2021-09-09T07:51:02-05:00 2020-12-31 410746749 CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP TWO INTERNATIONAL PLACE 22ND FLOOR BOSTON MA 02110 990 2020-01-01 831867782 PROPEL AMERICA PROP 9172427173 800 BOYLSTON STREET PO BOX 99044 BOSTON MA 02199 JOHN WHITE PRESIDENT 9172427173 2021-08-28 1 JOHN WHITE 999009999 LAURA J KENNEY P00202198 6177170831 2021-08-28 3 AAL1 IAL1 2020 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z JOHN WHITE 800 BOYLSTON STREET PO BOX 990443 BOSTON MA 02199 2890113 0 X WWW.PROPELAMERICA.ORG X 2018 LA PROPEL AMERICA EMPOWERS STUDENTS WITH THE SKILLS, EXPERIENCES, CREDENTIALS AND NETWORKS THEY NEED TO MOVE FROM HIGH SCHOOL TO A WELL-PAYING JOB WITHIN ONE YEAR, WITH OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADVANCEMENT AND HIGHER EDUCATION. 4 3 13 3 0 0 2448832 2890113 236820 0 0 0 0 0 2685652 2890113 0 256310 0 0 267437 1447339 0 0 148394 1050899 765368 1318336 2469017 1367316 421096 1415280 1934406 57564 155594 1357716 1778812 PROPEL AMERICA EMPOWERS STUDENTS WITH THE SKILLS, EXPERIENCES, CREDENTIALS AND NETWORKS THEY NEED TO MOVE FROM HIGH SCHOOL TO A WELL-PAYING JOB WITHIN ONE YEAR, WITH OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADVANCEMENT AND HIGHER EDUCATION. 0 0 2096481 256310 PROPEL BRINGS TOGETHER HIGH SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY COLLEGES, AND EMPLOYERS IN A UNIFIED SYSTEM OF SKILL-BUILDING, JOB PLACEMENT, AND ONGOING PLANNING FOR YOUNG ADULTS. THE MODEL INCLUDES A "CORE COURSE" IN OR DIRECTLY AFTER HIGH SCHOOL, IN WHICH STUDENTS DETERMINE THEIR JOB PATHWAY AND BEGIN TO PREPARE FOR IT. PROPEL THEN COVERS THE COST OF JOB TRAINING, PAYS A MODEST STIPEND, PROVIDES MENTORSHIP AND SUPPORT, AND GUARANTEES A JOB INTERVIEW FOR ANY "PROPEL FELLOW" WHO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETES THEIR TRAINING. THIS PROCESS EMPOWERS RECENT HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES WITH THE SKILLS, CREDENTIALS, EXPERIENCES, AND SOCIAL NETWORKS TO ATTAIN A WELL-PAYING JOB WITHIN ONE YEAR, WITH OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADVANCEMENT AND HIGHER EDUCATION. 2096481 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 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 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 42 0 1 13 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 4 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 DC CA MA NY PA WI AR DC RI X DEBRA KURSHAN 9172427173 4705 WARREN STREET WASHINGTON DC 20016 PAYMON ROUHANIFARD CEO & SECRETARY OF THE BOARD 40.00 X X 276861 0 376 DEBRA KURSHAN CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 40.00 X 209397 0 12765 ERIN BENDILY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, LOUISIANA 40.00 X 161886 0 24578 KATHERINE ROGER SENIOR DIRECTOR OF PROGRAM 40.00 X 111495 0 12113 TARYN FLETCHER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, NEW JERSEY 40.00 X 101641 0 520 STEPHANIE KHURANA DIRECTOR 5.00 X 0 0 0 JOHN COZZI DIRECTOR 5.00 X 0 0 0 JOHN WHITE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD 5.00 X X 0 0 0 861280 0 50352 5 0 1 0 REBECCA BLACKALL 4938 SW 37TH AVE PORTLAND OR 97221 PROGRAM CONSULTING SUPPORT 144306 REBECCA KOCKLER 1213 SOMERSET BLVD ST CLOUD MN 56303 PROGRAM CONSULTING SUPPORT 125000 2 2890113 2890113 2890113 0 0 0 X 62500 62500 193810 193810 502987 312842 67994 122151 781552 746778 21587 13187 10282 10282 63605 56826 5419 1360 88913 75849 6089 6975 26921 26921 614898 536457 77502 939 29270 24197 1621 3452 9807 3999 5553 255 OPERATIONS 80760 72741 7944 75 OTHER EXPENSE 3512 3512 TRAINING 200 200 2469017 2096481 224142 148394 1413742 1851314 75000 1538 8092 1415280 1934406 57564 36394 0 119200 57564 155594 X 1160407 1225317 197309 553495 1357716 1778812 1415280 1934406 421096 0 X 0 1 X 0 0 X 100 2448832 2890113 5339045 100 2448832 2890113 5339045 2002533 3336512 5339045 236820 X PART II, SHORT YEAR EXPLANATION: THE ORGANIZATION'S FIRST YEAR IS 2018 AND IT IS A SHORT YEAR. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM LOAN 119200 119200 2890113 0 2890113 0 2890113 2469017 0 2469017 0 2469017 1 NATIONAL-LOUIS UNIVERSITY 1000 CAPITOL DRIVE WHEELING IL 60090 362167804 501(C)(3) 62500 COLLABORATION TO BUILD AFFORDABLE ACADEMIC PATHWAYS THAT ALLOW YOUNG ADULTS TO ATTAIN AN INDUSTRY-RECOGNIZED CERTIFICATION AND EMPLOYMENT WITH THE ABILITY TO ARTICULATE THOSE CREDITS IN PURSUIT OF HIGHER CREDENTIALS AND DEGREES, THEREBY EXPANDING ACCESS TO UPWARDLY MOBILE CAREERS IN HIGH-GROWTH FIELDS. 1 STUDENT STIPENDS 64 72250 TUITION 57 121560 PART I, LINE 2: CONTRIBUTION PROVIDED TO NLU IS PART OF A JOINT-FUNDRAISING EFFORT FOR OUR COLLABORATION. PROPEL DOES NOT MONITOR THE USE OF FUNDS BECAUSE THEY WERE PROVIDED TO AN ORGANIZATION WITH TAX-EXEMPT STATUS UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3). STIPENDS ARE PROVIDED TO STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN PROPEL PROGRAMS. ALL STUDENTS WHO ARE ACCEPTED INTO PROPEL'S PROGRAM VIA AN APPLICATION PROCESS ARE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE A STIPEND. USE OF FUNDS ARE NOT MONITORED AS THE STIPENDS ARE INTENDED FOR STUDENT'S USE AS NEEDED WHILE ATTENDING THE EDUCATION PROGRAMS. TUITION ASSISTANCE IS PAID TO PARTNER UNIVERSITIES AND PROGRAMS. STUDENTS ARE ACCEPTED BASED ON THE TRAINING PROGRAM'S ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA AFTER BEING ACCEPTED INTO PROPEL'S PROGRAM. ALL STUDENTS WHO ARE ACCEPTED INTO PROPEL'S PROGRAM VIA AN APPLICATION PROCESS ARE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE TUITION SUPPORT. USE OF FUNDS IS NOT MONITORED AS TUITION PAYMENTS ARE MADE DIRECTLY TO THE UNIVERSITY/EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM AND APPLIED TO EACH STUDENT'S TUITION AND FEE EXPENSES. X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PAYMON ROUHANIFARD CEO & SECRETARY OF THE BOARD 276861 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 376 0 277237 0 0 0 DEBRA KURSHAN CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 209397 0 0 0 0 0 10566 0 2199 0 222162 0 0 0 ERIN BENDILY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, LOUISIANA 161886 0 0 0 0 0 3930 0 20648 0 186464 0 0 0 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 8B THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT HAVE ANY COMMITTEES AUTHORIZED TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNING BODY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B WHEN THE FORM 990 IS COMPLETE, IT IS SENT TO PAYMON ROUHANIFARD, CEO, AND DEBRA KURSHAN, COO, FOR REVIEW. IF ANY CHANGES ARE REQUIRED, THEY ARE MADE AT THIS TIME. MR. ROUHANIFARD THEN FORWARDS THE FORM 990 TO THE FULL BOARD WITH HIS RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE. THE FULL BOARD DOES AN ADDITIONAL REVIEW AND, IF THERE ARE NO OBJECTIONS OR ADDITIONAL CHANGES, IT IS APPROVED AND FILED. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C IN CONNECTION WITH ANY ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, ANY DIRECTOR, PRINCIPAL OFFICER, OR MEMBER OF A COMMITTEE WITH POWERS DELEGATED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (INTERESTED PERSON), WHO HAVE A DIRECT OR INDIRECT FINANCIAL INTEREST, HAVE A DUTY TO DISCLOSE THE EXISTENCE OF SUCH INTEREST AND ALL MATERIAL FACTS RELATED THERETO TO THE BOARD. UNDER PROPEL AMERICA'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AN INTERESTED PERSON MAY MAKE A PRESENTATION AT THE BOARD, BUT MUST LEAVE THE MEETING DURING THE DISCUSSION OF, AND VOTE ON, THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT INVOLVING THE POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST. IF THE BOARD HAS REASONABLE CAUSE TO BELIEVE AN INTERESTED PERSON HAS FAILED TO DISCLOSE ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, IT SHALL INFORM THE MEMBER OF THE BASIS FOR SUCH BELIEF AND AFFORD THE MEMBER AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLAIN THE ALLEGED FAILURE TO DISCLOSE. IF FURTHER INVESTIGATION WARRANTS, THE ORGANIZATION TAKES APPROPRIATE DISCIPLINARY AND CORRECTIVE ACTION. THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD SHALL CONTAIN THE NAMES OF THE PERSONS WHO DISCLOSED OR OTHERWISE WERE FOUND TO HAVE A FINANCIAL INTEREST IN CONNECTION WITH AN ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE NATURE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST, ANY ACTION TAKEN TO DETERMINE WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WAS PRESENT, AND THE BOARD'S DECISION AS TO WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IN FACT EXISTED. EACH INTERESTED PERSON SHALL ANNUALLY SIGN A STATEMENT AFFIRMING EACH PERSON HAS RECEIVED A COPY OF THE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY, HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS AND HAS AGREED TO COMPLY WITH THE POLICY, AND UNDERSTANDS THE CORPORATION IS CHARITABLE AND IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN ITS FEDERAL TAX EXEMPTION IT MUST ENGAGE PRIMARILY IN ACTIVITIES WHICH ACCOMPLISH ONE OR MORE OF ITS TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A PROPEL AMERICA ENGAGES AN OUTSIDE CONSULTANT TO CONDUCT COMPENSATION AND BENCHMARKING STUDIES FOR THE LEVELING OF ALL COMPENSATION, THE INFORMATION IS REGULARLY UPDATED AS NEW ROLES ARE ADDED. THE PURPOSE OF THE COMPENSATION LEVELING IS TO ENSURE THAT EVERY ROLE IS MAPPED USING EXTERNAL MATCHES AT SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS AND ADJUSTED FOR THE APPROPRIATE COST OF LABOR BASED ON WHERE THE ROLE IS BASED. ONCE THE COMPENSATION LEVELS ARE ESTABLISHED, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS AND APPROVES. ALL DATA, DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS WERE DOCUMENTED CONTEMPORANEOUSLY. THOSE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD WHOSE COMPENSATION WAS BEING DETERMINED DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE REVIEW OF APPROVAL. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES COPIES OF THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS UPON REQUEST. CONTACT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G ADMINISTRATIVE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 9,706. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 9,706. COACHES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 84,058. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 84,058. CONSULTANTS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 429,325. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 66,665. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 495,990. PEO FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 13,074. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 1,131. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 939. TOTAL EXPENSES 15,144. TECHNOLOGY CONSULTANTS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 10,000. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 10,000.