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Nonprofit · EIN 90-0709302

ASCEND CARES FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · HOUSTON, TX 77002

Financials

$1.7M$1.9M2023$1.3M$896K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ASCEND CARES FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$1,293,720$896,038$397,682$701,758$38,187$663,571
December 31, 2023990$1,735,776$1,894,814-$159,038$318,620$52,731$265,889
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,132,917
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Net income from fundraising events
$160,803
Other revenue
$160,803

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$832,288
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Travel
$5,030
Program services (functional)
$896,038

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$318,620
Total assets, end of year
$701,758
Total liabilities, end of year
$38,187
Net assets, end of year
$663,571
Gross unrelated business income
$160,803
Gross receipts
$1,346,443
Employees
0
Volunteers
8,834
Year formed
2011
State of legal domicile
DE

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
PHIL MCDIVITTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
40$0
ANDREW RALSTONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
40$0
SCOTTY HALLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
40$0
MIMI SMITHSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
40$0
RACHELL GOLDEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
40$0
MICHAEL WALTERSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
40$0
PETER PARKERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
40$0
LISA DOZIERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
40$0
BEN BRYANTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
40$0
CHRIS JOHNSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
40$0
SCOTT MCCORMICKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
40$0
SEBASTIAN CARMONADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
40$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
PHIL MCDIVITTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
40$0
ANDREW RALSTONSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
40$0
TOM BOGGSCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
45$0
SCOTTY HALLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
40$0
MIMI SMITHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
40$0
RACHELL GOLDEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
40$0
MICHAEL WALTERSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
40$0
RIZ AMANULLAHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
40$0
HAL MCCORDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
40$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1010 TRAVIS ST STE 900, HOUSTON, TX 77002-5928
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Andrew Ralston, 1010 TRAVIS ST STE 900, HOUSTON, TX 77002
Signed the 990
Lisa Dozier, Treasurer
Phone
(713) 351-5700

Mission

ASCEND CARES FOUNDATION (THE "CORPORATION") IS ORGANIZED AND SHALL BE OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 IN FURTHERANCE OF SUCH PURPOSES, THE CORPORATION SHALL PROVIDE AID TO VICTIMS OF NATURAL OR CIVIL DISASTERS OR EMERGENCY HARDSHIPS AND SUPPORT THE EFFORTS OF RELIEF ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE AID TO VICTIMS OF NATURAL OR CIVIL DISASTERS OR EMERGENCY HARDSHIPS. ASCEND CARES COORDINATES VOLUNTEERS AND PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT CHILDREN'S HEALTH AND SAFETY, EDUCATION, HOUSING, HUNGER AND THE MILITARY.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • THE ASCEND CARES FOUNDATION SERVES ALL AREAS WHERE ASCEND PERFORMANCE MATERIALS HAS A PRESENCE BY FUNDING VARIOUS NONPROFITS PROGRAMS, AND PROJECTS BENEFITTING THE NEEDY AND THE COMMUNITY AS A WHOLE.
    Expenses $658,906 · grants $658,906
  • THE ASCEND CARES FOUNDATION AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS BASED ON FINANCIAL NEED ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AND COMMUNITY SERVICE. APPLICANTS EXPLAIN THEIR FINANCIAL NEED AND COMMUNITY SERVICE IN AN ESSAY FORMAT; PAYMENTS ARE MADE DIRECTLY TO THE SCHOOL. TO BE ELIGIABLE, APPLICANTS MUST ATTEND A 4 YEAR COLLEGE OR JUNIOR COLLEGE, AND MUST BE CHILDREN OR DEPENDENTS OF EMPLOYEES IN GOOD STANDING. IN 2024, 93 SCHOLARSHIPS WERE AWARDED.
    Expenses $139,150 · grants $139,150
  • THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT IS TO SUPPORT SEVERAL ASCEND EMPLOYEES AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS DURING ILLNESS OR DISASTER. TO BE ELIGIBLE THE EMPLOYEE FILLS OUT AN APPLICATION FOR ASSISTANCE AND IS APPROVED BY THE ASCEND CARES COMMITTEE. 28 HARDSHIP GRANTS WERE GIVEN DURING 2024.
    Expenses $86,954 · grants $86,954
  • ORGANIZATION EXPENSES
    Expenses $11,028

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
90-0709302
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
2011
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$701,758
Income (IRS master file)
$1,346,443

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$1,293,720$896,038$701,758XML
990December 2023$1,735,776$1,894,814$318,620XML
990December 2022$1,675,738$1,891,878$729,356IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––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 90-0709302).

Questions about ASCEND CARES FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of ASCEND CARES FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ASCEND CARES FOUNDATION is 90-0709302.
Is ASCEND CARES FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
Are donations to ASCEND CARES FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ASCEND CARES FOUNDATION 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 CARES FOUNDATION 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 CARES FOUNDATION 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 CARES FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Andrew Ralston.
Who are the officers and directors of ASCEND CARES FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does ASCEND CARES FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,293,720, expenses of $896,038 and total assets of $701,758 at year end.

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