Ascend Nonprofit Solutions is a Type I Supporting Organization under IRS Code Section 509(a)(3), established to strengthen the nonprofit sector by providing essential infrastructure and operational support. Our mission is to lift nonprofits to greater heights by enabling them to focus more fully on their core missions.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$15.4M
-0.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$104K
+24.6% YoY
Grant Count
4
+33.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$26K
-6.6% YoY
About Ascend Nonprofit Solutions
Based on IRS filings
Ascend Nonprofit Solutions is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in CHARLOTTE, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $15.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $104K. Net investment income was $109K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $15,424,327 | $15,454,486 | $15,063,330 |
| Revenue | $6,618,929 | $6,616,809 | $5,519,878 |
| Expenses | $6,404,717 | $6,171,971 | $5,209,238 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $108,510 | $79,841 | $38,791 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include BeLoved Asheville ($26,000), Council For Childrens Rights ($26,000), CrossRoads Corp ($26,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BeLoved Asheville Asheville, NC | For one of our fiscal sponsorships- | $26,000 |
| Council For Childrens Rights Charlotte, NC | For one of our fiscal sponsorships- | $26,000 |
| CrossRoads Corp Charlotte, NC | For one of our fiscal sponsorships- | $26,000 |
| Wayfinders Charlotte, NC | For one of our fiscal sponsorships- | $26,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES TAYLOR | President & CEO | 45 | $191,927 |
| JIM BALES | CFO | 45 | $152,276 |
| CLARK MACIAG | CIO | 45 | $136,743 |
| SHARON DAVIS | CHR OFFICER | 45 | $119,887 |
| Samuel Stroup | VP OF FINANCE | 45 | $113,827 |
| Elizabeth Holmgren | VP OF FINANCE | 45 | $115,518 |
| KELLY MUSANTE | CHIEF ENGAGEMEN | 45 | $116,861 |
| EMILY CALDWELL | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| ROBERT KELLY | CHAIRMAN | 2 | — |
| Hunter Fleshood | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| Venton Bell Jr | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| Matt Donato | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| Julia Hejazi | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| Michele Juliana | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| ELIZABETH McKEE | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| Diamond Staton-Williams | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| LILLIAM NUNEZ-RODRIGUEZ | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| JULIE JONES | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| Linda Weisbruch | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| LAUREN SPEGAL | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| COOKIE WILLIAMS | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| DONALD TATE | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| JENNIFER HOLLAND THOMPSON | VICE CHAIR | 2 | — |
| STEPHEN WATSON | SECRETARY/TREAS | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ascend Nonprofit Solutions?
Ascend Nonprofit Solutions is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in CHARLOTTE, NC. It holds $15.4M in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Ascend Nonprofit Solutions?
As of 2025, Ascend Nonprofit Solutions holds $15.4M in total assets with $6.6M in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $104K in 2025.
Where does Ascend Nonprofit Solutions operate?
Ascend Nonprofit Solutions has awarded grants in Florida, North Carolina, Texas.
What size grants does Ascend Nonprofit Solutions award?
In 2025, Ascend Nonprofit Solutions awarded 4 grants totaling $104K — an average of about $26K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Ascend Nonprofit Solutions's EIN?
Ascend Nonprofit Solutions's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-2215129. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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