Minneapolis, MN

FRIENDS OF ASCENSION CATHOLIC GRADE SCHOOL

EIN 27-1530388

Education & Youth Development Faith-Based Schools & Youth Programs Low-income Communities of color

Mission

Friends of Ascension Catholic Grade School is a separate 501(c)(3) organization established to raise philanthropic support for Ascension Catholic School — funding scholarships, programs and long‑term financial sustainability so the school can serve low‑income families on Minneapolis’s North Side.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About FRIENDS OF ASCENSION CATHOLIC GRADE SCHOOL

Friends of Ascension Catholic Grade School is a donor‑facing 501(c)(3) organization that exists to support Ascension Catholic School in North Minneapolis. The EIN 27-1530388 and annual Form 990 filings confirm the organization’s tax‑exempt status and public filing history. Over the last 2–3 years Friends of Ascension has functioned as the primary philanthropic vehicle for scholarships, enrichment programs (including the SLAM summer program) and institutional support that enable Ascension to serve several hundred scholars from predominantly BIPOC and low‑income families. Financial filings for fiscal years ending June 2023–2024 show the organization actively managing significant net assets to support the school’s mission.

Notable achievements

Verified 501(c)(3) and sustained filings

The organization is listed under EIN 27‑1530388 in public nonprofit databases and has filed Form 990 returns in recent years, demonstrating ongoing compliance and transparency.

Maintained substantial net assets to support school stability

In the most recent public reporting years (fiscal years ending June 2023–2024) the organization reported hundreds of thousands in annual contributions and maintained multi‑million dollar net assets used to underwrite the school’s long‑term operations and capital needs.

Funded scholar support and programs

Friends of Ascension channels donor support to scholarships, social‑emotional and academic programs (including the SLAM summer language and math program) that directly serve the school’s scholar population.

At a glance

Total assets: $4.3M
Annual revenue: $1.5M
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 27-1530388
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Website: ascensionschoolmn.org
On Mahalo since: May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Listed and publicly profiled in major nonprofit data services (ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Candid/GuideStar and fundraising platforms), with accessible Form 990 documents.

Featured as a donation option and fundraising partner on Ascension Catholic School’s official giving page and on GiveMN, indicating active community fundraising presence.

Serves a high‑need school population (school reports several hundred scholars with a large percentage qualifying for free/reduced lunch and a predominantly BIPOC student body), reflecting targeted local impact.

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