2022-05-06T09:30:41-05:00 2021-06-30 363321958 Desmond & Ahern Ltd 10827 S Western Avenue Chicago IL 60643 990 2020-07-01 832012184 National Postsecondary Strategy Institute NATI 7735058834 50 E Washington Street No 410 Chicago IL 60602 Kelly Sparks President 7735058834 2022-05-06 1 Kelly Sparks 999009999 Jason L Gierhahn P02385275 7737794720 2022-05-06 2 AAL1 IAL1 2020 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z Kelly Sparks 50 E Washington Street No 410 Chicago IL 60602 620447 0 X www.npsi.org X 2018 IL The advancement of education and lessening the burdens of government by assisting public school districts, charter management organizations, and not-for-profit organizations in developing and implementing college and career readiness strategies to increase the number of students--particularly first-generation, low-income, and minority students--entering and being successful in postsecondary institutions. 6 3 2 6 0 0 400100 340766 233999 279676 0 0 13 5 634112 620447 0 0 0 0 71555 188320 0 0 44087 347767 388519 419322 576839 214790 43608 272904 485741 32777 202006 240127 283735 X The advancement of education and lessening the burdens of government by assisting public school districts, charter management organizations, and not-for-profit organizations in developing and implementing college and career readiness strategies to increase the number of students--particularly first-generation, low-income, and minority students--entering and being successful in postsecondary institutions. 0 0 422196 279681 National Postsecondary Strategy Institute offers national conferences, regional conferences and webinars to support school districts in developing their postsecondary framework and strategies. 422196 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 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 1 5 0 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 6 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 IL X Kodi Akins 2195752117 50 E Washington Street Suite 410 Chicago IL 60602 Greg Darnieder Board Chair 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Kelly Sparks President 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Joyce Brown Secretary 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Joanne Pearlman Treasurer 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Eric Waldo Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Robyn Hadley Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Amanda Mitchell Operations Manager 40.00 X 67473 0 0 67473 0 0 0 0 0 0 Maple Grove Objective 53 W Jackson Blvd Suite 1303 Chicago IL 60610 Consulting for management services and c 144000 Joyce V Brown Consulting Group 4583 S Oakenwald Chicago IL 60653 Consulting for management services and c 144000 2 340766 340766 Contract revenue 900099 161033 161033 Conference income 900099 118643 118643 279676 Miscellaneous income 900099 5 5 5 620447 279681 0 0 X 70581 42348 21175 7058 103531 103531 14208 11904 1728 576 22806 22806 330781 235903 58655 36223 200 200 6179 568 5584 27 2861 2397 348 116 760 637 92 31 1382 1158 168 56 Conference expense 23550 23550 576839 422196 110556 44087 72777 80778 200000 319266 127 3988 0 81709 272904 485741 32777 47006 30000 0 125000 32777 202006 X 40127 -40265 200000 324000 240127 283735 272904 485741 43608 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 30054 408100 340766 778920 157607 156272 279676 593555 187661 564372 620442 1372475 34100 52000 86100 30054 354712 14592 399358 30054 388812 66592 485458 887017 13 5 18 187661 564385 620447 1372493 X Part III, Short Year Explanation: 2018 was a Short Year Return. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 Contract revenue receivable 81709 81709 Long-term program related investment - note payable 125000 125000 X 671897 75000 75000 596897 23550 23550 620447 628289 75000 75000 553289 23550 23550 576839 Part X, Line 2: The Institute was granted an exemption from federal income taxes by the Internal Revenue Service pursuant to the provisions of Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3). The Institute qualifies for the charitable contribution deduction under Section 170 and has been classified as an Institute that is not a private foundation under Section 509(a)(2). The tax-exempt purpose of the Institute and the nature in which it operates is described above. Management believes the Institute continues to operate in compliance with its tax-exempt purpose. Thus, no provision for income tax has been provided for in the financial statements. The Institute's Form 990, Return of Institute Exempt from Income Tax, is subject to examination by the IRS, generally for three years after it has been filed. The Institute has adopted the requirements for accounting for uncertain tax positions and management has determined that the Institute was not required to record a liability related to uncertain tax positions as of June 30, 2021. Part XI, Line 4b - Other Adjustments: Conference - direct expenses 23,550. Part XII, Line 4b - Other Adjustments: Conference - direct expenses 23,550. Greg Darnieder Board Chair 52000 Greg made unrestricted personal donations to NPSI to fund basic operations. Also made restricted personal donation to be used as a sponsorship for the national conference. 0 Kelly Sparks Board President 144000 Kelly serves as CEO of Maple Grove Objective, LLC who provides consulting services to NPSI, NPSI paid Maple Grove Objective for consulting services. 0 Joyce Brown Board Secretary 144000 Joyce serves as President of Joyce V Brown Consulting Group who provides consulting services to NPSI, NPSI made payments to Joyce V Brown Consulting Group for consulting services. 0 Robyn Hadley Board Director 500 Made unrestricted personal donations to NPSI to fund basic operations. 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b The Board President, Board Chair, and Treasurer reviewed the 990 prior to filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c Contracts reviewed by two Board members, including any conflicts of interest. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 Available upon request. Form 990, Part IX, line 11g Consulting fees: Program service expenses 235,400. Management and general expenses 32,987. Fundraising expenses 29,800. Total expenses 298,187. Website consulting fees: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 25,595. Fundraising expenses 6,399. Total expenses 31,994. Payroll fees: Program service expenses 503. Management and general expenses 73. Fundraising expenses 24. Total expenses 600. Form 990, Part XII, line 2c: The process has not changed from the prior year.