2026-07-16T10:51:14-05:00 2025-12-31 351178661 BLUE & CO LLC 500 N MERIDIAN ST SUITE 200 INDIANAPOLIS IN 46204 990 2025-01-01 461577827 ASCENT 121 INC ASCE 3177590067 PO BOX 1143 CARMEL IN 46082 MEGAN MCGUIRE CEO 3177590067 2026-07-16 1 TYLER K GREENE CPA P00057872 3176334705 2026-07-16 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z MEGAN MCGUIRE PO BOX 1143 CARMEL IN 46082 1613560 0 X WWW.ASCENT121.ORG X 2012 IN ASCENT 121 PROVIDES LONG TERM TRAUMA RECOVERY SERVICES FOR SURVIVORS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING. 6 4 18 143 0 0 859499 764860 474953 806572 48458 38348 -6444 -1270 1376466 1608510 0 0 0 0 779979 804472 0 0 0 480889 605482 1260868 1409954 115598 198556 1878351 1838305 484893 171230 1393458 1667075 X THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE AGENCY SHALL BE I) TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL AND OTHER ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEALTH, EDUCATIONAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, EMOTIONAL AND WELFARE NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS IN CRISIS SITUATIONS, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN HUMAN TRAFFICKING, II) TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL AND OTHER ASSISTANCE FOR THE WELFARE NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE BEEN IN THE LEGAL SYSTEM, III) TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL AND OTHER ASSISTANCE TO OTHER TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE SERVING POPULATIONS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING, POVERTY, SOCIAL DISENFRANCHISEMENT, ILLITERACY AND FOOD INSECURITY, IV) TO ASSIST, ENABLE AND FACILITATE TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS WITH SIMILAR MISSIONS, V) TO EMPOWER VOLUNTEERS AND DONORS TO SHARE RESOURCES FOR THE CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, AND SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES OF THE AGENCY. 0 0 1106622 810352 SURVIVOR SERVICES:ASCENT 121 PROVIDES MENTAL HEALTH AND OTHER RECOVERY SERVICES FOR INDIANA TEEN SURVIVORS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING. WE OFFER OPTIONS INCLUDING DIAGNOSTIC & EVALUATION SERVICES, MENTAL HEALTH AND FAMILY PRESERVATION SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR SURVIVORS AND THEIR FAMILIES. REFERRALS COME FROM THE INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SERVICES AS WELL AS OTHER SOURCES. THE AGENCY SERVES OVER 100 CHILDREN ANNUALLY. ASCENT 121 IS ACCREDITED BY THE EVANGELICAL COUNCIL FOR FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY (ECFA), THE INDIANA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES BOARD, AND WAS THE WINNER OF THE FBI DIRECTOR'S COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AWARD FOR EXEMPLARY SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY.COMMUNITY EDUCATION:ASCENT 121 RAISES AWARENESS IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH APPROXIMATELY 75 PUBLIC EVENTS EACH YEAR AT SCHOOLS, CHURCHES, CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS AND BUSINESSES.DISCIPLESHIP:OPTIONAL DISCIPLESHIP IS OFFERED FOR THE YOUTH IN OUR PROGRAMS.CONSULTING SERVICES:ASCENT 121 PROVIDES TRAINING AND SUPPORT FOR OTHER AGENCIES AND INDIVIDUALS WORKING WITH SURVIVORS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND COMMERCIAL SEXUAL EXPLOITATION. 1106622 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 16 0 1 18 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 6 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 IN X MEGAN MCGUIRE 3177590067 PO BOX 1143 CARMEL IN 46082 MEGAN MCGUIRE CEO 40.00 0.00 X X 106393 0 20250 MEGAN JESSUP COO 40.00 0.00 X X 97940 0 4897 LOUISE LOMBARD BOARD PRESIDENT 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 ELYAS MUSLEH BOARD VICE PRESIDENT 8.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 TIM JOHNSON DIRECTOR 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 CHERIE IHNEN DIRECTOR 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 204333 0 25147 1 0 0 0 0 51608 713252 764860 PATIENT SERVICES 812900 794073 794073 CONSULTING SERVICES 812900 12499 12499 806572 38348 38348 0 51608 5050 -5050 -5050 3780 0 3780 3780 1608510 810352 0 33298 X 229480 190468 39012 472591 392251 80340 45268 37572 7696 57133 47420 9713 41499 26975 14524 141220 98854 42366 12887 10696 2191 86367 71685 14682 11023 7716 3307 135765 112685 23080 57659 27676 29983 14450 11993 2457 64120 53220 10900 PAYROLL PROCESSING 10489 4510 5979 DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 9454 4065 5389 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMEN 2263 973 1290 18286 7863 10423 1409954 1106622 303332 0 1622 21703 1336017 1384067 144291 98323 346767 296663 27179 26577 87196 76224 22475 10972 1878351 1838305 19061 26576 451332 144654 14500 0 484893 171230 X 1011644 1372878 381814 294197 1393458 1667075 1878351 1838305 198556 24954 50107 0 X 1 X 0 0 0 X 775395 415474 402842 859499 713252 3166462 498484 680193 805539 474953 806572 3265741 1273879 1095667 1208381 1334452 1519824 6432203 30494 27005 37420 33870 14345 143134 0 30494 27005 37420 33870 14345 143134 6289069 420 2511 19678 48818 38348 109775 420 2511 19678 48818 38348 109775 123 35 3905 3780 7843 1274422 1098178 1228094 1387175 1561952 6549821 0.96020 0.96340 0.01680 0.01200 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 87196 76224 10972 10972 X PART X, LINE 2: ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES GENERALLY ACCEPTED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA REQUIRE MANAGEMENT TO EVALUATE TAX POSITIONS TAKEN BY THE CORPORATION AND RECOGNIZE A TAX LIABILITY IF THE CORPORATION HAS TAKEN AN UNCERTAIN POSITION THAT MORE LIKELY THAN NOT WOULD NOT BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION BY VARIOUS FEDERAL AND STATE TAXING AUTHORITIES. MANAGEMENT HAS ANALYZED THE TAX POSITIONS TAKEN BY THE CORPORATION, AND HAS CONCLUDED THAT AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2025 AND 2024, THERE ARE NO UNCERTAIN POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN THAT WOULD REQUIRE RECOGNITION OF A LIABILITY OR DISCLOSURE IN THE ACCOMPANYING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE CORPORATION IS SUBJECT TO ROUTINE AUDITS BY TAXING JURISDICTIONS; HOWEVER, THERE ARE CURRENTLY NO AUDITS FOR ANY TAX PERIODS IN PROGRESS. BUILD BEYOND CONFERENCE 51608 51608 5050 51608 51608 5050 5050 -5050 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE 990 EXEMPT ORGANIZATION TAX RETURN WAS SENT TO THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR DISTRIBUTION TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE RETURN WAS APPROVED PRIOR TO A FINAL COPY BEING PROVIDED TO THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR SIGNATURE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C AN ANNUAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS HELD IN JANUARY. ALL DIRECTORS REVIEW THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND SIGN ATTESTATION THAT CONFLICTS HAVE BEEN DISCLOSED. IN THE EVENT OF A CONFLICT, THE ISSUE IS PRESENTED TO BOARD. THE DIRECTOR WITH THE CONFLICT IS EXCUSED FROM THE MEETING. REMAINING MEMBERS DISCUSS AND VOTE ON HOW TO RESOLVE THE DISCLOSURE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 AGENCY'S ANNUAL BUDGET WHICH INCLUDES PAYROLL IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE TREASURER HAS OVERSIGHT OF THE COMMITTEE AND IS AN INDEPENDENT PERSON. COMPARATIVE DATA FOR PAYROLL COMES FROM THE CHARITABLE ADVISERS NON-PROFIT SALARY SURVEY WHICH ANNUALLY PROVIDES DATA FROM SOCIAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT INDIANA. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS FINANCIAL REVIEW AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G PURCHASED SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 98,854. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 42,366. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 141,220.