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990 • Fiscal year 2014 • EIN 74-2717575

Jul 01, 2013 to Jun 30, 2014 • Filed on Nov 03, 2014

Organization ProfileWWW.ASCENDAUSTIN.ORG

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1640-b East 2nd Street78702

(512) 326-8655

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

72nd percentile

0.07x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 72% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Liabilities / Revenue

69th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 69% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Net Margin

26th percentile

-7.2%

Higher net margin than 26% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

This filing does not contain officer compensation rows.

Source year 2014

Asset Growth

20th percentile

-20%

Faster asset growth than 20% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Revenue Growth

56th percentile

5.9%

Faster revenue growth than 56% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets72nd percentile

Assets

Down

$137,076

Down $35,170 (-20%) from 2013

Net Assets

Down

$127,999

Down $25,317 (-17%) from 2013

Liabilities

Down

$9,077

Down $9,853 (-52%) from 2013

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue69th percentileNet Margin26th percentile

Revenue

Up

$349,279

Up $19,366 (+5.9%) from 2013

Expenses

Down

$374,596

Down $98,642 (-21%) from 2013

Net Income

Up

-$25,317

Up $118,008 (+82%) from 2013

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth20th percentile

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

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2012: $311,297Liabilities 2012: $14,656Net Assets 2012: $296,6412012Assets 2013: $172,246Liabilities 2013: $18,930Net Assets 2013: $153,3162013Assets 2014: $137,076Liabilities 2014: $9,077Net Assets 2014: $127,9992014

Highlighted filing

2014

Assets$137,076
Liabilities$9,077
Net Assets$127,999
Open 2014 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth56th percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2012: $674,032Expenses 2012: $565,118Net Income 2012: $108,9142012Revenue 2013: $329,913Expenses 2013: $473,238Net Income 2013: -$143,3252013Revenue 2014: $349,279Expenses 2014: $374,596Net Income 2014: -$25,3172014

Highlighted filing

2014

Revenue$349,279
Expenses$374,596
Net Income-$25,317
Open 2014 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2013 to Jun 30, 2014
Signed
Nov 3, 2014
Return Version
2013v3.1
Gross Receipts
$349,344
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Ascend center for learning strengthens the community by providing a supportive and encouraging

Ascend center for learning strengthens the community by providing a supportive and encouraging educational environment for personal and professional growth. We serve motivated adults in the central texas community who require economic, academic and personal assistance. We change lives through individualized education plans, counseling, job readiness training and professional partnerships.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Pledges and Grants Receivable$133,193$97,740▼ $35,453
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$25,114$32,581▲ $7,467
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$11,314$4,605▼ $6,709
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$2,625$2,150▼ $475
Total Assets$172,246$137,076▼ $35,170
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$18,930$9,077▼ $9,853
Total Liabilities$18,930$9,077▼ $9,853
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$64,612$67,836▲ $3,224
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$88,704$60,163▼ $28,541
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$153,316$127,999▼ $25,317
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$172,246$137,076▼ $35,170

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$4,605$44,883$49,488
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Amy LoarPast Executive DirectorFT$59,250$59,250

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Ian BurkeActing Chair
Aaron BarkerDirector
Ashley KubiszinDirector
Ben BrooksDirector
Isaac ChapaDirector
Rajiv BalaDirector
Paula VaughanInterim Executive Director
Kalyse McelveenSecretary
Jim SkeldingTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$348,114
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$1,165
All Other Contributions
$348,114
Change in Net Assets
$-25,317

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$349,279
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$65
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$349,344
Total Revenue per Form 990
$349,279
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$223,866
Other Expenses$150,730
Total Fundraising Expense$20,818
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$92,477$26,050$11,722$130,249
Occupancy$65,266$18,409$0$83,675
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$42,067$11,850$5,333$59,250
Office Expenses$22,198$2,768$405$25,371
Other Employee Benefits$13,251$3,733$1,680$18,664
Fees for Services Other$16,192$0$0$16,192
Payroll Taxes$10,881$3,065$1,379$15,325
Fees for Services Accounting$4,018$4,018$0$8,036
Information Technology$7,173$0$0$7,173
Depreciation Depletion$0$6,709$0$6,709
Insurance$1,976$557$250$2,783
Travel$449$24$15$488
Pension Plan Contributions$268$76$34$378
Advertising$281$0$0$281
Conferences and Meetings$22$0$0$22
Total Functional Expenses$276,519$77,259$20,818$374,596

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$374,661
Expenses per Audited Statements$374,596
Total Expenses per Form 990$374,596
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$65
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$1,230
Fundraising Direct Expenses$65
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
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
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

EIN
74-2717575
Phone
5123268655

Signing Officer

Name
Paula Vaughan
Title
Interim Executive Director
Phone
5123268655
Signed
2014-11-03
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Paula Vaughan
Formed
1994
Legal Domicile
TX
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
10
Volunteers
70

Preparer

Preparer
Peter L Allman CPA
Phone
5125023077
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Pt VI, Line 11B

“The board of directors is provided a copy of form 990”

Pt VI, Line 11B

“PRIOR TO ITS FILING.”

Pt VI, Line 12C

“Board members are trained on policies of organization annually.”

Pt VI, Line 12C

“Board members have a duty to disclose any potential conflicts”

Pt VI, Line 12C

“AS THEY ARISE.”

Pt VI, Line 15A

“The board reviews compensation for the executive director”

Pt VI, Line 15B

“And staff as part of the budget process each year. Management”

Pt VI, Line 15B

“Uses statistics from the state of texas and the city of”

Pt VI, Line 15B

“Austin on nonprofits to help determine employee wages.”

Pt VI, Line 19

“Documents available upon request.”

Financial Statement Notes

Pt XI Line 2D

“FUNDRAISER EXPENSE”

Pt XII Line 2D

“FUNDRAISER EXPENSE”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS PROVIDED A COPY OF FORM 990
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1PRIOR TO ITS FILING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2BOARD MEMBERS ARE TRAINED ON POLICIES OF ORGANIZATION ANNUALLY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3BOARD MEMBERS HAVE A DUTY TO DISCLOSE ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4AS THEY ARISE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5THE BOARD REVIEWS COMPENSATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6AND STAFF AS PART OF THE BUDGET PROCESS EACH YEAR. MANAGEMENT
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7USES STATISTICS FROM THE STATE OF TEXAS AND THE CITY OF
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt8AUSTIN ON NONPROFITS TO HELP DETERMINE EMPLOYEE WAGES.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt9DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
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Filings

Displayed year

2014 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$137,076
Liabilities
$9,077
Net assets
$127,999
Revenue
$349,279
Expenses
$374,596
Net income
-$25,317
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.37$0.09$1.28$3.49$3.75$0.25
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.72$0.19$1.53$3.30$4.73$1.43
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$3.11$0.15$2.97$6.74$5.65$1.09
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