Nonprofit · EIN 46-1577827
ASCENT 121 INC
Tax-exempt · CARMEL, IN 46082
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,608,510 | $1,409,954 | $198,556 | $1,838,305 | $171,230 | $1,667,075 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,376,466 | $1,260,868 | $115,598 | $1,878,351 | $484,893 | $1,393,458 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,270,261 | $1,276,355 | -$6,094 | $1,956,606 | $689,292 | $1,267,314 |
| December 31, 2021 | 990 | $1,305,264 | $1,081,501 | $223,763 | $1,025,152 | $15,220 | $1,009,932 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $764,860
- Program service revenue
- $806,572
- Investment income
- $38,348
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$5,050
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $3,780
- Other revenue
- -$1,270
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $229,480
- Other salaries and wages
- $472,591
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $804,472
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $41,499
- Occupancy
- $135,765
- Travel
- $57,659
- Depreciation
- $14,450
- Program services (functional)
- $1,106,622
- Management and general (functional)
- $303,332
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,878,351
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,838,305
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $171,230
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,667,075
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $10,972
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,372,878
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $294,197
- Gross receipts
- $1,613,560
- Employees
- 18
- Volunteers
- 143
- Year formed
- 2012
- State of legal domicile
- IN
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEGAN MCGUIRE | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $106,393 | $20,250 |
| MEGAN JESSUP | COO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $97,940 | $4,897 |
| LOUISE LOMBARD | BOARD PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ELYAS MUSLEH | BOARD VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHERIE IHNEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEGAN MCGUIRE | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $100,790 | $15,325 |
| MEGAN JESSUP | COO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $90,100 | $2,774 |
| LOUISE LOMBARD | BOARD PRESIDENT (BEG 02/01/24) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KIM BIGGERSTAFF | BOARD PRESIDENT (END 01/31/24) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ELYAS MUSLEH | BOARD VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGAN DREW | BOARD SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE DIAGOSTINO | BOARD TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRY DOVE-PITTMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BETSY SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SETH THOMAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BETHANY MONTE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHERIE IHNEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEGAN MCGUIRE | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $110,395 | $3,150 |
| MEGAN JESSUP | COO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $90,100 | $2,700 |
| KIM BIGGERSTAFF | BOARD PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGAN DREW | BOARD SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE DIAGOSTINO | BOARD TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRY DOVE-PITTMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BETSY SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SETH THOMAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BETHANY MONTE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LOUISE LOMBARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ELYAS MUSLEH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| OTTERIA TRIMBLE | DIRECTOR - PARTIAL TERM Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2021: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEGAN MCGUIRE | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $102,000 | $8,409 |
| MEGAN JESSUP | COO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $78,000 | $0 |
| KIM BIGGERSTAFF | BOARD PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM JOHNSON | BOARD TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| REBECCA PATTEN-LEMONS | BOARD SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE DIAGOSTINO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRY DOVE-PITTMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| OTTERIA TRIMBLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGAN DREW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 1143, CARMEL, IN 46082-1143
- In care of
- % TIM GARRISON
- Mailing address (990-N for 2014)
- PO Box 1143, Carmel IN 46082
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- MEGAN MCGUIRE, PO BOX 1143, CARMEL, IN 46082
- Principal officer (990-N for 2014)
- Dr Joseph Fraiz, 653 Mayfair Ln, Carmel IN 46032
- Signed the 990
- MEGAN MCGUIRE, CEO
- Phone
- (317) 759-0067
- Website
- www.ascent121.com
- Return prepared by
- BLUE & CO LLC
Mission
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.
Program accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $1,106,622 · revenue $810,352
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
- 46-1577827
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2013
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P62)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,838,305
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,613,560
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $1,608,510 | $1,409,954 | $1,838,305 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,376,466 | $1,260,868 | $1,878,351 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,270,261 | $1,276,355 | $1,956,606 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,112,560 | $1,221,340 | $1,288,982 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | $1,305,264 | $1,081,501 | $1,025,152 | XML |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2014 Officer: Dr Joseph Fraiz | December 31, 2014 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 46-1577827).
Questions about ASCENT 121 INC
- What is the EIN of ASCENT 121 INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ASCENT 121 INC is 46-1577827.
- Is ASCENT 121 INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2013.
- Are donations to ASCENT 121 INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ASCENT 121 INC 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 ASCENT 121 INC 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 ASCENT 121 INC 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 ASCENT 121 INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names MEGAN MCGUIRE.
- Who are the officers and directors of ASCENT 121 INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $106,393 (MEGAN MCGUIRE, CEO).
- How much revenue does ASCENT 121 INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,608,510, expenses of $1,409,954 and total assets of $1,838,305 at year end.
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