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Nonprofit · EIN 59-3822430

ASCEND WILDERNESS EXPERIENCE

Tax-exempt · WEAVERVILLE, CA 96093

Financials

$362K$306K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ASCEND WILDERNESS EXPERIENCE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$362,111$306,099$56,012$135,976$0$135,976
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$349,638
of which government grants
$333,316
Membership dues
$410
Program service revenue
$10,775
Investment income
$0
Net income from sales of inventory
$520
Other revenue
$1,698

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Other salaries and wages
$161,053
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$212,766
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Travel
$678
Program services (functional)
$281,163
Management and general (functional)
$24,936

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$79,483
Total assets, end of year
$135,976
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$135,976
Net assets without donor restrictions
$135,464
Net assets with donor restrictions
$512
Gross receipts
$362,111
Employees
13
Year formed
2006
State of legal domicile
CA

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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JASON PALMERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
DAVE JOHNSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
ERIN BURGERPresident
Officer
0$0
KAREN BOLTZSecretary
Officer
0$0
ANDY JOHNSONTreasurer
Officer
0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 3263, WEAVERVILLE, CA 96093-3263
In care of
% SCOTT LA FEIN
Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
493 Main Street, Weaverville CA 96093
Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
Amanda Barragar, PO Box 3263, Weaverville CA 96093
Signed the 990
AMANDA BARRAGAR, Executive Director
Phone
(530) 739-1177
Return prepared by
Trinity Tax & Bookkeeping

Mission

Ascend is a non-profit dedicated to providing experiences that empower youth, adults, families and organizations to move toward personal growth, development, overcoming limitations and deep appreciation of humanity and the natural environment.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Ascend provides opportunities for enhanced awareness of and connection to self, others, community and environment through wilderness adventures, environmental education programs and stewardship.
    Expenses $281,163

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024No data

IRS record

EIN
59-3822430
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
2006
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$135,976
Income (IRS master file)
$362,111

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024–––IRS
990June 2023$196,495$157,787$108,633IRS
990-N for 2021
Officer: Amanda Barragar
June 30, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.

Questions about ASCEND WILDERNESS EXPERIENCE

What is the EIN of ASCEND WILDERNESS EXPERIENCE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ASCEND WILDERNESS EXPERIENCE is 59-3822430.
Is ASCEND WILDERNESS EXPERIENCE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2006.
Are donations to ASCEND WILDERNESS EXPERIENCE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ASCEND WILDERNESS EXPERIENCE 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 ASCEND WILDERNESS EXPERIENCE due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did ASCEND WILDERNESS EXPERIENCE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of ASCEND WILDERNESS EXPERIENCE?
The 990-N for 2021 names Amanda Barragar.
Who are the officers and directors of ASCEND WILDERNESS EXPERIENCE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does ASCEND WILDERNESS EXPERIENCE have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $362,111, expenses of $306,099 and total assets of $135,976 at year end.

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