Ascend Inc

Organization Overview

Ascend Inc is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (S46) the organization is classified as: Boards of Trade, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 09/2021, Ascend Inc employed 22 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ascend Inc is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.

For the year ending 09/2021, Ascend Inc generated $3.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.8m during the year ending 09/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO PROMOTE THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF ASIAN AMERICAN IN BUSINESS, TO SERVE AS ROLE MODEL FOR YOUNG ASIANS, TO CULTIVATE GROWTH OF BUSINESS LEADERS, ADVANCE NETWORKING AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, TO SERVE THE PUBLIC AND THE COMMUNITY BY ENCOURAGING COMMUNITY SERVICE AND INVOLVEMENT, DISSEMINATING BUSINESS INFORMATION AND TO PROMOTE BUSINESS BY PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS TO ASSIST ASIAN AMERICAN STUDENTS PURSUING HIGHER EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES. TO ENHANCE THE PRESENCE, INFLUENCE AND VISIBILITY OF CURRENT AND FUTURE PAN-ASIAN BUSINESS LEADERS, DEVELOP THE FULL POTENTIAL OF MEMBERS BY LEVERAGING THE ASCEND NETWORKS TO BUILD CONNECTIONS THROUGH OUR MENTORING AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS AND BUILD AWARENESS AND EMINENCE FOR OUR CORPORATE PARTNERS WHILE HELPING THEM TO ACHIEVE THEIR BUSINESS, TALENT AND DIVERSITY GOALS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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ASCEND NATIONAL CONVENTION:ASCEND NATIONAL CONVENTION AND CAREER FAIR IS THE LARGEST GATHERING OF PAN-ASIAN BUSINESS LEADERS AND PROFESSIONALS IN NORTH AMERICA. 1,800+ TOP INDUSTRY LEADERS, SENIOR EXECUTIVES AND PROFESSIONALS, ALONG WITH MBAS AND UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS REPRESENTING 250+ CORPORATIONS AND UNIVERSITIES PARTICIPATE IN ONE WEEK OF LEADERSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND NETWORKING.


PROFESSIONAL AND STUDENT CHAPTERS:ASCEND INC.'S PROFESSIONAL CHAPTERS ORGANIZE A VARIETY OF LOCAL EVENTS AND SOCIAL MIXERS, AND DELIVER LOCAL PROGRAMS SUCH AS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS, REGIONAL CONFERENCES AND MENTORING PROGRAMS. PROFESSIONAL CHAPTERS ALSO ENCOURAGE AND PROMOTE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT THROUGH COMMUNITY SERVICE. ASCEND INC.'S STUDENT CHAPTERS BRING UNIQUE VALUE TO THE MEMBERS BY CREATING A PLATFORM FOR CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND TO BUILD A NETWORK OF MENTORS AND COACHES. WITH FOCUS ON FOSTERING THE NEXT GENERATION OF PAN-ASIAN LEADERS, STUDENT CHAPTERS ORGANIZE NETWORKING EVENTS, RESUME WRITING SESSIONS, MOCK-INTERVIEWS, COMPANY VISITS, AND DELIVER PROGRAMS FOCUSED ON LEADERSHIP TRAINING.


EXECUTIVE INSIGHT SERIES:THE EXECUTIVE INSIGHT SERIES (EIS) ASSISTS HIGH-POTENTIAL PAN-ASIAN MANAGERS, SENIOR PROFESSIONALS AND YOUNG EXECUTIVES ATTAIN LEADERSHIP ROLES IN MAJOR NORTH AMERICAN CORPORATIONS. EIS PROVIDES INSIGHT INTO KEY CHARACTERISTICS, SPECIFIC BEHAVIORS, COMPETENCIES, AND EXPERIENCES REQUIRED TO REACH THE EXECUTIVE LEVEL. PARTICIPANTS TYPICALLY HAVE 8-12 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AND HOLD MANAGER, DIRECTOR, OR VICE PRESIDENT POSITIONS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Tifanny Papish
National Director
$124,000
Katherine Lee
National Director
$118,603
Peyen Fong
National Advisor
$110,490
Jeff Chin
Treasurer
$0
Jenny C Wei
VP Of Ia
$0
Anna Mok
President
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$128,125
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $184,622
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$21,867
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $2,314
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$334,614
Total Program Service Revenue$2,803,984
Investment income $34,549
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 $3,173,147

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Ascend Inc has recieved totaling $30,800.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Armanino Foundation

San Ramon, CA

PURPOSE: GENERAL ASSISTANCE

$15,800
Association Of International Certified Professional Accountants

Durham, NC

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION

$15,000
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