Ascending Awareness

EIN: 853175770 501(c)(3) Community Improvement

Capitola, CA

Total Revenue
$494,794
Total Expenses
$494,794
Total Assets
$2,336
Net Assets
$2,336
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2020
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
David Renfro
Phone
8777698463
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Ascending Awareness, founded in 2020, is a small nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $495K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 31% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

Ascending Awareness is a 501(c)(3) charity dedicated to fostering self-reliance and sustainable living through innovative housing and education programs. Our flagship initiative, Project Home Base, provides affordable, renewable-energy-powered micro-housing and hands-on learning retreats. Through our Dignity Dens, Bridging the Gap, and Next Step programs, we empower individuals to build skills in home construction, horticulture, homeopathy, and homeschooling, reducing reliance on government support and creating pathways to lasting independence.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $494,794
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $494,794

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $494,794
Other Expenses $494,794
TOTAL EXPENSES $494,794

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $494,794 $378,083 +0.3%
Expenses $494,794 $378,083 +0.3%
Net Income $0 $0 N/A
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
3
Independent Members
3
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
12

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
1
$0
Total Directors
0
$0
Key Employees
1
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
David Renfro CEO 40
Officer Key Emp Highest
$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
2024 $494,794 $494,794 $2,336 No data
2023 $378,083 $378,083 $3,492 No data
2022 $249,869 $249,869 $842 No data
2021 $239,780 $239,780 $956 No data
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