Ascendium Education Solutions Inc
AI Summary
Ascendium Education Solutions Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on improving education outcomes, having paid a total of $117.5 million in grants to 517 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with Ascendium can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
SUPPORTS INCREASED ACCESS TO AND SUCCESS IN POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION AS A NATIONAL GRANTMAKER, A FEDERAL STUDENT LOAN GUARANTY AGENCY AND A PROVIDER OF STUDENT SUCCESS SERVICES.
Cause Areas
2
Financial services
Scholarships & Financial Aid
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
STRADA EDUCATION NETWORK INC
$268.3M
36%
MDRC
$27.9M
4%
MERIT AMERICA
$16.4M
2%
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Total No. of Grants
287
Median 1st year grant
$50K
Median 2nd year grant
$80.1K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Ascendium Education Solutions Inc?
No. Ascendium Education Solutions Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Ascendium Education Solutions Inc give?
Ascendium Education Solutions Inc primarily gives to organizations located in Indiana, District Of Columbia, and New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are Ascendium Education Solutions Inc’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Ascendium Education Solutions Inc fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $50 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Ascendium Education Solutions Inc make each year?
In 2024, Ascendium Education Solutions Inc awarded about 290 grants, totaling nearly $117.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Ascendium Education Solutions Inc fund recently?
In 2024, Ascendium Education Solutions Inc awarded grants to about 520 grantees. Recent grantees include STRADA EDUCATION NETWORK INC, MDRC, and MERIT AMERICA. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Ascendium Education Solutions Inc?
Ascendium Education Solutions Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.