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Ascend Leadership Academy

EIN 82-2660338 • 501(c)3 • Sanford, NC

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Our mission is to develop successful student leaders by growing their self-efficacy, intellectual understanding, and social competence. Ala will accomplish this by applying innovative teaching methods, incorporating student cultural realities, and cultivating student ownership in the learning community.

283 Harvey Faulk RoadSanford, NC 27332

www.ascendleadershipacademy.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

85th percentile

1.08x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 85% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE B29 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

85th percentile

2.76x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 85% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE B29 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

24th percentile

-6.3%

Higher net margin than 24% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE B29 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

48th percentile

$130,530

Higher top officer pay than 48% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 1.9% of source-year revenue.

NTEE B29 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

35th percentile

-2.3%

Faster asset growth than 35% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE B29 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

76th percentile

11%

Faster revenue growth than 76% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE B29 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets85th percentile

Assets

Down

$17,842,608

Down $427,639 (-2.3%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$19,326,789

Up $11,444 (+0.1%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

-$1,484,181

Down $439,083 (-42%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue85th percentileNet Margin24th percentile

Revenue

Up

$6,995,135

Up $688,685 (+11%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$7,434,218

Up $533,130 (+7.7%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

-$439,083

Up $155,555 (+26%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth35th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$30M$20M$10M$0-$10MAssets 2019: $86,543Liabilities 2019: $45,254Net Assets 2019: $41,2892019Assets 2020: $312,260Liabilities 2020: $90,551Net Assets 2020: $221,7092020Assets 2021: $703,081Liabilities 2021: $148,002Net Assets 2021: $555,0792021Assets 2022: $19,652,190Liabilities 2022: $20,102,650Net Assets 2022: -$450,4602022Assets 2023: $18,270,247Liabilities 2023: $19,315,345Net Assets 2023: -$1,045,0982023Assets 2024: $17,842,608Liabilities 2024: $19,326,789Net Assets 2024: -$1,484,1812024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$17,842,608
Liabilities$19,326,789
Net Assets-$1,484,181
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth76th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MRevenue 2019: $1,279,948Expenses 2019: $1,238,659Net Income 2019: $41,2892019Revenue 2020: $2,604,009Expenses 2020: $2,423,589Net Income 2020: $180,4202020Revenue 2021: $3,683,299Expenses 2021: $3,349,929Net Income 2021: $333,3702021Revenue 2022: $5,113,619Expenses 2022: $6,119,158Net Income 2022: -$1,005,5392022Revenue 2023: $6,306,450Expenses 2023: $6,901,088Net Income 2023: -$594,6382023Revenue 2024: $6,995,135Expenses 2024: $7,434,218Net Income 2024: -$439,0832024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$6,995,135
Expenses$7,434,218
Net Income-$439,083
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$17,842,608
Liabilities
$19,326,789
Net assets
-$1,484,181
Revenue
$6,995,135
Expenses
$7,434,218
Net income
-$439,083
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$17.8$19.3$1.48$7.00$7.43$0.44
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$18.3$19.3$1.05$6.31$6.90$0.59
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$19.7$20.1$0.45$5.11$6.12$1.01
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.70$0.15$0.56$3.68$3.35$0.33
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.31$0.09$0.22$2.60$2.42$0.18
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.09$0.05$0.04$1.28$1.24$0.04
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024
Signed
Jan 31, 2025
Return Version
2023v6.0
Gross Receipts
$6,996,167
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Our mission is to develop successful student leaders by growing their self-efficacy, intellectual understanding, and social competence. Ala will accomplish this by applying innovative teaching methods, incorporating student cultural realities, and cultivating student ownership in the learning community.

Ascend leadership academy seeks to develop successful student leaders by growing their self-efficacy, intellectual understanding, and social competence. Ala will accomplish this by applying innovative teaching methods, incorporating student cultural realities, and cultivating student ownership in the learning community.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$16,272,187$15,938,699▼ $333,488
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$689,700$489,552▼ $200,148
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$499,738$308,894▼ $190,844
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$8,313$39,690▲ $31,377
Accounts Receivable-$669-
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$0$0→ $0
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$-1,544,836$-1,793,075▼ $248,239
Total Assets$18,270,247$17,842,608▼ $427,639
Other Assets Total$1,300,047$1,373,998▲ $73,951
Liabilities
Tax Exempt Bond Liabilities$19,117,070$19,105,772▼ $11,298
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$198,275$217,327▲ $19,052
Deferred Revenue-$3,690-
Total Liabilities$19,315,345$19,326,789▲ $11,444
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$-1,045,098$-1,484,181▼ $439,083
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$18,270,247$17,842,608▼ $427,639

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$14,940,494$938,389-
Land$753,900--
Equipment$244,305$212,985-
Other Assets Org$1,373,998--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay48th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Justin SmithManaging DirectorFT$115,970$14,560$130,530

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Roger LinvilleBoard Chair
Kimberly GriceVice Chair
Melanie JacobsAt Large Board Member
Monique TorrezAt Large Board Member
Candice Broadus-mcdougalSecretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$5,712,288
Program Service Revenue
$263,335
Investment Income
$79,478
Other Revenue
$940,034
Change in Net Assets
$-439,083

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$6,995,135
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$1,032
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$6,996,167
Total Revenue per Form 990
$6,995,135
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$7,434,218
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Expenses$2,150,946--$2,150,946
Interest-$927,888-$927,888
Total Functional Expenses$6,506,330$927,888$0$7,434,218

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$7,435,250
Expenses per Audited Statements$7,434,218
Total Expenses per Form 990$7,434,218
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$1,032
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
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
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Bond Issues

BondIssuerIssuedIssue PricePurpose
APublic Finance Authority of Wisconsin2021-11-16$18,740,000Purchase of school facilities

Bond Proceeds

BondTotal ProceedsSpentRetiredIssuance Costs
A$18,740,000--$749,960

Bond Financing Compliance

No rebate due
No
Rebate not yet due
No
Form 8038-T filed
No
Gross proceeds invested
No
Gross proceeds invested in GIC
No
Exception to rebate
No
Corrective action procedures
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 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
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7A

“This is managed through the voting process at board meetings and documented in the minutes.”

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

“A draft copy of the 990 return was provided to the board of directors for review.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“Conflict of interest policies are reviewed at board meetings and documented in the minutes.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

“Compensation is determined through the voting process at board meetings and documented in the minutes.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available for public inspection at the organization's office upon request. Organization staff are available to provide supervision and answer any questions the inquiring party may have.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Ascend Leadership Academy
EIN
82-2660338
Phone
9198425411
Address
283 HARVEY FAULK ROAD, SANFORD, NC 27332

Signing Officer

Name
Justin T Smith
Title
Managing Director
Phone
9198425411
Signed
2025-01-31
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Justin T Smith
Formed
2016
Legal Domicile
Nc
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
96
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Potter & Company Pa
Address
434 COPPERFIELD BLVD NE STE A, CONCORD, NC 28025
Preparer
Kenni E Doyle CPA
Phone
7047868189
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:

“The process has not changed from the prior year.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“The school has adopted asc 740-10 as it relates to uncertain tax positions for the year ended june 30, 2024, and has evaluated its tax positions taken for all open tax years. However, the school is not currently under audit nor has the school been contacted by the internal revenue service. Based on the evaluation of the school's tax positions, management believes all positions taken would be upheld under an examination. Therefore, no provision for the effects of uncertain tax positions has been recorded for the year ended june 30, 2024.”

PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Loss on disposal of fixed assets 1,032.”

PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Loss on disposal of fixed assets 1,032.”

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE SCHOOL HAS ADOPTED ASC 740-10 AS IT RELATES TO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024, AND HAS EVALUATED ITS TAX POSITIONS TAKEN FOR ALL OPEN TAX YEARS. HOWEVER, THE SCHOOL IS NOT CURRENTLY UNDER AUDIT NOR HAS THE SCHOOL BEEN CONTACTED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. BASED ON THE EVALUATION OF THE SCHOOL'S TAX POSITIONS, MANAGEMENT BELIEVES ALL POSITIONS TAKEN WOULD BE UPHELD UNDER AN EXAMINATION. THEREFORE, NO PROVISION FOR THE EFFECTS OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS HAS BEEN RECORDED FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1LOSS ON DISPOSAL OF FIXED ASSETS 1,032.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2LOSS ON DISPOSAL OF FIXED ASSETS 1,032.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART X, LINE 2:
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
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IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0ASCEND LEADERSHIP ACADEMY'S EDUCATION PROGRAM IS PUBLICIZED ORALLY AT OPEN HOUSES, INCLUDED IN WRITTEN EDUCATION BROCHURES, AND POSTED ON THE SCHOOL'S WEBSITE.
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE ORGANIZATION IS A PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL; THEREFORE IT DOES NOT OFFER SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL AID.
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVES FEDERAL AND STATE ASSISTANCE THROUGH THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION.
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 3
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 4
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THIS IS MANAGED THROUGH THE VOTING PROCESS AT BOARD MEETINGS AND DOCUMENTED IN THE MINUTES.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1A DRAFT COPY OF THE 990 RETURN WAS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES ARE REVIEWED AT BOARD MEETINGS AND DOCUMENTED IN THE MINUTES.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED THROUGH THE VOTING PROCESS AT BOARD MEETINGS AND DOCUMENTED IN THE MINUTES.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION AT THE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICE UPON REQUEST. ORGANIZATION STAFF ARE AVAILABLE TO PROVIDE SUPERVISION AND ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS THE INQUIRING PARTY MAY HAVE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:
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