2024-07-01T09:19:30-05:00 2023-12-31 420714325 RSM US LLP 4650 EAST 53RD STREET DAVENPORT IA 528073479 990 2023-01-01 882778206 THE ATTAINMENT NETWORK ATTA 4153852400 490 RACE STREET DENVER CO 80206 THERESE IVANCOVICH CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 4153852400 2024-06-26 1 THERESE IVANCOVICH 999009999 0 JENIFER L CHASE P01306883 5638884000 2024-06-26 0 AAL1 IAL1 2023 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z THERESE IVANCOVICH 490 RACE STREET DENVER CO 80206 3224713 0 X WWW.ATTAINMENTNETWORK.ORG X 2022 CO THE ATTAINMENT NETWORK BUILDS NETWORKS THAT TRANSFORM EDUCATION-TO-WORKFORCE SYSTEMS, ERASE PERSISTENT AND PERVASIVE EQUITY GAPS, EXPAND OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEARNERS AND MEET THE ECONOMIC DEMANDS FOR A HIGHLY SKILLED AND EDUCATED WORKFORCE. WE ENVISION INNOVATIVE EDUCATION-TO-WORKFORCE SYSTEMS THAT DEVELOP A DIVERSE, TALENTED WORKFORCE PREPARED FOR CURRENT AND FUTURE JOBS, MEET ECONOMIC DEMANDS AND SUSTAIN THRIVING COMMUNITIES. 4 3 9 3 0 0 0 2880833 0 343880 0 0 0 0 0 3224713 0 1333733 0 0 0 637660 0 0 146346 0 542362 0 2513755 0 710958 0 749201 0 38243 0 710958 X THE ATTAINMENT NETWORK BUILDS NETWORKS THAT TRANSFORM EDUCATION-TO-WORKFORCE SYSTEMS, ERASE PERSISTENT AND PERVASIVE EQUITY GAPS, EXPAND OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEARNERS, AND MEET THE ECONOMIC DEMANDS FOR A HIGHLY SKILLED AND EDUCATED WORKFORCE. 0 0 1108241 917948 COLLABORATIVE EFFORT ACROSS MULTIPLE INSTITUTIONS AND STATE AGENCIES DESIGNED TO DRAMATICALLY INCREASE THE NUMBER AND DIVERSITY OF STUDENTS WHO COMPLETE HIGH-QUALITY PATHWAYS THAT START IN HIGH SCHOOL, CONTINUE INTO AND THROUGH HIGHER EDUCATION, AND LEAD TO GOOD JOBS IN DENVER'S LABOR MARKET WITH THE GOAL TO FORGE A NATIONAL MODEL FOR CLOSING EQUITY GAPS AND INCREASING POSTSECONDARY ATTAINMENT RESULTING IN FAMILY-LIVING WAGE EMPLOYMENT. 485000 27900 CAREER-CONNECTED HEALTHCARE PROGRAM IN SAN LUIS VALLEY DEMONSTRATING CAREER-CONNECTED HEALTHCARE PATHWAYS ACCESS, ACCELERATION AND ATTAINMENT STRATEGIES RESULT IN SIGNIFICANTLY MORE LEARNERS, PARTICULARLY LOW-INCOME AND LEARNERS OF COLOR, COMPLETING MORE HIGH QUALITY NON-DEGREE CREDENTIALS, TWO-YEAR AND FOUR-YEAR DEGREES, AND HAVING ACCESS TO OPPORTUNITIES FOR FAMILY-LIVING WAGE WORK. 404471 273321 PROGRAM FOCUSED ON INCREASING THE NUMBER OF DENVER METRO STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN HIGH-QUALITY CAREER PATHWAYS, IMPROVE DATA SHARING AND TRANSPARENCY, AND SUPPORT THE ENABLING ENVIRONMENT FOR PERMEABLE CAREER PATHWAYS. 343880 GENERAL OPERATIONS FOR THE ATTAINMENT NETWORK WITH FOCUSES AROUND DIRECT CONSULTING, EVENT DEVELOPMENT AND FACILITATION, PARTNERSHIP, AND COLLABORATION. 114563 PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT FOCUSED ON THE ALIGNMENT OF STATE SYSTEM TO SUPPORT CAREER-CONNECTED LEARNING THROUGH LANDSCAPE ANALYSIS, ASSET AND ROLE MAPPING, CONVENING OF COLORADO NONPROFIT AND PUBLIC SECTOR PARTNERS, AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF A STRATEGIC PLAN TO SERVE AS A COMPREHENSIVE ROADMAP FOR CAREER-CONNECTED PATHWAY OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARTNERS IN COLORADO WITHIN THE NEXT 10 YEARS. 114563 343880 1997712 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 31 0 1 9 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 4 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 X MICHELLE PAYNE 4153852400 490 RACE STREET DENVER CO 80206 THERESE IVANCOVICH CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 40.00 X X 117144 0 5877 KAYCEE GERHART TREASURER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 LANDON PIRIUS VICE CHAIR 1.00 X X 0 0 0 ANDREA STILES PULLAS CHAIR 1.00 X X 0 0 0 MICHELLE PAYNE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE 40.00 X 16019 0 1946 133163 0 7823 1 0 0 0 0 2880833 2880833 CONSULTING FEES 900099 149005 149005 SYMPOSIUM/CONFERENCE F 900099 102375 102375 MEMBER FEES 900099 92500 92500 343880 3224713 343880 0 0 X 1333733 1333733 140986 70493 70493 403358 272172 92810 38376 11184 5592 3355 2237 39410 19705 11823 7882 42722 21361 12817 8544 268767 155885 94068 18814 4990 4990 23490 23490 49992 24998 24994 165590 160270 5320 7171 7171 PROGRAM EXPENSES 8234 3996 4238 CELL PHONE 5797 5797 DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 5345 5345 FEES 2986 2986 2513755 1997712 369697 146346 0 702643 0 43400 0 3158 0 749201 0 38243 0 38243 X 0 385171 0 325787 0 710958 0 749201 710958 0 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 0 2880833 2880833 2880833 2880833 1864766 1016067 2880833 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 X 3224713 0 3224713 0 3224713 2513755 0 2513755 0 2513755 PART X, LINE 2: THE ORGANIZATION IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THE ORGANIZATION MAY BE SUBJECT TO FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAXES ON ANY NET INCOME FROM UNRELATED BUSINESS ACTIVITIES. THE ORGANIZATION FILES FORM 990 (RETURN OF ORGANIZATION EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAX) ANNUALLY AND UNRELATED BUSINESS TAXABLE INCOME (UBTI) IS REPORTED ON THE 990-T, AS APPROPRIATE. MANAGEMENT HAS EVALUATED THEIR MATERIAL TAX POSITIONS, WHICH INCLUDE SUCH MATTERS AS THE TAX-EXEMPT STATUS AND VARIOUS POSITIONS RELATIVE TO POTENTIAL SOURCES OF UBTI. AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023, THERE WERE NO UNCERTAIN TAX BENEFITS IDENTIFIED AND RECORDED AS A LIABILITY. 1 METROPOLITAN STATE UNIVERSITY OF DENVER FOUNDATION INC 1201 5TH STREET DENVER CO 80204 840576459 501(C)(3) 123633 0 NEW SKILLS READY INITIATIVE COLORADO COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM FOUNDATION 9101 E LOWRY BLVD DENVER CO 80230 841070271 501(C)(3) 34125 0 NEW SKILLS READY INITIATIVE DENVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION 1860 LINCOLN ST DENVER CO 80203 841224325 501(C)(3) 545000 0 NEW SKILLS READY INITIATIVE COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF DENVER FOUNDATION 1111 W COLFAX AVE DENVER CO 80204 453784543 501(C)(3) 45399 0 NEW SKILLS READY INITIATIVE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 201 E COLFAX AVE DENVER CO 80203 840644739 STATE OF COLORADO 34125 0 NEW SKILLS READY INITIATIVE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO 1201 LARIMER ST DENVER CO 80204 846000555 501(C)(3) 123166 0 NEW SKILLS READY INITIATIVE AURORA PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION 15701 E 1ST AVE AURORA CO 80011 742477363 501(C)(3) 166230 0 PATHWAYS PROGRAM COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF AURORA FOUNDATION 16000 E CENTRETECH PKWY AURORA CO 80011 841078004 501(C)(3) 37091 0 PATHWAYS PROGRAM NEW LEGACY CHARTER SCHOOL 2091 DAYTON ST AURORA CO 80010 463841363 501(C)(3) 70000 0 PATHWAYS PROGRAM DELIVERY ASSOCIATES LTD 815 8TH ST NE WASHINGTON DC 20002 821623560 114564 0 FISCAL AGENT FOR K-12 QUANTUM CURRICULUM PROGRAM 9 1 PART I, LINE 2: THE GRANT RECIPIENTS ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT WITH THE ATTAINMENT NETWORK DETAILING USE AND RECORD-KEEPING ASSOCIATED WITH DOLLARS USED. ON A QUARTERLY BASIS (OR MORE FREQUENT) THE GRANTEE MEETS WITH THE ATTAINMENT NETWORK TO DISCUSS CURRENT SPENDING AND TRACKING WITH BUDGET, ALONG WITH PLANS FOR FUTURE SPENDING. AT THE COMPLETION OF THE GRANT CYCLE, THE GRANTEE REPORTS ALL EXPENSES AND ANY REMAINING UNSPENT DOLLARS TO THE ATTAINMENT NETWORK WHICH IS REVIEWED AND COMPILED INTO A MASTER REPORT TO THE GRANT SOURCE (IF OUTSIDE OF THE ATTAINMENT NETWORK). FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 8B THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT HAVE COMMITTEES THAT ACT ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNING BODY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B MANAGEMENT CLOSELY REVIEWS THE 990 WITH THE INDEPENDENT TAX PREPARATION FIRM AND ENSURES ALL QUESTIONS ARE ANSWERED APPROPRIATELY BEFORE FILING. THE ORGANIZATION THEN PROVIDES A COPY OF THE 990 TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS IN A TIMELY MANNER PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE ATTAINMENT NETWORK BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS ADOPTED A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY (THE POLICY) THAT COVERS ALL INTERESTED PERSONS, DEFINED AS ANY DIRECTOR, OFFICER, EMPLOYEE, OR MEMBER OF A COMMITTEE WITH GOVERNING BOARD DELEGATED POWERS, WHO HAS A DIRECT OR INDIRECT FINANCIAL OR NON-FINANCIAL INTEREST. EACH DIRECTOR, OFFICER, AND MEMBER OF A COMMITTEE WITH GOVERNING BOARD DELEGATED POWERS SHALL ANNUALLY SIGN A STATEMENT WHICH AFFIRMS SUCH PERSON: A) HAS RECEIVED A COPY OF THE POLICY; B) HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THE POLICY; C) HAS AGREED TO COMPLY WITH THE POLICY; AND D) UNDERSTANDS THE CORPORATION IS CHARITABLE AND, IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN ITS FEDERAL TAX EXEMPTION, MUST ENGAGE PRIMARILY IN ACTIVITIES WHICH ACCOMPLISH ONE OR MORE OF ITS TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSES. IN CONNECTION WITH ANY ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, AN INTERESTED PERSON MUST DISCLOSE THE EXISTENCE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST OR NON-FINANCIAL INTEREST AND BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCLOSE ALL MATERIAL FACTS TO THE BOARD. AFTER DISCLOSURE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST OR NON-FINANCIAL INTEREST AND ALL MATERIAL FACTS, AND AFTER ANY DISCUSSION WITH THE INTERESTED PERSON, THE INTERESTED PERSON SHALL LEAVE THE BOARD MEETING WHILE THE DETERMINATION OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS DISCUSSED AND VOTED UPON. THE REMAINING BOARD SHALL DECIDE IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. IF THE BOARD HAS REASONABLE CAUSE TO BELIEVE THE INTERESTED PERSON HAS FAILED TO DISCLOSE ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, IT SHALL INFORM THE INTERESTED PERSON OF THE BASIS FOR SUCH BELIEF AND AFFORD THE INTERESTED PERSON AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLAIN THE ALLEGED FAILURE TO DISCLOSE. IF, AFTER HEARING THE INTERESTED PERSON'S RESPONSE AND AFTER MAKING FURTHER INVESTIGATION AS WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES, THE BOARD DETERMINES THE INTERESTED PERSON HAS FAILED TO DISCLOSE AN ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, IT SHALL TAKE APPROPRIATE DISCIPLINARY AND CORRECTIVE ACTION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A THE ATTAINMENT NETWORK BOARD OF DIRECTORS (BOARD) COMPLETES AN ANNUAL EVALUATION OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S (CEO) COMPENSATION. FOR COMPARABILITY PURPOSES, THE BOARD UTILIZES AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT TO WHICH THE CEO AND ANOTHER ORGANIZATION WERE PARTIES. THE RESULTS OF SUCH REVIEW ARE RECORDED CONTEMPORANEOUSLY IN THE BOARD MINUTES AND IN THE CEO'S PERSONNEL FILE. THIS PROCESS WAS LAST COMPLETED NOVEMBER 16, 2023. WHILE THE BOARD DOES NOT PARTICIPATE DIRECTLY IN THE COMPENSATION REVIEW PROCESS OF OTHER KEY EMPLOYEES OF THE ORGANIZATION, THE CEO PERFORMS THE ANNUAL COMPENSATION REVIEW, AND THE BOARD APPROVES SUCH INCREASES FROM A BUDGETARY PERSPECTIVE. SIMILAR TO THE CEO'S REVIEW PROCESS, THE RESULTS ARE CONTEMPORANEOUSLY RECORDED IN EACH INDIVIDUAL'S PERSONNEL FILE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G CONTRACT LABOR: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 155,885. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 94,068. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 18,814. TOTAL EXPENSES 268,767. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: THE ATTAINMENT NETWORK WENT THROUGH AN IN-DEPTH REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL PROCESS TO SELECT AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT FOR AUDIT AND TAX SERVICES. THE ORGANIZATION REVIEWED PROPOSALS SUBMITTED BY MANY FIRMS AND HELD INTERVIEWS WITH THE TOP THREE. THE BOARD DESIGNATED DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY TO THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER. THE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM WAS SELECTED BASED ON INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE, REPUTATION, QUALITY OF FINAL DELIVERABLES AND ABILITY TO GROW WITH AND SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION INTO THE FUTURE.