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A pair of community-minded nonprofit organizations in the Aberdeen area are expanding their impact with the aid of $100,000 Good Neighbor Grants from Ascendium. The Aberdeen Family YMCA and the Boys & Girls Club of Aberdeen Area were both honored with the award, which is given to nonprofit organizations committed to increas...

The federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program provides important student loan debt relief to healthcare and frontline workers, teachers, administrative employees and other community servants doing essential work for our country’s success. That is why it is important to spread the word about the widely unknown l...

Madison, Wis. –  Today, The Center for Black Excellence and Culture – a multimillion-dollar project inspired, designed, and led by Black residents – announced it has received a $2.5 million gift from Ascendium Education Group. The Madison-based nonprofit became the third major founding donor in The Center’s $36 million capi...

Madison, WI—Ascendium Education Group has released its 2021 Education Philanthropy report, Stronger Together. The report tells the story of Ascendium’s philanthropy during 2021 and what can be achieved through partnership and collaboration.

Ascendium made $119 million in grants in 2021 — our highest total ever. We owe a tr...

Madison, Wis. – Wisconsin has a longstanding tradition of apprenticeship, developing highly-skilled workers capable of meeting industry needs while also providing individuals with a lifetime skill and knowledge of a trade. Today’s industry demands these trained workers, especially as Wisconsin businesses face a shortage of ...