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 Russian orphans and homeless children. 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 in the Russian Federation 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.
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 Russian orphans and homeless children.
  • 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 in Russian Federation that have at least 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
  • IRS Determination Letter (IRS_determination_low.pdf, 330Kb)
  • Certified Articles of Incorporation (articles_certified_low.pdf, 232Kb)
  • Bylaws (bylaws.pdf, 16Kb)
  • Our record at the California Secretary of State web site
    • 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 Charity Gift - provide online donation processing services to public charities.
  • Charitynet - dedicated charity information site run by CAF (Charities Aid Foundation) in UK.
  • Volunteer Match, Idealist, Senior Corps and Serve Net - help interested volunteers get involved with community service organizations.
  • I Give and My Cause - allow consumers support their cause by shopping with major online retailers.
  • Maui Chamber of Commerce - advances and promotes a healthy economic environment for business in Maui, Hawaii. View Membership Certificate.
    • Thanks from Russian Government
  • 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
  • OrphanAct
  • Friends of Russian Orphans