2018-11-09T09:56:12-06:00 2017-12-31 BDO USA LLP 1100 Peachtree Street Suite 700 ATLANTA GA 303094516 990 2017-01-01 581463137 ATLANTA PARTNERSHIP OF BUSINESS AND EDUCATION % STEVEN D ROBBINS ATLA 4045868436 191 PEACHTREE STREET NE Suite 3400 ATLANTA GA 30303 DOUGLAS T RAY CFO 4045868436 2018-11-06 true Sandra L Feinsmith P01064157 4046886841 38.140.171.210 58727420183135000001 2018-11-09 P C4B89C76F74070137D810AF7B5E7317B718286B9 A55ABAF05F5BF3CE1F6ACB63E024B6C458E45052 2017 2019-02-21 02:37:17Z DOUGLAS T RAY 191 PEACHTREE STREET NE 3400 ATLANTA GA 30303 1545311 false X N/A X 1981 GA TO ENHANCE AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF EDUCATION IN THE APS SYSTEM BY ESTABLISHING AND MAINTAINING PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN SCHOOLS AND PROFESSIONAL COMMUNITIES. 22 22 0 22 0 0 503036 1543770 0 0 804 1541 0 0 503840 1545311 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 614617 1187709 614617 1187709 -110777 357602 310176 796006 310176 796006 0 0 X THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO ENHANCE AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF EDUCATION IN THE ATLANTA PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM BY ESTABLISHING AND MAINTAINING HIGH CALIBER AND CREATIVE PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN INDIVIDUAL SCHOOLS AND THE ATLANTA-AREA BUSINESS, NONPROFIT, CIVIC, HIGHER EDUCATION, RELIGIOUS, SOCIAL, AND PROFESSIONAL COMMUNITIES. false false 77948 BACK TO SCHOOL BASH - SEE SCHEDULE O FOR DESCRIPTION 163853 GENERAL PROGRAM - SEE SCHEDULE O FOR DESCRIPTION 11042 STATE OF SCHOOL DISTRICT - SEE SCHEDULE O FOR DESCRIPTION 23568 APS Employee & Partner Recognition 97976 Capacity Building 41619 Whole Child Fund 144244 Cluster Program 599976 Literacy Program 25350 Corporate Partnerships 932733 1185576 true true false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 0 0 0 false false false false false false false false false false 22 22 false false false false false false false true true false false true false false false false false false GA X STEVEN D ROBBINS 4045868436 191 PEACHTREE STREET NE STE 3400 ATLANTA GA 30303 Ann w Cramer past chair 1.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 Frank Brown board of advisors member 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Paul Buckner board of advisors member 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Rodney Bullard board of advisors member 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Tjuan Dogan board of advisors member 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Beverly Ferguson board of advisors member 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Tori Forbes Roberts board of advisors member 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Delano Ford board of advisors member 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Quinntez Gurndy board of advisors member 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 JACK HARRIS board of advisors member 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Chris Womack board of advisors member 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Fabiola Stokes board of advisors member 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Chris Moses board of advisors member 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Imani Mance board of advisors member 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Leslie Stevens board of advisors member 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Katie Kirkpatrick board of advisors member 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Tim Cairl board of advisors member 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Jenny Jang board of advisors member 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Rachel Sprecher board of advisors member 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Amber Stewart board of advisors member 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Eshe Collins board of advisors member 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Ali Wong board of advisors member 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 false false false 0 1543770 1543770 0 1541 1541 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1545311 1541 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 LITERACY PROGRAM 599976 599976 0 0 GENERAL PASS THRU EXPENSE 163853 163853 CLUSTER PROGRAM 144244 144244 CAPACITY BUILDING 97976 97976 181660 179527 2133 1187709 1185576 2133 0 0 0 305927 791165 0 0 4249 4841 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 310176 796006 0 0 0 0 288420 649070 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 21756 146936 310176 796006 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 310176 796006 X 357602 -357602 X false false false X 210234 218374 878929 503036 1543770 3354343 0 0 210234 218374 878929 503036 1543770 3354343 0 3354343 11 129 333 804 1541 2818 0 0 3357161 0.99916 0.99935 X 0 INTERCOMPANY PAYABLE 146936 146936 PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS form 990 part iii program service lines 4a-4d OVERVIEW The Atlanta Partners for Education (APFE) is a joint venture between the Metro Atlanta Chamber (MAC) and the Atlanta Public Schools (APS) dedicated to serving the students of APS by providing opportunities for direct investment in public education in the city of Atlanta. APFE is a 501(c)(3) organization that was founded in 1981 to provide a vehicle for the active participation of Atlanta-area businesses and the larger community in supporting APS. PURPOSE The APFE organization is based on the belief that businesses and communities that are actively involved in the school system have a deeper understanding of what is needed in order to make a positive difference in the lives of Atlantas school children. APFEs purpose is to work in concert with the APS Office of Partnerships and Development and act as a fiscal agent for community involvement and direct financial support of public education in Atlanta. WHAT WE BELIEVE APFE believes that an educated workforce is the key to our citys economic growth. It also believes that a collective effort is needed to build a strong public school system to provide a quality education to prepare all students for college and career. APFE believes that the APS cannot do it alone and exists to leverage the strength of MAC and the corporate community in Atlanta to offer solutions for APS unmet strategic priorities geared toward improving student achievement. LEADERSHIP APFE is governed by a Board of Advisors consisting of representatives from Atlantas business, civic, philanthropic and education communities. The APFE Advisory Board is responsible for monitoring APFEs operations and recommending resources and procedures that will ensure effective and fiscally sound programs and operations, while also providing leadership and visioning advice. APFES ROLE AS A FISCAL AGENT APFE is comprised of community members, business representatives and civic leaders who work together to enrich APS. Supporting the district or a school through APFE allows APS leadership access to additional support and partnerships with external stakeholders to better execute on its strategic plan. APFE offers the Atlanta-area business community and various nonprofit, civic, higher- education, religious, social, and professional organizations the best opportunity to directly strengthen their commitments to public education. APFE acts as a pass-thru or fiscal agent for APS, so organizations can make charitable donations to APS schools and receive a tax deduction (EIN is 58-1463137). Back to School Bash This event helps Atlanta Public School (APS) Families prepare for the upcoming school year. The Bash is a one-stop shop for all incoming and returning APS Students and their families to learn about everything students will need for the first day of school. The event offers health screenings, on-site enrollment and registration, APS Programs and services, community and afterschool resources, fun activities for children, and a free backpack stuffed with school supplies. General Program This a general pass-thru source for directing funds from supporters to a specific school. In 2017 the Benteen/Thomasville School received donations from supporters in support of a program. State of the District Address The Annual State of the District Address is the premiere opportunity for APS Superintendent Dr. Meria J. Carstarphen to publicly comment on the strategic direction of the school district. This event is a cornerstone moment for the superintendent to set the tone for the direction of APS and keep the community informed of its progress. POLICIES - REVIEW OF FORM 990 form 990 part vi section b policies question 11b THE FORM 990 WAS PREPARED BY A PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM WITH INPUT FROM THE COMMITTEE's RELATED ORGANIZATION'S ACCOUNTING STAFF. A DRAFT COPY WAS REVIEWED BY KEY ACCOUNTING STAFF AND THE SVP OF FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION. EACH PERSON INDIVIDUALLY REVIEWED THE FORM AND CHANGES WERE SUBMITTED TO THE TAX PREPARER. THE FINAL RETURN WAS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE SVP OF FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION. THE FORM 990 WAS THEN SUBMITTED TO THE BOARD PRIOR TO FILING THE FINAL RETURN. THE FINAL FILED FORM 990 IS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST AND IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON ANOTHER WEBSITE CALLED GUIDESTAR. POLICIES - COMPENSATION form 990 part vi section b policies questions 15a and b ATLANTA PARTNERSHIP OF BUSINESS AND EDUCATION HAS NO EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES ARE LEASED EMPLOYEES OF THE METRO ATLANTA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (MACOC) WHOSE SERVICES ARE CONTRIBUTED TO ATLANTA PARTNERSHIP OF BUSINESS AND EDUCATION. DISCLOSURE form 990 part vi section c disclosure question 19 IF THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO APPLICABLE FEDERAL OR STATE PUBLIC DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS, THOSE DOCUMENTS WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE AS APPLICABLE LAW MAY REQUIRE. OTHERWISE, THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE PUBLIC AT THE DISCRETION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S MANAGEMENT. RECONCILIATION OF NET ASSETS Form 990 Part XI Line 9 Change in prior year reserve ($359,735). FORM 990 PART IX LINE 24 - OTHER EXPENSES DESCRIPTION:BACK TO SCHOOL BASH TOTAL EXPENSES:77948 PROGRAM SERVICES:77948 FORM 990 PART IX LINE 24 - OTHER EXPENSES DESCRIPTION:WHOLE CHILD FUND TOTAL EXPENSES:41619 PROGRAM SERVICES:41619 FORM 990 PART IX LINE 24 - OTHER EXPENSES DESCRIPTION:CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS TOTAL EXPENSES:25350 PROGRAM SERVICES:25350 FORM 990 PART IX LINE 24 - OTHER EXPENSES DESCRIPTION:APS EMPLOYEE & PARTNER RECOG. TOTAL EXPENSES:23568 PROGRAM SERVICES:23568 FORM 990 PART IX LINE 24 - OTHER EXPENSES DESCRIPTION:STATE OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT TOTAL EXPENSES:11042 PROGRAM SERVICES:11042 FORM 990 PART IX LINE 24 - OTHER EXPENSES DESCRIPTION:MISC EXPENSES TOTAL EXPENSES:2133 MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL:2133