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Attainment Network

EIN 88-2778206 · Denver, CO

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair61 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

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.

Income
$2.6 million
Spending
$2.4 million
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
2.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 48%
Employees
8
Volunteers
8
Highest pay
$181,853, chief executive officer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 61 out of 100. Higher than 43% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 29% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 22% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $876,319 spent. SAN LUIS VALLEY CAREER-CONNECTED PARTNERSHIP & EVALUATION: 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.
  2. $603,863 spent. MISSION-ALIGNED OPERATIONS: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THE ATTAINMENT NETWORK TO ADVANCE ITS MISSION OF EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES THROUGH EDUCATION, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND ACCESS TO OPPORTUNITY. THIS SUPPORT ENABLES THE ORGANIZATION'S CORE WORK, INCLUDING DIRECT CONSULTING, THE DEVELOPMENT AND FACILITATION OF IMPACTFUL EVENTS, AND THE CULTIVATION OF STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS AND COLLABORATIONS THAT EXPAND REACH AND DEEPEN IMPACT.
  3. $197,671 spent. DENVER CAREER PATHWAYS: 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.
  4. $36,195 spent. CAREER ADVISING & NAVIGATION: 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, SUPPORT CAREER 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.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since January 2023.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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