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Form 990 for tax year 2022

Filed by BESTPREP.

Totals

Total revenue
$2,434,355
Total expenses
$2,155,325
Contributions and grants received
$2,517,262
Grants paid
$0
Program service revenue
$29,066
Investment income
$30,380
Other revenue
-$142,353
Total assets, end of year
$2,201,742
Total liabilities, end of year
$285,595
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$1,916,147
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$1,836,409
Management and general expenses
$152,769
Fundraising expenses
$166,147
Program service expenses (Part III)
$1,836,409

Program services were 85.2% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1c · Fundraising events

    $382,125

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $2,135,137

  • 1g · Noncash contributions included above

    $563

  • 2a · Program service revenue: TEACHER AND STUDENT FEES

    total $29,066 · related or exempt $29,066

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $30,380 · excluded $30,380

  • 8a · Fundraising events: gross income

    $85,245

  • 8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c

    $382,125

  • 8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

    $227,598

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total -$142,353 · excluded -$142,353

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $467,064 · program services $303,592 · management and general $46,706 · fundraising $116,766

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $925,192 · program services $872,948 · management and general $37,679 · fundraising $14,565

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $94,262 · program services $79,645 · management and general $6,157 · fundraising $8,460

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $99,370 · program services $84,367 · management and general $5,992 · fundraising $9,011

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $36,816 · program services $9,357 · management and general $26,658 · fundraising $801

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $22,041 · program services $20,263 · management and general $665 · fundraising $1,113

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $40,998 · program services $36,425 · management and general $1,709 · fundraising $2,864

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $53,160 · program services $46,632 · management and general $2,438 · fundraising $4,090

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $58,810 · program services $52,005 · management and general $2,066 · fundraising $4,739

  • 17 · Travel

    total $28,718 · program services $23,348 · management and general $3,504 · fundraising $1,866

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $17,661 · program services $5,219 · management and general $12,363 · fundraising $79

  • 20 · Interest

    total $485 · management and general $485

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $10,827 · program services $7,006 · management and general $3,156 · fundraising $665

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $7,808 · program services $4,458 · management and general $2,927 · fundraising $423

  • 24a · Other expenses: CAMPUS EXPENSES

    total $217,023 · program services $217,023

  • 24b · Other expenses: PROGRAM DELIVERIES

    total $67,611 · program services $67,611

  • 24c · Other expenses: MISCELLANEOUS

    total $3,772 · program services $3,382 · management and general $95 · fundraising $295

  • 24d · Other expenses: EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE

    total $3,144 · program services $2,729 · management and general $156 · fundraising $259

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $563 · program services $399 · management and general $13 · fundraising $151

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $7,955 · end of year $115,259

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $1,567,320 · end of year $1,911,680

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $7,500

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $183,450 · end of year $50,250

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $46,265 · end of year $47,226

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $138,486

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $119,503

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $6,400 · end of year $18,983

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $58,344

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $140,372 · end of year $165,558

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $42,500 · end of year $48,000

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $72,037

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $1,273,608 · end of year $1,299,037

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $362,410 · end of year $617,110

Mission and programs · 2022

Mission

TO BEST PREPARE MINNESOTA STUDENTS WITH BUSINESS, CAREER AND FINANCIAL LITERACY SKILLS THROUGH EXPERIENCES THAT INSPIRE SUCCESS IN WORK AND LIFE.

Activities or mission (Part I)

TO BEST PREPARE MINNESOTA STUDENTS WITH BUSINESS, CAREER AND FINANCIAL LITERACY SKILLS.

  • EMENTORS EMPOWERS STUDENTS WITH THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS NEEDED FOR SUCCESS IN SCHOOL, CAREER, AND LIFE THROUGH WEEKLY ONE-ON-ONE EMAIL EXCHANGES WITH VOLUNTEER BUSINESS MENTORS. THE PROGRAM EMPHASIZES MOTIVATION, WORKPLACE SKILLS AND CAREER EXPLORATION. THE PROGRAM ALSO OFFERS VERSIONS FOCUSED ON STEM AND FINANCIAL LITERACY AND A CUSTOMIZED VERSION FOR AVID CLASSES. 3,363 STUDENTS WERE MENTORED IN 2022-2023.

    Expenses $464,686

  • MINNESOTA BUSINESS VENTURE IGNITES STUDENTS' PASSION TO ACHIEVE SUCCESS AND DEVELOP CAREER ASPIRATIONS IN A WEEK-LONG BUSINESS AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT CAMP ON A COLLEGE CAMPUS. THE PROGRAM BRINGS TOGETHER HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FROM ACROSS THE STATE TO WORK WITH BUSINESS LEADERS AND LEARN ABOUT CAREER PATHS AND FINANCIAL LITERACY. IN 2023, 279 STUDENTS ATTENDED, INCLUDING 47% FROM LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS AND 73% STUDENTS OF COLOR.

    Expenses $509,721 · Revenue $29,066

  • CLOUD COACH STRENGTHENS STUDENT MOTIVATION TO SUCCEED IN SCHOOL AND BEYOND THROUGH EMAIL MENTORING. CLOUD COACH PAIRS A SCHOOL'S ENTIRE NINTH GRADE CLASS WITH MENTORS FROM THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY. WITH THE MANTRA "THINK FORWARD/ACT NOW", CLOUD COACH ENCOURAGES STUDENTS TO CONSIDER FUTURE ASPIRATIONS AND IDENTIFY STEPS TO TAKE NOW TO ACHIEVE GOALS. IN 2022-2023, 2,026 FROM SEVEN SCHOOLS PARTICIPATED.

    Expenses $302,602

  • CLASSROOM PLUS INSPIRES STUDENTS TO CREATE A VISION FOR THE FUTURE THROUGH CAREER EXPLORATION VIA CLASSROOM SPEAKERS, CORPORATE?CAREER DAYS, AND MOCK INTERVIEWS. PRESENTATION TOPICS INCLUDE LEADERSHIP, TEAMWORK, AND INTERVIEW SKILLS. 7,046 STUDENTS WERE SERVED IN 2022-2023.

    Expenses $124,154

  • FINANCIAL MATTERS MOTIVATES STUDENTS TO MAKE SOUND MONEY MANAGEMENT DECISIONS AND BECOME FINANCIALLY SAVVY. INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS DELIVER CLASSROOM PRESENTATIONS ON FINANCIAL TOPICS ENHANCED WITH PERSONAL STORIES FROM THEIR OWN JOURNEY. TOPICS INCLUDE MONEY, BUDGETING, CREDIT, INVESTING, AND TAX. DURING 2022-23, 3,413 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED.

    Expenses $108,789

  • THE STOCK MARKET GAME TEACHES STUDENTS ABOUT ECONOMICS, INVESTING, AND THE IMPORTANCE OF A LONG-TERM SAVINGS STRATEGY. STUDENT TEAMS INVEST HYPOTHETICAL FUNDS IN COMMON STOCKS AND MUTUAL FUNDS. IT IS A NATIONAL PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY THE SECURITIES INDUSTRY AND FINANCIAL MARKETS ASSOCIATION. 13,047 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN 2022-2023.

    Expenses $177,294

  • THE TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION WORKSHOP (TIW) EMPOWERS EDUCATORS WITH TECHNOLOGY TOOLS AND BUSINESS EXPERIENCE DURING THIS SUMMER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY ATTENDEES USE NEW TECHNOLOGY TO UPDATE THEIR CURRICULUM. TEACHERS PARTICIPATE IN A CORPORATE JOB SHADOW TO PREPARE STUDENTS WITH THE SKILLS NEEDED IN TODAY'S WORKPLACE. IN 2023-2023, 57 EDUCATORS FROM 36 SCHOOLS PARTICIPATED. THE PROGRAM ALSO HAD 92 VOLUNTEERS AT 95 ENGAGEMENTS WHO CONTRIBUTED 471 HOURS OF VOLUNTEER HOURS OF SUPPORT. THE TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION WORKSHOP CONCLUDED ITS FINAL PROGRAM THIS SUMMER. DURING THE PROGRAM'S 20 YEARS, MORE THAN 1,500 EDUCATORS LEARNED HOW EXISTING AND EMERGING EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES CAN ENHANCE LESSON EFFECTIVENESS AND STUDENT ENGAGEMENT. THEY ALSO LEARNED WHAT EMPLOYERS ARE LOOKING FOR IN EMPLOYEES THROUGH A JOB SHADOW AND NETWORKED WITH FELLOW TEACHERS THROUGHOUT THE STATE.

    Expenses $149,163

As filed on the 2022 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • Ashley Erickson

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Kristy Beckman

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Brian Boardman

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • James Boucher

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Kim Boylton

    SECRETARY

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Chase Brakke

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Dean Breuer

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Andy Darvell

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Rhonda Dean

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Joanna Ehresman

    CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Anita Goebel

    TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Andy Henning

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Dan Hogan

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Kim Hultgren

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Don Johnson

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Keshia Jones

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Greta Koehler

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Paul Langlois

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Steve Lear

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Mike Lebens

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Betsy Lulfs

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Douglas Martin

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Jeff Munneke

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Amanda Munoz

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Marc Olson

    VICE CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • James Pate

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Jason Plank

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Bryan Polley

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Scott Morris

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Jay Robinson

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • James Redelsheimer

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Jesse Ross

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Liza Sayre

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Michael Remington

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Casey Schoen

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Jared Shasky

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Maggie Snetting

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Andy Tate

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Roz Tsai

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Cole Turnbow

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Sarah Vandenberg

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • John Wagner

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Steve Weitz

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Bridget Swenson

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Brad Zastoupil

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Matt Kassera

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Mike Fisher

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Jill Giefer

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Jeremy Gogos

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Jeff Gonsales

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Whitney-Lehr Koening

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Casey Merkwan

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Kirk Morris

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Matt Mosher

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • George Omae

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Dawn Pruitt

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Chanel Rivers

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Rashmi Vashisht

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Bonnie Vagasky

    VP EXTERNAL RELATIONS

    Total calculated
    $112,152
    From this org
    $112,152
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    50
  • Robert Kaitz

    PRESIDENT & CEO

    Total calculated
    $255,822
    From this org
    $255,822
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    50

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $255,822
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $0
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0
    Filer's total
    $255,822
  • John Schulte

    VP FINANCE & TECHNOLOGY

    Total calculated
    $99,090
    From this org
    $99,090
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    50

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.

Schedule J

Answered yes

  • 2 · Substantiation required before reimbursing expenses
  • 3 · Compensation committee
  • 3 · Form 990 of other organizations
  • 3 · Written employment contract
  • 3 · Compensation survey or study
  • 3 · Approval by the board or compensation committee

Answered no

  • 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment
  • 4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan
  • 4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
  • 5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues
  • 5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
  • 6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings
  • 6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings
  • 7 · Other non-fixed payments
  • 8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception

Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2022
Filed
30 January 2024
IRS schema version
2022v5.0
Source object
202430459349300443

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