Program areas at Ascend
Ascend ConventionThe Ascend Convention is our signature annual event hosting the largest gathering of Pan-Asian business leaders and professionals. During the three day event, over 2,000 industry leaders, senior executives and professionals participate in impactful leadership and professional development, thought leadership, experiential talks, networking, and more.
Other miscellaneous programs:Ascend Inc. provides other miscellaneous programs in an effort to cultivate and advance Pan-Asian professionals.
Ascend ChaptersOur 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 provide access to content and recruiting events developed by some of the top API talent at Fortune 500 companies. These chapters bring unique value to their members by creating a platform for career development and by helping them build a network of mentors and coaches.
Who funds Ascend
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Ascend
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Larry Low | Chief Operating Officer | $66,667 | 2023-08-14 |
| Livia Ching-Gerring | Leadership Executive Director , West Coast | | 2020-11-22 |
| Kathy Lee | National Director | $130,900 | 2022-09-30 |
| Peyen Fong | Director | $83,160 | 2022-09-30 |
| Robina Singh | National Director | $105,000 | 2022-09-30 |
| ...and 11 more key personnel |
Financials for Ascend
| Revenues | FYE 09/2022 | FYE 09/2021 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $870,232 | $334,614 | 160.1% |
| Program services | $3,617,177 | $2,803,984 | 29% |
| Investment income and dividends | $32,290 | $34,549 | -6.5% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $-255,425 | $0 | -999% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Total revenues | $4,264,274 | $3,173,147 | 34.4% |
Organizations like Ascend
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Oklahoma State Firefighters Association (OSFA) | 501(c)(6) | Oklahoma City, OK | $1,516,370 |
| Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals | 501(c)(6) | Austin, TX | $2,651,937 |
| Missouri State Teachers Association | 501(c)(6) | Columbia, MO | $6,786,815 |
| Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board | 501(c)(6) | Metairie, LA | $5,618,915 |
| Global Equity Organization (GEO) | 501(c)(6) | Orange, CA | $1,558,530 |
| Austin Bar Association (ABA) | 501(c)(6) | Austin, TX | $1,287,968 |
| Product Liability Advisory Council (PLAC) | 501(c)(6) | Reston, VA | $1,472,537 |
| Grant Professionals Association (GPA) | 501(c)(6) | Overland Park, KS | $1,243,491 |
| Supply Chain Council (SCC) | 501(c)(6) | Cypress, TX | $2,224,148 |
| Insurance Institute of Indiana | 501(c)(6) | Indianapolis, IN | $1,069,338 |
Data update history
September 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
September 25, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
August 17, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
May 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $15,800 from Armanino Foundation May 13, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Professional associationsBusiness and community development organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizations
Issues
Business and industry
Characteristics
MembershipsReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteering
General information
- Address
- 160 Broadway 6th FL E Building
- New York, NY 10038
- Metro area
- New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- Website URL
- ascendleadership.org/Â
- Phone
- (212) 248-4888
- Facebook page
- ascendleadershipÂ
- Twitter profile
- @ascendfundnyÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 51-0527847
- Fiscal year end
- September
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 2004
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- No
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- S40: Business and Industry
- NAICS code, primary
- 813920: Professional Associations
- Parent/child status
- Central organization
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