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About Us
Ascent Russian Orphan Aid Foundation is a non-profit charity that
spends 100% of donations to provide basic necessities such as food, clothing
and shelter to orphans and
homeless children living in the former Soviet Bloc countries. We do not receive any compensation for our work and pay for
all operating expenses out of our own pocket. Every penny of your contribution
goes directly to an orphanage to
help complete the project you support. All orphanages and shelters that receive
our help are registered non-profit organizations and
have at least a 5-year record of accomplishment.
We are a 501(3)(c) non-profit charitable corporation
registered in the state of California (EIN #91-2192371). All your donations are fully tax deductible. Our
Financial Statements are thoroughly verified by independent auditors
at least once a year. Please review our Foundation Documents, Testimonials or Letter from the President.
In Canada we are registered as Ascent International Orphan Relief Foundation (EIN #1742759 - Pending official tax exemption).
Why donate to us?
We guarantee than every penny of your contribution goes directly to an orphanage
to help complete the project you support.
You choose where your money goes and see the difference that you make
for the lives of children that really need your help.
We report to you all the details and the progress of the projects that you
are sponsoring.
Your contributions are fully tax-deductible.
Our mission
Provide basic necessities such as food, clothing and shelter to orphans and homeless children living in the former Soviet Bloc countries.
Assist them in gaining necessary skills to become self-supporting functional members of society.
Increase public awareness to the needs of all disadvantaged and less fortunate children.
Who we help?
All orphanages and shelters that receive our help are registered non-profit organizations that have at least
a 5-year track record.
They all are independently audited at least once a year.
We have personally established contacts with them and have verified their foundation documents, independent audit records
and specific project cost estimates.
Foundation documents
Updated IRS Determination Letter - 2008
IRS Determination Letter (IRS_determination_low.pdf, 330Kb)
Hawaii State Exemption Letter (ascent_hi_excempt.pdf, 313Kb)
California Franchise Tax Exemption (california_franchise_tax_exemption.pdf, 555Kb)
Certified Articles of Incorporation (articles_certified_low.pdf, 232Kb)
Bylaws (bylaws.pdf, 16Kb)
Initial Form 990, 2004 unsigned copy (f990ez_web.pdf, 223Kb)
Our record at the California Secretary of State web site
Form 990, 2005 unsigned copy (2005_f990ez_final.pdf, 791Kb)
Our affiliations
Guide
Star - all 850,000 public charities listed in the Guide Star comprehensive database
have recognized tax exempt status and are in good standing with the Internal Revenue Service.
The CoMission for Children at Risk
- a network of more than 250 Christian organizations involved in outreach to orphans and street children in Russia and Eastern Europe.
Network For Good,
Just Give and
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processing services to public charities.
Volunteer
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- help interested volunteers get involved with community service organizations.
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Maui Chamber of Commerce -
advances and promotes a healthy economic environment for business in Maui,
Hawaii. View Membership Certificate.
Thanks from Government Agencies
Thank you letter from The Commitee of Labor and Social Protection of Russian Federation
Thank you letter from St. Petersburg Administration
Thank you letter from Republic Karelia Administration
Our Friends and Partners
Asociación Nadieshda - Amigos de los huérfanos rusos - Our partner website in Spain
OrphanAct - Rotarians helping Russian orphans, our friends and partners.
Kostroma Kids
Friends of Russian Orphans
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