Ascend Cares Foundation

Organization Overview

Ascend Cares Foundation is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (M12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ascend Cares Foundation 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 12/2022, Ascend Cares Foundation generated $1.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 18.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 17.4% per year over the past 4 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.

Since 2020, Ascend Cares Foundation has awarded 102 individual grants totaling $1,644,236. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE CORPORATION SHALL PROVIDES AID TO VICTIMS OF NATURAL OR CIVIL DISASTERS OR EMERGENCY HARDSHIPS AND SUPPORT THE EFFORTS OF RELIEF ORGANIZATIONS. FURTHERMORE THE CORPORATION, PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS AND SUPPORT THE EFFORTS OF VARIOUS NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THE ASCEND CARES FOUNDATION SERVES ALL AREAS WHERE ASCEND PERFORMANCE MATERIALS HAS A PRESENCE BY FUNDING VARIOUS NONPROFITS PROGRAMS, AND PROJECTS BENEFITTING THE NEEDY AND THE COMMUNITY AS A WHOLE.


ORGANIZATION EXPENSES


THE ASCEND CARES FOUNDATION AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS BASED ON FINANCIAL NEED ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AND COMMUNITY SERVICE. APPLICANTS EXPLAIN THEIR FINANCIAL NEED AND COMMUNITY SERVICE IN AN ESSAY FORMAT; PAYMENTS ARE MADE DIRECTLY TO THE SCHOOL. TO BE ELIGIABLE, APPLICANTS MUST ATTEND A 4 YEAR COLLEGE OR JUNIOR COLLEGE, AND MUST BE CHILDREN OR DEPENDENTS OF EMPLOYEES IN GOOD STANDING. IN 2022, 100 SCHOLARSHIPS WERE AWARDED.


THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT IS TO SUPPORT SEVERAL ASCEND EMPLOYEES AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS DURING ILLNESS OR DISASTER. TO BE ELIGIBLE THE EMPLOYEE FILLS OUT AN APPLICATION FOR ASSISTANCE AND IS APPROVED BY THE ASCEND CARES COMMITTEE. 20 HARDSHIP GRANTS WERE GIVEN DURING 2022.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Phil Mcdivitt
Director
$0
Andrew Ralston
Secretary
$0
Rizwan Amanullah
Director
$0
Lynn Crear
Director
$0
Tom Boggs
Chair
$0
Scotty Hall
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$709,206
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$664,326
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,373,532
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $302,206
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,675,738

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Ascend Cares Foundation has awarded $709,648 in support to 44 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

KIWANIS CLUB OF BIG LAGOON FOUNDATION

PURPOSE: General Support

$7,500

NINETY SIX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT 52

PURPOSE: General Support

$8,469

ESCAMBIA COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION FOR EXCELLENCE INC

PURPOSE: General Support

$17,783

REIMAGINE DOERS OF THE WORD

PURPOSE: General Support

$7,500

PARENTS AND CHILDREN TOGETHER

PURPOSE: General Support

$17,895

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE CRESCENT REGION TEENS CENTER

PURPOSE: General Support

$9,935
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