2012-01-23T14:32:17-06:00 2011-06-30 TAYLOR ROTH AND COMPANY 800 GRANT ST STE 310 DENVER CO 802032944 990 2010-07-01 202501002 COLORADO YOUTH FOR A CHANGE COLO 3032922779 2931 WEST 25TH AVENUE 201 DENVER CO 80211 STEVE DOBO 3032922779 2012-01-06 KEN ROTH 3038308109 2012-01-06 2010 2016-02-24 21:20:13Z DEREK BAMONTE 874 S GILPIN STREET DENVER CO 80209 2316609 false X WWW.CYCINFO.ORG X 2005 CO THE MISSION OF COLORADO YOUTH FOR A CHANGE IS TO SOLVE THE STUDENT DROPOUT CRISIS IN COLORADO SCHOOLS. 10 10 30 50 0 1335342 2232346 0 510 802 67371 64967 1403223 2298115 0 0 952917 1507078 0 51811 324160 339969 1277077 1847047 126146 451068 501638 918981 87028 53303 414610 865678 X THE MISSION OF COLORADO YOUTH FOR A CHANGE IS TO SOLVE THE STUDENT DROPOUT CRISIS IN COLORADO SCHOOLS. false false 1628442 DROPOUT OUTREACH AND RECOVERY - THIS UNIQUE PROGRAM REENGAGES YOUTH WHO HAVE DROPPED OUT, HELPING THEM TO ELIMINATE BARRIERS, SET PERSONAL GOALS, AND CREATE CONNECTIONS WITH SCHOOL BY FINDING AN APPROPRIATE SCHOOL FIT. STAFF MEMBERS SUPPORT YOUTH FOR ONE YEAR AFTER REENROLLMENT TO PROMOTE ACCOUNTABILITY AND ADVOCACY. RECENT EFFORTS HAVE ALSO ALLOWED US TO IDENTIFY STUDENTS WHO ARE OFF TRACK TO GRADUATE ON TIME AND CREATE TRANSITION PLANS TO OTHER SCHOOLS/PROGRAMS WHERE THEY CAN FIND SUCCESS. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: LAST YEAR 588 YOUTH WHO HAD EITHER DROPPED OUT OF SCHOOL OR WERE ON THE VERGE OF DROPPING OUT REENROLLED OR REENGAGED IN SCHOOL; 70% OF THOSE REENROLLED FOR STATEWIDE OCTOBER COUNT ENDED THE YEAR WITH A POSITIVE OUTCOME. DROPOUT INTERVENTION: BECAUSE EVEN ONE COURSE FAILURE IN THE 9TH GRADE REDUCES ONE'S CHANCE OF GRADUATING BY 15%1, CYC COMBINES DIRECT SERVICE TO STUDENTS (TUTORING, ACADEMIC MONITORING, LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT) WITH CAPACITY BUILDING IN SCHOOLS SO THAT ALL 9TH GRADERS CAN MOVE TO 10TH GRADE ON TIME BY CREDIT. EMPHASIS IS PLACED ON STUDENTS WITH 1-2 COURSE FAILURES WHO ARE NOT RECEIVING OTHER RESOURCES BUT NEED ADDITIONAL SUPPORT TO REMAIN ON TRACK. RESPONSE TO INTERVENTION2 PROVIDES A FRAMEWORK FOR APPROPRIATE INTERVENTION. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: LAST YEAR THIS PROGRAM SERVED 656 UNDUPLICATED STUDENTS; 58% OF THE TARGETED COHORT BECAME ON TRACK (WITH ZERO COURSE FAILURES); THE PROGRAM SAW A 69% REDUCTION IN COURSE FAILURES FOR THIS COHORT OF STUDENTS. NEW SCHOOL/PROGRAM DESIGN: CYC EVALUATES THE CONTINUUM OF ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS THAT A DISTRICT HAS IN PLACE AND HELPS TO CREATE NEW OPTIONS FOR STUDENTS STRUGGLING IN TRADITIONAL SCHOOLS. CYC OVERSEES FUTURES ACADEMY IN AURORA WHICH COMBINES AN INTENSIVE ACADEMIC PROGRAM WITH POST-SECONDARY TRANSITION SERVICES FOR 150 YOUTH ANNUALLY WHO ARE SIGNIFICANTLY BEHIND IN CREDITS FOR THEIR AGE OR HAVE DROPPED OUT ALTOGETHER. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: LAST YEAR FUTURES ACADEMY ENROLLED 17 STUDENTS AT PICKENS TECHNICAL COLLEGE AND SUPPORTED THEM IN EARNING INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS; ENROLLED 14 STUDENTS IN CREDIT BEARING COURSES AT THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF AURORA AND SUPPORTED THEM IN MAKING PROGRESS TOWARDS EARNING AN ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE; AND SUPPORTED 14 STUDENTS IN COMPLETING THE GED. 1628442 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false true 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 true 11 0 true 30 true false false false false false false X 10 10 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true false false X X STEVE DOBO 3032922779 2931 WEST 25TH AVE 201 DENVER CO 80211 DEREK BAMONTE 2.00 X X 0 0 0 GLENN SMITH 2.00 X X 0 0 0 TARA BELL 2.00 X X 0 0 0 HEATHER NOONAN 2.00 X 0 0 0 HERB QUINTANA 2.00 X 0 0 0 JOHN ABRAMSON 2.00 X 0 0 0 DAVID BERTON 2.00 X 0 0 0 DEREK KRAUS 2.00 X 0 0 0 JANET LOPEZ 2.00 X 0 0 0 SCOTT J SPENDLOVE 2.00 X 0 0 0 STEVE DOBO 40.00 X 125000 0 17872 125000 17872 1 false false false 1982580 249766 2232346 802 802 83077 18494 64583 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 384 384 384 2298115 384 802 125000 115000 6250 3750 1146534 1054811 57327 34396 26129 24039 1306 784 94116 86587 4706 2823 115299 106075 5765 3459 6322 1264 5058 45582 29397 9799 6386 117345 91691 25654 37357 24689 12668 46978 21174 25804 12390 12018 372 14522 11811 2711 4393 4173 220 5280 1162 4118 CLIENT ASSISTANCE 24332 24089 243 PROGRAM ACTIVITIES 14819 14671 148 OTHER 6084 4076 2008 DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 3616 1302 2314 VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION 413 413 536 323 213 1847047 1628442 166794 51811 418401 364364 20253 100691 168342 10456 10873 63188 12309 26127 50879 250233 501638 918981 87028 53303 87028 53303 X 369610 865678 45000 414610 865678 501638 918981 451068 X false true true X false X 218421 560189 316579 1335342 2232346 4662877 218421 560189 316579 1335342 2232346 4662877 4662877 510 802 1312 1230 27351 24179 67371 120131 4784320 83461 0.97460 0.92000 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED false false false false false false false false false false 56188 10909 45279 7000 1400 5600 50879 2298115 1847047 451068 451068 2298115 2298115 2298115 1847047 1847047 1847047 SPECIAL EVENT 83077 83077 18494 83077 83077 18494 18494 64583 FIRST ACHIEVEMENT DESCRIPTION FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A DROPOUT INTERVENTION: BECAUSE EVEN ONE COURSE FAILURE IN THE 9TH GRADE REDUCES ONE'S CHANCE OF GRADUATING BY 15%1, CYC COMBINES DIRECT SERVICE TO STUDENTS (TUTORING, ACADEMIC MONITORING, LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT) WITH CAPACITY BUILDING IN SCHOOLS SO THAT ALL 9TH GRADERS CAN MOVE TO 10TH GRADE ON TIME BY CREDIT. EMPHASIS IS PLACED ON STUDENTS WITH 1-2 COURSE FAILURES WHO ARE NOT RECEIVING OTHER RESOURCES BUT NEED ADDITIONAL SUPPORT TO REMAIN ON TRACK. RESPONSE TO INTERVENTION2 PROVIDES A FRAMEWORK FOR APPROPRIATE INTERVENTION. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: LAST YEAR THIS PROGRAM SERVED 656 UNDUPLICATED STUDENTS; 58% OF THE TARGETED COHORT BECAME ON TRACK (WITH ZERO COURSE FAILURES); THE PROGRAM SAW A 69% REDUCTION IN COURSE FAILURES FOR THIS COHORT OF STUDENTS. NEW SCHOOL/PROGRAM DESIGN: CYC EVALUATES THE CONTINUUM OF ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS THAT A DISTRICT HAS IN PLACE AND HELPS TO CREATE NEW OPTIONS FOR STUDENTS STRUGGLING IN TRADITIONAL SCHOOLS. CYC OVERSEES FUTURES ACADEMY IN AURORA WHICH COMBINES AN INTENSIVE ACADEMIC PROGRAM WITH POST-SECONDARY TRANSITION SERVICES FOR 150 YOUTH ANNUALLY WHO ARE SIGNIFICANTLY BEHIND IN CREDITS FOR THEIR AGE OR HAVE DROPPED OUT ALTOGETHER. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: LAST YEAR FUTURES ACADEMY ENROLLED 17 STUDENTS AT PICKENS TECHNICAL COLLEGE AND SUPPORTED THEM IN EARNING INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS; ENROLLED 14 STUDENTS IN CREDIT BEARING COURSES AT THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF AURORA AND SUPPORTED THEM IN MAKING PROGRESS TOWARDS EARNING AN ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE; AND SUPPORTED 14 STUDENTS IN COMPLETING THE GED. ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990 FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B THE AGENCY HAS DEVELOPED A REVIEW PROCESS FOR ITS 990 THAT INCLUDES THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. AFTER THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND APPROPRIATE STAFF MEET WITH THE OUTSIDE CONSULTANT TO REVIEW THE 990 INFORMATION, THE AGENCY PROVIDES A COMPLETE COPY OF THE RETURN TO THE BOARD PRIOR TO ITS FILING. ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF COLORADO YOUTH FOR A CHANGE (CYC) HAS ADOPTED THE FOLLOWING POLICY DESIGNED TO AVOID ANY POSSIBLE CONFLICT BETWEEN PERSONAL INTEREST OF BOARD MEMBERS OR STAFF AND THE INTERESTS OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE PURPOSE OF THIS POLICY IS TO ENSURE THAT DECISIONS ABOUT CYC OPERATIONS AND THE USE OR DISPOSITION OF CYC ASSETS ARE MADE SOLELY IN TERMS OF THE BENEFITS TO THE ORGANIZATION AND ARE NOT INFLUENCED BY ANY PRIVATE PROFIT OR OTHER PERSONAL BENEFIT TO THE INDIVIDUALS AFFILIATED WITH THE ORGANIZATION WHO PARTICIPATE IN THE DECISION. IN ADDITION TO ACTUAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF ARE ALSO OBLIGED TO AVOID ACTIONS THAT COULD BE PERCEIVED OR INTERPRETED IN CONFLICT WITH CYC'S INTEREST. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST MAY OCCUR WHEN CYC ENTERS INTO TRANSACTION WITH NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AS WELL AS THOSE THAT ARE UNDERTAKEN WITH PROFIT MAKING ENTITIES. THE BEST WAY TO DEAL WITH THIS PROBLEM IS TO MAKE KNOWN ONE'S CONNECTION WITH THE ORGANIZATIONS DOING BUSINESS WITH CYC AND TO REFRAIN FROM PARTICIPATION IN DECISIONS AFFECTING TRANSACTIONS BETWEEN CYC AND THE OTHER ORGANIZATION. SUCH RELATIONSHIPS DO NOT NECESSARILY RESTRICT TRANSACTIONS SO LONG AS THE RELATIONSHIP IS CLEARLY DIVULGED AND NON-INVOLVED INDIVIDUALS AFFILIATED WITH CYC MAKE ANY NECESSARY DECISIONS. 1.) DIRECTORS: ANY MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHO MAY BE INVOLVED IN A CYC BUSINESS TRANSACTION IN WHICH THERE IS A POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST SHALL PROMPTLY NOTIFY THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD. THE BOARD MEMBER SHALL REFRAIN FROM VOTING ON ANY SUCH TRANSACTION, PARTICIPATING IN DELIBERATIONS CONCERNING IT, OR USING PERSONAL INFLUENCE IN ANY WAY IN THE MATTER. THE BOARD MEMBER'S PRESENCE MAY NOT BE COUNTED IN DETERMINING A QUORUM FOR ANY VOTE WITH RESPECT TO AN ORGANIZATION BUSINESS TRANSACTION IN WHICH HE OR SHE HAS A POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST. FURTHERMORE, THE BOARD MEMBER, OR THE CHAIRMAN IN THE DIRECTOR'S ABSENCE, SHALL DISCLOSE A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST TO THE OTHER MEMBERS OF THE BOARD BEFORE ANY VOTE ON AN ORGANIZATION BUSINESS TRANSACTION AND SUCH DISCLOSURE SHALL BE RECORDED IN THE BOARD MINUTES OF THE MEETING AT WHICH IT IS MADE. ANY CYC BUSINESS TRANSACTION, WHICH INVOLVES A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, SHALL HAVE TERMS THAT ARE AT LEAST AS FAIR AND REASONABLE TO THE ORGANIZATION AS THOSE THAT WOULD OTHERWISE BE AVAILABLE TO THE ORGANIZATION IF IT WERE DEALING WITH AN UNRELATED PARTY. 2.) STAFF: ANY STAFF MEMBER WHO MAY BE INVOLVED IN A CYC BUSINESS TRANSACTION IN WHICH THERE IS A POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST SHALL PROMPTLY REPORT THE POSSIBLE CONFLICT TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. IF THE POSSIBLE CONFLICT INVOLVES THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, THE POSSIBLE CONFLICT SHALL THEN BE REPORTED TO THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OR WHERE APPLICABLE, THE CHAIRMAN, AFTER RECEIVING INFORMATION ABOUT A POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, SHALL TAKE SUCH ACTIONS AS IS NECESSARY TO ASSURE THAT THE TRANSACTION IS COMPLETED IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE ORGANIZATION WITH THE SUBSTANTIVE INVOLVEMENT OF THE PERSON WHO HAS THE POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST. (THIS DOES NOT MEAN THAT THE PURCHASE OR OTHER TRANSACTION MUST NECESSARILY BE DIVERTED, BUT SIMPLY THAT PERSONS OTHER THAN THE ONE WITH THE POSSIBLE CONFLICT SHALL MAKE THE JUDGMENTS INVOLVED AND SHALL CONTROL THE TRANSACTION.) EACH BOARD MEMBER AND SENIOR STAFF MEMBER SHALL COMPLETE THE ATTACHED QUESTIONNAIRE ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. A WRITTEN RECORD OF ANY REPORT OF POSSIBLE CONFLICT AND OF ANY ADJUSTMENTS MADE TO AVOID POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST SHALL BE KEPT BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, OR WHERE APPLICABLE, CHAIRMAN. 1.) DEFINITIONS: A. "INVOLVED IN A CYC BUSINESS TRANSACTION" MEANS INITIATING, MAKING THE PRINCIPAL RECOMMENDATION FOR, OR APPROVING A PURCHASE OR CONTRACT; RECOMMENDING OR SELECTING A VENDOR OR CONTRACTOR; DRAFTING OR NEGOTIATING THE TERMS OF SUCH A TRANSACTION; OR AUTHORIZING OR MAKING PAYMENTS FROM ORGANIZATION ACCOUNTS. THE LANGUAGE IS INTENDED TO INCLUDE NOT ONLY TRANSACTIONS FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S PROCUREMENT OF GOODS AND SERVICES, BUT ALSO FOR THE DISPOSITION OF ORGANIZATION PROPERTY, AND THE PROVISION OF SERVICES OR SPACE BY THE ORGANIZATION. B. A "POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST" IS DEEMED TO EXIST WHERE THE DIRECTOR, OR STAFF MEMBER, OR A CLOSE RELATIVE, OR A MEMBER OF THAT PERSON'S HOUSEHOLD, IS AN OFFICER, DIRECTOR, EMPLOYEE, PROPRIETARY, PARTNER, OR BOARD MEMBER OF, OR WHEN AGGREGATED WITH CLOSE RELATIVES AND MEMBERS OF THAT PERSON'S HOUSEHOLD, HOLD 1% OR MORE OF THE ISSUED STOCK IN THE ORGANIZATION SEEKING TO DO BUSINESS WITH CYC. A POSSIBLE CONFLICT IS ALSO CONSIDERED TO EXIST WHERE SUCH A PERSON IS (OR EXPECTS TO BE) RETAINED AS A PAID CONSULTANT OR CONTRACTOR BY AN ORGANIZATION WHICH SEEKS TO DO BUSINESS WITH CYC, AND WHENEVER A TRANSACTION WILL ENTAIL A PAYMENT OF MONEY OR ANYTHING ELSE OF VALUE TO THE OFFICIAL, MEMBER, TO A CLOSE RELATIVE, OR TO A MEMBER OF THAT PERSON'S HOUSEHOLD. A "POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST" EXISTS WHEN AN INDIVIDUAL AFFILIATED WITH CYC HAS AN INTEREST IN AN ORGANIZATION WHICH IS IN COMPETITION WITH A FIRM SEEKING TO DO BUSINESS WITH CYC IF THE INDIVIDUAL'S POSITION GIVES HIM OR HER ACCESS TO PROPRIETARY OR PRIVILEGED INFORMATION WHICH COULD BENEFIT THE FIRM IN WHICH HE OR SHE HAS AN INTEREST. A "POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST" ALSO EXISTS WHEN AN INDIVIDUAL AFFILIATED WITH CYC IS A BOARD MEMBER, DIRECTOR, OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE OF A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WHICH IS SEEKING TO DO BUSINESS WITH OR HAVE A SIGNIFICANT CONNECTION WITH CYC OR IS ENGAGED IN ACTIVITIES WHICH COULD BE SAID IN A BUSINESS CONTEST TO BE "IN COMPETITION WITH" THE PROGRAMS OF CYC. THE POLICY STATEMENT SHALL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO EACH BOARD MEMBER AND EACH PERSON APPOINTED TO A CYC POSITION THAT REGULARLY INVOLVES INITIATION, REVIEW OR APPROVAL OF SIGNIFICANT CYC CONTRACTS OR OTHER COMMITMENTS. SUCH PEOPLE WILL BE ASKED TO SIGN THE ATTACHED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT CONCERNING REPORTING OF POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND CYC'S POLICY ON POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. I AGREE TO REPORT PROMPTLY ANY SUCH INTEREST THAT ARISES IN MY CONDUCT OF CYC BUSINESS IN OTHER RESPECTS, TO COMPLY WITH THE POLICY AND ITS PROCEDURES. SIGNED:__________________________________ DATE:__________________________ COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A THE AGENCY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF WORK TOGETHER TO SECURE NONPROFIT SALARY SURVEY INFORMATION FROM A VARIETY OF NONPROFIT SOURCES, ALONG WITH AND OTHER SECTOR TREND AND AGENCY DATA AS AVAILABLE TO DEVELOP A SALARY RANGE FOR EXECUTIVE, MANAGEMENT AND STAFF SALARIES. THE DATA ALONG WITH THE AGENCY'S SALARY HISTORY FORM THE BASIS FOR COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS AND UPDATES. GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 THE AGENCY MAINTAINS ALL OF ITS TAX COMPLIANCE FILING IN A TIMELY MANNER. THE AGENCY'S FORM 990'S AND ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ON GUIDESTAR.ORG FOR REVIEW AND DOWNLOAD. THE AGENCY WILL PROVIDE A COPY OF THESE DOCUMENTS TO ANY INTERESTED PARTY WHO IS UNABLE TO OBTAIN THEM FROM GUIDESTAR.ORG BY REQUESTING IT IN WRITING TO THE AGENCY. REQUESTS ARE GENERALLY COMPLETED WITHIN 10 BUSINESS DAYS. THE AGENCY WILL ALSO PROVIDE A COPY OF ITS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY TO ANY PARTY WHO MAKES A WRITTEN REQUEST TO THE AGENCY. SUCH REQUESTS ARE ALSO GENERALLY COMPLETED WITHIN 10 BUSINESS DAYS OF RECEIPT. THE AGENCY DOES NOT SHARE IT INTERNAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WITH THE GENERAL PUBLIC.