2026-05-06T13:30:53-05:00 2024-06-30 363321958 Desmond & Ahern Ltd 10827 S Western Avenue Chicago IL 60643 990 2023-07-01 832012184 National Postsecondary Strategy Institute NATI 7735058834 50 E Washington Street 410 Chicago IL 60602 Kelly Sparks Executive Director 7735058834 2026-05-06 1 1 Mel Padillo P03172019 7737794720 2026-05-06 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X Kelly Sparks 50 E Washington Street 410 Chicago IL 60602 842735 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. 7 5 4 7 0 0 497432 300000 717984 542735 0 0 11 0 1215427 842735 25000 25000 0 0 283362 432989 0 0 59959 734850 576042 1043212 1034031 172215 -191296 548952 236488 177602 56434 371350 180054 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 892732 25000 542735 National Postsecondary Strategy Institute offers national conferences, regional conferences and webinars to support school districts in developing their postsecondary framework and strategies. 892732 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 13 0 1 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 7 5 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 IL X Kelly Sparks 7735058834 50 E Washington Street 410 Chicago IL 60602 Greg Darnieder Board President & Interim Secretary 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Eric Waldo Vice President 1.00 X 0 0 0 Joanne Pearlman Treasurer 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Stephanie Owens Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Robyn Hadley Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Kelly Sparks Executive Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Cristina Mendez Partnership Director 40.00 X 130453 0 0 130453 0 0 1 0 0 0 Maple Grove Objective 53 W Jackson Blvd Suite 1303 Chicago IL 60610 Consulting for management services and c 216000 Joyce V Brown Consulting Group 4583 S Oakenwald Chicago IL 60653 Consulting for management services and c 216000 2 300000 300000 Contract revenue 900099 527135 527135 Conference income 900099 15600 15600 542735 842735 542735 0 0 X 25000 25000 130454 115296 6274 8884 258512 228476 12432 17604 5000 4419 240 341 19023 16813 915 1295 20000 17676 962 1362 495188 413692 51609 29887 770 681 37 52 4430 3915 213 302 1040 919 50 71 72131 63750 8381 2370 2095 114 161 Miscellaneous 73 73 Taxes, lincenses, and f 40 40 1034031 892732 81340 59959 202047 83173 100000 100000 17400 3900 4315 229505 45100 548952 236488 52602 56434 125000 0 177602 56434 X 59350 80054 312000 100000 371350 180054 548952 236488 -191296 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 408100 340766 11734 497432 300000 1558032 156272 279676 747356 717984 542735 2444023 564372 620442 759090 1215416 842735 4002055 34100 52000 10000 96100 354712 14592 369304 388812 66592 10000 465404 3536651 13 5 5 11 34 564385 620447 759095 1215427 842735 4002089 0.88370 0.85490 0.00000 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 Contract revenue receivable 45100 45100 X 842735 0 842735 0 842735 1034031 0 1034031 0 1034031 Part X, Line 2: NPSI 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). NPSI qualifies for the charitable contribution deduction under Section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) and has been classified as an Institute that is not a private foundation under Section 509(a)(1). The tax-exempt purpose of NPSI and the nature in which it operates is described above. Management believes NPSI on continues to operate in compliance with its tax-exempt purpose. Thus, no provision for income tax has been provided for in the financial statements. NPSI'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. NPSI has adopted the requirements for accounting for uncertain tax positions and management has determined that NPSI was not required to record a liability related to uncertain tax positions as of June 30, 2024. 1 P16Plus Council of Greater Bexar County Foundation Inc 454 Soledad Street Room 101 San Antonio TX 78205 800174484 25000 0 Sub-grantee Kelly Sparks Board President 216000 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 216000 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 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 4 The bylaws were changed to remove the members of the organization. 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 413,692. Management and general expenses 51,609. Fundraising expenses 29,887. Total expenses 495,188. Form 990, Part XII, line 2c: The process has not changed from the prior year. The return was amended as the organization obtained separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year. Part VIII, IX, X, XI, & XII have been updated accordingly, along with the Schedules A, B, D, & O.