2026-09-02T10:55:38-05:00 2025-12-31 840702965 Money Forward WhippleWood LLC 11852 Shaffer Dr Bldg B Littleton CO 80127 990 2025-01-01 753221270 Colorado Succeeds COLO 3038930707 730 17th Street 950 Denver CO 80202 Scott Laband President 3038930707 2026-08-31 1 Mitchell A Clark CPA P01823166 3039897600 2026-08-31 2025 Scott Laband 730 17th St Suite 950 Denver CO 80202 4805933 0 X www.coloradosucceeds.org X 2006 CO A nonpartisan, business-led organization improving education and workforce outcomes through policy, advocacy and employer-led talent solutions. 14 14 9 200 0 0 3403633 4064205 1035479 571918 161697 169810 0 0 4600809 4805933 0 850000 0 0 2048710 1856379 0 0 83920 1899808 1728049 3948518 4434428 652291 371505 5550157 5836237 527658 39759 5022499 5796478 X Colorado Succeeds is a nonpartisan, business-led organization working to improve education and workforce outcomes. Through policy and advocacy, the organization advances changes intended to improve learner outcomes and strengthen connections between education and employment. Through its employer-led talent strategy work, Colorado Succeeds works with employers and industries to identify shared workforce needs, translate employer demand into talent strategies, and partner with education and training providers to develop or improve solutions responsive to those needs. The organization also supports aligned initiatives designed to expand access to high-quality education, credentials and pathways to economic opportunity. 0 0 4272342 850000 571918 Colorado Succeeds is a nonpartisan, business-led organization working to improve education and workforce outcomes. Through policy and advocacy, the organization advances changes intended to improve learner outcomes and strengthen connections between education and employment. Through its employer-led talent strategy work, Colorado Succeeds works with employers and industries to identify shared workforce needs, translate employer demand into talent strategies, and partner with education and training providers to develop or improve solutions responsive to those needs. The organization also supports aligned initiatives designed to expand access to high-quality education, credentials, and pathways to economic opportunity. 4272342 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 9 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 14 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 CO X Scott Laband 3038930707 730 17th Street 950 Denver CO 80202 Linda Peotter Chair 5.00 X X 0 0 0 Cory Foreman Director 5.00 X 0 0 0 Joe Kuntner Director 5.00 X 0 0 0 Brent Abraham Director 5.00 X 0 0 0 Brooke Borgen Director 5.00 X 0 0 0 Eric Adams Director 5.00 X 0 0 0 Phillip Stephanus Director 5.00 X 0 0 0 Demesha Hill Director 5.00 X 0 0 0 Tom Brinegar Director 5.00 X 0 0 0 John Heyliger Director 5.00 X 0 0 0 Katie Kruger Director 5.00 X 0 0 0 Joel Pennick Director 5.00 X 0 0 0 Wes Parham Director 5.00 X 0 0 0 Jennifer Ray Director 5.00 X 0 0 0 Shannon Nicholas Chief of Staff 40.00 X 192328 0 0 Ashley Anderson VP Corporate Relations 40.00 X 125177 0 0 Madison Knapp Director of Impact 40.00 X 112225 0 0 Rachel Van Brocklin Director of Communications 40.00 X 101908 0 0 Scott Laband President 50.00 X 312356 0 0 843994 0 0 5 0 1 0 0 4064205 18000 4064205 Service Income 900099 571918 571918 571918 169810 169810 4805933 571918 0 169810 X 850000 850000 843994 776474 33760 33760 470770 434409 13877 22484 272808 250984 10912 10912 171431 158369 5781 7281 97376 91754 2109 3513 73206 67270 2722 3214 39742 39742 1576861 1568201 7582 1078 31025 28509 1154 1362 579 531 23 25 6636 6099 246 291 4434428 4272342 78166 83920 5115071 4773791 135213 27172 55790 4192 2749 2020 1443 405894 870000 5550157 5836237 125184 39759 402474 527658 39759 X 4622499 4679116 400000 1117362 5022499 5796478 5550157 5836237 X 371505 402474 X 0 0 0 X 3972589 2621478 2764609 3888107 4046205 17292988 3972589 2621478 2764609 3888107 4046205 17292988 3544486 13748502 13648 23530 94405 161697 169810 463090 17756078 0.77430 0.91910 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 39742 39742 4394686 4434428 371721 92930 0 0 271285 276403 371721 919409 1379114 71171 36085 39742 146998 67821 69101 92930 229852 344778 4192 2749 1443 1443 Grant Receivable 850000 Other Assets 20000 870000 1 Agile Learner Fund 730 17th Street Denver CO 80202 834470603 850000 0 Contribution to capitalize the Innovation Fund X X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Scott Laband President 312356 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 312356 0 0 0 Shannon Nicholas Chief of Staff 192328 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 192328 0 0 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b Form 990 is reviewed in detail by the president and CEO, the finance committee, and the board of directors. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c At each board meeting, board and staff members are required to identify known and potential conflicts of interest. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 A committee of independent persons use 360 degree feedback to conduct a thorough performance evaluation and based on the outcome of that evaluation and an analysis of benchmark salary data from comparable organizations, the committee determines the appropriate compensation level. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available to the public upon reasonable request. Form 990, Part IX, line 11g Program Expenses: Program service expenses 1,545,656. Management and general expenses 6,667. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,552,323. Rent: Program service expenses 22,545. Management and general expenses 915. Fundraising expenses 1,078. Total expenses 24,538. Form 990, Part XI, line 9: Rounding 10. Reconciliation Between Audit and Return 402,475. Remove ALF Retained Earnings -11. Agile Learner Fund PO Box 271432 Littleton CO 80127 834470603 Supporting Organization CO 501(C)(3) Line 12a, I Colorado Succeeds 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 Agile Learner Fund C 850000 Cash Transactions Schedule R, Part V Line 2 (1) Contribution to capitalize the Innovation Fund