ASCENT 121 INC

EIN: 461577827 501(c)(3) Human Services

CARMEL, IN

Total Revenue
$1,376,466
Total Expenses
$1,260,868
Total Assets
$1,878,351
Net Assets
$1,393,458
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2012
Legal Domicile
IN
Principal Officer
MEGAN MCGUIRE
Phone
3177590067
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

ASCENT 121 INC, founded in 2012, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $1.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 8% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $1.3M left a modest 8% surplus.

Mission

THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE AGENCY SHALL BE I) TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL AND OTHER ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEALTH, EDUCATIONAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, EMOTIONAL AND WELFARE NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS IN CRISIS SITUATIONS, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN HUMAN TRAFFICKING, II) TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL AND OTHER ASSISTANCE FOR THE WELFARE NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE BEEN IN THE LEGAL SYSTEM, III) TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL AND OTHER ASSISTANCE TO OTHER TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE SERVING POPULATIONS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING, POVERTY, SOCIAL DISENFRANCHISEMENT, ILLITERACY AND FOOD INSECURITY, IV) TO ASSIST, ENABLE AND FACILITATE TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS WITH SIMILAR MISSIONS, V) TO EMPOWER VOLUNTEERS AND DONORS TO SHARE RESOURCES FOR THE CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, AND SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES OF THE AGENCY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $990,812 Revenue: $478,858

SURVIVOR SERVICES:ASCENT 121 PROVIDES MENTAL HEALTH AND OTHER RECOVERY SERVICES FOR INDIANA TEEN SURVIVORS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING. WE OFFER OPTIONS INCLUDING DIAGNOSTIC & EVALUATION SERVICES, MENTAL...

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SURVIVOR SERVICES:ASCENT 121 PROVIDES MENTAL HEALTH AND OTHER RECOVERY SERVICES FOR INDIANA TEEN SURVIVORS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING. WE OFFER OPTIONS INCLUDING DIAGNOSTIC & EVALUATION SERVICES, MENTAL HEALTH AND FAMILY PRESERVATION SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR SURVIVORS AND THEIR FAMILIES. REFERRALS COME FROM THE INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SERVICES AS WELL AS OTHER SOURCES. THE AGENCY SERVES OVER 100 CHILDREN ANNUALLY. ASCENT 121 IS ACCREDITED BY THE EVANGELICAL COUNCIL FOR FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY (ECFA), THE INDIANA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES BOARD, AND WAS THE WINNER OF THE FBI DIRECTOR'S COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AWARD FOR EXEMPLARY SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY.COMMUNITY EDUCATION:ASCENT 121 RAISES AWARENESS IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH APPROXIMATELY 75 PUBLIC EVENTS EACH YEAR AT SCHOOLS, CHURCHES, CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS AND BUSINESSES.DISCIPLESHIP:OPTIONAL DISCIPLESHIP IS OFFERED FOR THE YOUTH IN OUR PROGRAMS.CONSULTING SERVICES:ASCENT 121 PROVIDES TRAINING AND SUPPORT FOR OTHER AGENCIES AND INDIVIDUALS WORKING WITH SURVIVORS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND COMMERCIAL SEXUAL EXPLOITATION.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $859,499
Program Service Revenue $474,953
Investment Income $48,458
Other Revenue $-6,444
TOTAL REVENUE $1,376,466

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $779,979
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $990,812
Other Expenses $480,889
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,260,868

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,376,466 $1,270,261 +0.1%
Expenses $1,260,868 $1,276,355 0.0%
Net Income $115,598 $-6,094 -20.0%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
12
Independent Members
10
Employees
12
Volunteers
137

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy
✓ Whistleblower Policy
✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
7
$208,989
Total Directors
13
$208,989
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MEGAN MCGUIRE CEO 40.00
Officer Director
$100,790 $15,325 $116,115
MEGAN JESSUP COO 40.00
Officer Director
$90,100 $2,774 $92,874
LOUISE LOMBARD BOARD PRESIDENT (BEG 02/01/24) 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KIM BIGGERSTAFF BOARD PRESIDENT (END 01/31/24) 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ELYAS MUSLEH BOARD VICE PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MEGAN DREW BOARD SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE DIAGOSTINO BOARD TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TERRY DOVE-PITTMAN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BETSY SMITH DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SETH THOMAS DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BETHANY MONTE DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TIM JOHNSON DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHERIE IHNEN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $1,376,466 $1,260,868 $1,878,351 $115,598
2023 $1,270,261 $1,276,355 $1,956,606 $-6,094
2022 $1,112,560 $1,221,340 $1,288,982 $-108,780
2021 $1,305,264 $1,081,501 $1,025,152 $223,763
2020 $1,045,002 $891,635 $811,122 $153,367
2019 $828,699 $785,720 $673,327 $42,979
2018 $859,283 $724,355 $638,674 $134,928
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