Ascending Way Inc

EIN 81-3901518 · CA · NTEE T22

Invitation only Typical grant ~$1.5K Funds in CA, WA, NC +7
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Ascending Way Inc based in CA paid 11 grants totaling $60.6K to 11 organizations across 10 states. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $36K, with a median of $1.5K. Its largest recipients included River of Life Christian Church, World Vision, and Heart of Hope Asian American Hospice. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$329,095
Giving (latest yr)
$60,639
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
11
Median grant
$1.5K
Recipients
11
States reached
10
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • River of Life Christian Church$36,000
  • World Vision$5,050
  • Heart of Hope Asian American Hospice$5,000
  • Samaritan's Purse$5,000
  • Compassion International$1,589

Where grants went

  • California$41,000 · 2 grants
  • Washington$5,050 · 1 grant
  • North Carolina$5,000 · 1 grant
  • Colorado$1,589 · 1 grant
  • Connecticut$1,500 · 1 grant
  • Georgia$1,500 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (11)

River of Life Christian Church
Santa Clara, CA
Charitable
$36,000
World Vision
Auburn, WA
Charitable
$5,050
Samaritan's Purse
Boone, NC
Charitable
$5,000
Heart of Hope Asian American Hospice
San Jose, CA
Charitable
$5,000
Compassion International
Colorado Springs, CO
Charitable
$1,589
Christian Mission to Gaza
Darien, CT
Charitable
$1,500
Habitat for Humanity International
Americus, GA
Charitable
$1,500
Stephen's Children
Grand Rapids, MI
Charitable
$1,500
Feeding America
Chicago, IL
Charitable
$1,500
No Kid Hungry
Washington, DC
Charitable
$1,500
The Grace Children's Foundation
New York, NY
Charitable
$500

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Ascending Way Inc does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Ascending Way Inc reported 11 itemized grants totaling $60.6K. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $36K (median $1.5K).

Recent recipients include River of Life Christian Church, World Vision, Heart of Hope Asian American Hospice, among 11 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Ascending Way Inc is a private foundation based in California, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Ascending Way Inc gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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