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ASCEND CARES FOUNDATION

ASCEND CARES FOUNDATION

Houston, TX, US
501(c)3
EIN
90-0709302
Regional Funder
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ASCEND CARES FOUNDATION

Houston, TX, US
501(c)3
EIN
90-0709302
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

2011

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The ASCEND CARES FOUNDATION is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses its funding primarily in Texas, Florida, and Alabama, having awarded a total of $223.1K across 70 grantees in 2024. This foundation operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with ASCEND CARES can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

THE CORPORATION SHALL PROVIDES AID TO VICTIMS OF NATURAL OR CIVIL DISASTERS OR EMERGENCY HARDSHIPS AND SUPPORT THE EFFORTS OF RELIEF ORGANIZATIONS. FURTHERMORE THE CORPORATION, PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS AND SUPPORT THE EFFORTS OF VARIOUS NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.
Total Funding Given

$223.1K

2024
Grantees funded
70
Multi-year grantees
50%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

17

Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10.2K
M
Michael Walters
Board Member
S
Scotty Hall
Board Member
P
Phil McDivitt
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ASCEND CARES FOUNDATION?
No. ASCEND CARES FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ASCEND CARES FOUNDATION give?
ASCEND CARES FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, Florida, and Alabama. 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 ASCEND CARES FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ASCEND CARES FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ASCEND CARES FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, ASCEND CARES FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $223 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ASCEND CARES FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, ASCEND CARES FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 70 grantees. Recent grantees include YELLOWSTONE ACADEMY INC DBA YELLOWSTONE SCHOOLS, DECATUR MORGAN HOSPITAL, and PARENTS AND CHILDREN TOGETHER. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ASCEND CARES FOUNDATION?
ASCEND CARES FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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