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Nonprofit · EIN 85-3175770

ASCENDING AWARENESS

Tax-exempt · CAPITOLA, CA 95010

Financials

$495K$495K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ASCENDING AWARENESS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$494,794$494,794$0$2,336$0$2,336
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$494,794
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$3,492
Total assets, end of year
$2,336
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$2,336
Net assets without donor restrictions
$2,336
Gross receipts
$494,794
Employees
0
Volunteers
12
Year formed
2020
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
David RenfroCEO
Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1840 41ST AVE SUIT 102198, CAPITOLA, CA 95010-2513
In care of
% DAVID RENFRO
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
David Renfro, 1840 41st Ave, Suit 102198, Capitola, CA 95010
Signed the 990
David Renfro, CEO
Phone
(877) 769-8463

Mission

Ascending Awareness is a 501(c)(3) charity dedicated to fostering self-reliance and sustainable living through innovative housing and education programs. Our flagship initiative, Project Home Base, provides affordable, renewable-energy-powered micro-housing and hands-on learning retreats. Through our Dignity Dens, Bridging the Gap, and Next Step programs, we empower individuals to build skills in home construction, horticulture, homeopathy, and homeschooling, reducing reliance on government support and creating pathways to lasting independence.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • This is our food program. We were donated this much and redistributed all of this food to the homeless, elderly and families in need.
    Expenses $459,177 · revenue $459,177
  • This income is from our planned drafting fundraiser. Our volunteers brought. in this much in cash donations and all of it was used to redistribute the food donated above referenced in 4a.
    Expenses $35,617 · revenue $35,617

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, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
85-3175770
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
2023
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,336
Income (IRS master file)
$494,794

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024–––IRS
990December 2023$378,083$378,083$3,492IRS
990December 2022$249,869$249,869$842IRS
990December 2021$239,780$239,780$956IRS

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 ASCENDING AWARENESS

What is the EIN of ASCENDING AWARENESS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ASCENDING AWARENESS is 85-3175770.
Is ASCENDING AWARENESS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
Are donations to ASCENDING AWARENESS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ASCENDING AWARENESS 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 AWARENESS 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 ASCENDING AWARENESS 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 ASCENDING AWARENESS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names David Renfro.
Who are the officers and directors of ASCENDING AWARENESS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 1 person; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does ASCENDING AWARENESS have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $494,794, expenses of $494,794 and total assets of $2,336 at year end.

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