Road Barre VT 05641 Heather Higdon Chair 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Katie Franco Vice Chair 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Jennifer Emens-Butler Treasurer 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Chris Meehan Secretary 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Ed Denmark Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Susan Sheckley Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Larcina Carrington Wynn Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Arlene M Silva Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Andrew Feinstein Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 John MacLeod Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Louis Giramma Chief Executive Officer 40.00 X 294385 0 37234 Erica Hare Chief Finance and Strategy Officer 40.00 X 231290 0 9434 Elizabeth Sellinger Chief of Children Services 40.00 X 171640 0 33892 Rebecca Hamilton Chief of Adult Services 40.00 X 171296 0 24329 Judith Parrish Chief People and Culture Officer 40.00 X 163571 0 37649 Lisa Lauretano Sr Dir of Workplace Learning 40.00 X 159290 0 15200 Lisa Mierek Sr Dir of Program Ops 40.00 X 149730 0 13933 Linda Scala Director of People Team 40.00 X 144227 0 17190 Lisa Riggi School Principal 40.00 X 148434 0 2900 Kathryn Cyr Sr Dir of Program Ops 40.00 X 136915 0 36432 Sherry Lynn MacNeil Sr Dir of Service Impact 40.00 X 123043 0 35642 Shawn Lewinson Former Chief People & Culture Officer 0.00 X 138766 0 6829 2032587 0 270664 21 1 1 0 Ram Building Group LLC 50 Quality Street Trumbull CT 06611 Construction Services 791044 Robin Thapa DBA Summit New Hampshir 15 Courtney Lane Nashua NH 03062 Direct Support Services 580817 DDN Consulting Services LLC PO Box 185010 Hamden CT 06518 Nursing & Dietary Services 479203 James Zygmont DBA Zyg LLC 11 Pine St Trumbull CT 06611 IT Consulting 231422 Jamil Sulemana 90 Lilac Court Manchester NH 03103 Shared Living Provider Services 214159 5 240361 51188 291549 Program Services Fees 623000 87933247 87933247 ARPA and COVID-19 Funding 623000 645665 645665 Miscellaneous Revenue 623000 162668 162668 88741580 348131 348131 182544 -182544 -182544 -182544 89198716 88741580 0 165587 X 1494805 1416485 78320 46513142 43384063 3035915 93164 699243 609204 88203 1836 9516505 8628153 866910 21442 3552308 3221841 323188 7279 29291 8483 20808 110418 110418 24000 24000 11028431 10956682 54490 17259 437219 240881 159848 36490 444514 327609 104762 12143 1298811 654154 632315 12342 5764436 5531194 227599 5643 1867789 1670687 195404 1698 328343 291244 36994 105 165590 163057 2333 200 703325 635371 63124 4830 945883 915359 29725 799 Program Expenses 1003480 993052 2346 8082 85927533 78255034 7370867 301632 X 383804 367709 15169294 15882104 5567723 9129820 627825 672804 19560699 8403990 10868893 11156709 16866328 16059311 428477 421448 49912344 53689905 5527992 6592320 3451771 3543181 17239717 16590357 26219480 26725858 X 23595839 26760121 97025 203926 23692864 26964047 49912344 53689905 3271183 0 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 51551 94739 2104846 133731 291549 2676416 78558570 84551426 88748306 85429682 88741580 426029564 363000 363000 363000 363000 30250 1482250 78973121 85009165 91216152 85926413 89063379 430188230 0 0 0 430188230 2142 6133 17879 144499 348131 518784 2142 6133 17879 144499 348131 518784 78975263 85015298 91234031 86070912 89411510 430707014 0.99880 0.99950 0.00120 0.00050 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 24000 24000 0 Part II-B, Line 1: Amount charged to lobbying cost center and paid to vendor MMR, LLC 2943050 2943050 12778233 7269372 5508861 2270523 461269 1809254 560035 485585 74450 1008858 187764 821094 11156709 Operating Lease Liability 15909395 Finance Lease Liability 680962 16590357 X 89338487 139771 139771 89198716 0 89198716 86067304 139771 139771 85927533 0 85927533 Part X, Line 2: The Organization is exempt from income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code to operate as a not-for-profit organization. FASB Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 740, Income Taxes, establishes financial accounting and disclosure requirements for recognition and measurement of tax positions taken or expected to be taken. Management has reviewed the tax provisions for the Organization under FASB ASC Topic 740 and determined it did not have a material impact on the Organization's financial statements. 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Form 990, Part III, line 2 The Organization provides service coordination to individuals who receive supports from other human service agencies, which involves the assessment of needed services and development of service plans to help the individual receive appropriate care, attain desired goals and build desired skills. Form 990, Part III, line 3 The Organization provided services for a diverse group of young people in the foster care program. Children with developmental disabilities, behavioral challenges and/or physical limitations who are experiencing challenges within their biological families received a stable, loving environment in which they can thrive. The Organization's foster parents strove to have a permanent positive impact on the lives of the children they support, with ongoing professional training, coordination of services and community resources, and clinical services. In September 2022, the Organization's contract for the Permanency Services program ended with the Connecticut Department of Children and Families due to the State's implementation of a new service model. At that time, the program's services were transferred over to other agencies, which concluded the financial reporting of this functional area in the Organization's financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2023. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 4 During the fiscal year, the bylaws were amended for the following changes: (1) the organization's statement of purpose now reads "Aspire Living & Learning creates conditions for neurodiverse children and adults to discover their passions, unlock potential, and thrive. The organization's mission is aligned with our person-centered approach. Simply put, Aspire engages the community (employees, the people we support, and their families) from a position of service. We value attitudes such as: not judging others, trying to understand their experiences and perspective, fully honoring the uniqueness of the individuals we serve in a genuine and heartfelt way. Our guiding principle of service allows us to envision strong communities where people realize their passions, potential, and power. and (2) the powers of The Chairperson (Chair) of the Board of Directors now reads "The Chairperson (Chair) of the Board of Directors (Board) may create such committees with such powers as it deems wise to have. However, the Chair may not delegate to committees the following powers: (1) the power to amend the bylaws; (2) the power to hire or fire the Executive Director; (3) the power to amend Articles of Incorporation; (4) the power to approve dissolution, merger, or transfer of assets of the Corporation; and (5) the power to take any action that requires approval of the full Board by law." Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b Members of the Board Finance Committee receive and approve the Form 990 in advance of filing. The Finance Committee reports on the form to the full Board of Directors. Copies are available to any Board of Director member who requests. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c Board members, officers, and key employees are required to complete the conflict-of-interest questionnaire annually. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 The Board of Directors reviews the performance and sets the compensation of the Chief Executive Officer. The Chief Executive Officer reviews the performance and sets the compensation for other officers and key employees. Members of the Board Finance Committee review the compensation of highly compensated employees annually. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The Organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public upon request. Form 990, Part IX, line 11g Other Fees: Program service expenses 10,956,682. Management and general expenses 54,490. Fundraising expenses 17,259. Total expenses 11,028,431. Form 990, Part X, Line 10: Land, Buildings, and Equipment Section 1.263(a)-3(n) Election: Aspire Living & Learning, Inc. 2096 Airport Road Barre, VT 05641 EIN: 03-0284103 Aspire Living & Learning, Inc. is electing to capitalize repair and maintenance costs under Regulation Section 1.263(a)-3(n). Part X: Certain amounts on the financial statements in this year's 990 filing have been recategorized as compared to last year's 990 filing, to better align the reporting of our data.