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Ascendium Education Solutions Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 39-1853833

Jan 01, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019 • Filed on Aug 29, 2020

2501 International LaneMadison, WI 53704

(608) 733-2559

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

87th percentile

0.86x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 87% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $250M-$1B nonprofits • Source year 2019

Liabilities / Revenue

45th percentile

0.48x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 45% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $250M-$1B nonprofits • Source year 2019

Net Margin

91st percentile

38%

Higher net margin than 91% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $250M-$1B nonprofits • Source year 2019

Top Officer Pay

56th percentile

$996,196

Higher top officer pay than 56% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.2% of source-year revenue.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $250M-$1B nonprofits • Source year 2019

Asset Growth

1st percentile

-57%

Faster asset growth than 1% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $250M-$1B nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Revenue Growth

98th percentile

129%

Faster revenue growth than 98% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $250M-$1B nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Assets

Down

$284,705,811

Down $379,214,523 (-57%) from 2018

Net Assets

Down

$40,113,612

Down $580,891,382 (-94%) from 2018

Liabilities

Up

$244,592,199

Up $201,676,859 (+470%) from 2018

Revenue

Up

$511,268,683

Up $288,464,545 (+129%) from 2018

Expenses

Up

$319,237,947

Up $186,672,732 (+141%) from 2018

Net Income

Up

$192,030,736

Up $101,791,813 (+113%) from 2018

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$800M$600M$400M$200M$0Assets 2010: $131,989,544Liabilities 2010: $31,370,046Net Assets 2010: $100,619,4982010Assets 2011: $217,192,353Liabilities 2011: $33,787,451Net Assets 2011: $183,404,9022011Assets 2012: $308,567,435Liabilities 2012: $38,416,290Net Assets 2012: $270,151,1452012Assets 2013: $476,849,055Liabilities 2013: $33,631,206Net Assets 2013: $443,217,8492013Assets 2014: $576,295,637Liabilities 2014: $33,073,863Net Assets 2014: $543,221,7742014Assets 2015: $670,326,984Liabilities 2015: $33,857,502Net Assets 2015: $636,469,4822015Assets 2016: $571,437,193Liabilities 2016: $35,367,063Net Assets 2016: $536,070,1302016Assets 2017: $670,290,906Liabilities 2017: $40,512,582Net Assets 2017: $629,778,3242017Assets 2018: $663,920,334Liabilities 2018: $42,915,340Net Assets 2018: $621,004,9942018Assets 2019: $284,705,811Liabilities 2019: $244,592,199Net Assets 2019: $40,113,6122019Assets 2020: $288,144,309Liabilities 2020: $183,967,934Net Assets 2020: $104,176,3752020Assets 2021: $170,907,364Liabilities 2021: $104,228,074Net Assets 2021: $66,679,2902021Assets 2022: $289,805,860Liabilities 2022: $46,008,341Net Assets 2022: $243,797,5192022Assets 2023: $351,464,064Liabilities 2023: $28,901,730Net Assets 2023: $322,562,3342023Assets 2024: $222,593,303Liabilities 2024: $12,196,962Net Assets 2024: $210,396,3412024

Highlighted filing

2019

Assets$284,705,811
Liabilities$244,592,199
Net Assets$40,113,612

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$600M$400M$200M$0Expenses 2010: $107,769,4722010Revenue 2011: $151,707,310Expenses 2011: $69,127,108Net Income 2011: $82,580,2022011Expenses 2012: $83,782,2762012Revenue 2013: $263,285,914Expenses 2013: $90,073,523Net Income 2013: $173,212,3912013Revenue 2014: $182,241,126Expenses 2014: $82,253,711Net Income 2014: $99,987,4152014Revenue 2015: $198,669,809Expenses 2015: $104,970,544Net Income 2015: $93,699,2652015Revenue 2016: $234,388,567Expenses 2016: $134,141,485Net Income 2016: $100,247,0822016Revenue 2017: $225,080,925Expenses 2017: $129,869,653Net Income 2017: $95,211,2722017Revenue 2018: $222,804,138Expenses 2018: $132,565,215Net Income 2018: $90,238,9232018Revenue 2019: $511,268,683Expenses 2019: $319,237,947Net Income 2019: $192,030,7362019Revenue 2020: $427,280,088Expenses 2020: $313,241,055Net Income 2020: $114,039,0332020Revenue 2021: $467,309,203Expenses 2021: $204,796,432Net Income 2021: $262,512,7712021Revenue 2022: $388,928,491Expenses 2022: $166,575,071Net Income 2022: $222,353,4202022Revenue 2023: $298,192,646Expenses 2023: $119,504,517Net Income 2023: $178,688,1292023Revenue 2024: $266,994,248Expenses 2024: $169,298,500Net Income 2024: $97,695,7482024

Highlighted filing

2019

Revenue$511,268,683
Expenses$319,237,947
Net Income$192,030,736
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019
Signed
Aug 29, 2020
Return Version
2019v5.1
Gross Receipts
$511,268,682
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Ascendium education solutions, inc. Operates to provide for philanthropic support and cost effective enablement of access to and persistence in post-secondary education by providing full-range guaranty agency services and grant support to funding sources, educational institutions, charitable organizations, and others to broaden federally guaranteed loan availability and pursuit of and participation in post-secondary education in accordance with the federal higher education act of 1965, as amended. This mission statement has been reviewed, acknowledged and informally approved by the board.

OPERATES TO PROVIDE COST EFFECTIVE ACCESS TO POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION BY PROVIDING GUARANTY, financial counselling and related services to support student loan availability.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$488,959,618$158,092,097▼ $330,867,521
Intangible Assets$0$106,000,000▲ $106,000,000
Accounts Receivable$5,514,279$8,651,340▲ $3,137,061
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$1,852,589$3,552,250▲ $1,699,661
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$148,496,510$130,000▼ $148,366,510
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$2,312,583$54,202▼ $2,258,381
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$32,452$22,730▼ $9,722
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$0$0→ $0
Pledges and Grants Receivable$0$0→ $0
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn$0$0→ $0
Receivables From Officers Etc$0$0→ $0
Investments Other Securities$0$0→ $0
Investments Program Related$0$0→ $0
Inventories for Sale or Use$0$0→ $0
Loans From Officers Directors$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$663,920,334$284,705,811▼ $379,214,523
Other Assets Total$16,752,303$8,203,192▼ $8,549,111
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$24,769,030$196,631,798▲ $171,862,768
Grants Payable$0$22,506,274▲ $22,506,274
Deferred Revenue$4,665,971$14,520,565▲ $9,854,594
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$13,480,339$10,933,562▼ $2,546,777
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$0$0→ $0
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$0$0→ $0
Escrow Account Liability$0$0→ $0
Tax Exempt Bond Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Total Liabilities$42,915,340$244,592,199▲ $201,676,859
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$621,004,994$40,113,612▼ $580,891,382
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$0$0→ $0
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$621,004,994$40,113,612▼ $580,891,382
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$663,920,334$284,705,811▼ $379,214,523

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$16,757$290,579$307,336
Other Land Buildings$5,973$77$6,050
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Richard D George 2Chair/Pres/CEO/TreasPT-$996,196$996,196
Jacqueline FairbairnVP-Policy/Comp/Claims/CollectFT$273,454$53,480$326,934
Jacqueline Fairbairn 3VP-Policy/Comp/Claims/Collect-$140,587$186,347$326,934
Beth Erickson 3VP - Repayment SolutionsFT$145,980$163,982$309,962
Amy Kobishop 3VP - Education PhilanthropyFT$139,892$158,077$297,969
Barbara Wilhelm 3Director Claims ReviewFT$150,104$39,171$189,275
Rebecca Villarreal 3Director Education GrantmakingFT$162,618$17,346$179,964
Jeffrey Dick 3Systems AnalystFT$145,698$30,853$176,551
Jason Rasmusen 3Director Strategic CommFT$113,080$60,555$173,635
Kira Cortese 3Creative DirectorFT$120,722$40,821$161,543
Cynthia Walsh 1Director-$21,750-$21,750
Richard A Weiss 1Director-$6,583$13,167$19,750
Thomas A Scarlett 1Director-$17,750-$17,750
Mary Burke 1Director-$5,917$11,833$17,750
Emerson Brumback 1Director-$5,875$7,875$13,750

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Richard D George 23Chair/Pres/CEO/Treas
Matt Harlowe 3Director Internal Audit
David J Hanson 1Director/Secretary
Hope Merry 3Chief Financial Officer
Jeff Crosby 3Chief Operating Officer
Rebecca Rapp 3Gen Cnsl, Chief Priv Ofc & Ass
Maureen Harrill 3VP - Human Resources
Brian Kobishop 3VP - IT/Security/Logistics
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$0
Program Service Revenue
$487,441,800
Investment Income
$14,999,085
Other Revenue
$8,827,798
Change in Net Assets
$192,030,736
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$186,996,642
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$113,866,692
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$18,374,613
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$112,858,458--$112,858,458
All Other Expenses$15,074,182--$15,074,182
Other Salaries and Wages$12,661,778$214,480-$12,876,258
Depreciation Depletion$5,685,392--$5,685,392
Other Expenses$3,390,239$29,004,008-$3,390,239
Other Employee Benefits$2,290,178$45,116-$2,335,294
Office Expenses$1,301,981--$1,301,981
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$1,120,293$65,029-$1,185,322
Pension Plan Contributions$1,041,806$16,962-$1,058,768
Grants to Domestic Individuals$1,008,234--$1,008,234
Payroll Taxes$903,992$14,979-$918,971
Occupancy$891,627--$891,627
Fees for Services Other$678,756--$678,756
Travel$349,140$11,992-$361,132
Fees for Services Accounting-$212,567-$212,567
Conferences and Meetings$189,602--$189,602
Fees for Services Legal-$177,518-$177,518
Advertising$138,312--$138,312
Insurance$7,279--$7,279
Total Functional Expenses$289,475,296$29,762,651$0$319,237,947
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Strada Education Network IncIndianapolis, IN501(c)3support their philanthropic efforts pursuant to the December 6, 2016 transfer of ownership of United Student Aid Funds and Northwest Education Loan Association from USA Funds (now Strada) to Ascendium.$87,120,164
Education Commission of the StatesDenver, CO501(c)(3)Strong Start to Finish Implementation & Innovation Fund$2,875,000
MdrcNew York, NY501(c)(3)College Promise Initiative; Multiple measures assessment Phase II Project; Evaluation of 15-18 CRI. Encouraging additional summer enrollment program; Applying the Evidence: Expanding Evidence-Based Strategies Across the Minnesota State System; Piloting an Income Share Agreement that Serves Low-Income Students$1,813,695
Institute for Higher Education PolicyWashington, DC501(c)(3)Degrees When Due Initiative; Ensuring High Quality Higher Education in Prison Programs$1,480,793
AZ Board of Regents on behalf of AZ State UnivTempe, AZ501(c)(3)Feasibility Testing with a clear and affordable path to a bachelor's degree by combining the scalability of an online learning environment with local supports.$1,280,626
Aspen Institute IncWashington, DC501(c)(3)Strengthening Guided Pathways through Workforce Tackling Transfer Phase II Justice Convening at Aspen$1,188,600
Institute for Evidence Based ChangeLong Beach, CA501(c)(3)Implementing and Evaluating Caring Campus Faculty Engagement$1,074,648
University of Wisconsin SystemMadison, WI501(c)(3)Math Initiative$867,000
Association of American Colleges & UniversitiesWashington, DC501(c)(3)Strengthening Completion Pathways and Ensuring Students are Learning$866,939
Iowa Department of EducationDes Moines, IAIa DoeGuided Pathways Implementation in Iowa's Community Colleges Optimizing Delivery Systems for Higher Education in Prison$799,712
Arizona State Univ Foundatn for a New American UniTempe, AZ501(c)(3)Innovation Alliance Retention Completion Grant UIA Fellows 2.0"$744,666
University of Texas at AustinAustin, TX501(c)(3)Moving Mathematics Pathways to Normative Practice in Arkansas; Project Success partner$718,489
Teachers CollegeNew York, NY501(c)(3)Scaling Guided Pathway Reform; Sponsored Practitioner Fellowships$712,775
Community PartnersLos Angeles, CA501(c)(3)Higher Education in Prison Landscape Project Alliance for Higher Education in Prison Capacity Building$640,000
College PossibleSt Paul, MN501(c)(3)Milwaukee & Minnesota:High School & College Programming$570,000
State of MinnesotaSt Paul, MNSTate of MNCareer Technical Education-Higher Ed in Prison Career Navigator Initiative - MNDOC$549,028
Achieving The Dream IncSilver Spring, MD501(c)(3)Student Success Partner Grant Grant, Coaching Model Transformation Sponsored Practitioner Fellowships$548,463
American Assoc of State Colleges and UniversitiesWashington, DC501(c)3Academic Affairs Summer 2019 Meeting Provosts Student Success Network$530,950
Jobs For The Future IncBoston, MA501(c)(3)Wisconsin Student Success Center Grant$517,957
State of MontanaHelena, MTstate of mtCollege Access & Success Services$500,000
Kent State University Foundation IncKent, OH501(c)(3)Development of a Statewide Comprehensive Transfer Blueprint$402,618
Council for Adult and Experimental LearningChicago, IL501(c)(3)Adult Learner 360 Academy - Hispanic Serving Institutions$402,596
Prison University Project IncSan Quentin, CA501(c)(3)Teaching and Learning Initiative$319,550
Team Pennsylvania FoundationHarrisburg, PA501(c)3Next Generation Sector Partnerships National Benchmarking & Rural Affinity Group$306,075
Thread IncBaltimore, MD501(c)3Creating Postsecondary Pathways for Thread Students$277,000
Association of Public and Land-Grant UniversitiesWashington, DC501(c)3Fellows Program Pilot$255,473
National College Attainment NetworkWashington, DC501(c)3FAFSA Completion Challenge;2019 NCAN Membership Grant - Supporting Level 2;Text Steps Summer Melt Texting 2019 NCAN National Conference$235,605
Madison Metropolitan School DistrictMadison, WIState of WIEarly College STEM Academy$225,000
Boys and Girls Club of Dane CountyMadison, WI501(c)(3)TOPS Program; 2019 Hearts for helping event$222,515
Arkansas Commmunity CollegeLittle Rock, AR501(c)(3)Improving Student Success through Holistic Student support Redesign$200,000
Board of Regents of UW SystemMadison, WI501(c)(3)Emergency Dash Grant$150,000
Research Foundation of City Univ of NYNew York, NY501(c)(3)Optimizing Delivery Systems for Higher Education in Prison$150,000
Rand CorporationSanta Monica, CA501(c)(3)MN DOC Evaluation Career Navigator Initiative$135,834
Dine CollegeTsaile, AZ501(c)(3)Project Success Emergency Aid and Paid Internship Program$126,964
Navajo Technical UniversityCrownpoint, MN501(c)(3)Project Success Emergency Aid and Paid Internship Program$116,722
United Way of Dane CountyMadison, WI501(c)(3)Sponsorship of Loaned Executive, Corporate Contribution$112,000
National Academy of SciencesWashington, DC501(c)(3)Workshop on Understanding Success and Failure of Students in Developmental Mathematics$106,055
St Cloud State UniversitySt Cloud, MN501(c)(3)Dash Emergency Grant$100,000
UW-PlattevillePlatteville, WI501(c)(3)Emergency Dash Grant$100,000
University of Arkansas at Pine BluffPine Bluff, AR501(c)(3)Emergency Aid Paid Internship Programs$98,243
Harris-Stowe State UniversitySt Louis, MO501(c)(3)Project Success Emergency Aid Program Paid Internship Program$96,608
Salish Kootenai College IncPablo, MT501(c)(3)Project Success Emergency Aid and Paid Internship Program; GFE Travel Grant$95,827
Yes We Must CoalitionWayland, MA501(c)(3)Building college-employer partnerships$95,000
Northwest Indian CollegeBellingham, WA501(c)(3)Project Success Emergency Aid and Paid Internship Program$91,835
Central State UniversityWilberforce, OH501(c)(3)Paid Internship Program$89,996
Excelencia in EducationWashington, DC501(c)(3)Latino Success; sponsorship - 15yr Anniversary; Sponsor and Convening - Excelencia in Education$88,800
Second Chance Educational AllianceHartford, CT501(c)3Optimizing Delivery Systems for Higher Education in Prison Evaluation$87,500
Grantmakers for EducationPortland, OR501(c)(3)2019 GFE Grant, Grant & Conference Sponsorship$86,500
Bay Mills Community CollegeBrimley, MI501(c)(3)Project Success Emergency Aid and Paid Internship Program$86,133
University of ToledoToledo, OH501(c)(3)Dash Emergency Grant$83,614
Lincoln UniversityJefferson City, MO501(c)(3)Project Success Emergency Aid and Paid Internship Program$83,533
Leech Lake Tribal CollegeCass Lake, MN501(c)(3)Project Success Emergency Aid and Paid Internship Program; ATD Dream Conference 2019 - Concurrent Session$81,780
Stone Child CollegeBox Elder, MT501(c)(3)Project Success Emergency Aid and Paid Internship Program$78,615
WestEdSan Francisco, CAIrc 115(1)Project Success Partner Grant$74,877
Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community CollegeHayward, WI501(c)(3)Project Success Emergency Aid and Paid Internship Program$73,951
Cardinal Stritch UniversityMilwaukee, WI501(c)(3)College Completion Program; Dash Emergency Program and Career Ready Internship program$68,571
White Earth Tribal & Community CollegeMahnomen, MN501(c)(3)Project Success Emergency Aid and Paid Internship Program$68,333
Oglala Lakota CollegeKyle, SD501(c)(3)Project Success Emergency Aid and Paid Internship Program$68,047
Alverno CollegeMilwaukee, WI501(c)(3)College Completion; College Ready; Dash Programs$67,506
Southwestern Indian Polytechnic InstituteAlbuquergue, NM501(c)(3)Project Success Emergency Aid and Paid Internship Program$63,666
Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community CollegeBaraga, MI501(c)(3)Project Success Emergency Aid and Paid Internship Program$63,556
University of Arkansas-Fort SmithFort Smith, AR501(c)(3)College Completion; Dash Emergency Program$63,397
Philander Smith CollegeLittle Rock, AR501(c)(3)Project Success Emergency Aid Paid Internship Programs$60,130
Red Lake Nation CollegeRed Lake, MN501(c)(3)Project Success Emergency Aid and Paid Internship Program$59,654
Fond Du Lac Tribal & Community CollegeSt Paul, MN501(c)(3)Project Success Emergency Aid and Paid Internship Program$56,452
Nebraska Indian Community CollegeMacy, NE501(c)(3)Project Success Emergency Aid and Paid Internship Program$54,347
Carleton CollegeNorthfield, MN501(c)(3)Dash Emergency Grant$51,554
Metropolitan State UniversitySaint Paul, MN501(c)(3)Emergency Dash Grant$51,487
Little Priest Tribal CollegeWinnebago, NE501(c)(3)Project Success Emergency Aid and Paid Internship Program$51,133
Education Finance InstututeNew York, NY501(c)(3)Development and Validation of a Compelling Income Share Program$50,000
Grand View UniversityDes Moines, IA501(c)(3)Dash Emergency Grant$50,000
R Street InstituteWasinngton, DC501(c)(3)Rural Post-Secondary Education Project$50,000
Institute of American Indian ArtsSante Fe, NM501(c)(3)Project Success Emergency Aid and Paid Internship Program$49,563
United Tribes Technical CollegeBismark, ND501(c)(3)Project Success Emergency Aid and Paid Internship Program$49,030
Sisseton Wahpeton CollegeAgency Village, SD501(c)(3)Project Success Emergency Aid and Paid Internship Program$48,014
North Central State CollegeMansfield, OH501(c)(3)College Completion Grant$46,715
Blackfeet Community CollegeBrowning, MT501(c)(3)Project Success Emergency Aid and Paid Internship Program$44,141
University of MaryBismarck, ND501(c)(3)Dash Emergency Grant$42,158
North Dakota State UniversityFargo, ND501(c)(3)College Completion Program$40,338
Shorter CollegeNorth Little Rock, AR501(c)(3)Project Success emergency Aid Paid Internship programs$39,848
Aaniiih Nakoda CollegeHarlem, MT501(c)(3)Project Success Emergency Aid and Paid Internship Programs$39,833
Turtle Mountain Community CollegeBelcourt, ND501(c)(3)Project Success Emergency Aid and Paid Internship Program$38,945
Little Big Horn CollegeCrow Agency, MT501(c)(3)Project Success Emergency Aid and Paid Internship Program$38,883
Sitting Bull CollegeFort Yates, ND501(c)(3)Project Success Emergency Aid and Paid Internship Program$38,633
Clark State Community CollegeSpringfield, OH501(c)(3)College Completion Program$37,588
Ohio Wesleyan UniversityDelaware, OH501(c)(3)Emergency Dash Grant$37,500
Trustees of Hamline Univ of MinnesotaSaint Paul, MN501(c)(3)Dash Emergency Grant$37,500
Wilberforce UniversityWilberforce, OH501(c)(3)Project Success Paid Internship Program$37,178
Univ of AR Community College-BatesvilleBatesville, AR501(c)(3)College Completion Program$34,330
Milwaukee Area Technical CollegeMilwaukee, WI501(c)(3)College Ready Program$34,000
St Catherine UniversitySaint Paul, MN501(c)(3)Career Ready Internship Program Grant; Dash Emergency Program$32,609
Friends of Saint Paul CollegeSt Paul, MN501(c)(3)College Completion Program$32,460
Concordia University-Saint PaulSaint Paul, MN501(c)(3)College Completion Program$32,200
Notre Dame CollegeSouth Euclid, OH501(c)(3)Dash Emergency Grant$30,923
Chief Dull Knife CollegeLame Deer, MT501(c)(3)Emergency Aid and Paid Internship Program$30,300
Tohono O'Odham Community CollegeSells, AZ501(c)(3)Project Success Emergency Aid and Paid Internship Program$30,238
Mercy College of OhioToledo, OH501(c)(3)Dash Emergency Grant$30,031
Kent State UniversityKent, OH501(c)(3)College Completion Grant$28,900
Northcentral Technical CollegeWausau, WI501(c)(3)College Completion Program$28,874
Lorain County Community CollegeElyria, OH501(c)(3)College Completion Program$28,729
College of the Muscogee NationOkmulgee, OK501(c)(3)Project Success Emergency Aid and Paid Internship Program$27,966
Ilisagvik CollegeBarrow, AK501(c)(3)Project Success Paid Internship Program$27,884
Columbus State Community CollegeColumbus, OH501(c)(3)College Completion Program$27,267
GSV SummitChicago, IL501(c)3Practitioner Fellowship Sponsor Fellowship$25,000
Ohio State UniversityColumbus, OH501(c)(3)Dash Emergency Grant$24,803
Mount Mary UniversityMilwaukee, WI501(c)(3)Dash Emergency Grant$24,000
Heidelberg UniversityTiffin, OH501(c)(3)Dash Emergency Program$23,766
Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish CollegeNew Town, ND501(c)(3)Emergency Aid Program Project Success Paid Internship Program$22,697
Cleveland State UniversityCleveland, OH501(c)(3)Dash Emergency Grant$22,648
Lourdes UniversitySylvania, OH501(c)(3)Dash Emergency Grant$21,420
Mercy College of Health SciencesDes Moines, IA501(c)(3)Dash Emergency Grant$20,000
UW-WhitewaterWhitewater, WI501(c)(3)Dash Emergency Grant$20,000
Xavier UniversityCincinnati, OH501(c)(3)Dash Emergency Grant$20,000
College of Menominee NationKeshena, WI501(c)(3)Emergency Aid$19,067
Grantmakers for Effective OrganizationsWashington, DC501(c)32019 Membership Contribution$14,000
UW-Green BayGreen Bay, WI501(c)(3)Career Ready Internship Grant; dash emergency program$13,837
Fort Peck Community CollegePoplar, MT501(c)(3)Project Success Emergency Aid Program$13,733
University of Northwestern-St PaulSt Paul, MN501(c)(3)Dash Emergency Grant Program$12,120
United Way of Central IndianaIndianapolis, IN501(c)3Corporate Contribution$12,000
United Way of Northeastern South Dakota IncAberdeen, SD-Corporate Contribution$12,000
Vera Court Neighborood Center IncMadison, WI501(c)(3)Corporate Matching Grant$12,000
Wisconsin Philanthropy NetworkMilwaukee, WI501(c)(3)2019 membership renewal; Lead Sponsorship, 2019 Statewide Conference$11,250
Union Institute & UniversityCincinnati, OH501(c)(3)Dash Emergency Grant$10,784
Sagniaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of MichiganMount Pleasant, MI501(c)3Emergency Aid$10,300
Credit Abuse Resistance EducationAlexandria, VA501(c)3Ascendium Cares Donation$10,000
Scholarship America IncSt Peter, MN501(c)(3)Emergency Aid$9,100
Richmond PromiseRichmond, CA501(c)3PromiseNet 2019 - Sponsorship Opportunity$8,800
Council for Opportunity in EducationWashington, DC501(c)(3)Sponsorship of 2019's Educational Opportunity$8,275
Sinte Gleska UniversityMission, SD501(c)(3)Project Success Emergency Aid Program$7,252
Minnesota Council on FoundationsMinneapolis, MN501(c)(3)2019 Membership Dues$7,075
Greater Twin Cities United WayMinneapolis, MN501(c)3Corporate Contribution$6,000
Philanthropy OhioColumbus, OH501(c)(3)Membership Philanthropy Ohio 2019$5,458
Cankdeska Cikana Community CollegeFort Totten, ND501(c)(3)Project Success Emergency Aid Program$5,197
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$0
Fundraising Gross Income$0
Gaming Direct Expenses$0
Gaming Gross Income$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$0$0→ $0
Receivables from Disqualified Persons$0$0→ $0
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$0$0→ $0
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Contingent Affil Consideration Liability$139,996,558
Reserve-default Aversion Fees$42,301,064
Intercompany & Misc. Payables$14,334,176
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
Yes
Key decisions subject to board approval
Yes
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Question 6 & 7A

Ascendium Education Group Inc.(GROUP), a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation, is the sole member of Ascendium Education Solutions, Inc. (SOLUTIONS). By authority granted in SOLUTIONS's adopted Articles of Incorporation, GROUP as the sole member, appoints SOLUTIONS's Board members.

Form 990, Part VI, Question 7B

Ascendium Education Group, Inc. (GROUP), a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation, as sole member of Ascendium Education Solutions, Inc.(SOLUTIONS), has the authority provided by Wis. Stats. Chapter 181 to approve certain actions related to merger, conversion, sale of assets and dissolution.

Form 990, Part VI, Question 11B

On an annual basis, the Chairman of the Board, President and CEO, the Audit Committee and Board review the Form 990 prior to filing. The conflicts of interest questionnaires are completed by each director and reviewed prior to filing the Form 990.

Form 990, Part VI, Question 12C

Annually, directors and officers sign a conflict of interest document which discloses any conflicts. The signed documents are reviewed annually by the chairman of the board. If a disclosed conflict occurs, the individual abstains from discussion and voting on topics where a conflict of interest exists. All directors, officers and employees are subject to the Human Resources Code of Ethics to maintain the highest ethical and legal standards of business conduct.

Form 990, Part VI, Question 15A & 15B

The compensation of the ceo and all of the officers is determined annually by the personnel policy committee of the board of directors. The ceo is routinely excused and abstains from discussion and/or voting on any matters related to his own compensation and benefits. The personnel policy committee's report is submitted to the board of directors for approval. The decisions are documented in the board minutes. Every two to three years, an independent compensation study is performed.

Form 990, Part VII, Section A, Line 1A

(1) Directors normally attend 3-4 board meetings and 3-4 committee meetings per year in addition to telephonic conferences and individual meetings with officers. Directors devote an average of 1-3 hours per week to their position(s). (2) Inside directors are not eligible for Board compensation. (3) Non-operating officer position not separately compensated.

Form 990, Part VI, Question 19

Federal law does not require that such documents be made publicy available. Documents are available upon specific request.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Ascendium Education Solutions Inc
EIN
39-1853833
In Care Of
% HOPE MERRY
Phone
6087332559
Address
2501 International Lane, Madison, WI 53704

Signing Officer

Name
Richard George
Title
President & CEO
Phone
6087332516
Signed
2020-08-29

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Richard George
Formed
1996
Legal Domicile
Wi
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
234
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Ernst & Young US Llp
Address
155 N Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606
Preparer
Jacob Zehnder
Phone
3128792000
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24B

Costs are charged to the applicable managing area and then further allocated to supporting services and programs that each area supports. Costs are allocated to supporting services and programs based on estimates made by management, taking into account the nature of the expense and how it relates to the functional areas. Costs are typically allocated based on resources used or time and effort. 2019 allocations made from Ascendium Education Group, Inc. to Ascendium Education Solutions, Inc. are as follows: Ascendium Education Solutions, Inc. 28,349,862

Form 990, Part XI, Line 9

Operating fund contribution transfer to ($950,000,000) Ascendium Education Group, Inc. Guarantor reserve from USAF and NELA $175,444,281 ______________ Total ($774,555,719)

Financial Statement Notes

Form 990, Part IV, Line 9 and Schedule D, Part IV

One aspect of the full-range guaranty services is to provide collection assistance to lenders for delinquent loans. This includes contacting the borrower to attempt to restore the loan to a current status through various options. This contact also involves educating and/or counseling borrowers. In addition, Ascendium Education Solutions, Inc. provides direct support of personal financial management education, financial aid awareness and college access initiatives, and guidance and counsel on consolidation loans and loan rehabilitation under the Federal Higher Education Act of 1965,as amended.

Schedule D, Part IV, Line 1B

Custodial account: ascendium education solutions, inc.(solutions) conducts activity related to the guarantee of student loans made to post-secondary education students and to their parents in accordance with the federal family education loan program (program) established by title iv, part b of the federal higher education act of 1965, as amended, and the administration of certain net assets of the program. The higher education amendments of 1998 (1998 amendments) were enacted on october 7, 1998, with an effective date of october 1, 1998. Pursuant to the 1998 amendments, solutions established a federal student loan reserve fund (fslrf) to account for program activities. The fslrf assets and earnings on those assets are the property of the federal government. Since the fslrf assets are the property of the united states government, the accounts and activities of the fslrf are not included in the solutions form 990, part x. Solutions exercises the level of care required of a fiduciary charged with the duty of protecting, investing and administering these assets.

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Filings

Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$223$12.2$210$267$169$97.7
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$351$28.9$323$298$120$179
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$290$46.0$244$389$167$222
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$171$104$66.7$467$205$263
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$288$184$104$427$313$114
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$285$245$40.1$511$319$192
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$664$42.9$621$223$133$90.2
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$670$40.5$630$225$130$95.2
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$571$35.4$536$234$134$100
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$670$33.9$636$199$105$93.7
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$576$33.1$543$182$82.3$100.0
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$477$33.6$443$263$90.1$173
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$309$38.4$270$83.8
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$217$33.8$183$152$69.1$82.6
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$132$31.4$101$108