2024-08-13T20:20:31-07:00 2023-09-30 810926770 NCHENG LLP CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS 40 WALL ST 32ND FL NEW YORK NY 10005 990 2022-10-01 510527847 ASCEND INC ASCE 2122484888 160 BROADWAY 6TH FL EAST BUILDING NEW YORK NY 10038 Jeff Chin Treasurer 2024-08-13 true true NINA BAHAZHEVSKA P00468170 2127850100 2022 2024-08-08 14:25:15Z JEFF CHIN 7072243 false X WWW.ASCENDLEADERSHIP.ORG X 2004 NY Founded in 2005, Ascend is the frst and largest global network advancing Asian and Pacific Islander (API) professionals in the workplace. Ascends 60+ chapters partner with global organizations to cultivate and empower API talent as they rise to their full potential. We believe that by working together, our community can develop leaders who consistently ignite positive change in the workplace and the world. 11 11 22 317 0 870232 849223 3617177 5608306 -223135 49753 0 4264274 6507282 13153 0 1490114 2014192 0 118699 2155868 2726109 3645982 4753454 618292 1753828 6260721 7818217 1019085 633743 5241636 7184474 X Founded in 2005, Ascend is the frst and largest global network advancing Asian and Pacific Islander (API) professionals in the workplace. Ascends 60+ chapters partner with global organizations to cultivate and empower API talent as they rise to their full potential. We believe that by working together, our community can develop leaders who consistently ignite positive change in the workplace and the world. false false 1468539 4119225 Ascend ConventionThe Ascend Convention is our signature annual event hosting the largest gathering of Pan-Asian business leaders and professionals. During the three day event, over 2,000 industry leaders, senior executives and professionals participate in impactful leadership and professional development, thought leadership, experiential talks, networking, and more. 606867 785846 Ascend ChaptersOur Ascend chapters are regionally based across the U.S.A. to provide premier engagement opportunities for our partners through year-round programs and annual conferences.Our growing number of professional chapters include a membership base of corporate executives, managers and professionals across various industries. In an effort to cultivate and advance Pan-Asian professionals, our chapters organize a variety of local events and social mixers, and deliver local programs such as professional development workshops, regional conferences and mentoring programs. Chapters also encourage and promote civic engagement through community service.Our student chapters at colleges and universities are affiliated with a regional professional chapter to provide access to content and recruiting events developed by some of the top API talent at Fortune 500 companies. These chapters bring unique value to their members by creating a platform for career development and by helping them build a network of mentors and coaches. 191588 41500 Other miscellaneous programs:Ascend Inc. provides other miscellaneous programs in an effort to cultivate and advance Pan-Asian professionals. 52518 710300 2319512 false true false true false false false false false false true false true true true false true false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false true false false true 19 0 true 22 true false false false false false false false false X 11 11 false false false false true true false true true false true true true true true true true true true true false CA NY X Winnie Li 2122484888 160 BROADWAY 6TH FL EAST BUILDING NEW YORK NY 10038 Lawrence Low COO 30.00 10.00 X 200000 0 13948 Tifanny Papish National Director 40.00 0.00 124000 0 41314 PEYEN FONG DIRECTOR 30.00 10.00 0 140000 0 Katherine Lee National Director 40.00 0.00 124000 0 13911 Robina Singh National Director 40.00 0.00 115000 0 13625 Anna Mok President 15.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Jeff Chin Treasurer 10.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Jenny Wei Executive VP 0.50 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Tariq Khan Secretary 0.50 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Hassain T Hasan VP Ext. 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IS EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(6) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. ASCEND, INC. HAS ANALYZED TAX POSITIONS TAKEN FOR FILING WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AND STATE JURISDICTIONS WHERE IT OPERATES. ASCEND, INC. DOES NOT ANTICIPATE ANY SIGNIFICANT UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT WOULD REQUIRE RECOGNITION IN THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. PERIODS ENDING IN 2020 AND SUBSEQUENT REMAIN SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY THE TAXING AUTHORITIES. false false false Lawrence Low COO 200000 13948 213948 Tifanny Papish National Director 124000 41314 165314 Form 990, Part III, Line 4d OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Other miscellaneous programs:Ascend Inc. provides other miscellaneous programs in an effort to cultivate and advance Pan-Asian professionals. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6 ASCEND, INC. IS A MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION AND COLLECTS DUES FROM ITS MEMBERS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b PROCESS THE ORGANIZATION USES TO REVIEW FORM 990: THE ACCOUNTING MANAGER COMPARES TAX RETURN TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS. AFTER ANY CHANGES ARE MADE TAX RETURN IS FORWARDED TO BOARD FOR REVIEW prior to filing WITH IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c ORGANIZATION HAS A WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY WHERE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, OR TRUSTEES, AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ANNUALLY INTERESTS THAT COULD GIVE RISE TO CONFLICTS. ORGANIZATION REGULARLY AND CONSISTENTLY MONITOR AND ENFORCE COMPLIANCE WITH THE POLICY. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a The Board does not approve specific compensation. Ascend does a comparison to other nonprofits to conduct market survey and sets a range for employee levels which the Board reviews in connection with budget approval. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b The Board does not approve specific compensation. Ascend does a comparison to other nonprofits to conduct market survey and sets a range for employee levels which the Board reviews in connection with budget approval. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 PROCESS THE ORGANIZATION USES TO MAKE DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC FOR INSPECTION: ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION ON ORGANIZATION'S MAIN OFFICE UPON REQUEST. ASCEND FOUNDATION INC 160 BROADWAY 6TH FL EAST BUILDING NEW YORK NY 10038 651284462 TO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND SCHOLORSHIPS NY 501(C)(3) 10 ASCEND INC false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false ASCEND FOUNDATION INC d 508093 FMV