Ascend - Leadership Through Athletics Inc
- Assets
- $486.3k
- Revenue
- $339.7k
- Investments
- $304.3k
- Employees
- 2
- Location
- Arlington, VA
- Founding
- 12/2014
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 46-3380394
Organization Overview
Ascend - Leadership Through Athletics Inc is located in Arlington, VA. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Ascend - Leadership Through Athletics Inc employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ascend - Leadership Through Athletics 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 12/2023, Ascend - Leadership Through Athletics Inc generated $339.7k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $511.1k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 27.5% 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ASCEND DEVELOPS YOUNG WOMEN'S SELF-CONFIDENCE AND SKILLS THROUGH THE SPORT OF MOUNTAIN CLIMBING IN POST-CONFLICT COUNTRIES IN ORDER TO PROMOTE YOUTH LEADERSHIP AND CIVIC-MINDEDNESS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ASCEND AFGHANISTAN - ASCEND - LEADERSHIP THROUGH ATHLETICS IS AN INTERNATIONAL NON-PROFIT THAT INVESTS IN YOUNG WOMEN THROUGH MENTAL HEALTH TRAINING AND COMMUNITY SERVICE IN AFGHANISTAN. SINCE 2015, MORE THAN 300 AFGHAN GIRLS AND WOMEN HAVE PARTICIPATED IN THE PROGRAM THAT PREPARES GIRLS TO BE PHYSICALLY AND MENTALLY HEALTHY, AND ENCOURGES THEM TO BE ACTIVE COMMUNITY LEADERS AND ROLE MODELS. ASCEND'S PROGRAMMING WAS HALTED TEMPORARILY IN AUGUST 2021 AND RESTARTED IN JANUARY 2023. THE PROGRAM IN AFGHANISTAN WILL CONTINUE TO PROVIDE TOOLS AND KNOWLEDGE TO GIRLS TO MANAGE THEIR MENTAL HEALTH AND ENCOURAGES THEM TO BE ACTIVE ROLE MODELS THROUGH COMMUNITY SERVICE. ANNUALLY, THE PROGRAM DIRECTLY SERVES 150 GIRLS AND IMPACTS MORE THAN 1000 COMMUNITY MEMBERS THROUGH OUTREACH AND SERVICE PROJECTS.
OTHER PROGRAM INCLUDES AFGHAN EVACUATION AND RESETTLEMENT PROGRAM.
ASCEND PAKISTAN - ASCEND - LEADERSHIP THROUGH ATHLETICS IS AN INTERNATIONAL NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT INVESTS IN YOUNG WOMEN IN PAKISTAN THROUGH MOUNTAINEERING-BASED LEADERSHIP TRAINING. ASCEND PAKISTAN BEGAN PROGRAM OPERATIONS IN 2023 AND SERVED OVER 1,500 COMMUNITY MEMBERS THROUGH DIRECT OUTREACH AND COMMUNITY EVENTS. ADDITIONALLY, 100 GIRLS ARE DIRECTLY IMPACTED ANNUALLY THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN THE AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM. ASCEND'S PAKISTAN PROGRAM PREPARES GIRLS TO BE PHYSICALLY AND MENTALLY STRONG AND ENCOURAGES THEM TO BE ACTIVE COMMUNITY LEADERS AND ROLE MODELS. WE HIGHLIGHT THE CAPABILITIES OF WOMEN THROUGH AMBITIOUS MOUNTAINEERING EXPEDITIONS, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY SERVICE, AND FITNESS AND MENTAL HEALTH SKILLS AND AWARENESS.
ALUMNAE ASSOCIATION - ASCEND - LEADERSHIP THROUGH ATHLETICS ALUMNAE ASSOCIATION WAS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE RESOURCES AND SUPPORT TO FORMER AFGHAN PARTICIPANTS WHO RELOCATED TO NEW COUNTRIES FOLLOWING THE AUGUST 2021 CHANGE IN GOVERNMENT IN AFGHANISTAN. MUCH OF THE DIRECT SUPPORT CAME TO AN END IN 2022 WITH A FEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR DIRECT SUPPORT IN 2023. FINANCIAL RESOURCES FOR THIS PROGRAM WERE LARGELY UNAVAILABLE IN 2023.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Marina Legree Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $58,123 |
Patricia Altherr Chair | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Phil Powers Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
David Thoenen Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Lizette Jensen Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Sabreen Dogar Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $305,314 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $40,006 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $305,314 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $33,761 |
| Investment income | $313 |
| 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 | $339,680 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $20,224 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $58,124 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $29,062 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $60,295 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $9,457 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $2,000 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $19,457 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $43,003 |
| Advertising and promotion | $136 |
| Office expenses | $25,681 |
| Information technology | $6,788 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $6,357 |
| Travel | $36,661 |
| 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 | $172,319 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $1,640 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $511,076 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $155,927 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| 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 | $1,060 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $304,258 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $25,020 |
| Total assets | $486,265 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $33,627 |
| 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 | $26,388 |
| Total liabilities | $60,015 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $426,250 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $486,265 |