Civic Intelligence

Ascend College Prep

990 • Fiscal year 2025 • EIN 85-1435725

Jul 01, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025 • Filed on Nov 03, 2025

Organization Profileascendcollegeprep.com
1650 Telstar Drive 110Colorado Springs, CO 80920

(719) 368-6936

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

90th percentile

0.74x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 90% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

75th percentile

0.33x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 75% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

44th percentile

2.3%

Higher net margin than 44% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

63rd percentile

$91,054

Higher top officer pay than 63% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 6.9% of source-year revenue.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

20th percentile

-4.7%

Faster asset growth than 20% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

70th percentile

19%

Faster revenue growth than 70% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets90th percentile

Assets

Up

$588,285

Up $14,039 (+2.4%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$154,728

Up $170,327 (+1092%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$433,557

Down $156,288 (-26%) from 2023

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue75th percentileNet Margin44th percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,321,852

Up $562,548 (+74%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$1,291,285

Up $529,515 (+70%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$30,567

Up $33,033 (+1340%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth20th percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KAssets 2022: $214,481Liabilities 2022: $227,614Net Assets 2022: -$13,1332022Assets 2023: $574,246Liabilities 2023: $589,845Net Assets 2023: -$15,5992023Assets 2025: $588,285Liabilities 2025: $433,557Net Assets 2025: $154,7282025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$588,285
Liabilities$433,557
Net Assets$154,728
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth70th percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2022: $392,390Expenses 2022: $406,635Net Income 2022: -$14,2452022Revenue 2023: $759,304Expenses 2023: $761,770Net Income 2023: -$2,4662023Revenue 2025: $1,321,852Expenses 2025: $1,291,285Net Income 2025: $30,5672025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$1,321,852
Expenses$1,291,285
Net Income$30,567
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025
Signed
Nov 3, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$1,321,852
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Ascend College Prep is a public secondary school for 11th-12th grade students

Ascend College Prep is a public high school for 10-12th grade students in Colorado Springs and the surrounding area. Our Mission is to "Prepare and inspire students to become lifelong learners and responsible citizens through rigorous academic courses, personalized electives, and active community engagement."

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$509,824$428,428▼ $81,396
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$87,309$135,842▲ $48,533
Accounts Receivable$3,191$5,735▲ $2,544
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$1,000-
Total Assets$617,604$588,285▼ $29,319
Other Assets Total$17,280$17,280→ $0
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$389,749$331,164▼ $58,585
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$99,000$75,000▼ $24,000
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$4,694$14,464▲ $9,770
Deferred Revenue-$12,929-
Total Liabilities$493,443$433,557▼ $59,886
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$93,161$114,728▲ $21,567
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$31,000$40,000▲ $9,000
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$124,161$154,728▲ $30,567
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$617,604$588,285▼ $29,319

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Leasehold Improvements$428,428$293,564$721,992
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay63rd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Karin McWhorterPrincipal and DirectorFT$91,054$91,054
Jennifer Staack-KennertyAssistant PrincipalFT$70,320$70,320

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
William FrostPresident
Mary SzucsVice President
Catherine DunhamMember
David VollmerMember
Eric ShipleyMember
Frank CannizzaroMember
Cody DozierSecretary
Martha TurobinerTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$42,021
Program Service Revenue
$1,270,286
Investment Income
$981
Other Revenue
$8,564
All Other Contributions
$14,382
Change in Net Assets
$30,567

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,321,852
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,321,852
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,321,852
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$905,800
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$385,485
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Depreciation Depletion-$183,717-$183,717
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$118,537$63,827-$182,364
Other Salaries and Wages$156,815$17,424-$174,239
Occupancy$87,633$15,465-$103,098
All Other Expenses$53,670$6,458-$60,128
Insurance$26,082$4,603-$30,685
Payroll Taxes$22,301$6,581-$28,882
Interest$19,764$3,488-$23,252
Other Expenses$19,025$3,631-$19,025
Fees for Services Other$11,914$2,102-$14,016
Advertising$8$1-$9
Total Functional Expenses$916,839$374,446$0$1,291,285

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,291,285
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,291,285
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,291,285
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$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
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
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

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

“The Board of Directors reviews the 990 prior to filing.”

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

“All board members are required to disclose any time an issue is voted upon for which they have a conflict of interest and abstain from voting on the issue. Annually, board members sign a conflict of interest statement.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15

“The School reviews salary surveys and other comparable salary information for like positions. The finance committee discusses the salary and submits a recommendation to the board. The board approves the authorized salary for the Executive Director in executive session.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“The organization provides these documents upon request from the public and publishes on their website.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Ascend College Prep
EIN
85-1435725
Phone
7193686936
Address
1650 Telstar Drive 110, Colorado Springs, CO 80920

Signing Officer

Name
Karin McWhorter
Title
Principal & Director
Phone
7193686936
Signed
2025-11-03
Discuss with paid preparer
No

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Karin McWhorter
Formed
2020
Legal Domicile
Co
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
5
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Hoelting & Company Inc
Address
31 East Platte Avenue Suite 300, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Preparer
Thomas G Sistare
Phone
7196301091
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XII, Line 2C

“The board of directors assumes responsibility for the oversight of the audit and selection of an independent accountant. This has not changed from prior years.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1All board members are required to disclose any time an issue is voted upon for which they have a conflict of interest and abstain from voting on the issue. Annually, board members sign a conflict of interest statement.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The School reviews salary surveys and other comparable salary information for like positions. The finance committee discusses the salary and submits a recommendation to the board. The board approves the authorized salary for the Executive Director in executive session.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3The organization provides these documents upon request from the public and publishes on their website.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4The board of directors assumes responsibility for the oversight of the audit and selection of an independent accountant. This has not changed from prior years.
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Filings

Displayed year

2025 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$588,285
Liabilities
$433,557
Net assets
$154,728
Revenue
$1,321,852
Expenses
$1,291,285
Net income
$30,567
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.59$0.43$0.15$1.32$1.29$0.03
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.57$0.59$0.02$0.76$0.76$0.00
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.21$0.23$0.01$0.39$0.41$0.01