Ascend Learning Inc

The information for Ascend Learning Inc is as of the organization's most recent filing in June 2020. This organization is located in Brooklyn, NY. It has been in existence for 9 years, following its founding in 2011.

Organization Classification

The IRS classifies organizations according to the National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE) system. The NTEE system helps the IRS assign a 3-character code to each organization to describe the organization's activities.

Ascend Learning Inc's NTEE code is B99. The "B" tells us that the organization is classified along with Education. The "99" tells us that the organization is an Education N.E.C. The NTEE describes Education N.E.C. as organizations that provide education services where the major purpose is unclear and cannot be accurately assigned.

Every organization is also governed by a specific section of the Internal Revenue Code. The most common type is a 501(c)(3) organization. However, there are actually 29 different types of organizations that are identified by the Internal Revenue Code. This organization happens to be a 501(c)(3) organization. The IRS describes these organizations as those engaged in Religious, Educational, Charitable, Scientific, Literary, Public Safety, Amateur Sports, or Prevention of Cruelty to Children or Animals work.

The mission of Ascend Learning Inc is to provide Charter Schools with education, management, and facility development services.

Program Areas

Ascend Learning, Inc. is a charter management organization based in New York City that operates nine charter schools. They provide management and development services as well as facility development services for these charter schools.

Organization Staffing

Ascend Learning Inc is run by Susan Pollock, who is the President. The organization has 182 employees, of whom 85 are paid more than $100k per year (according to the organization's most recent 990 tax filing). Supporting the paid staff are 12 volunteers.

Board Governance

Ascend Learning Inc is an exemplary non-profit organization that is well-governed. The organization has a total of 9 voting members, all of whom are independent, eliminating the potential for conflicts of interest. Board and committee meetings are documented, and the organization has a conflict of interest policy, a whistleblower policy, and a document retention policy. Furthermore, the organization substantiates and reviews both leadership and officer salaries, and provides copies of the 990 to the board prior to filing. All of these measures demonstrate that Ascend Learning Inc is committed to upholding the highest standards of governance and transparency.

Organization Growth

Ascend Learning Inc has grown significantly over the past five years. Contributions & Grants Received, Program Service Revenue, Investment Income, and Total Revenue have all increased, while Total Expenses and Total Employees have also increased significantly. Although Other Revenue and Total Volunteers have increased, these line items are not meaningful enough to demonstrate growth.