named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
Ascent Angels
Recognition program for individuals and organizations that make exceptional contributions to support Ascent students, staff, or families through donations or service
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Fundraising and Financial Support for IDD Services 1 activity
- Funding education programs for autistic children through The Ascent SchoolFunds education programs for autistic children by supporting The Ascent School, including raising money to cover the gap between educational costs and state reimbursement.
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Day Habilitation Services 1 activity
- Offering vocational and independent living skills trainingOffers vocational training and instruction in independent living skills to prepare young adults with autism for successful community participation.
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Special Education Support Services 1 activity
- Providing individualized education plans for autistic childrenProvides individualized education plans tailored to each child’s needs to support achievement of their unique developmental and academic goals.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$121K
Contributions & grants$20K17%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$980%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$117K
Program expenses98%
Admin / overhead2%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$115K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$18K
Cash$18K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$18K
Liquid reserves1.8 mo
6 years on record · 2018–2024 · YoY revenue +123.9%
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- Advance Auto Parts Partner — Community business that supports Ascent students by providing safe learning environments
- Advance Auto Parts Partner — Provides vocational training opportunities for Ascent students in Deer Park.
- Ascent A School for Individuals with Autism Partner — Primary beneficiary of funding raised by Ascent Funding Organization to support educational programs for children with autism.
- Ascent School Partner — Collaborates with individuals to fulfill teacher-generated wish lists for classroom rewards and receives donated funds.
- ClubCorp Partner — Supported the Turkey Shoot Out event that benefited Ascent Funding Organization.
- Forever Fit Method Partner — Hosts Ascent students to practice vocational skills in the Commack community.
- Hamlet Golf & Country Club of Commack Partner — Hosted the 4th Annual Turkey Shoot Out with proceeds benefiting Ascent Funding Organization.
- Hamlet Golf & Country Club of Commack Partner — Supported Ascent at their 4th Annual Turkey Shoot
- Jersey Mike's Partner — Donated lunch for the 2020 Turkey Shoot Out event benefiting Ascent Funding Organization.
- NYS Department of Education Government — Provides partial reimbursement for the cost of educating children at the Ascent School, creating a funding gap that AFO works to close.
- Nisen Sushi Partner — Donated Sake Bombs for the 2020 Turkey Shoot Out event benefiting Ascent Funding Organization.
- Party City Partner — Supports Ascent students in demonstrating job skills such as inventory stocking in North Babylon.
- The Ascent School Partner — Organization through which education programs for autistic children are funded.
- United Way Partner — Community organization that supports Ascent students by providing safe learning environments
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Gap-Funding Model for Specialized Education 24 orgsmethodology: gap-funding_modelBy raising private funds to bridge the shortfall between state support and actual educational costs, we sustain high-quality autism-specific programming because reliable, supplemental financing ensures program continuity and quality.shared approach: Targeted Grantmaking for IDD →
- Targeted Grantmaking in Autism Education 24 orgsmethodology: targeted_grantmakingBy directing funds specifically to education programs for autistic children, we produce improved access to specialized services because focused investment enables the development and sustainability of niche, high-impact educational models.shared approach: Targeted Grantmaking for IDD →
- Individualized Education Planningmethodology: individualized_educationBy tailoring instruction to each child's unique developmental and educational goals through daily personalized instruction, we achieve better learning outcomes because individualized approaches respond directly to student-specific needs and learning trajectories.