Civic Intelligence

Austin Aspires Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 46-5424422

Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 • Filed on Jul 14, 2025

318 North Main StreetAustin, MN 55912

(507) 437-0920

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

62nd percentile

0.06x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 62% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

63rd percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 63% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

9th percentile

-37%

Higher net margin than 9% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

90th percentile

$116,207

Higher top officer pay than 90% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 21.9% of source-year revenue.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

8th percentile

-27%

Faster asset growth than 8% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

9th percentile

-34%

Faster revenue growth than 9% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Down

$515,842

Down $188,548 (-27%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$487,409

Down $194,797 (-29%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$28,433

Up $6,249 (+28%) from 2023

Revenue

Down

$531,172

Down $277,678 (-34%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$725,969

Down $94,266 (-11%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$194,797

Down $183,412 (-1611%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2015: $220,788Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $220,7882015Assets 2016: $311,749Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $311,7492016Assets 2017: $289,565Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $289,5652017Assets 2018: $301,160Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $301,1602018Assets 2019: $320,077Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $320,0772019Assets 2020: $388,555Liabilities 2020: $27Net Assets 2020: $388,5282020Assets 2021: $561,060Liabilities 2021: $190,345Net Assets 2021: $370,7152021Assets 2022: $707,537Liabilities 2022: $13,946Net Assets 2022: $693,5912022Assets 2023: $704,390Liabilities 2023: $22,184Net Assets 2023: $682,2062023Assets 2024: $515,842Liabilities 2024: $28,433Net Assets 2024: $487,4092024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$515,842
Liabilities$28,433
Net Assets$487,409

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2015: $334,757Expenses 2015: $113,969Net Income 2015: $220,7882015Revenue 2016: $224,009Expenses 2016: $133,048Net Income 2016: $90,9612016Revenue 2017: $162,946Expenses 2017: $186,015Net Income 2017: -$23,0692017Revenue 2018: $188,468Expenses 2018: $176,873Net Income 2018: $11,5952018Revenue 2019: $223,565Expenses 2019: $204,672Net Income 2019: $18,8932019Revenue 2020: $459,270Expenses 2020: $390,819Net Income 2020: $68,4512020Revenue 2021: $528,955Expenses 2021: $546,768Net Income 2021: -$17,8132021Revenue 2022: $616,744Expenses 2022: $503,961Net Income 2022: $112,7832022Revenue 2023: $808,850Expenses 2023: $820,235Net Income 2023: -$11,3852023Revenue 2024: $531,172Expenses 2024: $725,969Net Income 2024: -$194,7972024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$531,172
Expenses$725,969
Net Income-$194,797
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Jul 14, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$531,172
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Austin aspires will bring together community resources and families to challenge all learners to seek excellence and equip them to achieve results through shared community vision, evidence-based decision making, collaborative action, and investment and sustainability.

Austin aspires inc strives to develop a world-class, unique, city-wide learning campus linking together the arts, education, science and business communities. This environment will emphasize programs in science and technology, college readiness, alternative learning and real-life application to prepare students for the work force and/ or higher education.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Pledges and Grants Receivable$182,394$192,963▲ $10,569
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$407,879$185,615▼ $222,264
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$33,644$70,145▲ $36,501
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$76,108$59,799▼ $16,309
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$4,365$7,320▲ $2,955
Accounts Receivable-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Total Assets$704,390$515,842▼ $188,548
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$22,184$28,433▲ $6,249
Total Liabilities$22,184$28,433▲ $6,249
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$532,525$296,445▼ $236,080
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$149,681$190,964▲ $41,283
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$682,206$487,409▼ $194,797
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$704,390$515,842▼ $188,548

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$59,799$21,745-
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Jayne GibsonExecutive DirectorFT$116,207$116,207

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Thad KusickPresident
Amy NotermannVice President
Cece KrocBoard Member
Gemechu OlanaBoard Member
Jennifer GoinsBoard Member
Jill AndrewsBoard Member
Jon ErichsonBoard Member
Paul ThompsonBoard Member
Suzette OverbyBoard Member
Varinh Van VugtSecretary
Sheri DankertTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$520,984
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$10,188
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$353,514
Change in Net Assets
$-194,797
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$577,854
Other Expenses$148,115
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$314,994$73,888-$388,882
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$116,207--$116,207
Payroll Taxes$51,597$15,413-$67,010
Occupancy$9,702$15,176-$24,878
Depreciation Depletion-$16,309-$16,309
Other Employee Benefits$4,604$1,151-$5,755
All Other Expenses$2,118$3,409-$5,527
Travel$2,697$2,697-$5,394
Insurance-$4,423-$4,423
Other Expenses$3,880$14,144-$3,880
Conferences and Meetings$939$939-$1,878
Total Functional Expenses$562,405$163,564$0$725,969
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2

Sheri dankert, board treasurer, is the assistant secretary/treasurer of the hormel foundation. This foundation is a contributor to this organization.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

The completed 990 will be shared with the board electronically in advance of the meeting. Board members will be encouraged to ask any questions they may have. It will be further discussed and approved at a board meeting.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

The conflict of interest policy covers directors, officers, employees, and volunteers of austin aspires, inc. Prior to board or committee action on a contract or transaction involving a conflict of interest, a director or committee member having a conflict of interest and who is in attendance at the meeting shall disclose all facts material to the conflict of interest. Such disclosure shall be reflected in the minutes of the meeting. If board members are aware that staff or other volunteers have a conflict of interest, relevant facts shold be disclosed by the board member or by the interested person him/herself, if invited to the board meeting as a guest for purposes of disclosure. A person who has a conflict of interest shall not participate in or be permitted to hear the board's or committee's discussion of the matter except to disclose material facts and to respond to questions. Such person shall not attempt to exert his or her personal influence with respect to the matter. Either at or outside the meeting. This policy shall be reviewed annually by each member of the board of directors. Any changes to the policy shall be communicated to all staff and volunteers.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

The salary of the executive director is approved by the board of directors after reviewing salaries and similar positions. Data from the mn council of nonprofits salary survey and worforce development center are utilized to review the salaries of similar positions in our geographic region. This information is used along with ed evaluation results to determine salary change for the upcoming year. This discussion happens in a closed session with the board members only present. The process is documented in the board minutes. The final salary adjustment is reviewed and approved as part of the budget process for the upcoming fiscal year.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

Governing documents are available upon reasonable request.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Austin Aspires Inc
EIN
46-5424422
Phone
5074370920
Address
318 NORTH MAIN STREET, AUSTIN, MN 55912

Signing Officer

Name
Sheri Dankert
Title
Treasurer
Signed
2025-07-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Sheri Dankert
Formed
2014
Legal Domicile
Mn
Voting Board Members
11
Independent Board Members
11
Employees
24
Volunteers
87

Preparer

Firm
Accurant LLC
Address
7300 147th St W Suite 200, Apple Valley, MN 55124
Preparer
Sarah Clausman
Phone
9524327770
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0DURING THE 2023-2024 ACADEMIC SCHOOL YEAR, 115 YOUTH WERE SERVED THROUGH TUTORING. TUTORING WAS PROVIDED AT NO COST TO THE CHILD OR FAMILY. QUALIFED TUTORS PROVIDED SUPPORT TO THESE SCHOLARS IN PUBLIC SPACES INCLUDING THE YMCA, LIBRARY, THE CHILD'S SCHOOL, AND THE ASPIRES' OFFICE. FAMILIES REPORTED THAT THEY SAW AN INCREASE IN THEIR CHILDREN'S GRADES, COMPLETED WORK TURNED IN, AND ATTITUDE TOWARDS SCHOOL AFTER THEIR CHILD BEGAN WORKING WITH A TUTOR. AUSTIN ASPIRES, INC STARTED A MENTORSHIP PROGRAM IN 2024. 5 MENTOR/MENTEE RELATIONSHIPS HAPPENED IN 2024. MUCH OF 2024 WAS SPENT ESTABLISHING THE PROGRAM, INCLUDING THE STRUCTURE IN WHICH VOLUNTEERS APPLY, ARE SCREENED AND MATCHED WITH A YOUTH.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0SHERI DANKERT, BOARD TREASURER, IS THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY/TREASURER OF THE HORMEL FOUNDATION. THIS FOUNDATION IS A CONTRIBUTOR TO THIS ORGANIZATION.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE COMPLETED 990 WILL BE SHARED WITH THE BOARD ELECTRONICALLY IN ADVANCE OF THE MEETING. BOARD MEMBERS WILL BE ENCOURAGED TO ASK ANY QUESTIONS THEY MAY HAVE. IT WILL BE FURTHER DISCUSSED AND APPROVED AT A BOARD MEETING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY COVERS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AND VOLUNTEERS OF AUSTIN ASPIRES, INC. PRIOR TO BOARD OR COMMITTEE ACTION ON A CONTRACT OR TRANSACTION INVOLVING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, A DIRECTOR OR COMMITTEE MEMBER HAVING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND WHO IS IN ATTENDANCE AT THE MEETING SHALL DISCLOSE ALL FACTS MATERIAL TO THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST. SUCH DISCLOSURE SHALL BE REFLECTED IN THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING. IF BOARD MEMBERS ARE AWARE THAT STAFF OR OTHER VOLUNTEERS HAVE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, RELEVANT FACTS SHOLD BE DISCLOSED BY THE BOARD MEMBER OR BY THE INTERESTED PERSON HIM/HERSELF, IF INVITED TO THE BOARD MEETING AS A GUEST FOR PURPOSES OF DISCLOSURE. A PERSON WHO HAS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST SHALL NOT PARTICIPATE IN OR BE PERMITTED TO HEAR THE BOARD'S OR COMMITTEE'S DISCUSSION OF THE MATTER EXCEPT TO DISCLOSE MATERIAL FACTS AND TO RESPOND TO QUESTIONS. SUCH PERSON SHALL NOT ATTEMPT TO EXERT HIS OR HER PERSONAL INFLUENCE WITH RESPECT TO THE MATTER. EITHER AT OR OUTSIDE THE MEETING. THIS POLICY SHALL BE REVIEWED ANNUALLY BY EACH MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. ANY CHANGES TO THE POLICY SHALL BE COMMUNICATED TO ALL STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE SALARY OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AFTER REVIEWING SALARIES AND SIMILAR POSITIONS. DATA FROM THE MN COUNCIL OF NONPROFITS SALARY SURVEY AND WORFORCE DEVELOPMENT CENTER ARE UTILIZED TO REVIEW THE SALARIES OF SIMILAR POSITIONS IN OUR GEOGRAPHIC REGION. THIS INFORMATION IS USED ALONG WITH ED EVALUATION RESULTS TO DETERMINE SALARY CHANGE FOR THE UPCOMING YEAR. THIS DISCUSSION HAPPENS IN A CLOSED SESSION WITH THE BOARD MEMBERS ONLY PRESENT. THE PROCESS IS DOCUMENTED IN THE BOARD MINUTES. THE FINAL SALARY ADJUSTMENT IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED AS PART OF THE BUDGET PROCESS FOR THE UPCOMING FISCAL YEAR.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REASONABLE REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b
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