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Ascend - Leadership Through Athletics Inc

Ascend develops young women's self-confidence and skills through the sport of mountain climbing in post-conflict countries in order to promote youth leadership and civic-mindedness.

Human Services Fairfax, VA EIN: 463380394 (IRS) Reg: 46-3380394 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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74
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
74/100 · methodology

About Ascend - Leadership Through Athletics Inc

Ascend is galvanizing a generation of young women to become leaders in their communities, addressing the crisis of gender inequality. Through transformative experiences in mountaineering, health education, and community engagement, Ascend helps girls and young women build self-confidence and courage.

Founded
Headquarters
Fairfax, VA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
P20
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small
Operating in
2 countries

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2014

Mission

Ascend develops young women's self-confidence and skills through the sport of mountain climbing in post-conflict countries in order to promote youth leadership and civic-mindedness.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Operating countries (2)
Afghanistan Pakistan

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 81%
Peer average: 93%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 13.54%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 74
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 10.8% of total expenses ($58,123 of $536,788).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.81
Program$0.81
81% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Ascend - Leadership Through Athletics Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 6 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 6 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
  • GiveRadar holds 9 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 139,074 human services charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 82% of the 322,679 human services charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (9 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Ascend - Leadership Through Athletics Inc is a registered human services nonprofit based in Fairfax, VA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2013 and has been operating for 13 years. Its EIN is 463380394. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $429K in annual revenue. 72 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Ascend - Leadership Through Athletics Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 463380394. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Ascend - Leadership Through Athletics Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 74 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 81% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.

Ascend - Leadership Through Athletics Inc is located in Fairfax, VA, United States. The organization was established in 2013 and has been active for 13 years.

Based on official tax filings, Ascend - Leadership Through Athletics Inc has $429K in annual revenue. It allocates 81% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 93% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Ascend - Leadership Through Athletics Inc is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $429K in annual revenue. The organization has 72 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Ascend - Leadership Through Athletics Inc. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Ascend - Leadership Through Athletics Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 81% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 93%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Ascend is galvanizing a generation of young women to become leaders in their communities, addressing the crisis of gender inequality. Through transformative experiences in mountaineering, health education, and community engagement, Ascend helps girls and young women build self-confidence and courage. Ascend - Leadership Through Athletics Inc is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2013.

Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 81% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $429K is below the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Ascend - Leadership Through Athletics Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Ascend - Leadership Through Athletics Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 463380394, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
81% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

9 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
2

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

MA
Marina L•••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (19)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

1 article found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2019
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2018
IRS/ProPublica
UKC Articles - INTERVIEW: Ascending Afghanistan: Hanifa Yousoufi summits Noshaq - UKClimbing
Dec 2018
www.ukclimbing.com
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2017
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2016
IRS/ProPublica

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services this charity 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 72 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 72 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2013
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Ascend - Leadership Through Athletics Inc

What is Ascend - Leadership Through Athletics Inc?
Ascend - Leadership Through Athletics Inc is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Fairfax, United States. Ascend is galvanizing a generation of young women to become leaders in their communities, addressing the crisis of gender inequality. Through transformative experiences in mountaineering, health education, and community engagement, Ascend helps girls and young women build self-confidence and courage.
When was Ascend - Leadership Through Athletics Inc founded?
Ascend - Leadership Through Athletics Inc was founded in 2013.
Who leads Ascend - Leadership Through Athletics Inc?
Marina Legree serves as Executive Director.
Where is Ascend - Leadership Through Athletics Inc located?
Headquartered in Fairfax, VA, United States. The charity operates in 2 countries.
What is Ascend - Leadership Through Athletics Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 81% of expenses go to program services.
Is Ascend - Leadership Through Athletics Inc trustworthy?
Ascend - Leadership Through Athletics Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Ascend - Leadership Through Athletics Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 463380394. Registration: 46-3380394 (United States).
What is Ascend - Leadership Through Athletics Inc's website?
http://www.ascendathletics.org