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Department of the TreasuryInternal 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
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2015 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2015 , and ending 12-31-2015
BCheck if applicable:
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 $ 70,096,640
F Name and address of principal officer:
THOMAS SY
2356 NORTH FOREST ROAD
GETZVILLE,NY14068
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WWW.ASPIREWNY.ORG
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K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1947
M State of legal domicile: NY
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 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.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 15
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 14
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2015 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 1,882
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 16
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
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 1,631,570 1,983,558
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 64,699,495 67,670,215
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 177,728 100,884
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 135,194 169,317
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 66,643,987 69,923,974
Expenses; 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) 51,638,954 55,141,018
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet0    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 14,505,268 16,310,546
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 66,144,222 71,451,564
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 499,765 -1,527,590
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 39,207,211 36,915,501
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 33,666,409 32,675,661
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 5,540,802 4,239,840
Part II
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
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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.
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Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? .....................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ...........................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
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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 $ 31,357,981 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 35,172,614 )
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 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 $ 10,449,638 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 11,116,285 )
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 FAMILIES, SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND COUNTIES TO PROVIDE AN INDIVIDUAL EDUCATION PROGRAM (IEP) THAT ENHANCES EACH 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 $ 10,619,136 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 10,934,962 )
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 $ 5,020,083 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 4,698,503 )
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 $ 6,799,559 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 5,917,168 )
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 ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY 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,INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORTS, AND TRANSPORTATION.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 11,819,642 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 10,615,671 )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet64,246,397
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Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment...
2
Yes
 
3
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.............
3
 
No
4
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..............
4
 
No
5
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.................
5
 
No
6
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 IClick to see attachment..................
6
 
No
7
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 IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
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.............
8
 
No
9
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 IVClick to see attachment..............
9
Yes
 
10
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 VClick to see attachment......
10
 
No
11
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.
a
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
 
b
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 VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
 
No
c
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 VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
 
No
d
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 IXClick to see attachment............
11d
Yes
 
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
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 XClick to see attachment
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.................
12a
 
No
b
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
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
 
No
b
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
 
No
15
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.....
15
 
No
16
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...
16
 
No
17
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) ....
17
 
No
18
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............
18
 
No
19
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...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....
21
 
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........
22
 
No
23
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
23
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
 
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
No
c
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
 
No
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
No
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) 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
 
No
b
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
 
No
26
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 "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II ................Click to see attachment
26
 
No
27
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
27
 
No
28
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
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L,
Part IV ........................Click to see attachment
28a
 
No
b
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
 
No
c
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
 
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .............
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I.
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II ...........
32
 
No
33
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
33
 
No
34
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
34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
Yes
 
b
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
 
36
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
36
 
No
37
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 VIClick to see attachment
37
 
No
38
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. ............
38
Yes
 
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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
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
87
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
 
 
2a
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 ..................
2a
1,882
b
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)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
 
 
4a
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)? ..
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
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? ...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
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? ....................
7a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? .........................
8
 
 
9a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?...
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
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
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
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
 
 
b
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
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
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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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
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
1a
15
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.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent
1b
14
2
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? .................
2
 
No
3
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? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
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? ....................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
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.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
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
 
b
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
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
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
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
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?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
 
No
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
 
No
b
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
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
NY
18
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.
19
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.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
MediumBulletJENNIFER BALL CFO2356 NORTH FOREST ROAD   GETZVILLE,NY14068 (716) 505-5500
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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.
RoundBullet 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.

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

RoundBullet 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.

RoundBullet 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
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) KENNETH KURTZ......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(2) GINNY O'BRIEN......................................................................
DIRECTOR 14/15
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(3) EILEEN NOSEK......................................................................
CHAIRPERSON
 2.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(4) JACOB HERSTEK......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(5) DARYL RUSHTON......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(6) LESLIE WANGELIN CTP......................................................................
TREASURER
 2.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(7) IDAJEAN WINDELL......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(8) JAMES CARMINATI RPA......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(9) NANCY DEMPSEY......................................................................
SECRETARY 14/15
 2.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(10) JAMIE BATT......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(11) JENNIFER BURTON......................................................................
SECRETARY 15/16
 2.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(12) MARK LIPUMA......................................................................
VICE CHAIRPERSON
 2.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(13) MARY HUNT......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(14) JOHN EARSHEN......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(15) TIMOTHY MCPOLAND......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(16) DEE BELLANTI......................................................................
DIRECTOR 15/16
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(17) RAPHAEL BLOCHLE......................................................................
DIRECTOR 15/16
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Page 8
Part VII
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
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) CAMREN SRODA........................................................................
DIRECTOR 14/15
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(19) EDWARD HANDSCHUMAKER JR........................................................................
CFO RETIRED NOVEMBER 2015
 29.50
.......................8.00 		    X       150,680 0 22,466
(20) THOMAS SY........................................................................
PRESIDENT & CEO
 26.50
.......................11.00 		    X       226,084 0 43,931
(21) JENNIFER BALL........................................................................
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
 33.50
.......................4.00 		    X       18,309 0 0
(22) THOMAS HAYS........................................................................
CONSULTING PYSCHIATRIST
 37.50
.......................   		        X   210,896 0 20,540
(23) JAMES SCHWINGER........................................................................
SVP OF HUMAN RESOURCES
 37.50
.......................   		        X   107,033 0 18,218
(24) JANET HANSEN........................................................................
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
 37.50
.......................   		        X   116,777 0 10,955
(25) JANE BLAKE........................................................................
NURSE PRACTITIONER
 37.50
.......................   		        X   135,531 0 17,192
(26) JOSEPH HOESTERMANN........................................................................
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
 37.50
.......................   		        X   117,943 0 15,244
(27) RICHARD COWAN........................................................................
PHYSICIAN
 37.50
.......................   		        X   160,813 0 37






1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 1,244,066 0 148,583
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet8
Yes
No
3
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 ..............
3
 
No
4
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...........................
4
Yes
 
5
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 ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
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
ACCESSIUM GROUP

2821 WEHRLE DR SUITE 10
WILLIAMSVILLE,NY14221 		INFORMATION SYSTEMS SERVICES 864,468
HERITAGE CENTERS

2463 MAIN ST
BUFFALO,NY14214 		MEDICAL SERVICES 671,216
DOPKINS & COMPANY LLP

200 INTERNATIONAL DRIVE
WILLIAMSVILLE,NY14221 		ACCOUNTING/AUDITING/CONSULTING 376,900
WATERBOURNE CONSTRUCTION

2430 N FOREST RD
GETZVILLE,NY14068 		CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 270,039
SUPPLEMENTAL HEALTH CARE

2005 SHERIDAN DR STE 5
BUFFALO,NY14223 		MEDICAL SERVICES 216,801
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet8
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a 18,463
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c  
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 1,746,758
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 218,337
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$  
h Total.Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 1,983,558
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a MEDICAID 624100 50,410,490 50,410,490    
b SCHOOL DISTRICTS 624100 5,982,056 5,982,056    
c COUNTIES 624100 3,956,444 3,956,444    
d SOCIAL SECURITY 624100 3,840,716 3,840,716    
e PRIVATE PAY AND PRIVATE INSURANCE 624100 1,085,358 1,085,358    
f All other program service revenue. 2,395,151 2,395,151    
g Total.Add lines 2a–2f.....MediumBullet 67,670,215
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ..........MediumBullet 12,762     12,762
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet        
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss)    
d Net rental income or (loss)......MediumBullet        
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 95,378 165,410
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 32,211 140,455
c Gain or (loss) 63,167 24,955
d Net gain or (loss).....MediumBullet 88,122     88,122
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..MediumBullet      
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..MediumBullet        
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..MediumBullet        
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a MANAGEMENT FEES 900099 136,300 136,300    
b FEMA RECOVERY 900099 33,017 33,017    
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 169,317
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 69,923,974 67,839,532 0 100,884
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Form 990 (2015)
Page 10
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 domestic organizations and domestic governments. 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 .... 461,470   461,470  
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 40,406,270 37,602,665 2,803,605  
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 632,431 569,656 62,775  
9 Other employee benefits ....... 10,543,474 9,628,675 914,799  
10 Payroll taxes ........... 3,097,373 2,859,118 238,255  
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 86,190   86,190  
b Legal ......... 48,470 8,989 39,481  
c Accounting ........... 251,299   251,299  
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ...... 7,523   7,523  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 2,884,265 2,705,731 178,534  
12 Advertising and promotion .... 242,596 89,434 153,162  
13 Office expenses ....... 962,612 523,229 439,383  
14 Information technology ...... 549,910 40,971 508,939  
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 1,981,342 1,907,983 73,359  
17 Travel ............ 1,281,335 1,197,764 83,571  
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....        
20 Interest ........... 210,888 60,401 150,487  
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 50,099   50,099  
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 2,532,113 2,315,048 217,065  
23 Insurance ... 402,382 367,641 34,741  
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 1,401,901 1,381,559 20,342  
b FOOD 1,105,283 1,100,986 4,297  
c REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 878,304 691,375 186,929  
d EXPENSED EQUIPMENT 826,581 824,509 2,072  
e All other expenses 607,453 370,663 236,790  
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 71,451,564 64,246,397 7,205,167 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 MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Form 990 (2015)
Page 11
Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 116,309 1 103,335
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 1,708,242 2 450,580
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 424,377 3 464,999
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 8,365,933 4 8,706,971
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 ...... 422,820 9 287,509
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 47,823,912
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 26,645,244 22,579,414 10c 21,178,668
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 787,032 11 787,534
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 ........... 4,803,084 15 4,935,905
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 39,207,211 16 36,915,501
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 13,868,712 17 13,547,502
18 Grants payable ...   18  
19 Deferred revenue ......... 235,674 19 237,293
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ......... 11,398,461 20 10,111,360
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D 591,990 21 813,636
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 .. 483,543 23 5,259,120
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 7,088,029 25 2,706,750
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 33,666,409 26 32,675,661
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets 5,235,102 27 4,023,237
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 305,700 28 216,603
29 Permanently restricted net assets   29  
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet 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 ........... 5,540,802 33 4,239,840
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 39,207,211 34 36,915,501
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Page 12
Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI ..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
69,923,974
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
71,451,564
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
-1,527,590
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
5,540,802
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
-63,892
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
290,520
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
4,239,840
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII .............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
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:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
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:
c
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?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
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?
3a
 
No
b
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.
3b
 
 
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
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.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrow Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
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.)
1
2
3
4


5
6
7
8
9
10
11
a
b
c
d
e
f
Enter the number of supported organizations ..............  

g
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i)Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
Yes No
Total      

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 2
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) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (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) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (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 VI.)..            
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10.  
12
12
 
13
First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
 
15
15
 
16a
b
17a
b
18
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) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 3
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) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . 1,707,866 1,446,184 1,727,859 1,631,570 1,983,558 8,497,037
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...... 64,362,578 62,918,338 63,724,488 64,699,495 67,670,215 323,375,114
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. 66,070,444 64,364,522 65,452,347 66,331,065 69,653,773 331,872,151
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.) 331,872,151
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6... 66,070,444 64,364,522 65,452,347 66,331,065 69,653,773 331,872,151
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. 17,908 14,500 12,534 12,754 12,762 70,458
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b. 17,908 14,500 12,534 12,754 12,762 70,458
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 VI.) .. 131,090 132,891 134,438 135,194 169,317 702,930
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. 66,219,442 64,511,913 65,599,319 66,479,013 69,835,852 332,645,539
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
99.770 %
16
16
99.770 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
0.020 %
18
18
0.020 %
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 4
Part IV
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 11 of Part I. If you checked 11a of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked 11b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 11c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 11d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)
Section A. All Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).
2
 
 
3a
Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.
3b
 
 
c
Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.
3c
 
 
4a
Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked 11a or 11b in Part I, answer (b) and (c) below.
4a
 
 
b
Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.
4b
 
 
c
Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.
4c
 
 
5a
Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer (b) and (c) below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).
5a
 
 
b
Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?
5b
 
 
c
Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?
5c
 
 
6
Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
6
 
 
7
Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) .
7
 
 
8
Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ).
8
 
 
9a
Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9a
 
 
b
Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9b
 
 
c
Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9c
 
 
10a
Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.
10a
 
 
b
Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).
10b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations (continued)
Yes
No
11
Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
a
A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (b) and (c) below, the governing body of a supported organization?
11a
 
 
b
A family member of a person described in (a) above?
11b
 
 
c
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (a) or (b) above? If “Yes” to a, b, or c, provide detail in Part VI.
11c
 
 
Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.
2
 
 
Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).
1
 
 
Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?
1
 
 
2
Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).
2
 
 
3
By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.
3
 
 
Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations
1
Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):
a
b
c
2
Activities Test. Answer (a) and (b) below.
Yes
No
a
Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.
2a
 
 
b
Did the activities described in (a) constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.
2b
 
 
3
Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer (a) and (b) below.
a
Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations? Provide details in Part VI.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.
3b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations
1
Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Net short-term capital gain 1    
2 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 2    
3 Other gross income (see instructions) 3    
4 Add lines 1 through 3 4    
5 Depreciation and depletion 5    
6 Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) 6    
7 Other expenses (see instructions) 7    
8 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) 8    

Section B - Minimum Asset Amount (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): 1
a Average monthly value of securities 1a    
b Average monthly cash balances 1b    
c Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets 1c    
d Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) 1d    
e Discount claimed for blockage or other factors
(explain in detail in Part VI):  
2 Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets 2    
3 Subtract line 2 from line 1d 3    
4 Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). 4    
5 Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) 5    
6 Multiply line 5 by .035 6    
7 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 7    
8 Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) 8    

Section C - Distributable Amount Current Year
1 Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) 1  
2 Enter 85% of line 1 2  
3 Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) 3  
4 Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 4  
5 Income tax imposed in prior year 5  
6 Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) 6  
7
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations (continued)
Section D - Distributions Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes  
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in
excess of income from activity		  
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations  
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets  
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required)  
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions  
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.  
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide
details in Part VI). See instructions		  
9 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line 6  
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount  

Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) (i)
Excess Distributions 		(ii)
Underdistributions
Pre-2015 		(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2015
1 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line
6 		 
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2015
(reasonable cause required--see instructions)		  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
a
b
c
d From 2013.......  
e From 2014.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2015 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2010 not applied (see
instructions)
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f.  
4Distributions for 2015 from Section D, line 7:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2015 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4.  
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2015, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2
(if amount greater than zero, see instructions)		  
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2015. Subtract
lines 3h and 4b from line 1 (if amount greater than
zero, see instructions)		  
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2016. Add lines
3j and 4c.		  
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a
b
c Excess from 2013.......  
d From 2014.......  
e From 2015.......  
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2015)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE A, PART III, LINE 12, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: MANANGEMENT FEES - 2011 AMOUNT: $ 131,090. 2012 AMOUNT: $ 132,891. 2013 AMOUNT: $ 134,438. 2014 AMOUNT: $ 135,194. 2015 AMOUNT: $ 136,300. MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE - 2015 AMOUNT: $ 33,017.
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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Arrow Bullet Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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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





Form 990-PF




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
Special Rules
......... 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
  		Employer identification number
16-0757756
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


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
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Name of organization
ASPIRE OF WESTERN NEW YORK INC
  		Employer identification number

16-0757756
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) (2015)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
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Name of organization
ASPIRE OF WESTERN NEW YORK INC
  		Employer identification number

16-0757756
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. 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 (c) Use 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 (c) Use 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 (c) Use 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 (c) Use 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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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on 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.
Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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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" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year ....    
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year)    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ....    
5
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? ...........
6
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? ............................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
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.
Held at the End of the 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  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
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)? .............................
9
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" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
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.
b
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)
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
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:
a
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
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)
3
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):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
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?...
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table: Amount
c Beginning balance ............................. 1c  
d Additions during the year ............................ 1d  
e Distributions during the year .......................... 1e  
f Ending balance ................................ 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability?
b
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" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year (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 ......          
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet  
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet  
The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations .................
3a(i)
 
 
(ii) related organizations .................
3a(ii)
 
 
b
If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
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' on 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 ...   1,201,342 1,201,342
b Buildings 81,010 24,671,019 9,423,900 15,328,129
c Leasehold improvements   3,501,173 2,960,785 540,388
d Equipment ...   18,001,116 13,967,364 4,033,752
e Other ...   368,252 293,195 75,057
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 21,178,668
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on 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    
(3)Other
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on 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
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1) DEFERRED INTANGIBLE COSTS 1,217,538
(2) RELATED PARTY RECEIVABLE 473,889
(3) CLIENT FUNDS 813,636
(4) WORKERS COMPENSATION AGGREGATE INSURANCE RECEIVABLE 880,000
(5) OTHER LONG-TERM ASSETS 106,984
(6) INTEREST IN NET ASSETS OF ASPIRE FOUNDATION 1,443,858
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet 4,935,905
Part X
Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes  
OBLIGATION UNDER CAPITAL LEASE 2,504,201
RELATED PARTY PAYABLE 202,549
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 2,706,750
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' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 69,916,451
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a  
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 0
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 69,916,451
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 7,523
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c 7,523
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 69,923,974
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 71,444,041
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 71,444,041
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 7,523
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c 7,523
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 71,451,564

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. MANAGEMENT CONTINUALLY EVALUATES ITS TAX POSITIONS, AND AS A RESULT OF THIS EVALUATION, NOTHING HAS BEEN REPORTED IN THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, AS MANAGEMENT DOES NOT CONSIDER THE FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS AND PENALTIES, IF ANY, TO HAVE A DIRECT AND MATERIAL EFFECT ON THE DETERMINATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENT AMOUNTS TAKEN AS A WHOLE.
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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" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
SchJMediumBullet Information about Schedule J (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
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
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
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 .........
1b
 
 
2
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? ..
2
 
 
3
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.
4
During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
Yes
 
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
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), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization?
5b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization?
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on 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 ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported on 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 .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
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 on 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 in column(B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
1EDWARD HANDSCHUMAKER JRCFO RETIRED NOVEMBER 2015 (i)

(ii)		 150,680
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0 		0
-------------
0 		0
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0 		0
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0 		22,466
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0 		173,146
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0 		0
-------------
0
2THOMAS SYPRESIDENT & CEO (i)

(ii)		 226,084
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0 		0
-------------
0 		0
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0 		18,000
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0 		25,931
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0 		270,015
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0 		0
-------------
0
3THOMAS HAYSCONSULTING PYSCHIATRIST (i)

(ii)		 210,896
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
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0 		0
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0 		20,540
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0 		231,436
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0 		0
-------------
0
4JANE BLAKENURSE PRACTITIONER (i)

(ii)		 135,531
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		17,192
-------------
0 		152,723
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
5RICHARD COWANPHYSICIAN (i)

(ii)		 160,813
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		37
-------------
0 		160,850
-------------
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.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 4B ASPIRE OF WESTERN NEW YORK, INC. HAS A 457(F) DEFERRED COMPENSATION AGREEMENT WITH THOMAS SY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. FOR EACH CALENDAR YEAR DURING THE TERM OF HIS EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT, ASPIRE SHALL CREDIT TO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S ACCOUNT UNDER THE DEFERRED COMPENSATION AGREEMENT A NONELECTIVE DEFERRAL IN AN AMOUNT THAT IS NOT LESS THAN THE LIMIT ON ELECTIVE DEFERRALS FOR THAT CALENDAR YEAR UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 402(G)(1)(A) AND (3), BUT PRORATED FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR IN WHICH EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS EMPLOYMENT WITH ASPIRE TERMINATES. THE EXECUTIVE'S INTEREST IN HIS ACCOUNT SHALL BECOME VESTED ON JANUARY 31, 2021, PROVIDED HE REMAINS IN THE EMPLOY OF ASPIRE THROUGH THAT DATE. THERE WERE NO PAYMENTS MADE TO TOM SY IN THE CURRENT YEAR, ONLY THE REQUIRED ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION MADE TO THE PLAN, AS DESCRIBED ABOVE.
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Schedule K
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information on Tax Exempt Bonds
SchKMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 24a. Provide descriptions,
explanations, and any additional information in Part VI.
SchKMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
SchKMediumBulletInformation about Schedule K (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public
Inspection
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
Yes No Yes No Yes No
A DORMITORY AUTHORITY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
  		14-6000293   02-13-2014 12,587,856 RENOVATION OF THE AGENCY'S SCHOOL BUILDING (CENTER FOR LEARNING)   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 .................. 12,587,856      
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 ............. 12,587,856      
11 Other spent proceeds .............        
12 Other unspent proceeds .............        
13 Year of substantial completion ............. 2014
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            
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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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 ....SchKMediumBullet 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 ......... SchKMediumBullet 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, Arbitrage Rebate, Yield Reduction and Penalty in Lieu of Arbitrage Rebate? ...   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 "Yes" to 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 .......... TD BANK
  		 
  		 
  		 
 
c Term of hedge ......... 1500.0000000000 %      
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).
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE K, PART I, BOND ISSUES (A) ISSUER NAME: DORMITORY AUTHORITY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, CEREBRAL PALSY AFFILIATES PROGRAM, ASPIRE OF WESTERN NEW YORK INC., REVENUE BOND SERIES 2014 (B) DESCRIPTION OF PURPOSE: RENOVATIONS OF THE AGENCY'S SCHOOL BUILDING (CENTER FOR LEARNING) AND REFINANCING OF AGENCY BANK AND ECIDA DEBT INCURRED TO FINANCE REAL PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT.
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Schedule L
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Transactions with Interested Persons
MediumBullet 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.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
MediumBulletInformation about Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
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), section 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) 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 (b) Relationship between disqualified person and organization (c) Description of transaction (d) Corrected?
Yes No
2
Enter the amount of tax incurred by organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ........................... Bullet Image$
 
3
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?
To From Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total ...............Small Bullet $  
Part III
Grants or Assistance Benefiting 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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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?
Yes No
(1) WATERBOURNE CONSTRUCTION
  		OWNER OF CORPORATION IS A BOARD MEMBER OF ASPIRE OF WESTERN NEW YORK, INC. 270,039 CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT   No
Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
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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 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
MediumBullet Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
ASPIRE OF WESTERN NEW YORK INC
 
Employer identification number

16-0757756
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY AN OUTSIDE, INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM. THE FORM 990 IS PRESENTED IN DRAFT FORM TO THE ASPIRE OF WNY, INC. CFO, AND, FOLLOWING THE CFO'S APPROVAL, IS FORWARDED TO THE ASPIRE OF WNY, INC. AUDIT COMMITTEE FOR THEIR REVIEW. THE DRAFT 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 WERE CERTAIN CONFLICTS NOTED THAT REQUIRED DISCLOSURE ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT OR "CONSOLIDATED FISCAL REPORTS," ANNUAL COST REPORT REQUIRED BY VARIOUS NEW YORK STATE FUNDING AGENCIES, ONE OF WHICH IS REQUIRED TO BE 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 VII, SECTION A, COLUMN B THE FOLLOWING IS AN ESTIMATE OF TIME DEVOTED AMONG ALL ENTITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS REPORTED IN PART VII - SECTION A: 1. THOMAS SY, PRESIDENT & CEO - ASPIRE OF WESTERN NEW YORK, INC. - 26.5 HOURS, ASPIRE OF WNY GROUP - 1 HOUR, AND ASPIRE FOUNDATION - 10 HOURS. 2. EDWARD HANDSCHUMAKER, CFO (RETIRED 11/16/2015) - ASPIRE OF WESTERN NEW YORK, INC. - 29.5 HOURS, ASPIRE OF WNY GROUP - 3 HOURS, AND ASPIRE FOUNDATION - 5 HOURS. 3. JENNIFER BALL, CFO - ASPIRE OF WESTERN NEW YORK, INC. - 33.5, ASPIRE OF WNY GROUP - 3 HOURS, AND ASPIRE FOUNDATION - 1 HOUR.
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 XI, LINE 9: CHANGE IN INTEREST IN NET ASSETS OF ASPIRE FOUNDATION 68,463. DISTRIBUTIONS FROM ASPIRE FOUNDATION 222,057.
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 R
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990.
MediumBullet Information about Schedule R (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
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?
Yes No
(1)UCP OPPORTUNITIES
2356 NORTH FOREST

GETZVILLE,NY14068
22-2413292 		HOUSING FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED NY 501(C)(3) LINE 11A, I 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) LINE 11A, I 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) LINE 11A, I 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) LINE 11A, I 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) LINE 11A, I 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) LINE 11A, I 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) LINE 11A, I 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) LINE 11A, I 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) LINE 11A, I 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) LINE 11A, I 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) LINE 11A, I ASPIRE OF WESTERN NEW YORK INC
 
Yes
 
(12)ASPIRE FOUNDATION
2356 NORTH FOREST

GETZVILLE,NY14068
22-2554154 		FUNDRAISING NY 501(C)(3) LINE 11B, II  
 
No
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
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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



 		(e)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(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?



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No 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
 		(h)
Percentage
ownership
 		(i)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No












Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
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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
No
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 .....................
1a
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................
1b
 
No
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................
1c
 
No
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................
1d
Yes
 
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................
1e
 
No
f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................
1f
 
No
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................
1g
 
No
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................
1h
 
No
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................
1j
 
No
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................
1l
Yes
 
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................
1m
Yes
 
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................
1n
Yes
 
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................
1o
Yes
 
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1p
 
No
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1q
Yes
 
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................
1r
 
No
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................
1s
Yes
 
2
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 150,685 ACTUAL INVOICES OR ALLOCATED COST
(2) UCP OPPORTUNITIES OF WNY INC

 D 79,903 ACTUAL INVOICES OR ALLOCATED COST
(3) UCP DEVELOPMENTS INC

 D 89,086 ACTUAL INVOICES OR ALLOCATED COST
(4) INDEPENDENT HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES INC

 D 83,898 ACTUAL INVOICES OR ALLOCATED COST
(5) SOUTH PARK SUPPORTIVE LIVING INC

 D 71,821 ACTUAL INVOICES OR ALLOCATED COST
(6) ODYSSEY 2001 INC

 D 74,150 ACTUAL INVOICES OR ALLOCATED COST
(7) UCP OPPORTUNITIES INC

 S 88,709 CASH PAYMENTS OR OTHER FORM OF RE
(8) INDEPENDENT HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES INC

 S 67,026 CASH PAYMENTS OR OTHER FORM OF RE
(9) UCP OPPORTUNITIES INC

 Q 71,209 CASH PAYMENTS OR OTHER FORM OF RE
(10) BARONE HEIGHTS INC

 D 85,607 ACTUAL INVOICES OR ALLOCATED COST
(11) CUSHING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

 D 62,976 ACTUAL INVOICES OR ALLOCATED COST
(12) INDEPENDENT HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES INC

 Q 50,448 CASH PAYMENTS OR OTHER FORM OF RE
(13) MILLENNIUM PLANCE INC

 D 67,992 ACTUAL INVOICES OR ALLOCATED COST
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
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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) 		(d)
Predominant income (related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(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? 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No Yes No






























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