Ascension Academy Inc is located in Cumberland, WI. According to its NTEE Classification (B20) the organization is classified as: Elementary & Secondary Schools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2024, Ascension Academy Inc employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ascension Academy Inc 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 06/2024, Ascension Academy Inc generated $433.1k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 2 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $463.8k during the year ending 06/2024. 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
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ASCENSION ACADEMY, AS AN EXTENSION OF THE CHRISTIAN HOME, SEEKS TO PROVIDE BIBLICALLY-BASED INSTRUCTION AND ENCOURAGEMENT SO THAT EVERY STUDENT MAY REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL TO THE GLORY OF GOD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ASCENSION ACADEMY BEGAN WITH STUDENTS IN K-6TH GRADE IN THE FALL OF 2022. ENTERING OUR THIRD SCHOOL YEAR, ASCENSION NOW OFFERS PROGRAMMING FOR STUDENTS IN 4K-8TH GRADE. ASCENSION ACADEMY HAS BEEN ADMITTED INTO THE WISCONSIN SCHOOL CHOICE PROGRAM AND SHOULD START RECEIVING FUNDING IN THE UPCOMING 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR. THIS WILL HELP INCOME-QUALIFIED FAMILIES WITH FUNDING. WE ACHIEVED PRE-ACCREDITATION STATUS WITH CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS INTERNATIONAL, CSI, IN SEPTEMBER 2022 WITH FULL ACCREDITATION SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 2024. ASCENSION ACADEMY TAUGHT ALL SUBJECT MATTER FROM A BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW. IN ADDITION, WE HAVE WEEKLY CHAPELS AND DAILY BIBLE CLASSES. WITH OUR RIGOROUS CURRICULUM, WE SAW TREMENDOUS SPIRITUAL AND ACADEMIC GROWTH DURING OUR FIRST TWO YEARS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Robert Ruppel President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Janelle Hagan Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
John Peterson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Peter Westendorf Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Bob Schauf Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $296,839 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $296,839 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $134,655 |
Investment income | $5 |
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 | $1,558 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $433,057 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $316,111 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $11,357 |
Payroll taxes | $27,731 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,067 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $6,880 |
Office expenses | $21,763 |
Information technology | $3,055 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $24,306 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,535 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $3 |
Total functional expenses | $463,798 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $61,287 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $3,000 |
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 | $8,446 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $72,733 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,279 |
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 | $3,279 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $48,716 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $20,738 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $72,733 |