TY 2013 Form 990

- TIN:

Form990

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax

Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)

Do not enter Social Security numbers on this form as it may be made public. By law, the IRS

generally cannot redact the information on the form.

Information about Form 990 and its instructions is at www.IRS.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2013

Open to Public Inspection

A For the 2013 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2013 , 2013, and ending 12-31-2013

BCheck if applicable: Address change Name change Initial return Terminated Amended return Application pending

CName of organization
ASPIRE OF WESTERN NEW YORK INC

Doing Business As

Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
2356 NORTH FOREST ROAD

Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
GETZVILLE, NY14068

D Employer identification number

16-0757756

E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 65,816,060

F Name and address of principal officer:
THOMAS SY
2356 NORTH FOREST ROAD
GETZVILLE,NY14068

Tax-exempt status: 501(c)(3) 501(c) ( ) LeftBullet

(insert no.) 4947(a)(1) or 527

Website:

WWW.ASPIREWNY.ORG

H(a)

Is this a group return for
subordinates? Yes No

H(b)

Are all subordinates
included?

Yes No

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H(c)

Group exemption number MediumBullet

K Form of organization: Corporation Trust Association Other MediumBullet

L Year of formation: 1947

M State of legal domicile: NY

Part I

Summary

1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: 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.
2	Check this box
3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........	3	17
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .....	4	17
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2013 (Part V, line 2a) ......	5	1,902
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .............	6	17
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........	7a	0
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .........	7b	0

		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	1,446,184	1,727,859
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	62,918,338	63,724,488
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	30,374	59,045
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	132,891	134,438
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)...................	64,527,787	65,645,830
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	0	0
14	Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....	0	0
15	Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10)	51,188,055	53,182,718
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e).....	0	0
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 0
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)....	13,420,201	13,830,913
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	64,608,256	67,013,631
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	-80,469	-1,367,801
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	29,415,461	29,644,784
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............	26,443,484	25,476,308
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	2,971,977	4,168,476

Part II

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Part III

Statement of Program Service Accomplishments

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III ..............

Briefly describe the organization’s mission: 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.

Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ...................... Yes No

If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.

Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ............................ Yes No

If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.

Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.


4a	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 31,038,977 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 33,425,924 )
	HOUSING AND RESIDENTIAL SERVICESOFFERING MANY DIFFERENT TYPES OF HOMES, THE DIVISION OF HOUSING AND RESIDENTIAL PROMOTES OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO LIVE IN A SETTING THAT BEST MEETS THEIR NEEDS AND DESIRES. ASPIRE OPERATES OVER 40 GROUP HOMES IN ERIE AND CHAUTAUQUA COUNTIES AND IS DEVELOPING AT HOME SERVICES AS WELL. INDIVIDUAL RESIDENTIAL ALTERNATIVES (IRAS):IRAS OFFER OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS OF VARYING CAPABILITIES TO LIVE IN A SETTING CONSISTENT WITH THE PERSON'S NEED FOR SUPPORT. STAFF IS AVAILABLE BASED ON THE INDIVIDUAL'S NEEDS. RESIDENTIAL HABILITATION AT HOME:RESIDENTIAL HABILITATION/RESPITE AT HOME SERVICES ARE PROVIDED BY TRAINED AGENCY STAFF IN A PERSON'S OWN HOME. RESPITE (FREE STANDING):ASPIRE OFFERS FREE STANDING RESPITE SERVICES DESIGNED TO GIVE FAMILY MEMBERS A BREAK FROM THE RIGORS OF CARING FOR A PERSON WITH A DISABILITY.WHEN A PARENT DISCOVERS THEIR CHILD HAS A DISABILITY, THE ADJUSTMENT IS NOT A ONE TIME EVENT. RATHER, IT IS A LIFELONG PROCESS THAT INCLUDES PERIODS OF STRESS AND UNCERTAINTY. FOR THOUSANDS OF WESTERN NEW YORKERS, RESPITE HAS PROVEN TO BE A VITAL SERVICE THAT IMPROVES THEIR LIVES. ASPIRE OFFERS A VARIETY OF RESPITE PROGRAMS TO MEET YOUR INDIVIDUAL NEEDS:AFTER-SCHOOL RESPITE:FOCUSING ON LEISURE AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, THE PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES, THREE TO 18 YEARS OF AGE AT ASPIRE'S CENTER FOR LEARNING. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE ARTS AND CRAFTS, BAKING, OUTDOOR/INDOOR GROSS MOTOR GAMES, AND FREE PLAY.FREDONIA SATURDAY RESPITE:FAMILIES OF INDIVIDUALS AGE 12 AND OLDER WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ARE INVITED TO JOIN THE FREDONIA SATURDAY RESPITE, WHICH OFFERS A FIVE-HOUR PROGRAM SERVING PRIMARILY CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY. A VARIETY OF RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES ARE PROVIDED, INCLUDING COMMUNITY TRIPS. CHEEKTOWAGA RECREATION RESPITE:FAMILIES OF INDIVIDUALS AGES 15 TO 60 WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES WHO LIVE AT HOME ARE OFFERED A SEVEN HOUR SATURDAY RESPITE AT ASPIRE'S CHEEKTOWAGA SITES. THE PROGRAM OFFERS A VARIETY OF RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING COMMUNITY TRIPS. SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE FOR TWO SATURDAYS PER MONTH (9:30 AM TO 4:30 PM), AS WELL AS SOME WEEKDAY ACTIVITIES.

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 10,086,562 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 9,884,308 )
	EDUCATIONAL SERVICESCHILDREN'S SERVICES OVERVIEWASPIRE TEAMS UP WITH PARENTS TO GIVE CHILDREN THE INSTRUCTION AND CARE NEEDED TO REALIZE THEIR BEST POTENTIAL. STARTED IN 1947, OUR CHILDREN'S SERVICES OFFER A WIDE RANGE OF PROGRAMS TO CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE ASPIRE CENTER FOR LEARNING PROVIDES A COMPREHENSIVE AND INDIVIDUALIZED SET OF PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN FROM BIRTH THROUGH AGE 21. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, PHYSICAL THERAPY, SPEECH THERAPY, VISION, HEALTH AND EDUCATION SERVICES ARE DELIVERED AS RELATED SERVICES OR PART OF A COMPLETE PROGRAM. OUR FAMILY-CENTERED APPROACH MEANS WE'LL PARTNER WITH YOU TO PROVIDE AN INDIVIDUAL EDUCATION PROGRAM (IEP) THAT ENHANCES YOUR CHILD'S GROWTH, INDEPENDENCE AND COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION. CHILDREN'S SERVICES INCLUDE: CHILDREN'S DISCOVERY CORNER DAY CARE EARLY INTERVENTION INTEGRATED PRESCHOOL SCHOOL AGE SERVICES CHILDREN'S DISCOVERY CORNER DAY CARETHE CHILDREN'S DISCOVERY CORNER PROVIDES INTEGRATED CHILD CARE TO CHILDREN 18 MONTHS TO 12 YEARS OF AGE. CHILDREN ARE OFFERED THE UNIQUE AND ENRICHING OPPORTUNITY TO DEVELOP LASTING FRIENDSHIPS WITH CHILDREN WHO HAVE SPECIAL NEEDS. SPECIFIC PROGRAMS INCLUDE INFANTS AND TODDLER GROUPS, PRESCHOOL, BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE, AND SUMMER CAMP. THE INFANTS AND TODDLERS PROGRAM PROVIDES DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE PLAY IN A NURTURING ENVIRONMENT. PRESCHOOLOUR PROGRAMS COMBINE A DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE CLASSROOM CURRICULUM WITH AN ENVIRONMENT THAT ENCOURAGES EXPLORATION, DISCOVERY AND INDEPENDENCE. CLASS ACTIVITIES ARE COORDINATED THROUGH THEMES THAT MEET THE INDIVIDUAL NEEDS AND INTERESTS OF THE STUDENTS. AN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION TEACHER STAFFS OUR CLASSROOM CLUSTER WITH AN ASSISTANT AND/OR TEACHER'S AIDE. CERTIFIED SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS TEAM TEACH WITH OUR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION TEACHERS, RESULTING IN A PROGRAM THAT EMPHASIZES THE INDIVIDUAL STRENGTHS AND NEEDS OF ALL CHILDREN, AS WELL AS COOPERATIVE LEARNING. PARENTS ARE KEPT INFORMED THROUGH MONTHLY NEWSLETTERS, WEEKLY CALENDARS OF THEMES, AND ASSOCIATED CLASS ACTIVITIES THAT ARE SENT HOME VIA THE CHILDREN'S BELONGINGS. SOME CLASS ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES GYMNASIUM AND MOTOR ROOM ACTIVITIES MUSIC & MOVEMENT CLASSES FOR SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN:OUR BEFORE-SCHOOL, AFTER-SCHOOL, AND SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS HAVE BEEN DEVELOPED FOR CHILDREN AGES 6 TO 12. THEY TAKE INTO CONSIDERATION THE VARYING NEEDS AND REQUIREMENTS OF THE DIFFERENT AGES OF CHILDREN IN THAT GROUP. DEVELOPED AROUND A VARIETY OF THEMES, ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: SPORTS ARTS AND CRAFTS SCIENCE READING RESEARCH FIELD TRIPS EARLY INTERVENTIONOUR FAMILY-CENTERED PROGRAM ENHANCES THE CAPABILITY OF PARENTS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THEIR INFANTS AND TODDLERS WHO ARE DEMONSTRATING DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS. SUPPORT IS GIVEN THROUGHOUT THE EVALUATION AND INTAKE PROCESS AND CONTINUES THROUGHOUT THE CHILD'S ENROLLMENT. SERVICES CAN BE PROVIDED AT HOME, IN TYPICAL PRESCHOOL/CHILD CARE PROGRAMS, OR AT THE CENTER FOR LEARNING. PROGRAM FOR NEWBORNS TO 18 MONTHS: LEARNING COMMUNICATION FEEDING POSITIONING HANDLING PROGRAM FOR 18 MONTHS TO 3 YEARS: DEVELOPMENTAL PLAY ACTIVITIES SELF-HELP SKILLS LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT GROSS AND FINE MOTOR DEVELOPMENT PRESCHOOL PROGRAMASPIRE'S PRESCHOOL PROGRAM TAKES AN INTEGRATED APPROACH TO HELPING YOUNG CHILDREN ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. BY PROVIDING SERVICES IN THE LEAST RESTRICTIVE ENVIRONMENT, ASPIRE HAS CONSISTENTLY DEMONSTRATED A STRONG COMMITMENT TO FULFILLING THE INDIVIDUAL NEEDS OF EACH CHILD. PARTNERSHIPS WITH SEVEN AREA CHILD CARE PROGRAMS ENABLE CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS TO RECEIVE SERVICES CLOSE TO THEIR NEIGHBORHOODS. ALL PRESCHOOL STUDENTS (AGES 3 TO 5) ARE INTEGRATED THROUGHOUT THE DAY WITH TYPICAL PEERS. EACH CLASSROOM TEAM DEVELOPS A CURRICULUM THAT INTEGRATES PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, COGNITIVE, LANGUAGE AND SOCIAL SKILLS. THE CURRICULUM COMPLEMENTS THE INDIVIDUAL EDUCATION PROGRAM (IEP) FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES. A STRONG EMPHASIS IS PLACED ON PEER INTERACTIONS AND SCHOOL READINESS SKILLS. NURSING SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE FOR STUDENTS WHO HAVE MORE CHALLENGING MEDICAL NEEDS AT ASPIRE CENTER FOR LEARNING IN CHEEKTOWAGA.SCHOOL AGE SERVICESSTUDENTS 5 TO 21 YEARS OF AGE RECEIVE SERVICES AT ASPIRE'S CENTER FOR LEARNING, ACCORDING TO THEIR INDIVIDUAL EDUCATION PROGRAM (IEP). OPPORTUNITIES FOR INTEGRATION WITH NON-DISABLED PEERS ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH INNOVATIVE PARTNERSHIPS WITH SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND PRIVATE AGENCIES. ELEMENTARY:THE MAJOR EMPHASIS FOR STUDENTS AGES 5 TO 12 IS ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF COGNITIVE, LANGUAGE (BOTH VERBAL AND NON-VERBAL), SELF-HELP, PERCEPTUAL/MOTOR, AND PHYSICAL SKILLS. ADOLESCENT:STUDENTS 13 TO 21 PARTICIPATE IN A PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES SPECIALIZED TRAINING IN PRE-VOCATIONAL AND COMMUNITY LIVING SKILLS, WITH EMPHASIS ON SELF-HELP AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS DEVELOPMENT.

4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 9,911,703 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 11,440,398 )
	DAY GROUP AND INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICESPERSONALIZED DAY SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT ERIE AND CHAUTAUQUA COUNTIES FOR PEOPLE WHO HAVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. DAY SERVICES FOCUS ON SUPPORTING INDIVIDUALIZED GOALS AND DREAMS THROUGH DIVERSIFIED SERVICES. IT ALSO INCLUDES PROGRAMS THAT HELP INDIVIDUALS PURSUE EDUCATIONAL, RECREATIONAL AND EMPLOYMENT GOALS. DAY SERVICES INCLUDE: COMMUNITY ENHANCED LEARNING COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES CREATIVE ART EXPRESSION GED / CONTINUING EDUCATION PERSONAL WELLNESS PERSONALIZED DAY HABILITATION SOCIAL & RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT DAY/EVENING SERVICESOUR DAY SERVICES DEPARTMENT OFFERS A WIDE VARIETY OF DAYTIME AND EVENING WORKSHOPS TO HELP PEOPLE INVESTIGATE THEIR INTERESTS, BUILD THEIR KNOWLEDGE BASE AND DEVELOP THEIR TALENTS. THE WORKSHOPS AVERAGE EIGHT WEEKS IN LENGTH. SOME WORKSHOP TOPICS HAVE INCLUDED: MUSIC ART EXPRESSION PAINTING TECHNOLOGY HEALTHY SNACKING SOCIALIZING ON A FIRST DATE DRAMA CLAY MAKING POTTERY UNIVERSAL MIND (LONG-TERM BAND MEMBERSHIP BY AUDITION ONLY) TECHNOLOGY TODAYTECHNOLOGY TODAY IS A COMPUTER BASED PROGRAM THAT OFFERS A VARIETY OF TECHNOLOGICAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ACCORDING TO THEIR NEEDS, INTERESTS AND ABILITIES. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO GIVE PEOPLE ACCESS TO COMPUTER EQUIPMENT THAT WILL ENABLE THEM TO BECOME AS PRODUCTIVE AS POSSIBLE AND ALLOW THEM TO PURSUE THEIR VOCATIONAL, EDUCATIONAL AND PERSONAL GOALS. COMPUTER TRAININGTRAINING SERVICES ON THE LATEST COMPUTER APPLICATIONS EMPHASIZE SKILLS USED IN SCHOOL OR THE WORKPLACE. THE TRAINING IS ONE-ON-ONE AND INCLUDES INSTRUCTION ON HOW TO UTILIZE RECOMMENDED ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY DEVICES. TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENTSINDIVIDUALIZED TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENTS INCLUDE A PROFILE OF A PERSON'S PHYSICAL ABILITY TO ACCESS A COMPUTER, HIS OR HER CURRENT COMPUTER ABILITIES AND INTERESTS, AND POTENTIAL TO LEARN NEW SKILLS. ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT RECOMMENDATIONS ARE OFFERED WHEN NECESSARY. IXPRESS ART PROGRAMIXPRESS IS AN EXPRESSIVE ARTS PROGRAM FOR PEOPLE WITH CEREBRAL PALSY, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND OTHER SIMILAR CONDITIONS. IT INCLUDES ALL FORMS OF ARTISTIC EXPRESSION, FROM PAINTING, CLAY SCULPTING AND WRITING TO ACTING, SINGING AND PLAYING MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS. PARTICIPANTS ARE LED THROUGH AN ARTISTIC PROCESS DESIGNED TO FUEL PERSONAL INSPIRATION, IMPROVE COMMUNICATION SKILLS AND DEVELOP A STRONGER SENSE OF SELF. IXPRESS REINFORCES THAT PARTICIPANTS ARE FIRST AND FOREMOST ARTISTS, WHO HAPPEN TO BE CHALLENGED WITH A DISABILITY. IXPRESS COMPONENTS: PAINTING COMMUNITY GALLERY WORKSHOPS POTTERY COMMUNITY DANCE CLASSES THEATRE/DRAMA MUSIC CREATIVE WRITING SPECIAL PROJECTS: ANNUAL ASPIRING ARTISTS ART & WINE CELEBRATION IXPRESS ART COLLECTION LOCAL BUSINESS DISPLAYS GALLERY EXHIBITS ART SHOWS CLASS SCHEDULE: DAY AND EVENING WORKSHOPS ARE AVAILABLE.SOME IXPRESS PARTICIPANTS HAVE NEVER CREATED ART BEFORE, WHILE OTHERS HAVE EXISTING SKILLS TO HONE. IXPRESS INSTRUCTORS WORK WITH OCCUPATIONAL, SPEECH AND PHYSICAL THERAPISTS TO PROVIDE EACH ARTIST WITH INDIVIDUALIZED EQUIPMENT AND METHODS TO OVERCOME THEIR CHALLENGES WITH MOBILITY, MOTOR CONTROL, LANGUAGE OR LEARNING. MANY PARTICIPANTS USE ADAPTIVE ARTISTIC EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING HEADPOINTERS INSTEAD OF HANDS, ADAPTED COMPUTERS FOR WRITING, ADAPTED PAINTBRUSHES, HELMETS EQUIPPED WITH A PAINTBRUSH OR OTHER ADAPTIVE TECHNIQUES. SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENTINDIVIDUALIZED CAREER & TRANSITIONAL SERVICESASPIRE'S SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM IS CALLED INDIVIDUALIZED CAREER & TRANSITION SERVICES. ICTS WORKS WITH INDIVIDUALS TO HELP THEM IDENTIFY AND REACH THEIR VOCATIONAL GOALS. WE HELP PEOPLE FIND JOBS THEY LIKE AND DO WELL. SERVICES ARE HIGHLY INDIVIDUALIZED, MATCHING EACH PERSON'S INTERESTS AND SKILLS TO THE NEEDS OF THE EMPLOYER. TO ENSURE SUCCESSFUL EMPLOYMENT, A WIDE VARIETY OF SUPPORTS ARE PROVIDED AS NEEDED, SUCH AS FOLLOW-ALONG VISITS. ICTS HELPS CREATE MANY BENEFITS IN THE LIVES OF THOSE WHO USE OUR SERVICES. PERHAPS THE STRONGEST MEASURE OF SUCCESS IS INCREASED CONFIDENCE AND SELF-ESTEEM. VOCATIONAL PROFILETHE PERSON-CENTERED VOCATIONAL PROFILE IS AN INNOVATIVE SERVICE OFFERED BY THE INDIVIDUALIZED CAREER & TRANSITION SERVICES (ICTS) DEPARTMENT. IT USES PERSON-CENTERED, INDIVIDUALIZED EVALUATION INSTEAD OF STANDARDIZED TESTS. THE EVALUATOR SPENDS TIME WITH FAMILY, FRIENDS, STAFF AND THE INDIVIDUAL BEING EVALUATED IN A VARIETY OF ENVIRONMENTS. THE PROCESS IS COOPERATIVE, OPTIMISTIC, INCLUSIVE AND EMPOWERING TO THE PERSON INVOLVED. EACH PROFILE WILL: IDENTIFY CONTRIBUTIONS AN INDIVIDUAL CAN OFFER AN EMPLOYER IDENTIFY PRESENT AND FUTURE EMPLOYMENT POSSIBILITIES DESCRIBE IDEAL WORK SETTING PROVIDE DIRECTION/RECOMMENDATIONS FOR VOCATIONAL PROGRAMMING CAREER PREPARATION FOR HIGH SCHOOLERSINDIVIDUALIZED CAREER & TRANSITION SERVICES (ICTS) HELPS PREPARE THE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT AS THEY TRANSITION TO ADULT LIFE. THE FOUNDATION IS THE PERSON-CENTERED VOCATIONAL PROFILE. ICTS THEN DEVELOPS A TRANSITION PLAN THROUGH THE PROFILE PROCESS TO ADDRESS ALL AREAS OF THE STUDENT'S LIFE INCLUDING SOCIAL, TRANSPORTATION, VOCATION, NEW FUNDING SOURCES, ETC.THE PROGRAM IDENTIFIES GOALS FOR THE STUDENT'S REMAINING TIME IN THE SCHOOL DISTRICT. MORE IMPORTANTLY, IT ANSWERS THE QUESTION: WHAT WILL THE STUDENT'S LIFE LOOK LIKE WHEN THEY GRADUATE AND ENTER THE ADULT WORLD? ICTS IS A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT BETWEEN ASPIRE, THE INDIVIDUAL, THEIR FAMILY AND SCHOOL DISTRICT. AN INDIVIDUALIZED TRANSITION PLAN IS THEN DEVELOPED WITH SUCH TYPICAL COMPONENTS AS: PAID OR UNPAID COMMUNITY WORK EXPERIENCE SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN COMMUNITY ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION METHODS POST-GRADUATION FUNDING SOURCES SERVICE COORDINATION JOB SHADOWING EMPLOYER TOURS IN ADDITION, INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATIONAL COACHING IS AVAILABLE FOR STUDENTS WITH A LOCAL OR REGENTS DIPLOMA WHO ARE INTERESTED IN POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION. USUALLY OFFERED DURING THE SENIOR YEAR, A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE: ASSISTANCE WITH COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS IDENTIFYING A POTENTIAL MAJOR TO PURSUE HOW TO REGISTER FOR A COLLEGE COURSE NAVIGATING THE COLLEGE CAMPUS

	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 3,731,669 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 3,967,711 )
	PEDIATRIC CLINIC AND ADULT HEALTH SERVICESCLINIC SERVICESAS THE COMMUNITY LEADER IN THE FIELD OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, ASPIRE PRIDES ITSELF ON THE ABILITY TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE AND SPECIALIZED HEALTH CARE. WE OFFER EXCEPTIONAL MEDICAL MANAGEMENT OF ACUTE CHRONIC ILLNESS AND ROUTINE PREVENTATIVE CARE, INCLUDING WOMEN'S HEALTH SERVICES.

	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 5,477,028 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 5,171,501 )
	PRIMARY HEALTH CARECOORDINATED HEALTHCARE CREATED ESPECIALLY FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL IS PROVIDED BY ASPIRE'S MEDICAL TEAM, WHICH INCLUDES PRIMARY CARE PROVIDERS, AS WELL AS A PSYCHIATRIST, NEUROLOGIST AND PODIATRIST. MEDICAL STAFF MEMBERS ARE EXPERTS IN THEIR RESPECTIVE FIELDS AND WORK TOGETHER AS A TEAM TO PROVIDE TOP-OF-THE LINE, QUALITY CARE. WE ASSURE CONTINUITY OF CARE THROUGH OUR 24 HOUR ON-CALL SERVICE. COMPREHENSIVE COORDINATION WITH OUTSIDE LEADING PHYSICIANS AND SPECIALISTS IS AVAILABLE WHEN NEEDED. ASPIRE PROVIDES HIGHLY INDIVIDUALIZED CARE TO MEET THE MULTIPLE AND SPECIAL NEEDS OF DISABLED ADULTS. ASPIRE'S HEALTH TEAM OFFERS THE FOLLOWING: WHEELCHAIR EVALUATIONS, ORDERING AND FITTING. ORTHOTIC SERVICES TO HELP PREVENT FURTHER CONTRACTURES AND DEFORMITY, ENHANCE AMBULATION, AND MAINTAIN OPTIMAL FUNCTIONING. ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT EVALUATION AND ORDERING OF SUPPLIES THOUGH OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY. OCCUPATIONAL, SPEECH, PHYSICAL THERAPIES. ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY NETWORKOBSTACLES ARE A FACT OF LIFE. HOW WE DEAL WITH THEM HELPS DEFINE WHO WE ARE. FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL OR ACQUIRED DISABILITIES, LIFE IS SYNONYMOUS WITH OBSTACLES. BY USING CUTTING EDGE TECHNOLOGY TO HELP DISABLED INDIVIDUALS OVERCOME THESE HURDLES, THE ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY NETWORK OFFERS A WORLD OF POSSIBILITIES TO PEOPLE WHOSE LIVES ARE MARKED BY LIMITATIONS. TECHNOLOGY CONNECTS THE DISABLED TO THE WORLD IN UNPRECEDENTED WAYS, AND WHEN COMBINED WITH THE EXPERT CARE THAT ASPIRE IS KNOWN FOR, THE ATN IS ABLE TO MAKE A GENUINE IMPACT ON THE LIVES OF DISABLED PEOPLE OF ALL AGES. FROM FACILITATING COMPUTER ACCESS TO PROVIDING ADAPTIVE TOYS AND MOBILITY DEVICES, THE ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY NETWORK IS HELPING PEOPLE OVERCOME THEIR OBSTACLES AND LIVE HAPPIER LIVES.COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES: STUDENT, CONSUMER, PARENT OR ADVOCATE EDUCATION ABOUT AT AND PARTICULAR DEVICES TECHNOLOGY/DEVICE DEMONSTRATIONS BOTH AT ASPIRE AND IN THE COMMUNITY ASSESSMENTS OF SKILLS, PROPER TECHNOLOGY FIT, ETC. USER AND ADVOCATE TRAINING LOAN LIBRARY TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT ONGOING THERAPY MENTAL HEALTHOUR MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIANS HAVE EXPERTISE IN THE TREATMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND OTHER DISABLING CONDITIONS. OUR ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO HELP PEOPLE COPE WITH, OR OVERCOME, LIFE'S TRAUMAS AND EMOTIONAL OR OTHER MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES. OUR GOAL IS TO HELP PATIENTS STRIVE TOWARD THEIR HIGHEST LEVEL OF CAPABILITIES. PSYCHIATRY: PROVIDES EVALUATION, TREATMENT AND MEDICATION MONITORINGPSYCHOLOGY: BEHAVIORAL COUNSELING, PROGRAMMING AND TESTING PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT INCLUDES TEST OF IQ, ADAPTIVE SKILLS, ACADEMIC SKILLS,AND SCREENING FOR PSYCHIATRIC PROBLEMS AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES COUNSELING: INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY AND GROUP COUNSELING AVAILABLE BY LICENSED SOCIAL WORKERSREHABILITATION SERVICES:PHYSICAL THERAPY:IN ORDER TO MAXIMIZE INDEPENDENCE, PROMOTE GOOD HEALTH, AND ENHANCE QUALITY OF LIFE, OUR PHYSICAL THERAPISTS EVALUATE AND DEVELOP INDIVIDUALIZED TREATMENT PROGRAMS TO PREVENT, MINIMIZE, OR ALLEVIATE PHYSICAL DISABILITY AND ASSOCIATED HEALTH COMPLICATIONS. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY:PROMOTING INDEPENDENCE AND PRODUCTIVITY IN ALL AREAS OF DAILY LIVING, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS PROVIDE EVALUATION AND TREATMENT OF SENSORY DYSFUNCTION, ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING, FUNCTIONAL ARM AND HAND SKILLS, AND ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS. SPEECH THERAPY:SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS PROVIDE EVALUATION AND TREATMENT OF A FULL RANGE OF COMMUNICATION DISORDERS AND SWALLOWING DIFFICULTIES. QUALIFIED CLINICIANS ADDRESS ALL ISSUES AFFECTING LANGUAGE, COMPREHENSION, AND MESSAGE PRODUCTION. ENHANCED COMMUNICATION SKILLS ARE A KEY FACTOR IN FACILITATING AN IMPROVED QUALITY OF LIFE. SPECIALTY SERVICESNEUROLOGY:A NEUROLOGIST WHO SPECIALIZES IN DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IS ON STAFF TO DIAGNOSE AND TREAT THESE DISORDERS. PODIATRY:A PODIATRIST IS ON STAFF TO DEAL WITH PROBLEMS OF THE FEET. PHYSIATRY/ORTHOTICS:EVALUATIONS ARE PERFORMED TO ASCERTAIN THE BEST FUNCTIONAL ABILITY OF THE INDIVIDUAL USING PHYSICAL THERAPY, ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT AND ORTHOTICS (BRACING). SERVICES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE IN THE SOUTHERN TIER. FEEDING AND SWALLOWING:STAFF WILL EVALUATE, TREAT AND PROVIDE INSTRUCTION FOR SAFETY AND INDEPENDENCE IN FEEDING. ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY:A MULTI-DISCIPLINARY TEAM ASSESSES AN INDIVIDUAL'S NEEDS TO INCREASE INDEPENDENT FUNCTIONING THROUGH COMPUTER ACCESS. AUGMENTATIVE COMMUNICATION:EVALUATION AND TRAINING ARE OFFERED IN THE USE OF ASSISTIVE COMMUNICATION AIDS AND DEVICES FOR THOSE WHO ARE DIFFICULT TO UNDERSTAND OR WHO HAVE LOST THE ABILITY TO SPEAK. SEATING AND MOBILITY:EVALUATION OF AN INDIVIDUAL'S NEED FOR AND FITTING OF A MANUAL OR POWER WHEELCHAIR AND/OR OTHER MOBILITY DEVICE, SUCH AS A WALKER. WOMEN'S HEALTH:AN EXPERIENCED PROVIDER IS ON STAFF TO OFFER ROUTINE WOMEN'S GYNECOLOGICAL CARE. CHILDREN'S CLINICAL SERVICESTHE CHILDREN'S CLINICAL SERVICES AT ASPIRE WORK AS PART OF A COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM.CLINICAL SERVICES INCLUDE: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PHYSICAL THERAPY SPEECH THERAPY NURSING SERVICES SPECIALTY SERVICES INCLUDE: ORTHOTIC CLINIC WHEELCHAIR/MOBILITY DEVICE CLINIC ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT CLINIC OUTPATIENT CLINIC SERVICES INCLUDE: THERAPY SERVICES WHEELCHAIR/MOBILITY DEVICE CLINIC ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT CLINIC EVALUATIONS ARE CONDUCTED BY A TEAM OF PROFESSIONALS WHO WORK TO PROVIDE AN ALL-ENCOMPASSING ASSESSMENT OF THE STRENGTHS AND NEEDS OF EACH CHILD.EVALUATION SERVICES INCLUDE: EDUCATION PSYCHOLOGICAL OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PHYSICAL THERAPY SPEECH THERAPY VISION TECHNOLOGY AND OTHER PROGRAMS WHICH INCLUDE: SERVICE COORDINATION,HOME SERVICES, AND TRANSPORTATION.

4d	Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ 9,208,697 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 9,139,212 )
4e	Total program service expenses60,245,939

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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules

Yes

Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule A Click to see attachment

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Yes

Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment

...

Yes

Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I..........

Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II........

Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C,
Part III............................

Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part I Click to see attachment

........................

Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part II Click to see attachment

...

Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment

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Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IV Click to see attachment

..............

Yes

Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part V Click to see attachment

......

If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.

Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI. Click to see attachment

...................

11a

Yes

Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VII Click to see attachment

.......

11b

Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIII Click to see attachment

.......

11c

Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IX Click to see attachment

............

11d

Yes

Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X Click to see attachment

11e

Yes

Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X Click to see attachment

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11f

Yes

12a

Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment

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12a

Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment

12b

Yes

Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E....

14a

Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?.....

14a

Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........

14b

Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV

Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...

Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions)....

Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............

Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................

20a

Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....

20a

If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?

20b

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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)

Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II...

Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........

Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment

Yes

24a

Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a................ Click to see attachment

24a

Yes

Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...

24b

Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................

24c

Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...

24d

25a

Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I........ Click to see attachment

25a

Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I................... Click to see attachment

25b

Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If so, complete Schedule L, Part II.................... Click to see attachment

Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III......... Click to see attachment

Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):

A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV .......................... Click to see attachment

28a

A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule L, Part IV..................... Click to see attachment

28b

An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV... Click to see attachment

28c

Yes

Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..

Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M.............

Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................

Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II......................

Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I........ Click to see attachment

Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1........................ Click to see attachment

Yes

35a

Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?

35a

Yes

If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2... Click to see attachment

35b

Yes

Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2............. Click to see attachment

Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI Click to see attachment

Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............

Yes

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Part V

Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V ..............

Yes

Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..

Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .

Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................

Yes

Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................

1,902

If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)

Yes

Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...

If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...

At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)?..........................

If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet

See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.

Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..

Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?

If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............

Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions?...

If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................

Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).

Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................

If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....

Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................

If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....

Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?............................

Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..

If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?............................

If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?..........................

Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?............

Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.

Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?..........

Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?.......

Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:

Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...

10a

Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities

10b

Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:

Gross income from members or shareholders .........

11a

Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........

11b

12a

Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?

12a

If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year. ....................

12b

Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.

Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.

13a

Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....

13b

Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............

13c

14a

Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....

14a

If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..

14b

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Part VI

Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI ..............

Section A. Governing Body and Management

Yes

Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year .....................

If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.

Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent ...................

Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................

Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .

Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................

Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .

Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................

Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................

Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................

Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:

The governing body? .........................

Yes

Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............

Yes

Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......

Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)

Yes

10a

Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............

10a

If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?

10b

11a

Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................

11a

Yes

Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....

12a

Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......

12a

Yes

Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................

12b

Yes

Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done.......................

12c

Yes

Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............

Yes

Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........

Yes

Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?

The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........

15a

Yes

Other officers or key employees of the organization ................

15b

If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).

16a

Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................

16a

If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............

16b

Section C. Disclosure

List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed MediumBullet

Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.

Own website Another's website Upon request Other (explain in Schedule O)

Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.

State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization:
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EDWARD HANDSCHUMAKER JR2356 NORTH FOREST ROADGETZVILLENY14068 (716) 505-5500

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Part VII

Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII ..............

Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees

1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
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List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."

List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.

Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.

(A) Name and Title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)	(D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(A) Name and Title
(1) SANDY CASEY........................................................................ DIRECTOR 12/13	1.00 .......................	X	0	0	0
(2) KENNETH H CONKLIN........................................................................ DIRECTOR 12/13	1.00 .......................	X	0	0	0
(3) EDWARD HEJZA........................................................................ DIRECTOR 12/13	1.00 .......................	X	0	0	0
(4) KENNETH KURTZ........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X	0	0	0
(5) GINNY O'BRIEN........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X	0	0	0
(6) DEBORAH PAWLOWSKI........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X	0	0	0
(7) ERICA REGER........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X	0	0	0
(8) DARYL RUSHTON........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X	0	0	0
(9) DANIEL RYEL CLU CHFC........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X	0	0	0
(10) IDAJEAN WINDELL........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X	0	0	0
(11) JAMES CARMINATI RPA........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X	0	0	0
(12) CARLOS RUANO........................................................................ DIRECTOR 12/13	1.00 .......................	X	0	0	0
(13) JAMIE BATT........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X	0	0	0
(14) JENNIFER BURTON........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X	0	0	0
(15) MARK LIPUMA........................................................................ DIRECTOR 13/14	1.00 .......................	X	0	0	0
(16) CAMREN SRODA........................................................................ DIRECTOR 13/14	1.00 .......................	X	0	0	0
(17) MARY HUNT........................................................................ DIRECTOR 13/14	1.00 .......................	X	0	0	0

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Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)

(A) Name and Title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)			(D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(A) Name and Title
(18) MARK JANULEWICZ CPA........................................................................ DIRECTOR 12/13	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(19) JACOB HERSTEK........................................................................ CHAIRPERSON	2.00 .......................		X		0	0	0
(20) EILEEN NOSEK........................................................................ VICE CHAIRPERSON	2.00 .......................		X		0	0	0
(21) LESLIE WANGELIN CTP........................................................................ TREASURER	2.00 .......................		X		0	0	0
(22) EDWARD HANDSCHUMAKER JR........................................................................ CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER	29.50 .......................8.00		X		147,850	0	20,607
(23) THOMAS SY........................................................................ PRESIDENT & CEO	26.50 .......................11.00		X		194,584	0	39,875
(24) NANCY DEMPSEY........................................................................ SECRETARY	2.00 .......................		X		0	0	0
(25) THOMAS HAYS........................................................................ CONSULTING PYSCHIATRIST	37.50 .......................			X	203,583	0	23,548
(26) JAMES SCHWINGER........................................................................ SVP OF HUMAN RESOURCES	37.50 .......................			X	120,142	0	18,836
(27) JANET HANSEN........................................................................ CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER	37.50 .......................			X	108,998	0	9,808
(28) JANE BLAKE........................................................................ NURSE PRACTITIONER	37.50 .......................			X	108,678	0	18,307
(29) JOSEPH HOESTERMANN........................................................................ DIRECTOR OF FINANCE	37.50 .......................			X	118,137	0	14,742

1b	Sub-Total................
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............	1,001,972	0	145,723

Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet

Yes

Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............

For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual...........................

Yes

Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........

Section B. Independent Contractors

Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.

(A) Name and business address	(B) Description of services	(C) Compensation
TELEPERION SOLUTIONS1330 NIAGARA FALLS BLVD STE206TONAWANDANY14150	INFORMATION SYSTEM SERVICES	550,396
DOPKINS & COMPANY LLP200 INTERNATIONAL DRIVEWILLIAMSVILLENY14221	ACCOUNTING/AUDITING/CONSULTING	346,060
CHILDREN'S EDUCATIONAL SERVICES140 SOUTHWESTERN DRIVELAKEWOODNY14750	MEDICAL SERVICES	185,365
SUPPLEMENTAL HEALTH CARE2005 SHERIDAN DR STE 5BUFFALONY14223	MEDICAL SERVICES	184,962
UNIVERSITY PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES4955 N BAILEY AVE STE 130AMHERSTNY14226	MEDICAL SERVICES	101,400
2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization 5

Form 990 (2013)

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Part VIII

Statement of Revenue

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............

				(A) Total revenue	(B) Related or exempt function revenue	(C) Unrelated business revenue	(D) Revenue excluded from tax under sections 512-514
1a	Federated campaigns..1a		19,576
b	Membership dues....1b
c	Fundraising events....1c
d	Related organizations...1d
e	Government grants (contributions)1e		1,568,650

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f		139,633

g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$
h	Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......			1,727,859
			Business Code
2a	MEDICAID		624100	47,603,391	47,603,391
b	SCHOOL DISTRICTS		624100	5,008,708	5,008,708
c	COUNTIES		624100	4,352,436	4,352,436
d	SOCIAL SECURITY		624100	3,814,978	3,814,978
e	NYS OPWDD		624100	302,664	302,664
f	All other program service revenue .			2,642,311	2,642,311
g	Total. Add lines 2a–2f........			63,724,488
3	Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts).......			12,534			12,534
4	Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..
5	Royalties...........
		(i) Real	(ii) Personal
6a	Gross rents
b	Less: rental expenses
c	Rental income or (loss)
d	Net rental income or (loss).......
		(i) Securities	(ii) Other
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory	123,588	93,153
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses	107,993	62,237
c	Gain or (loss)	15,595	30,916
d	Net gain or (loss)..........			46,511	30,916		15,595
8a	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ..
	a
b	Less: direct expenses ...b
c	Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..
9a	Gross income from gaming activities. See Part IV, line 19 ...
	a
b	Less: direct expenses ...b
c	Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...
10a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances .
	a
b	Less: cost of goods sold ..b
c	Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..
Miscellaneous Revenue			Business Code
11a	MANAGEMENT FEES		900099	134,438	134,438
b
c
d	All other revenue ....
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......			134,438
12	Total revenue. See Instructions......			65,645,830	63,889,842	0	28,129

Form 990 (2013)

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Part IX

Statement of Functional Expenses

Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ...............

Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b, 7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII.		(A) Total expenses	(B) Program service expenses	(C) Management and general expenses	(D) Fundraising expenses
1	Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States. See Part IV, line 21
2	Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22
3	Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16
4	Benefits paid to or for members
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ....	402,916		402,916
6	Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....
7	Other salaries and wages	37,921,748	35,280,685	2,641,063
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....	621,346	556,649	64,697
9	Other employee benefits .......	11,183,224	10,265,053	918,171
10	Payroll taxes ...........	3,053,484	2,821,104	232,380
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......
b	Legal .........	103,764	14,263	89,501
c	Accounting ...........	245,210	-2,370	247,580
d	Lobbying ...........
e	Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17
f	Investment management fees ......
g	Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) ........	2,109,370	1,990,734	118,636
12	Advertising and promotion ....	92,161	31,570	60,591
13	Office expenses .......	759,670	476,115	283,555
14	Information technology ......	527,255	30,769	496,486
15	Royalties ..
16	Occupancy ...........	1,534,197	1,464,014	70,183
17	Travel ............	1,396,953	1,315,519	81,434
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....
20	Interest ...........	230,540	70,795	159,745
21	Payments to affiliates .......	29,393		29,393
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .....	2,197,838	1,956,662	241,176
23	Insurance ..............	408,509	379,206	29,303
24	Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a	PROGRAM SUPPLIES	1,215,346	1,198,050	17,296
b	FOOD	1,084,903	1,081,321	3,582
c	EXPENSED EQUIPMENT	754,525	753,481	1,044
d	REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE	694,822	491,381	203,441
e	All other expenses	446,457	70,938	375,519
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e	67,013,631	60,245,939	6,767,692	0
26	Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).

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				(A) Beginning of year		(B) End of year
1	Cash–non-interest-bearing .............			120,225	1	114,075
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........			680,924	2	709,138
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ...........			597,924	3	500,733
4	Accounts receivable, net .............			9,458,936	4	8,698,696
5	Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L ..................
					5
6	Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
					6
7	Notes and loans receivable, net .............				7
8	Inventories for sale or use ..............				8
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ..........			289,966	9	240,491
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	38,185,277
b	Less: accumulated depreciation .....	10b	23,275,219	13,684,412	10c	14,910,058
11	Investments—publicly traded securities ..........			682,928	11	772,335
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....				12
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .....				13
14	Intangible assets ...............				14
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........			3,900,146	15	3,699,258
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)......			29,415,461	16	29,644,784
17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .........			14,221,525	17	11,965,107
18	Grants payable .................				18
19	Deferred revenue ................			235,623	19	235,398
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities .............			4,245,000	20	3,845,000
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..			578,419	21	599,469
22	Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
	persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........				22
23	Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..			5,226,037	23	6,584,889
24	Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....				24
25	Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D....................			1,936,880	25	2,246,445
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.........			26,443,484	26	25,476,308
	Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27	Unrestricted net assets ..............			2,585,020	27	3,309,265
28	Temporarily restricted net assets ...........			386,957	28	859,211
29	Permanently restricted net assets ...........				29
	Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 30 through 34.
30	Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds ........				30
31	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....				31
32	Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds				32
33	Total net assets or fund balances ...........			2,971,977	33	4,168,476
34	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........			29,415,461	34	29,644,784

Form 990 (2013)

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Part XI

Reconcilliation of Net Assets

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI ..............

Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............

65,645,830

Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............

67,013,631

Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............

-1,367,801

Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..

2,971,977

Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............

46,425

Donated services and use of facilities .................

Investment expenses .....................

-6,676

Prior period adjustments .....................

Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........

2,524,551

Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))

4,168,476

Part XII

Financial Statements and Reporting

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII .............

Yes

Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990: Cash Accrual Other
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.

Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?

If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:

Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis

Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?

Yes

If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:

Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis

If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?

Yes

If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.

As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?

If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.

Form 990 (2013)

Form 990, Special Condition Description:

Special Condition Description

Additional Data

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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Public Charity Status and Public Support

Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.

Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow

See separate instructions.
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Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2013

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

ASPIRE OF WESTERN NEW YORK INC

Employer identification number

16-0757756

Part I

Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.

The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)

A church, convention of churches, or association of churches described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).

A school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E.)

A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).

A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter the hospital's name, city, and state:

An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in

section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)

A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).

An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 331/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross

receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of

its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses

acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)

An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety. See section 509(a)(4).

An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2). See section 509(a)(3). Check the box that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 11e through 11h.

Type I

Type II

Type III - Functionally integrated

Type III - Non-functionally integrated

By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).

If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, or Type III supporting organization, check this box ..................................................

Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the
following persons?

(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)

Yes

and (iii) below, the governing body of the supported organization? ................

11g(i)

(ii) A family member of a person described in (i) above? ......................

11g(ii)

(iii) A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? ................

11g(iii)

Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).

(i) Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?		(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?		(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?		(vii) Amount of monetary support
(i) Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No	(vii) Amount of monetary support


Total

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.

Cat. No. 11285F

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013

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Part II

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2009	(b) 2010	(c) 2011	(d) 2012	(e) 2013	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
2	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4	Total. Add lines 1 through 3
5	The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6	Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2009	(b) 2010	(c) 2011	(d) 2012	(e) 2013	(f) Total
7	Amounts from line 4..
8	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
9	Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
11	Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).

Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions) ..................

First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here................................................. right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public support percentage for 2013 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f)) .........

Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 ...............

16a

33 1/3% support test—2013. If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....................... right arrow

33 1/3% support test—2012. If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..................... right arrow

17a

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2013. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization ..................................................... right arrow

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2012. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly
supported organization ................................................ right arrow

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013

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Part III

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2009	(b) 2010	(c) 2011	(d) 2012	(e) 2013	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .	2,129,823	2,149,836	1,707,866	1,446,184	1,727,859	9,161,568
2	Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......	63,272,384	64,317,782	64,362,578	62,918,338	63,724,488	318,595,570
3	Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6	Total. Add lines 1 through 5.	65,402,207	66,467,618	66,070,444	64,364,522	65,452,347	327,757,138
7a	Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...						0
b	Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.						0
c	Add lines 7a and 7b..						0
8	Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)						327,757,138

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2009	(b) 2010	(c) 2011	(d) 2012	(e) 2013	(f) Total
9	Amounts from line 6...	65,402,207	66,467,618	66,070,444	64,364,522	65,452,347	327,757,138
10a	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..	17,897	13,326	17,908	14,500	12,534	76,165
b	Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c	Add lines 10a and 10b.	17,897	13,326	17,908	14,500	12,534	76,165
11	Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.) ..	507,288	143,266	131,090	132,891	134,438	1,048,973
13	Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..	65,927,392	66,624,210	66,219,442	64,511,913	65,599,319	328,882,276

First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here............................................. right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public support percentage for 2013 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) .........

99.660 %

Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15 ...............

99.590 %

Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage

Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) ......

0.020 %

Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17 .............

0.020 %

19a

33 1/3% support tests—2013. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ........ right arrow

33 1/3% support tests—2012. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..... right arrow

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions ..... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013

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Part IV

Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).

Facts And Circumstances Test

Explanation

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013

Additional Data

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Software Version:

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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Schedule of Contributors

Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2013

Name of the organization

ASPIRE OF WESTERN NEW YORK INC

Employer identification number

16-0757756

Organization type (check one):

Filers of:

Section:

Form 990 or 990-EZ

501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization

Form 990-PF

501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation

Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.

General Rule

For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, $5,000 or more (in money or
property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II.

Special Rules

For a section 501(c)(3) organization filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 33¹/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) and received from any one contributor, during the year, a contribution of the
greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.

For a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 for use exclusively for religious, charitable,
scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and
III.

For a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions for use exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but these contributions did
not total more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during
the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Do not complete any of the parts unless the General Rule
applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $5,000 or more
during the year ......................... Arrow Bullet

Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

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Name of organization ASPIRE OF WESTERN NEW YORK INC

Part I	Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
RESTRICTED	RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED, RESTRICTEDRESTRICTED	$RESTRICTED	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2013)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2013)

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Name of organization ASPIRE OF WESTERN NEW YORK INC

Part II	Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2013)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2013)

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Name of organization
ASPIRE OF WESTERN NEW YORK INC

Employer identification number

16-0757756

Part III

Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
that total more than $1,000 for the year. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry.
For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet

$
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.

(a) No.
from
Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a) No.
from
Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a) No.
from
Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a) No.
from
Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Financial Statements

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b
SchDMd Bullet

Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet

See separate instructions. SchDMd Bullet

Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

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Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

ASPIRE OF WESTERN NEW YORK INC

Employer identification number

16-0757756

Part I

Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.

		(a) Donor advised funds	(b) Funds and other accounts
1	Total number at end of year .........
2	Aggregate contributions to (during year) ...
3	Aggregate grants from (during year) .....
4	Aggregate value at end of year ........

Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............

Yes No

Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................

Yes No

Part II

Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.

Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).

Preservation of land for public use (e.g., recreation or education) Preservation of an historically important land area

Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure

Preservation of open space

Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.


a	Total number of conservation easements .......................	2a
b	Total acreage restricted by conservation easements ..................	2b
c	Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) .....	2c
d	Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ....................	2d

Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the tax year SchDMd Bullet

Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet

Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................

Yes No

Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet

Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet

Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .......................................

Yes No

In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.

Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.

If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.

If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:

(i)

Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................ SchDMd Bullet

(ii)

Assets included in Form 990, Part X .............................. SchDMd Bullet

If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:

Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .......................... SchDMd Bullet

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... SchDMd Bullet

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

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Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)

Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):

Public exhibition

Loan or exchange programs

Scholarly research

Other

Preservation for future generations

Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.

During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........

Yes No

Part IV

Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.

Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................

Yes No

If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:


c	Beginning balance .................................	1c
d	Additions during the year ..............................	1d
e	Distributions during the year .............................	1e
f	Ending balance ...................................	1f

Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................

Yes No

If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ........

Part V

Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.

		(a)Current year	(b)Prior year	b (c)Two years back	(d)Three years back	(e)Four years back
1a	Beginning of year balance ....
b	Contributions ........
c	Net investment earnings, gains, and losses
d	Grants or scholarships .....
e	Other expenditures for facilities and programs ........
f	Administrative expenses ....
g	End of year balance ......

Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:

Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet

Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet

Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet

The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.

Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes

(i) unrelated organizations ........................

3a(i)

(ii) related organizations ........................

3a(ii)

If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........

Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.

Part VI

Land, Buildings, and Equipment. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.

Description of property		(a) Cost or other basis (investment)	(b)Cost or other basis (other)	(c) Accumulated depreciation	(d) Book value
1a	Land .................		1,101,343		1,101,343
b	Buildings ................	81,515	15,320,727	7,902,307	7,499,935
c	Leasehold improvements ............		3,705,468	2,340,699	1,364,769
d	Equipment ................		15,738,864	12,798,645	2,940,219
e	Other .................		2,237,360	233,568	2,003,792
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......					14,910,058

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Part VII

InvestmentsOther Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.

(a) Description of security or category (including name of security)		(b)Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives
(2)Closely-held equity interests
Other








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)

Part VIII

InvestmentsProgram Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.

(a) Description of investment		(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value









Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)

Part IX

Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.

(a) Description				(b) Book value
(1) DEFERRED INTANGIBLE COSTS				456,831
(2) RELATED PARTY RECEIVABLE				103,398
(3) CLIENT FUNDS				599,469
(4) WORKERS COMPENSATION AGGREGATE INSURANCE RECEIVABLE				580,000
(5) OTHER LONG-TERM ASSETS				148,994
(6) INTEREST IN NET ASSETS OF ASPIRE FOUNDATION				1,810,566



Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........				3,699,258

Part X

Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.

1.(a) Description of liability		(b) Book value
Federal income taxes
OBLIGATION UNDER CAPITAL LEASE		1,698,215
RELATED PARTY PAYABLE		8,938
CURRENT OBLIGATIONS REFINANCED UNDER L-T AGREEMENTS		539,292






Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)		2,246,445
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII ..................................................

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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements .......			1	65,685,579
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a	Net unrealized gains on investments ..........	2a	46,425
b	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2b
c	Recoveries of prior year grants ...........	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d .....................			2e	46,425
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1.....................			3	65,639,154
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .	4a	6,676
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.......................			4c	6,676
5	Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......			5	65,645,830

Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ...........		1	67,013,631
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a	Donated services and use of facilities ..........	2a
b	Prior year adjustments ..............	2b
c	Other losses ................	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d......................		2e	0
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1.....................		3	67,013,631
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b ..	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.......................		4c	0
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......		5	67,013,631

Part XIII

Supplemental Information

Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.

Return Reference	Explanation
PART IV, LINE 2B:	ASPIRE OF WESTERN NEW YORK, INC. IS THE REPRESENTATIVE PAYEE FOR CERTAIN CONSUMERS. ASPIRE RECEIVES SOCIAL SECURITY PAYMENTS ON THEIR BEHALF AND MANAGES THESE FUNDS FOR THE CONSUMERS' BENEFIT.
PART X, LINE 2:	IT IS HIGHLY CERTAIN THAT SOME POSITIONS TAKEN FOR INCOME TAX PURPOSES WOULD BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION BY THE TAXING AUTHORITIES, WHILE OTHERS ARE SUBJECT TO UNCERTAINTY ABOUT THE MERITS OF THE POSITION TAKEN OR THE AMOUNT OF THE POSITION THAT WOULD BE ULTIMATELY SUSTAINED. THE BENEFIT OF A TAX POSITION IS RECOGNIZED IN THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ONLY TO THE EXTENT THAT AN UNCERTAIN TAX POSITION, IF ANY, IS ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE COMPANIES.

Return Reference

Explanation

PART IV, LINE 2B:

ASPIRE OF WESTERN NEW YORK, INC. IS THE REPRESENTATIVE PAYEE FOR CERTAIN CONSUMERS. ASPIRE RECEIVES SOCIAL SECURITY PAYMENTS ON THEIR BEHALF AND MANAGES THESE FUNDS FOR THE CONSUMERS' BENEFIT.

PART X, LINE 2:

IT IS HIGHLY CERTAIN THAT SOME POSITIONS TAKEN FOR INCOME TAX PURPOSES WOULD BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION BY THE TAXING AUTHORITIES, WHILE OTHERS ARE SUBJECT TO UNCERTAINTY ABOUT THE MERITS OF THE POSITION TAKEN OR THE AMOUNT OF THE POSITION THAT WOULD BE ULTIMATELY SUSTAINED. THE BENEFIT OF A TAX POSITION IS RECOGNIZED IN THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ONLY TO THE EXTENT THAT AN UNCERTAIN TAX POSITION, IF ANY, IS ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE COMPANIES.

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Schedule J
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Compensation Information

For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet

Attach to Form 990. SchJMediumBullet

See separate instructions.
SchJMediumBullet

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Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

ASPIRE OF WESTERN NEW YORK INC

Employer identification number

16-0757756

Part I

Questions Regarding Compensation

Yes

Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.

First-class or charter travel Housing allowance or residence for personal use

Travel for companions Payments for business use of personal residence

Tax idemnification and gross-up payments Health or social club dues or initiation fees

Discretionary spending account Personal services (e.g., maid, chauffeur, chef)

If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....

Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ..

Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.

Compensation committee Written employment contract

Independent compensation consultant Compensation survey or study

Form 990 of other organizations Approval by the board or compensation committee

During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:

Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................

Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........

Yes

Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........

If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.

Only 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations only must complete lines 5-9.

For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:

The organization? ...........................

Any related organization? .........................

If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.

For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:

The organization? ...........................

Any related organization? .........................

If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.

For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............

Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................

If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

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Part II

Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.

For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.

(A) Name and Title		(B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation			(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)	(F) Compensation reported as deferred in prior Form 990
(A) Name and Title		(i) Base compensation	(ii) Bonus & incentive compensation	(iii) Other reportable compensation	(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)	(F) Compensation reported as deferred in prior Form 990
(1)EDWARD HANDSCHUMAKER JRCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER	(i) (ii)	147,850 0	0 0	0 0	0 0	20,607 0	168,457 0	0 0
(2)THOMAS SYPRESIDENT & CEO	(i) (ii)	194,584 0	0 0	0 0	17,500 0	22,375 0	234,459 0	0 0
(3)THOMAS HAYSCONSULTING PYSCHIATRIST	(i) (ii)	203,583 0	0 0	0 0	0 0	23,548 0	227,131 0	0 0

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Part III

Supplemental Information

Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II.
Also complete this part for any additional information.

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Schedule K
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information on Tax Exempt Bonds

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 24a. Provide descriptions,
explanations, and any additional information in Part VI.
SchKMediumBullet

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Name of the organization
ASPIRE OF WESTERN NEW YORK INC

Employer identification number
16-0757756

Part I

Bond Issues

(a) Issuer name		(b) Issuer EIN	(c) CUSIP #	(d) Date issued	(e) Issue price	(f) Description of purpose	(g) Defeased		(h) On behalf of issuer		(i) Pool financing
(a) Issuer name		(b) Issuer EIN	(c) CUSIP #	(d) Date issued	(e) Issue price	(f) Description of purpose	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No
A	ERIE COUNTY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY	16-1090858	295085BL7	01-28-2008	2,890,000	EQUIPMENT ACQUISTION AND RENOVATIONS TO A DIAGONISTIC AND TREATMENT CENTER		X		X		X

Part II

Proceeds

	A		B		C		D
	1 Amount of bonds retired . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Amount of bonds legally defeased . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Total proceeds of issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	2,890,000
4 Gross proceeds in reserve funds . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 Capitalized interest from proceeds . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Proceeds in refunding escrows . . . . . . . . . . . .
7 Issuance costs from proceeds . . . . . . . . . . . .
8 Credit enhancement from proceeds . . . . . . . . . . .
9 Working capital expenditures from proceeds . . . . . . . . .
10 Capital expenditures from proceeds . . . . . . . . . . .	2,890,000
11 Other spent proceeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12 Other unspent proceeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13 Year of substantial completion . . . . . . . . . . . .	2008
	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No
14 Were the bonds issued as part of a current refunding issue? . . . . .		X
15 Were the bonds issued as part of an advance refunding issue? . . . . .		X
16 Has the final allocation of proceeds been made? . . . . . . . .	X
17 Does the organization maintain adequate books and records to support the final allocation of proceeds? . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	X

Part III

Private Business Use

	A		B		C		D
	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No
1 Was the organization a partner in a partnership, or a member of an LLC, which owned property financed by tax-exempt bonds? . . . . . . .		X
2 Are there any lease arrangements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? . . . . . . . . .		X

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Part III

Private Business Use (Continued)

	A		B		C		D
	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No
3a Are there any management or service contracts that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? . . . . . . . . . . . .		X
b If "Yes" to line 3a, does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any management or service contracts relating to the financed property?
c Are there any research agreements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		X
d If "Yes" to line 3c, does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any research agreements relating to the financed property?
4 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use by entities other than a section 501(c)(3) organization or a state or local government . .	0 %
5 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use as a result of unrelated trade or business activity carried on by your organization, another section 501(c)(3) organization, or a state or local government . . . . . . .	0 %
6 Total of lines 4 and 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . .	0 %
7 Does the bond issue meet the private security or payment test? . . . . .		X
8a Has there been a sale or disposition of any of the bond financed property to a nongovernmental person other than a 501(c)(3) organization since the bonds were issued?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		X
b If "Yes" to line 8a, enter the percentage of bond-financed property sold or disposed of.
c If "Yes" to line 8a, was any remedial action taken pursuant to Regulations sections 1.141-12 and 1.145-2? . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9 Has the organization established written procedures to ensure that all nonqualified bonds of the issue are remediated in accordance with the requirements under Regulations sections 1.141-12 and 1.145-2? . . . . . . .		X

Part IV

Arbitrage

	A		B		C		D
	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No
1 Has the issuer filed Form 8038-T? . . . . .		X
2 If "No" to line 1, did the following apply? . . . .
a Rebate not due yet? . . . . . . . .		X
b Exception to rebate? . . . . . . . .		X
c No rebate due? . . . . . . . .		X
If you checked "No rebate due" in line 2c, provide in Part VI the date the rebate computation was performed
3 Is the bond issue a variable rate issue? . . . .	X
4a Has the organization or the governmental issuer entered into a qualified hedge with respect to the bond issue?	X
b Name of provider . . . . . . . . .	KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
c Term of hedge . . . . . . . . . .	10.000000000000
d Was the hedge superintegrated? . . . .		X
e Was the hedge terminated? . . . . . .	X

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Part IV

Arbitrage (Continued)

	A		B		C		D
	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No
5a Were gross proceeds invested in a guaranteed investment contract (GIC)? . . . . . . . . .		X
b Name of provider . . . . . . . . .
c Term of GIC . . . . . . . . . .
d Was the regulatory safe harbor for establishing the fair market value of the GIC satisfied? . . . . .
6 Were any gross proceeds invested beyond an available temporary period? . . . . . . . .		X
7 Has the organization established written procedures to monitor the requirements of section 148? . . .		X

Part V

Procedures To Undertake Corrective Action

	A		B		C		D
	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No
Has the organization established written procedures to ensure that violations of federal tax requirements are timely identified and corrected through the voluntary closing agreement program if self-remediation is not available under applicable regulations?

Part VI

Supplemental Information. Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule K (see instructions).

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Schedule L
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Transactions with Interested Persons

Complete if the organization answered
"Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c,
or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a or 40b.
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Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

ASPIRE OF WESTERN NEW YORK INC

Employer identification number

16-0757756

Part I

Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3) and section 501(c)(4) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b.

1(a) Name of disqualified person	(c) Description of transaction	(d) Corrected?
1(a) Name of disqualified person	(c) Description of transaction	Yes	No

Enter the amount of tax incurred by organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ........................... Bullet Image

Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization ....... Bullet Image

Part II

Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a, or Form 990, Part IV, line 26; or if the organization reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 5, 6, or 22

(a) Name of interested person	(b) Relationship with organization	(c) Purpose of loan	(d) Loan to or from the organization?		(e)Original principal amount	(f)Balance due	(g) In default?		(h) Approved by board or committee?		(i)Written agreement?
(a) Name of interested person	(b) Relationship with organization	(c) Purpose of loan	To	From	(e)Original principal amount	(f)Balance due	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No






Total ...... $

Part III

Grants or Assistance Benefitting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.

(a) Name of interested person	(b) Relationship between interested person and the organization	(c) Amount of assistance	(d) Type of assistance	(e) Purpose of assistance

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

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Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013

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Part IV

Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.

(a) Name of interested person	(b) Relationship between interested person and the organization	(c) Amount of transaction	(d) Description of transaction	(e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
(a) Name of interested person		(c) Amount of transaction	(d) Description of transaction	Yes	No
(1) WATERBOURNE CONSTRUCTION	OWNER OF CORPORATION IS A BOARD MEMBER OF ASPIRE OF WESTERN NEW YORK, INC.	122,895	CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT		No

Part V

Supplemental Information
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
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OMB No. 1545-0047

2013

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

ASPIRE OF WESTERN NEW YORK INC

Employer identification number

16-0757756

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FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11	THE FORM 990 IS PRESENTED IN DRAFT FORM TO THE ASPIRE OF WNY, INC. AUDIT COMMITTEE FOR THEIR REVIEW AND IS THEN DISTRIBUTED TO THE FULL BOARD FOR THEIR REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C	ASPIRE REQUIRES ITS BOARD MEMBERS TO SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORM ANNUALLY WHICH DETAILS ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. ASPIRE REVIEWS THESE CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORMS AND SUMMARIZES ANY CONFLICTS NOTED ON THE FORMS. THERE WAS ONE CONFLICT NOTED THAT REQUIRED DISCLOSURE ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT OR "CONSOLIDATED FISCAL REPORTS," ANNUAL COST REPORT REQUIRED BY VARIOUS NEW YORK STATE FUNDING AGENCIES REGARDING A TRANSACTION WITH AN ENTITY PARTLY OWNED BY A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THIS TRANSACTION IS REPORTED ON SCHEDULE L.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A	THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS CHARGED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WITH THE RESPONSIBILITY OF DETERMINING THE COMPENSATION OF THE CEO. IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THAT DUTY THE COMMITTEE USES COMPARABLE COMPENSATION DATA FOR SIMILARLY QUALIFIED PERSONS IN FUNCTIONALLY COMPARABLE POSITIONS AT SIMILARLY SITUATED ORGANIZATIONS AND THE COMMITTEE MAINTAINS CONTEMPORANEOUS DOCUMENTATION AND RECORDKEEPING FOR DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS REGARDING THE COMPENSATION AGREEMENT.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19	THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF ASPIRE OF WESTERN NEW YORK, INC. ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC IN THE FOLLOWING WAYS: BY VISITING THE ASPIRE CORPORATE OFFICES AT 2356 NORTH FOREST RD. GETZVILLE, NY 14068 DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS COPIES CAN BE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST OVER THE PHONE, IN WRITING, VIA EMAIL OR THROUGH THE WEBSITE GUIDESTAR.ORG
FORM 990: PART IX; COLUMN D; FUNDRAISING EXPENSES	FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES ARE PERFORMED BY ASPIRE FOUNDATION FOR THE BENEFIT OF ASPIRE OF WESTERN NEW YORK, INC. THEREFORE THERE ARE NO FUNDRAISING EXPENSES REPORTED BY ASPIRE OF WESTERN NEW YORK, INC.
FORM 990; PART X:	IN 2013, ASPIRE OF WESTERN NEW YORK, INC. BEGAN RECORDING ITS INTEREST IN THE NET ASSETS OF ASPIRE FOUNDATION, INC. RESULTING IN A RESTATEMENT TO THE NET ASSET BALANCE AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2012. THE 2012 BALANCES IN SCHEDULE X WERE ADJUSTED TO REFLECT THIS RESTATEMENT AS IF THIS INTEREST HAD BEEN RECORDED AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2012. ALSO IN 2013, ASPIRE CHANGED ITS METHOD OF ACCOUNTING FOR CERTAIN TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS, RESULTING IN A RETROSPECTIVE ADJUSTMENT BETWEEN NET ASSET CLASSIFICATIONS AND THE 2012 BALANCES IN SCHEDULE X WERE ADJUSTED TO REFLECT THIS RETROSPECTIVE ADJUSTMENT.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:	PRIOR YEAR CHANGE IN WORKER'S COMPENSATION LIABILITY RELATED TO ASSESSMENTS 1,768,811. CHANGE IN INTEREST IN NET ASSETS OF FOUNDATION 755,740.
FORM 990: PART XII; LINE 2C	THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PREVIOUS YEAR.
FORM 990, SCHEDULE D, AND PART XII LINE 2	ASPIRE OF WESTERN NEW YORK, INC. PREPARES ANNUAL COMBINED AUDIT FINANCIAL STATEMENTS THAT INCLUDE ACTIVITY FOR THE FOLLOWING RELATED ENTITIES: ASPIRE FOUNDATION AND ELEVEN ASPIRE HUD COMPANIES. THE ACTIVITY FOR THESE RELATED ORGANIZATIONS IS NOT REPORTED ON THIS RETURN AS THESE ENTITIES FILE SEPARATE FORM 990'S. THE ASPIRE FOUNDATION FILES A SEPARATE FORM 990 UNDER EIN 22-2554154 AND THE ELEVEN ASPIRE HUD COMPANIES FILES A GROUP RETURN UNDER EIN 45-2209144 AND ARE CONSIDERED RELATED CONTROLLED ENTITIES WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 512(B)(13), DUE TO, AMONG OTHER ITEMS, LIKE OFFICERS AND BOARD MEMBERS. FORM 990, LINE H: ASPIRE OF WESTERN NEW YORK, INC. IS A CENTRAL ORGANIZATION. THE SUBORDINATE ORGANIZATIONS LISTED AS FOLLOWS, FILE A GROUP RETURN UNDER GROUP EXEMPTION #5772 UNDER EIN 45-2209144 AND ARE CONSIDERED RELATED CONTROLLED ENTITIES WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 512(B)(13), DUE TO AMONG OTHER ITEMS, LIKE OFFICERS AND BOARD MEMBERS. UCP OPPORTUNITIES, INC. - 22-2537200 UCP DEVELOPMENTS, INC. - 22-2535885 UCP OPPORTUNITIES OF WNY, INC. - 22-2537200 INDEPENDENT HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES, INC. - 16-1453506 BARONE HEIGHTS, INC. - 16-1478977 LIVING INDEPENDENTLY, INC. - 16-1453506 ADVANCING INDEPENDENCE, INC. - 16-1526043 SOUTH PARK SUPPORTIVE LIVING, INC. - 31-1728902 MILLENIUM PLACE, INC. - 16-1608531 ODYSSEY 2001, INC. - 03-0499392 CUSHING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION - 80-0804347

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Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013

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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
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Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

ASPIRE OF WESTERN NEW YORK INC

Employer identification number

16-0757756

Part I

Identification of Disregarded Entities Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.

(a) Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Total income	(e) End-of-year assets	(f) Direct controlling entity

Part II

Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Exempt Code section	(e) Public charity status (if section 501(c)(3))	(f) Direct controlling entity	(g) Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Exempt Code section	(e) Public charity status (if section 501(c)(3))	(f) Direct controlling entity	Yes	No
(1) UCP OPPORTUNITIES 2356 NORTH FOREST GETZVILLE,NY14068 22-2413292	HOUSING FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED	NY	501(C)(3)	509(A)(3)	ASPIRE OF WESTERN NEW YORK INC	Yes
(2) UCP DEVELOPMENTS INC 2356 NORTH FOREST GETZVILLE,NY14068 22-2535885	HOUSING FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED	NY	501(C)(3)	509(A)(3)	ASPIRE OF WESTERN NEW YORK INC	Yes
(3) UCP OPPORTUNITIES OF WNY INC 2356 NORTH FOREST GETZVILLE,NY14068 22-2537200	HOUSING FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED	NY	501(C)(3)	509(A)(3)	ASPIRE OF WESTERN NEW YORK INC	Yes
(4) INDEPENDENT HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES INC 2356 NORTH FOREST GETZVILLE,NY14068 16-1453506	HOUSING FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED	NY	501(C)(3)	509(A)(3)	ASPIRE OF WESTERN NEW YORK INC	Yes
(5) BARONE HEIGHTS INC 2356 NORTH FOREST GETZVILLE,NY14068 16-1478977	HOUSING FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED	NY	501(C)(3)	509(A)(3)	ASPIRE OF WESTERN NEW YORK INC	Yes
(6) LIVING INDEPENDENTLY INC 2356 NORTH FOREST GETZVILLE,NY14068 16-1499331	HOUSING FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED	NY	501(C)(3)	509(A)(3)	ASPIRE OF WESTERN NEW YORK INC	Yes
(7) ADVANCING INDEPENDENCE INC 2356 NORTH FOREST GETZVILLE,NY14068 16-1526043	HOUSING FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED	NY	501(C)(3)	509(A)(3)	ASPIRE OF WESTERN NEW YORK INC	Yes
(8) SOUTH PARK SUPPORTIVE LIVING INC 2356 NORTH FOREST GETZVILLE,NY14068 31-1728902	HOUSING FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED	NY	501(C)(3)	509(A)(3)	ASPIRE OF WESTERN NEW YORK INC	Yes
(9) MILLENNIUM PLACE INC 2356 NORTH FOREST GETZVILLE,NY14068 16-1608531	HOUSING FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED	NY	501(C)(3)	509(A)(3)	ASPIRE OF WESTERN NEW YORK INC	Yes
(10) ODYSSEY 2001 INC 2356 NORTH FOREST GETZVILLE,NY14068 03-0499392	HOUSING FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED	NY	501(C)(3)	509(A)(3)	ASPIRE OF WESTERN NEW YORK INC	Yes
(11) CUSHING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 2356 NORTH FOREST GETZVILLE,NY14068 80-0204347	HOUSING FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED	NY	501(C)(3)	509(A)(3)	ASPIRE OF WESTERN NEW YORK INC	Yes

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Cat. No. 50135Y

Schedule R (Form 990) 2013

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Part III

Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(h) Disproprtionate allocations?		(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	(j) General or managing partner?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	Yes	No	(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	Yes	No

Part IV

Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(e) Type of entity (C corp, S corp, or trust)	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(i) Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(e) Type of entity (C corp, S corp, or trust)	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	Yes	No

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Part V

Transactions With Related Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.

Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.

Yes

1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?

a Receipt of (i) interest (ii) annuities (iii) royalties or (iv) rent from a controlled entity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Yes

e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

f Dividends from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

g Sale of assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Yes

m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Yes

n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Yes

o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Yes

p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Yes

r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Yes

If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.

(a) Name of related organization	(b) Transaction type (a-s)	(c) Amount involved	(d) Method of determining amount involved
(1) UCP OPPORTUNITIES INC	D	-137,128	ACTUAL INVOICES OR ALLOCATED COST
(2) UCP OPPORTUNITIES OF WNY INC	D	-79,413	ACTUAL INVOICES OR ALLOCATED COST
(3) UCP DEVELOPMENTS INC	D	-84,614	ACTUAL INVOICES OR ALLOCATED COST
(4) INDEPENDENT HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES INC	D	-66,959	ACTUAL INVOICES OR ALLOCATED COST
(5) SOUTH PARK SUPPORTIVE LIVING INC	D	-50,946	ACTUAL INVOICES OR ALLOCATED COST
(6) ODYSSEY 2001 INC	D	-53,159	ACTUAL INVOICES OR ALLOCATED COST
(7) UCP OPPORTUNITIES INC	S	83,238	CASH PAYMENTS OR OTHER FORM OF RE
(8) INDEPENDENT HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES INC	S	62,121	CASH PAYMENTS OR OTHER FORM OF RE
(9) UCP OPPORTUNITIES INC	Q	86,992	CASH PAYMENTS OR OTHER FORM OF RE
(10) UCP OPPORTUNITIES OF WNY INC	Q	56,136	CASH PAYMENTS OR OTHER FORM OF RE
(11) UCP DEVELOPMENTS INC	Q	62,840	CASH PAYMENTS OR OTHER FORM OF RE

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Part VI

Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.

Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(e) Are all partners section 501(c)(3) organizations?		(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(h) Disproprtionate allocations?		(i) Code V?UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	(j) General or managing partner?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	Yes	No	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	Yes	No	(i) Code V?UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	Yes	No

Schedule R (Form 990) 2013

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Part VII

Supplemental Information

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