Ascendo Foundation
Ascendo Foundation is a private foundation, based in Los Altos, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $20K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $13K. Net investment income was $15.
Ascendo Foundation at a glance
In short: Ascendo Foundation gave $13K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $12,700
- +262.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +200.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,117
- +21.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,250
- Total assets
- $19,597
- -14.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (61% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Ascendo Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Community Builder Toolbox CBT ($4K). Together the top 6 received $13K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2024) to $13K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Builder Toolbox CBT Sunnyvale, CA | To help people get started with building communities fast. | $4,000 |
| Bridge the Gap International Inc Tulsa, OK | To relieve ministers and missionaries of some of their administrative headaches, thereby freeing them up to focus on the ministry they are passionate about. And, to provide our services with the utmost character and integrity. | $3,000 |
| Golden State Youth Orchestra GSYO Palo Alto, CA | To nurture, train and develop young musicians from culturally diverse backgrounds and encourage a lasting appreciation of music and to provide high-quality performance opportunities for young people and outstanding musical events for the wider community. | $2,500 |
| Stephen Tong Evangelistic Ministrie Richmond Heights, OH | To evangelize the Gospel of Jesus Christ to people worldwide. | $2,000 |
| Luke Christian Medical Mission Fremont, CA | Through our medical expertise, we care for society and serve the community. In the places where God sends us, we serve God and His people, and proclaim the saving gospel of Jesus Christ. | $1,000 |
| Buena High School Music program Ventura, CA | To perform in many high caliber ensembles including Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, Jazz Ensemble, String Orchestra, Indoor Drumline, Winter Guard, Marching Band and Choir. | $200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $19,597 | $20,015 | $24,202 | $12,700 | 6 | $23,665 | $15 |
| 2024 | $23,005 | $22,582 | $6,923 | $3,500 | 2 | $7,483 | $53 |
| 2023 | $7,346 | $11,028 | $13,887 | $5,500 | 2 | $12,360 | $28 |
| 2022 | $10,205 | $21,003 | $10,798 | — | — | $13,089 | $3 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ascendo Foundation is led by Hue Truong, CEO on every filing since 2022; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Hue Truong
CEO
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jing Li
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Ascendo Foundation
How much does Ascendo Foundation give each year?
Ascendo Foundation gave $13K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $4K across 2 grants.
What is Ascendo Foundation's typical grant size?
Ascendo Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,250, and its average grant was $2,117, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ascendo Foundation give grants?
Ascendo Foundation gives mostly in California: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Oklahoma (24%) and Ohio (16%).
Does Ascendo Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Ascendo Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Ascendo Foundation's largest grantees?
Ascendo Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Community Builder Toolbox CBT ($4,000), Bridge the Gap International Inc ($3,000) and Golden State Youth Orchestra GSYO ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ascendo Foundation?
Ascendo Foundation reported $20K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $20K.
What is Ascendo Foundation's EIN?
Ascendo Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3162235. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2025
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