Volunteer Ascension is located in Gonzales, LA. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (T20) the organization is classified as: Private Grantmaking Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Volunteer Ascension employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Volunteer Ascension is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Volunteer Ascension generated $286.7k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $138.1k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.4% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
VOLUNTEER ASCENSION IS DEDICATED TO THE RECRUITMENT AND TRAINING OF VOLUNTEERS TO PROVIDE A NETWORK OF ASSISTANCE TO THE LESS FORTUNATE THROUGHOUT THE ASCENSION PARISH COMMUNITY. WE OFFER THAT ASSISTANCE TO CHILDREN, THE ELDERLY, THOSE WITH DISABILITIES AND THOSE IN NEED.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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DISASTER ASSISTANCEPRIMARY ACTIVITIES INCLUDE SERVING AS A VOLUNTEER CLEARING HOUSE TO CREATE AND MAINTAIN A COMPREHENSIVE RESOURCE DATA BASE FOR ALL SERVICES FOR FAMILIES TO CENTRALIZE EFFORTS. AS A RESULT OF HURRICANE IDA, VOLUNTEER ASCENSION WAS ABLE TO OBTAIN FUNDS SPECIFICALLY FOR DISASTER RECOVERY. MUCH OF THE FUNDS ARE USED FOR HURRICANE RELIEF.
ALL OTHER:PRIMARY ACTIVITIES INCLUDE SERVING AS A VOLUNTEER CLEARING HOUSE TO CREATE AND MAINTAIN A COMPREHENSIVE RESOURCE DATA BASE FOR ALL SERVICES FOR FAMILIES TO CENTRALIZE EFFORTS. SOME OF THE OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE SCHOOL TOOLS & UNIFORMS, MOVIE NIGHT, AND FEEDING HOPE.
BENEVOLENCE:PRIMARY ACTIVITIES INCLUDE SERVING AS A VOLUNTEER CLEARING HOUSE TO CREATE AND MAINTAIN A COMPREHENSIVE RESOURCE DATA BASE FOR ALL SERVICES FOR FAMILIES TO CENTRALIZE EFFORTS. VOLUNTEER ASCENSION USES THESE FUNDS TO ASSIST WITH UTILITY COST AND HOUSING FOR THOSE IN NEED.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Sherry Denig Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $52,810 |
Louis Lambert VP Programming Fundraising | Officer | 2.5 | $0 |
Kim Landry President | Officer | 2.5 | $0 |
Michael Bonfanti VP Of Finance | Officer | 2.5 | $0 |
Gasper Chifici VP Administration Finan | Officer | 2.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $14,684 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $13,650 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $256,937 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $285,271 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $1,406 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $286,677 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $44,885 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $52,810 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $21,124 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $14,133 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $1,250 |
Payroll taxes | $5,122 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $3,530 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $431 |
Advertising and promotion | $358 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $2,576 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $40 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $3,588 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $138,058 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $176,833 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $40,504 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $217,337 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,386 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $2,386 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $214,951 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $217,337 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Volunteer Ascension has recieved totaling $52,500.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $52,500 |
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