2026-06-26T11:20:11-04:00 2025-09-30 113287732 Padilla and Company LLP 175-61 Hillside Avenue Ste 200 Jamaica NY 11432 990 2024-10-01 510527847 Ascend Inc % Steven Pae ASCE 2122484888 262 West 38th Street STE 503 New York NY 10018 STEVEN PAE Executive Director 2122484888 2026-06-08 false true JOSE PAOLO ESPIRITU P01304010 7185585858 2026-06-26 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Jeff Chin 262 West 38th Street STE 503 New York NY 10018 6228911 false X www.ascendleadership.org X 2004 NY Founded in 2004, Ascend is the first and largest global network advancing Asian and Pacific Islander (API) professionals the workplace. 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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 believe its financial statements include any material uncertain tax positions that require adjustment to the financial statements to comply with the provisions of FASB ASC 740, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes. Tax filings for periods ending September 30, 2022 and later are subject to examination by applicable taxing authorities. As of September 30, 2025, the Organization did not recognize any interest and penalties associated with tax matters. Tifanny Papish National Director 134000 35883 169883 Annalie Fritz Head of HR 125000 27692 152692 Rupa Sethu Director - Chapters 125350 24671 150021 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 ASCEND FOUNDATION INC 262 West 38th Street Rm 503 New York NY 10018 651284462 TO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND SCHOLARSHIPS NY 501C3 10 ASCEND INC false false true false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false Explanation of information on Schedule R Transactions with Ascend Foundation Inc.:Loan - $373,789Contribution - $2,000,000