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Ascend Academy

Preselected recipients only Gonzales, Louisiana · EIN 854277889

Ascend Academy is a private foundation in Gonzales, Louisiana. In tax year 2024 it gave $7,500 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $2,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

How to apply

Ascend Academy says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Louisiana.

StateGrantsAmount
Louisiana6$7,500

Grants paid in 2024

All 6 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Louisiana Family Forum
Baton Rouge, LA
Donation$2,500
Individual
LA
Graduation incentive$1,000
Individual
LA
Graduation incentive$1,000
Individual
LA
Graduation incentive$1,000
Individual
LA
Graduation incentive$1,000
Individual
LA
Graduation incentive$1,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Ascend Academy accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Ascend Academy give?

$7,500 in tax year 2024, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.

Who runs Ascend Academy?

Its 2024 filing lists Christy Burnett (Executive Director).

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