2025-06-13T18:28:32-05:00 2024-12-31 420714325 RSM US LLP 4650 EAST 53RD STREET DAVENPORT IA 528073479 990 2024-01-01 882778206 THE ATTAINMENT NETWORK ATTA 4153852400 3355 HUDSON STREET 7120 DENVER CO 80207 RANA TARKENTON CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 4153852400 2025-06-11 1 0 ERICA L CRAIG P02109597 5638884000 2025-06-11 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X RANA TARKENTON 3355 HUDSON STREET 7120 DENVER CO 80207 3330276 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. 5 4 8 5 0 0 2880833 2855773 343880 435300 0 39203 0 0 3224713 3330276 1333733 1213771 0 0 637660 1080492 0 0 208729 542362 723309 2513755 3017572 710958 312704 749201 1721696 38243 698034 710958 1023662 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. 1 0 1171816 990277 NEW SKILLS READY INITIATIVE: 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. 854227 193494 BEACON FUND: CAREER-CONNECTED PROGRAM LAUNCH IN SAN LUIS VALLEY DEMONSTRATING CAREER-CONNECTED 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.SAN LUIS VALLEY CAREER-CONNECTED PATHWAYS PROGRAM: THE OPPORTUNITY NOW COLORADO GRANT PROGRAM SUPPORTS THE SAN LUIS VALLEY CAREER-CONNECTED PATHWAYS PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM. THE INVESTMENT BUILDS UPON THE REGIONAL PARTNERSHIP FOUNDATION AND IS SERVING THE NEEDS OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITY THROUGH PROXIMAL LEADERSHIP, COMMITTED PARTNERSHIP, AND A FOCUS ON EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES USING DATA AND EVALUATION. THROUGH THE OPPORTUNITY NOW INVESTMENT WE ARE PREPARED TO DEEPEN AND EXPAND THE WORK OF OUR PARTNERS IN THE VALLEY TO ENSURE ALL LEARNERS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PURSUE QUALITY CAREERS IN HEALTHCARE. 147500 30000 COLORADO CAREER ADVISOR TRAINING GRANT: THE PROGRAM PROVIDES TRAINING FOR CAREER ADVISING PROFESSIONALS ACROSS SECTORS SO THAT COLORADO CAN MAGNIFY THE IMPACT AND DEVELOP NEEDED CAREER ADVISING CAPACITY. THESE TRAINING STRATEGIES REDUCE DUPLICATION IN THE SYSTEM, SUPPORTCAREER ADVISORS IN HONING AND DEEPENING THEIR SKILLS, AND ENSURE EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES AND DATA DRIVEN DECISIONS ARE SUPPORTED BY USING LABOR MARKET INFORMATION WITHIN COLORADO'S CAREER ADVISING PROCESSES. 71200 EQUITABLE PATHWAYS INTERMEDIARY FRAMEWORK: PROGRAM FOCUSED ON EDUCATION-TO-CAREER PATHWAYS INTERMEDIARIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY WHO ARE HAVING DEMONSTRABLE IMPACT IN THEIR COMMUNITIES DELIVERING EQUITABLE OUTCOMES FOR YOUTH. 26773 435300 GENERAL OPERATIONS FOR THE ATTAINMENT NETWORK WITH FOCUSES AROUND DIRECT CONSULTING, EVENT DEVELOPMENT AND FACILITATION, PARTNERSHIP, AND COLLABORATION. 97973 435300 2271516 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 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 0 0 0 0 1 22 0 1 8 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 5 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 X X MICHELLE PAYNE 4153852400 3355 HUDSON STREET 7120 DENVER CO 80207 THERESE IVANCOVICH CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 40.00 X X 167147 0 8441 JASON CLARK BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 KAYCEE GERHART TREASURER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 SARAH HEATH BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 LANDON PIRIUS FORMER 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 116905 0 12089 RANA TARKENTON CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 40.00 X 125173 0 32961 409225 0 53491 3 0 1 0 0 504257 2351516 2855773 CONSULTING FEES 900099 246750 246750 SYMPOSIUM/CONFERENCE F 900099 94550 94550 MEMBER FEES 900099 94000 94000 435300 39203 39203 3330276 435300 0 39203 X 1213771 1213771 304582 152291 152291 587397 445990 133210 8197 44853 22426 14578 7849 73353 36676 23839 12838 70307 35154 22849 12304 383 383 4252 4252 38175 26457 10054 1664 311678 216007 82085 13586 90096 90096 1738 1738 27645 27645 50320 27392 22928 158534 153132 5402 7760 7760 FEES 16050 16050 CELL PHONE 8847 8847 PROGRAM EXPENSES 7571 4415 3156 DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 260 260 3017572 2271516 537327 208729 702643 1496327 43400 222884 3158 2485 749201 1721696 38243 373549 0 324485 38243 698034 X 385171 787759 325787 235903 710958 1023662 749201 1721696 312704 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 2880833 2855773 5736606 2880833 2855773 5736606 3173452 2563154 39203 39203 5775809 779180 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 38175 38175 0 PART II-B, LINE 1: CONDUCTING POLICY ANALYSIS TO IDENTIFY GAPS AND OPPORTUNITIES IN CURRENT EDUCATIONAL POLICIES AND DEVELOPING EVIDENCE-BASED RECOMMENDATIONS FOR POLICYMAKERS. 0 REFUNDABLE ADVANCE 324485 324485 X 3330276 0 3330276 0 3330276 3017572 0 3017572 0 3017572 PART X, LINE 2: THE ATTAINMENT NETWORK (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, 2024 AND 2023, THERE WERE NO UNCERTAIN TAX BENEFITS IDENTIFIED AND RECORDED AS A LIABILITY. 1 DENVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION 1860 LINCOLN STREET DENVER CO 80203 451224325 501(C)(3) 522456 0 NEW SKILLS READY INITIATIVE, COLORADO CAREER ADVISOR TRAINING COMMUNITY COLLEGE DENVER FOUNDATION 1111 W COLFAX AVE DENVER CO 80204 453784543 501(C)(3) 127922 0 NEW SKILLS READY INITIATIVE METROPOLITAN STATE UNIVERSITY OF DENVER FOUNDATION INC 1201 5TH STREET DENVER CO 80203 840576459 501(C)(3) 74840 0 NEW SKILLS READY INITIATIVE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO 1201 LARIMER ST DENVER CO 80204 846000555 501(C)(3) 54596 0 NEW SKILLS READY INITIATIVE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF THE SAN LUIS VALLEY 1115 10TH STREET ALAMOSA CO 81101 841215393 501(C)(3) 48073 0 SAN LUIS VALLEY CAREER-CONNECTED PATHWAYS PROGRAM SAN LUIS VALLEY AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER 300 ROSS AVE ALAMOSA CO 81101 840775551 501(C)(3) 41175 0 SAN LUIS VALLEY CAREER-CONNECTED PATHWAYS PROGRAM COLORADO COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEMS FOUNDATION 9101 E LOWRY BLVD DENVER CO 80230 841070271 501(C)(3) 31170 0 NEW SKILLS READY INITIATIVE TRINIDAD STATE COLLEGE FOUNDATION 1435 MAIN STREET ALAMOSA CO 81101 846002425 501(C)(3) 29831 0 SAN LUIS VALLEY CAREER-CONNECTED PATHWAYS PROGRAM SAN LUIS VALLEY HEALTH FOUNDATION 106 BLANCA AVE ALAMOSA CO 81101 203799814 501(C)(3) 24913 0 SAN LUIS VALLEY CAREER-CONNECTED PATHWAYS PROGRAM ADAMS STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC 208 EDGEMONT BLVD ALAMOSA CO 81101 846027518 501(C)(3) 17678 0 SAN LUIS VALLEY CAREER-CONNECTED PATHWAYS PROGRAM COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 201 E COLFAX AVE DENVER CO 80203 840644739 STATE OF COLORADO 11309 0 NEW SKILLS READY INITIATIVE GENERATION SCHOOLS NETWORK 455 SHERMAN STREET SUITE 120 DENVER CO 80203 760783006 501(C)(3) 10000 0 COLORADO CAREER ADVISOR TRAINING ARVADA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 7305 GRANDVIEW AVE ARVADA CO 80002 840422091 501(C)(6) 10000 0 COLORADO CAREER ADVISOR TRAINING SAN LUIS VALLEY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH 8745 COUNTY ROAD 9 S ALAMOSA CO 81101 272126155 501(C)(3) 6825 0 SAN LUIS VALLEY CAREER-CONNECTED PATHWAYS PROGRAM 13 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). X 1 1 X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 THERESE IVANCOVICH CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 167044 0 0 0 103 0 6682 0 1759 0 175588 0 0 0 RANA TARKENTON CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 124518 0 552 0 103 0 5629 0 27332 0 158134 0 0 0 PART I, LINE 1A IN TAX YEAR 2024, THE FOLLOWING TYPE OF INDIVIDUALS REPORTED IN PART VII RECEIVED TAX INDEMNIFICATION AND GROSS-UP PAYMENTS: 1 OFFICER AND 1 HIGHEST COMPENSATED EMPLOYEE. THE DOLLAR AMOUNT OF THE BENEFIT IS INCLUDED IN REPORTABLE COMPENSATION ON THE FORM 990 PART VII, AND SCHEDULE J, PART II. PART I, LINE 7 THE ATTAINMENT NETWORKS' BOARD APPROVED AN ORGANIZATION-WIDE BONUS OF $500 AFTER TAXES TO BE MADE TO ALL STAFF MEMBERS, EXCLUDING THE CEO. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 2 THE ATTAINMENT NETWORK ADDED TWO PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2024. PLEASE SEE FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D FOR DESCRIPTIONS OF THE NEW PROGRAMS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 8B THE ATTAINMENT NETWORK 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 ATTAINMENT NETWORK 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. THE BOARD UTILIZES VARIOUS FORMS OF COMPARABLE DATA OF SIMILARLY SITUATED ORGANIZATIONS, INCLUDING FORMS 990, SALARY SURVEYS, AND WILLIS TOWERS WATSON COMPENSATION REPORTS, DURING ITS COMPENSATION REVIEW. THE RESULTS OF SUCH REVIEW AND APPROVAL ARE RECORDED CONTEMPORANEOUSLY IN THE BOARD MINUTES AND IN THE CEO'S PERSONNEL FILE. THIS PROCESS WAS LAST COMPLETED FEBRUARY 26, 2025. 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 ATTAINMENT NETWORK'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 GENERAL CONSULTING: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 177,075. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 67,291. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 11,137. TOTAL EXPENSES 255,503. TRAINING & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 13,029. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 4,951. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 819. TOTAL EXPENSES 18,799. EVENT CONSULTING: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 25,903. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 9,843. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 1,630. TOTAL EXPENSES 37,376. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: THE OVERSIGHT AND SELECTION PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED SINCE THE PRIOR TAX YEAR.