Totally transparent.
Aspire is a little different because we’re a non-profit that runs like a business. We raise money to deliver disability services. Sell products to turn up disability acceptance. Empower people to practice inclusion for all.
We know where our funding comes from is incredibly important to you and to how we continue moving our mission forward. It takes a mix of gifts and social enterprise ventures to generate the revenue that keeps our operation firing on all cylinders.
A snapshot of our financials
Fiscally, 2024 was an excellent year for Aspire and there’s a lot to highlight. At the top of that list is bringing additional opportunities to those with developmental disabilities. Here’s a look at how we secured and distributed the funds that did so much good.
Total Revenue
$21.0M
Total Expenses
$19.5M
2024 Net Assets
$19.6M
2023 Net Assets
$18.1M
Ratcheting up our
revenue diversity.
Brewing Brighter Futures
Adults with disabilities on the Aspire CoffeeWorks team work side by side with employees at Metropolis Coffee Company to roast, package, and deliver craft coffee nationwide, with 100% of proceeds going to support Aspire’s mission of inclusion.
Curating Colorful Opportunities
The commission that Aspire takes for the sale of artwork by artists with disabilities on the Aspire Art360 team goes towards Aspire’s mission of inclusion.
Upping the efficiency.
Allocation of Program Expenses
Living
$10,246,576, 67.6%
Learning
$2,725,448, 18.0%
Working
$1,985,315, 13.1%
Aspire CoffeeWorks & Social Enterprises
$204,204, 1.3%
Income from every angle.
Revenue
Public Funding
77%
Fundraising
10%
Private Pay
9%
Social Enterprises & Investment Return
4%
Always mindful of expenses.
Total Operating Expenses
Program
81%
Management & General
12%
Fundraising
7%
So what does it all mean?
60 career-minded young people secured employment–another record-breaking achievement
6 new people were welcomed into one of our Community Homes in Lake and Cook County
28,875 pounds of coffee were sold through Aspire CoffeeWorks–fueling impact with every cup
9,000 hours were spent engaged in our local communities
168 hours were spent improving mental health outcomes
Help build a brighter future for all.
You’ve seen our finances, so you know that we still depend on donations to keep this inclusivity engine running. If you’d like to make a contribution, we’d love to put it to good use.
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