Nonprofit · EIN 20-2433799
ASCENDING LEADERS
Tax-exempt · SUGAR LAND, TX 77479
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $255,371 | $316,994 | -$61,623 | $117,108 | $13,807 | $103,301 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $295,779 | $263,407 | $32,372 | $164,924 | $0 | $164,924 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $243,147
- Program service revenue
- $9,952
- Investment income
- $7
- Other revenue
- $2,265
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $93,040
- Other salaries and wages
- $100,330
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $239,248
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $14,860
- Travel
- $17,050
- Program services (functional)
- $222,243
- Management and general (functional)
- $67,986
- Fundraising (functional)
- $26,765
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $164,924
- Total assets, end of year
- $117,108
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $13,807
- Net assets, end of year
- $103,301
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $63,762
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $39,539
- Gross receipts
- $255,371
- Employees
- 6
- Volunteers
- 15
- Year formed
- 2005
- State of legal domicile
- TX
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR MICHAEL JOHNSON | EXEC DIR & PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $11,340 | $81,700 |
| TERESA ROSSY | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JUDY ENNS | VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY KAY JACKSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN STEPHNEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRYAN BANDSTRA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE WILKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR MICHAEL JOHNSON | EXEC DIR & PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $6,387 | $78,500 |
| TERESA ROSSY | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JUDY ENNS | VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE WILKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN STEPHNEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRYAN BANDSTRA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 5826 NEW TERRITORY BLVD 1090, SUGAR LAND, TX 77479-5948
- In care of
- % MICHAEL JOHNSON
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- DR MICHAEL JOHNSON, 5826 NEW TERRITORY BOULEVARD 1090, SUGAR LAND, TX 77479
- Signed the 990
- DR MICHAEL JOHNSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (832) 655-4935
- Website
- WWW.ASCENDINGLEADERS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- HUNGERFORD CPAS ADVISORS
Mission
AS CHAMPIONS OF CHRIST-CENTERED DISCIPLESHIP, ASCENDING LEADERS EQUIPS CHURCHES TO GROW INDIVIDUALS ACROSS ALL STAGES OF THEIR SPIRITUAL JOURNEY WITH RESULTS THAT ARE MEASURABLE. BY DEEPENING THE FAITH OF FOLLOWERS, WE HELP RESTORE THE CHURCH TO ITS PURPOSE AND LASTING OUTCOMES ARE ACHIEVED.
Program accomplishments
- ACSENDING LEADERS' MISSION IS TO EQUIP CHURCHES FOR CHRIST-CENTERED DISCIPLESHIP, MEASURABLE RESULTS, AND ETERNAL OUTCOMES. ASCENDING LEADERS DOES THAT PRIMARILY THROUGH THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES: 1. COACHING INDIVIDUAL CHURCHES AND CHURCHES IN GROUPS. 2 . COACHING PASTORS IN GROUPS AND INDIVIDUAL PASTORS.Expenses $222,243 · revenue $12,100
- DISCIPLESHIP CO-LAB COACHINGrevenue $117
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-2433799
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2006
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $117,108
- Income (IRS master file)
- $255,371
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $255,371 | $316,994 | $117,108 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $268,301 | $291,896 | $132,552 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $237,933 | $273,608 | $156,147 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 20-2433799).
Questions about ASCENDING LEADERS
- What is the EIN of ASCENDING LEADERS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ASCENDING LEADERS is 20-2433799.
- Is ASCENDING LEADERS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2006.
- Are donations to ASCENDING LEADERS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ASCENDING LEADERS file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of ASCENDING LEADERS due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ASCENDING LEADERS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ASCENDING LEADERS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names DR MICHAEL JOHNSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of ASCENDING LEADERS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $11,340 (DR MICHAEL JOHNSON, EXEC DIR & PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does ASCENDING LEADERS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $255,371, expenses of $316,994 and total assets of $117,108 at year end.
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