2025-06-25T15:09:38-05:00 2024-12-31 410746749 CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP 20 E THOMAS RD STE 2300 PHOENIX AZ 85012 990 2024-01-01 593828402 TECHFORCE FOUNDATION TECH 8665196923 12621 N TATUM BLVD 304 PHOENIX AZ 85032 JENNIFER MAHER CEO/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 8665196923 2025-06-25 1 1 JACQUELINE ECKMAN P01300648 6022662248 2025-06-24 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z ANGIE BABIN 12621 N TATUM BLVD 304 PHOENIX AZ 85032 7826224 0 X TECHFORCE.ORG X 2005 AZ TO CHAMPION STUDENTS TO AND THROUGH THEIR EDUCATION AND INTO CAREERS AS PROFESSIONAL TECHNICIANS. 14 13 14 150 0 0 5189739 7345465 25484 4876 103263 461043 5368 14840 5323854 7826224 2498116 4367306 0 0 1300494 1669727 0 0 429672 1821557 2014824 5620167 8051857 -296313 -225633 6054841 5358856 1036004 673273 5018837 4685583 X TO CHAMPION ALL STUDENTS TO AND THROUGH THEIR EDUCATION AND INTO CAREERS AS PROFESSIONAL TECHNICIANS. 0 0 4367306 4367306 TECHFORCE FOUNDATION PROVIDED 1,695 SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS TO STUDENTS WITH FINANCIAL NEED TO PURSUE THEIR EDUCATION AND CAREERS, UNDER ESTABLISHED PLATFORMS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, TUITION SCHOLARSHIPS, EMERGENCY GRANTS, ADVANCED TRAINING SCHOLARSHIPS, RELOCATION GRANTS, CAMPUS FOOD PANTRY SUPPORT AND VETERANS AT WORK MILITARY TRANSITION AWARDS. TECHFORCE ALSO AWARDS MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS. GRANTS ALSO SUPPORT OTHER NONPROFITS; AS WELL AS HIGH SCHOOL CTE (CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION) PROGRAMS AND OVERALL SCHOLARSHIPS/GRANTS SUPPORT STUDENTS SEEKING POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION AS A PROFESSIONAL TECHNICIAN IN THE AREAS OF AUTOMOTIVE, DIESEL, COLLISION REPAIR, AVIATION, MOTORCYCLE, MARINE, MOTORSPORTS, RESTORATION, WELDING, HVAC, AND CNC MACHINING SO THEY CAN GET TO AND THROUGH THEIR EDUCATION AND FILL THE PIPELINE OF QUALIFIED INDUSTRY TECHNICIANS. 2007734 4876 TECHFORCE'S CAREER EXPLORATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS SUPPORT THOSE INTERESTED IN PURSUING THE TECHNICIAN PROFESSION BY CONNECTING THEM THROUGH ITS ONLINE PROPRIETARY SOFTWARE PLATFORM TO RESOURCES, MENTORS, EDUCATION AND EMPLOYERS. TECHFORCE WORKS TO EDUCATE PEOPLE ABOUT THE CAREER AND DISPEL OUTDATED STIGMAS; PROVIDES HANDS-ON, EXPERIENTIAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL, HIGH SCHOOL AND POST-SECONDARY STUDENTS TO ENGAGE WITH TECHNOLOGY, STEM SKILLS, AND MENTORS; CONNECT THESE STUDENTS AND WORKING TECHS WITH RESOURCES, APPRENTICESHIPS, JOBS AND SCHOOLS IN ORDER TO ADVANCE THEIR EDUCATION AND CAREERS. 6375040 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 37 0 1 14 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 14 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 AL AR CA CT FL GA HI IL KS KY MA MD ME MN MS NC NH NJ NM NY OK OR PA RI SC TN UT VA WI WV AK MI NV OH WA X X JENNIFER MAHER 8665196923 12621 N TATUM BLVD 304 PHOENIX AZ 85032 JENNIFER MAHER CEO/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X X 298481 0 17929 ANGELA BABIN PRESIDENT/CHAIRMAN 1.00 X X 0 0 0 JON VESELY VICE CHAIR 1.00 X X 0 0 0 PAUL HALSCH TREASURER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 DAVID ELLIS SECRETARY 1.00 X X 0 0 0 MARK FERNER DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 MATT HARTFORD DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 MARY MAHONEY DIRECTOR (LEFT 07/24) 1.00 X 0 0 0 MICHELLE JOHNSON DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 KIM MCCULLOUGH DIRECTOR (LEFT 07/24) 1.00 X 0 0 0 DENISE KINGSTROM DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 CHRIS BLANCHETTE DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 WILLIAM WILLETTS DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 DAVE SMITH DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 CHRIS ADAMS DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 BARRINGTON IRVING DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JENNIFER BERGERON CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER 40.00 X 188513 0 13898 LISA MATTKE CHIEF OPERATIONS & FINANCE (LEFT 09/24) 40.00 X 131063 0 1018 JEANMARIE DELUCA DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE RELATIONS 40.00 X 100736 0 6981 718793 0 39826 4 0 1 0 QUORUM IT LLC 13020 N 82ND ST SCOTTSDALE AZ 85260 SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT 513000 DONKEY BRIDGE CONSULTING 39 HIGHLAND ST SWAMPSCOTT MA 01907 CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT 110000 2 2612 7342853 119141 7345465 REGISTRATION FEES 900099 4876 4876 4876 77024 77024 384019 0 384019 384019 384019 OTHER INCOME 900099 14840 14840 14840 7826224 4876 0 475883 X 4367306 4367306 518821 239169 175888 103764 866227 224234 521237 120756 96844 30054 53000 13790 90269 22563 61142 6564 97566 28416 59595 9555 19516 19516 52315 52315 18957 18957 887454 615718 130332 141404 447615 371361 52283 23971 56069 22312 29182 4575 114839 89038 23632 2169 47335 31037 13174 3124 333832 333832 16024 16024 BAD DEBT 20868 0 20868 8051857 6375040 1247145 429672 1114152 954399 1663416 1309770 26551 16577 1683213 956269 1060777 726944 2189945 2351166 6054841 5358856 366100 258689 528638 274250 141266 140334 1036004 673273 X 2041780 1848888 2977057 2836695 5018837 4685583 6054841 5358856 X -225633 -217490 109869 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 2328498 3770612 4184037 5189739 7345466 22818352 2328498 3770612 4184037 5189739 7345466 22818352 9045930 13772422 32819 44677 58467 65611 77024 278598 3939 4868 31132 5368 14840 60147 23157097 30360 0.59470 0.58630 X SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: OTHER INCOME - 2020 AMOUNT: $ 3,939. 2021 AMOUNT: $ 4,868. 2022 AMOUNT: $ 31,132. 2023 AMOUNT: $ 5,368. 2024 AMOUNT: $ 14,840. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 1683213 956269 726944 726944 X 8023454 -217490 323808 109869 216187 7807267 18957 18957 7826224 8356708 323808 323808 8032900 18957 18957 8051857 PART X, LINE 2: THE FOUNDATION IS ORGANIZED AS A NONPROFIT CORPORATION AND HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE (IRS) AS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(A) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AS AN FOUNDATION DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501(C)(3) AND HAS BEEN DETERMINED NOT TO BE A PRIVATE FOUNDATION UNDER SECTION 509(A)(1). ACCORDINGLY, CONTRIBUTIONS TO IT QUALIFY FOR THE CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION DEDUCTION UNDER SECTION 170(B)(1)(A). THE FOUNDATION IS ANNUALLY REQUIRED TO FILE A RETURN OF FOUNDATION EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAX (FORM 990) WITH THE IRS. IN ADDITION, THE FOUNDATION IS GENERALLY SUBJECT TO INCOME TAX ON NET INCOME THAT IS DERIVED FROM BUSINESS ACTIVITIES THAT ARE UNRELATED TO ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE. THE FOUNDATION HAS DETERMINED THE FOUNDATION HAS NO TAXABLE UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME AND IT HAS NOT FILED THE EXEMPT FOUNDATION BUSINESS INCOME TAX RETURN (IRS FORM 990-T), OR ITS ARIZONA EQUIVALENT, FORM 99-T. THE FOUNDATION HAS APPROPRIATE SUPPORT FOR ANY TAX POSITIONS TAKEN AFFECTING ITS ANNUAL FILING REQUIREMENTS, AND AS SUCH, DOES NOT HAVE ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT ARE MATERIAL TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE FOUNDATION WOULD RECOGNIZE FUTURE ACCRUED INTEREST AND PENALTIES RELATED TO UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS AND LIABILITIES IN INCOME TAX EXPENSE IF SUCH INTEREST AND PENALTIES ARE INCURRED. 1 SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS 1317 3858333 GRANTS 3137 282796 226177 FMV TEST PREP CURRICULUM, TOOLS, MERCHANDISE, EVENT TICKETS PART I, LINE 2: SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS MAY COVER TUITION, FEES, BOOKS, AND ANY COST OF ATTENDANCE. STUDENTS APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS BASED ON ESTABLISHED CRITERIA AND FUNDS AVAILABLE. SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS ARE PAID DIRECTLY TO THE SCHOOL TO ENSURE PROPER USE FOR TUITION AND OTHER APPROVED EXPENSES. GRANT AWARDS MAY COVER BASIC-NEED EXPENSES SUCH AS HOUSING, UTILITIES, AND TRANSPORTATION. STUDENTS APPLY FOR GRANTS BASED ON NEED AND MUST PROVIDE SUPPORTUNG DOCUMENTATION. GRANT AWARDS ALSO INCLUDE THE FOOD PANTRY PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES DISTRESSED STUDENTS WITH SMALL QUANTITIES OF FOOD STAPLES. GRANT AWARDS ARE PAID DIRECTLY TO THE SCHOOL TO ENSURE THEY ARE TRACKED AND DISTRIBUTED TO STUDENTS IN A TIMLEY MANNER TO ADDRESS INTENDED USE. THE NUMBER GRANT RECIPIENTS INCLUDES ESTIMATES AS THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT ATTEMPT TO IDENTIFY THE NUMBER OF UNIQUE RECIPIENTS FOR THE FOOD PANTRY PRIOGRAM. X 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 JENNIFER MAHER CEO/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 263448 0 35033 0 0 0 4910 0 13019 0 316410 0 0 0 JENNIFER BERGERON CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER 188513 0 0 0 0 0 4615 0 9283 0 202411 0 0 0 PART I, LINE 7 THE FOUNDATION'S STAFF PARTICIPATED IN A PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE PLAN THAT HAD A GOAL TIED TO REVENUE. ACHIEVEMENT OF THAT GOAL RESULTED IN PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE PAYOUTS. QUORUM IT OWNED BY SPOUSE OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 513000 SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT 0 SCHEDULE L, PART IV, BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING INTERESTED PERSONS DURING 2018, THE FOUNDATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS, CONSISTENT WITH THE FOUNDATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FOLLOWING A FORMALLY VETTED REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL PROCESS, APPROVED A CAPITAL EXPENDITURE WITH AN ENTITY OWNED BY A FAMILY MEMBER OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RECUSED HERSELF FROM THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL PROCESS AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS VOTE. FURTHER, PERSONS OTHER THAN THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WERE APPOINTED TO MANAGE THE RELATIONSHIP WITH THE ENTITY GOING FORWARD. AN INDEPENDENT COMMITTEE APPOINTED BY THE FOUNDATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS MONITORING COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOUNDATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. X STUDENT ADMISSION TICKETS 14 55810 FAIR VALUE X TOOLS, MERCHANDISE, GIFT CARDS 5 35731 FAIR VALUE X HOTEL/AIRFARE 1 15000 FAIR VALUE X LEARNING CURRICULUM 1 12600 FAIR VALUE 0 0 1 0 PART I, COLUMN (B): COLUMN B REPRESENTS THE NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1A THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CONSISTS OF MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY, INCLUDING BOARD PRESIDENT, TREASURER, SECRETARY, AND VICE CHAIR AS WELL AS THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL HAVE AND MAY EXERCISE, WHEN THE BOARD IS NOT IN SESSION, ALL OF THE POWERS OF THE BOARD IN THE MANAGEMENT OF THE BUSINESS AND AFFAIRS OF THE FOUNDATION; PROVIDED; HOWEVER, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MUST REPORT IN WRITING TO THE BOARD AT THE NEXT MEETING OF THE BOARD ALL ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE BETWEEN MEETINGS OF THE BOARD. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE INITIAL REVIEW OF THE 990 IS CONDUCTED BY THE CEO AND VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE. AFTER ANY APPLICABLE EDITS ARE MADE, THE DRAFT 990 IS DISTRIBUTED TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS FOR ADDITIONAL REVIEW PRIOR TO THE CEO SIGNING THE 990. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C ANNUALLY, EACH DIRECTOR, OFFICER AND MEMBER OF A COMMITTEE WITH BOARD AUTHORIZED POWERS SIGNS A STATEMENT WHICH AFFIRMS (S)HE HAS RECEIVED A COPY OF THE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY, READ AND UNDERSTANDS THE POLICY, AGREES TO COMPLY WITH THE POLICY AND UNDERSTANDS THE FOUNDATION IS CHARITABLE AND IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN ITS FEDERAL TAX EXEMPTION IT MUST ENGAGE PRIMARILY IN ACTIVITIES WHICH ACCOMPLISH ONE OF MORE OF ITS TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSES. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO CONDUCTS PERIODIC REVIEWS TO ENSURE THE FOUNDATION OPERATES IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH ITS CHARITABLE PURPOSE. THESE REVIEWS SPECIFICALLY LOOK AT COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS WITH DISQUALIFIED PERSONS AND WHETHER PARTNERSHIPS, JOINT VENTURES, AND ARRANGEMENTS WITH MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATIONS CONFORM TO THE FOUNDATION'S WRITTEN POLICIES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE CEO'S COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED AND MANAGED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DELIVERS AN ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW, AND APPROVES ANY PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE PAY OR MERIT INCREASE TO THE CEO. NO CHANGES TO THE CEO'S COMPENSATION MAY BE MADE WITHOUT REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE BOARD. THE COMPENSATION IS THEN DOCUMENTED IN THE PERSONNEL FILE. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ALSO APPROVES THE INCENTIVE PAY AND MERIT INCREASE FOR THE FOUNDATION'S STAFF. FOR KEY EMPLOYEES, THE FOUNDATION PERIODICALLY HIRES AN EXTERNAL CONSULTANT TO BENCHMARK SALARIES TO ENSURE THEY ARE COMPETITIVE AND IN LINE WITH INDUSTRY NORMS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE FOUNDATION MAKES ITS FORM 990 RETURNS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC FOR INSPECTION ON THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE. ITS FORM 1023, GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC FOR INSPECTION UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G PUBLIC RELATIONS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 38,333. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 10,404. TOTAL EXPENSES 48,737. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 577,385. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 130,332. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 131,000. TOTAL EXPENSES 838,717. FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: SCHOLARSHIP REFUNDS 109,869. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C THIS PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.