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The Organization has analyzed tax positions taken for filing with the Internal Revenue Service and state jurisdictions where it operates. The Organization does not anticipate any adjustments that would result in a material adverse effect on the Organizations consolidated financial position, statement of activities and changes in net assets or cash flows. The federal returns prior to fiscal year 2020 are closed and management continually evaluates expiring statutes of limitations, audits, proposed settlements, changes in tax law and new authoritative rulings. As of September 30, 2024, the Organization did not recognize any interest and penalties associated with tax matters. false false false Tifanny Papish National Director 140125 38864 178989 Allison Graham Head of Marketing 137692 13531 151223 Katherine Lee National Dir Business Development 136971 15075 152046 Annalie Fritz Head of HR 129808 21149 150957 Amended return information Amendment for updates to Part VII (Board of Directors/Officers) and unrealized gains presentation. Members or stockholder classes and rights Part VI line 6 ASCEND, INC. IS A MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION AND COLLECTS DUES FROM ITS MEMBERS. Member election for additional members Part VI line 7a MEMBERS ELECT THE ORGANIZATIONS OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS BUT ARE NOT GIVEN AUTHORITY TO MAKE GOVERNING DECISIONS. Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11 PROCESS THE ORGANIZATION USES TO REVIEW FORM 990: THE ACCOUNTING MANAGER COMPARES TAX RETURN TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS. AFTER ANY CHANGES ARE MADE TAX RETURN IS FORWARDED TO BOARD FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING WITH IRS. Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c ORGANIZATION HAS A WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY WHERE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, OR TRUSTEES, AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ANNUALLY INTERESTS THAT COULD GIVE RISE TO CONFLICTS. ORGANIZATION REGULARLY AND CONSISTENTLY MONITOR AND ENFORCE COMPLIANCE WITH THE POLICY. CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a THE BOARD DOES NOT APPROVE SPECIFIC COMPENSATION. ASCEND DOES A COMPARISON TO OTHER NONPROFITS TO CONDUCT MARKET SURVEY AND SETS A RANGE FOR EMPLOYEE LEVELS WHICH THE BOARD REVIEWS IN CONNECTION WITH BUDGET APPROVAL. Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15b THE BOARD DOES NOT APPROVE SPECIFIC COMPENSATION. ASCEND DOES A COMPARISON TO OTHER NONPROFITS TO CONDUCT MARKET SURVEY AND SETS A RANGE FOR EMPLOYEE LEVELS WHICH THE BOARD REVIEWS IN CONNECTION WITH BUDGET APPROVAL. Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19 PROCESS THE ORGANIZATION USES TO MAKE DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC FOR INSPECTION: ORGANIZATIONS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION ON ORGANIZATIONS MAIN OFFICE UPON REQUEST. Explanation of other changes in net assets or fund balances Part XI line 9 To align the beginning balance reported in the prior years tax return with the audited beginning net asset balance. List of other fees for services expenses Part IX line 11g Other professional fees: Honorarium, Marketing, Payroll Processing Fees, Computer Services, Staff Development, Others Part III response or note to any other line in Part III Part III, Line 4BASCEND CHAPTERS:OUR ASCEND CHAPTERS ARE REGIONALLY BASED ACROSS THE U.S.A. TO PROVIDE PREMIER ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR PARTNERS THROUGH YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS AND ANNUAL CONFERENCES. OUR GROWING NUMBER OF PROFESSIONAL CHAPTERS INCLUDE A MEMBERSHIP BASE OF CORPORATE EXECUTIVES, MANAGERS AND PROFESSIONALS ACROSS VARIOUS INDUSTRIES. IN AN EFFORT TO CULTIVATE AND ADVANCE PAN-ASIAN PROFESSIONALS, OUR CHAPTERS ORGANIZE A VARIETY OF LOCAL EVENTS AND SOCIAL MIXERS, AND DELIVER LOCAL PROGRAMS SUCH AS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS, REGIONAL CONFERENCES AND MENTORING PROGRAMS. CHAPTERS ALSO ENCOURAGE AND PROMOTE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT THROUGH COMMUNITY SERVICE. OUR STUDENT CHAPTERS AT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES ARE AFFILIATED WITH A REGIONAL PROFESSIONAL CHAPTER TO P ASCEND FOUNDATION INC 262 West 38th Street Rm 503 New York NY 10018 651284462 TO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND SCHOLORSHIPS NY 501C3 10 ASCEND INC false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false Explanation of information on Schedule R AScend Foundation Inc.