Civic Intelligence

Ascend Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 51-0527847

Oct 01, 2022 to Sep 30, 2023 • Filed on Aug 13, 2024

Organization ProfileWWW.ASCENDLEADERSHIP.ORG
160 Broadway 6th FL East BuildingNew York, NY 10038

(212) 248-4888

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

27th percentile

0.08x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 27% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)6 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

23rd percentile

0.10x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 23% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)6 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

90th percentile

27%

Higher net margin than 90% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)6 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

36th percentile

$213,948

Higher top officer pay than 36% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 3.3% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)6 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

84th percentile

25%

Faster asset growth than 84% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)6 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

92nd percentile

53%

Faster revenue growth than 92% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)6 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets27th percentile

Assets

Up

$7,818,217

Up $1,557,496 (+25%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$7,184,474

Up $1,942,838 (+37%) from 2022

Liabilities

Down

$633,743

Down $385,342 (-38%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue23rd percentileNet Margin90th percentile

Revenue

Up

$6,507,282

Up $2,243,008 (+53%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$4,753,454

Up $1,107,472 (+30%) from 2022

Net Income

Up

$1,753,828

Up $1,135,536 (+184%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth84th percentile

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

$10M$5.0M$0Assets 2011: $2,642,884Liabilities 2011: $263,521Net Assets 2011: $2,379,3632011Assets 2012: $3,173,316Liabilities 2012: $1,073,024Net Assets 2012: $2,100,2922012Assets 2013: $3,359,371Liabilities 2013: $844,514Net Assets 2013: $2,514,8572013Assets 2014: $3,611,080Liabilities 2014: $1,344,727Net Assets 2014: $2,266,3532014Assets 2015: $4,022,830Liabilities 2015: $1,949,200Net Assets 2015: $2,073,6302015Assets 2016: $4,085,339Liabilities 2016: $2,269,010Net Assets 2016: $1,816,3292016Assets 2017: $4,090,916Liabilities 2017: $1,069,960Net Assets 2017: $3,020,9562017Assets 2018: $4,025,647Liabilities 2018: $649,992Net Assets 2018: $3,375,6552018Assets 2019: $4,031,851Liabilities 2019: $585,879Net Assets 2019: $3,445,9722019Assets 2020: $4,041,236Liabilities 2020: $602,561Net Assets 2020: $3,438,6752020Assets 2021: $5,589,868Liabilities 2021: $710,497Net Assets 2021: $4,879,3712021Assets 2022: $6,260,721Liabilities 2022: $1,019,085Net Assets 2022: $5,241,6362022Assets 2023: $7,818,217Liabilities 2023: $633,743Net Assets 2023: $7,184,4742023Assets 2024: $9,026,063Liabilities 2024: $744,309Net Assets 2024: $8,281,7542024

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$7,818,217
Liabilities$633,743
Net Assets$7,184,474
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth92nd percentile

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

$8.0M$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MRevenue 2011: $1,597,095Expenses 2011: $1,208,361Net Income 2011: $388,7342011Revenue 2012: $1,711,692Expenses 2012: $1,268,414Net Income 2012: $443,2782012Revenue 2013: $2,094,829Expenses 2013: $1,644,311Net Income 2013: $450,5182013Revenue 2014: $1,680,923Expenses 2014: $1,966,323Net Income 2014: -$285,4002014Revenue 2015: $2,371,683Expenses 2015: $2,549,383Net Income 2015: -$177,7002015Revenue 2016: $2,494,313Expenses 2016: $2,691,441Net Income 2016: -$197,1282016Revenue 2017: $3,159,552Expenses 2017: $2,941,176Net Income 2017: $218,3762017Revenue 2018: $3,605,489Expenses 2018: $3,300,751Net Income 2018: $304,7382018Revenue 2019: $3,412,370Expenses 2019: $3,297,683Net Income 2019: $114,6872019Revenue 2020: $2,224,523Expenses 2020: $2,135,068Net Income 2020: $89,4552020Revenue 2021: $3,173,147Expenses 2021: $1,839,374Net Income 2021: $1,333,7732021Revenue 2022: $4,264,274Expenses 2022: $3,645,982Net Income 2022: $618,2922022Revenue 2023: $6,507,282Expenses 2023: $4,753,454Net Income 2023: $1,753,8282023Revenue 2024: $7,404,448Expenses 2024: $5,577,795Net Income 2024: $1,826,6532024

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$6,507,282
Expenses$4,753,454
Net Income$1,753,828
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Oct 1, 2022 to Sep 30, 2023
Signed
Aug 13, 2024
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$7,072,243
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To promote the contributions of asian american in business, to serve as role model for young asians, to cultivate growth of business leaders, advance networking and business development, to serve the public and the community by encouraging community service and involvement, disseminating business information and to promote business by providing scholarship programs to assist asian american students pursuing higher education opportunities. To enhance the presence, influence and visibility of current and future Pan-Asian business leaders, develop the full potential of members by leveraging the Ascend networks to build connections through our mentoring and leadership programs and build awareness and eminence for our corporate partners while helping them to achieve their business, talent and diversity goals.

Founded in 2005, Ascend is the frst and largest global network advancing Asian and Pacific Islander (API) professionals in the workplace. Ascends 60+ chapters partner with global organizations to cultivate and empower API talent as they rise to their full potential. We believe that by working together, our community can develop leaders who consistently ignite positive change in the workplace and the world.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$2,883,811$3,367,896▲ $484,085
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$1,646,665$1,810,111▲ $163,446
Investments Other Securities-$1,808,992-
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$1,053,653$77,287▼ $976,366
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$103,477$43,509▼ $59,968
Accounts Receivable$414,262$22,501▼ $391,761
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Total Assets$6,260,721$7,818,217▲ $1,557,496
Other Assets Total$158,853$687,921▲ $529,068
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$695,900$432,113▼ $263,787
Other Liabilities-$114,136-
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$323,185$87,494▼ $235,691
Total Liabilities$1,019,085$633,743▼ $385,342
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$5,241,636$7,032,024▲ $1,790,388
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions-$152,450-
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$5,241,636$7,184,474▲ $1,942,838
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$6,260,721$7,818,217▲ $1,557,496

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Assets Org$73,984--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay36th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Lawrence LowCOOPT$200,000$13,948$213,948
Tifanny PapishNational DirectorFT$124,000$41,314$165,314
Peyen FongDirectorPT-$140,000$140,000
Katherine LeeNational DirectorFT$124,000$13,911$137,911
Robina SinghNational DirectorFT$115,000$13,625$128,625

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Anna MokPresident
Alexander PehBoard Member
Atif ZaimBoard member
Kristin YoshidaBoard member
Michael KuBoard Member
Michelle TangBoard Member
Richard HwangBoard Member
Jenny WeiExecutive VP
Tariq KhanSecretary
Jeff ChinTreasurer
Hassain T HasanVP Ext. Affairs

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
TorridRed IncHosting & Web Srvc2306 April Dr, Jamison, PA 18929$246,450
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$849,223
Program Service Revenue
$5,608,306
Investment Income
$49,753
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$239,773
Change in Net Assets
$1,753,828

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$6,494,542
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$12,740
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$779,618
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$7,274,160
Total Revenue per Form 990
$6,507,282
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$2,726,109
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$2,014,192
Total Fundraising Expense$118,699
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$13,153
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Conferences and Meetings$1,535,702$19,104$2,203$1,557,009
Other Salaries and Wages$1,053,614$258,759$53,833$1,366,206
Fees for Services Other$538,394$54,315$10,683$603,392
Other Employee Benefits$233,730$65,003$13,984$312,717
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$108,758$87,007$21,752$217,517
Office Expenses$129,854$14,395$3,139$147,388
Occupancy$93,133$27,402$5,975$126,510
Payroll Taxes$86,685$25,506$5,561$117,752
Fees for Services Legal-$69,443-$69,443
Travel$58,746$2,175$475$61,396
Fees for Services Accounting-$22,700-$22,700
Insurance$9,799$2,883$629$13,311
Grants to Domestic Orgs$13,153--$13,153
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$12,740-$12,740
Advertising$1,474$1,212$90$2,776
Other Expenses$955$163$35$1,153
Total Functional Expenses$3,949,822$684,933$118,699$4,753,454

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$5,331,322
Total Expenses per Form 990$4,753,454
Expenses per Audited Statements$4,740,714
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$590,608
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$12,740
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
In-house lobbying only
No
Subject to proxy tax
Yes
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

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

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Operating lease liability$114,136
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
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
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6

“Ascend, inc. Is a membership organization and collects dues from its members.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“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.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, 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.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, 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.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, 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.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Process the organization uses to make documents available to the public for inspection: organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available for public inspection on organization's main office upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Ascend Inc
EIN
51-0527847
Phone
2122484888
Address
160 BROADWAY 6TH FL EAST BUILDING, NEW YORK, NY 10038

Signing Officer

Name
Jeff Chin
Title
Treasurer
Signed
2024-08-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Jeff Chin
Formed
2004
Legal Domicile
Ny
Voting Board Members
11
Independent Board Members
11
Employees
22
Volunteers
317

Preparer

Firm
Ncheng Llp Certified Public Accountants
Address
40 WALL ST 32ND FL, NEW YORK, NY 10005
Preparer
Nina Bahazhevska
Phone
2127850100
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Other miscellaneous programs:Ascend Inc. provides other miscellaneous programs in an effort to cultivate and advance Pan-Asian professionals.”

Financial Statement Notes

Part X : FIN48 Footnote

“Ascend, inc. Is exempt from income taxes under section 501(c)(6) of the internal revenue code. Ascend, inc. Has analyzed tax positions taken for filing with the internal revenue service and state jurisdictions where it operates. Ascend, inc. Does not anticipate any significant uncertain tax positions that would require recognition in the consolidated financial statements. Periods ending in 2020 and subsequent remain subject to examination by the taxing authorities.”

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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$7,818,217
Liabilities
$633,743
Net assets
$7,184,474
Revenue
$6,507,282
Expenses
$4,753,454
Net income
$1,753,828
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$9.03$0.74$8.28$7.40$5.58$1.83
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.82$0.63$7.18$6.51$4.75$1.75
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$6.26$1.02$5.24$4.26$3.65$0.62
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.59$0.71$4.88$3.17$1.84$1.33
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.04$0.60$3.44$2.22$2.14$0.09
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.03$0.59$3.45$3.41$3.30$0.11
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.03$0.65$3.38$3.61$3.30$0.30
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.09$1.07$3.02$3.16$2.94$0.22
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$4.09$2.27$1.82$2.49$2.69$0.20
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$4.02$1.95$2.07$2.37$2.55$0.18
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$3.61$1.34$2.27$1.68$1.97$0.29
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$3.36$0.84$2.51$2.09$1.64$0.45
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$3.17$1.07$2.10$1.71$1.27$0.44
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.64$0.26$2.38$1.60$1.21$0.39