2026-06-26T11:22:25-04:00 2025-09-30 113287732 Padilla and Company LLP 175-61 Hillside Avenue Ste 200 Jamaica NY 11432 990 2024-10-01 651284462 Ascend Foundation 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 5019960 false X N/A X 2006 NY The Ascend Foundation is a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization that drives and supports initiatives that make a positive impact for the API community at work across all major global industries. 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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. Special Even 1458190 1458190 279881 1875 20139 1458190 1458190 279881 1875 20139 301895 1156295 false Grants to other organizations 10032 Grants to other organizations Scholarships 202000 Awards & grants - individuals 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. 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