2018-08-02T16:17:10-04:00 2017-12-31 464310532 20 20 Accounting Solutions LLC 200 Chase Park South Birmingham AL 35224 990 2017-01-01 465628341 Aspire Movement Inc ASPI 2081 Columbiana Road Birmingham AL 35216 Jason Williams President & Dir 2052352355 2018-08-02 true Dustin McNutt P01626412 2054341272 2018-08-02 2017 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z Jason Williams 241027 false X www.aspiremovement.org X 2014 AL See Sch O 7 6 5 250 0 0 213475 241027 0 0 0 213475 241027 0 0 141674 173525 0 3741 37596 44734 179270 218259 34205 22768 61815 93568 8985 61815 84583 See Sch O false false 11910 Aspire Club is an after school program designated to reach the youth in public schools who are waiting for a mentor. Every Thursday for an hour we engage with the children in fun activities, read through various resources, build relationships as well as provide a free snack. This is a time where kids have shared some of the hardships they are currently facing and our volunteers do an excellent job encouraging and loving on the children. We have had over 175 students involved in Aspire Club in the last 4 years, many of whom we have provided a mentor to walk alongside of in life on life. We partner with the Fellows Ministry at Briarwood Presbyterian Church who provides 12 recent college graduates to come and invest in the lives of the young people. we also have many other church volunteers come and provide care and compassion for the youth. This is a time where people can explore if Aspire is a good fit for them. 8772 Life-on-Life mentoring discipleship is our primary focus for reaching urban youth. This is where we match godly men and women with 4th or 5th grade students to make a commitment to walk alongside them, building a long term relationship that is mutually transforming. Our mentors typically spend an average of 5 hours a month with their student. We ask our mentors to meet at least two times a month with the student in a variety of contexts. Mentoring takes place everywhere and most times is done simply getting to know one another. Currently there are 207 youth on Life-on-Life mentoring. 895 Inspirational experiences are common among suburban youth. But many of our students in the inner city have a death of ambition because they see the world from a very narrow perspective. Therefore, we provide outlets for them to dream and aspire to new heights. These events include going to the Civil Rights Institute, Barons baseball games, bike riding at Oak Mountain State Park, ice cream socials, Cookouts, volunteer projects, and many other exciting things. We also provide an opportunity for 15-20 students to go to Kids Across America in Branson, Missouri. This is a week long summer camp devoted to equipping next generation urban leaders. The camp is Christ centered and offers a wide array of fun activities as well as spiritual mentoring from counselors who are prepared and trained to work with urban youth. For most of our kids it is their first time leaving the city, much less the state. 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After his review, he provided feedback and review notes to 20-20 Accounting Solutions. Upon addressing these notes, a final draft was provided to Mr. Williams to ensure all changes were made satisfactorily. Upon his approval, the return was filed with no further changes. CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a The Executive Directors compensation plan is reviewed annually during the organizations Board Retreat. The board considers the compensation plans of similar roles at various comparable non-profits as well as the the Executive Directors qualifications, degrees, and past performance. A consensus is reached and documented in the board minutes. Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15b No officers other than the Executive Director receive compensation for their service at this time. Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19 Copies of the articles of incorporation, bylaws of the organization, and unaudited financial statements are available to the public throughout the year upon request. General explanation attachment Form 990, Part I, Line 1, Primary Exempt Purpose - The mission of Aspire Movement is to address the urban crisis by providing mentors as advocates for at-risk urban youth, to provide structure and support for mentors through a network of resources to be used for the personal growth and development of students, and to prevent high school dropout, teenage pregnancy and overall crime in the community by encouraging and providing means for at-risk youth to flourish.