NATIONAL SKILLS COALITION

EIN: 300075580 501(c)(3) Community Improvement

WASHINGTON, DC

Total Revenue
$16,123,273
Total Expenses
$7,479,175
Total Assets
$19,141,561
Net Assets
$15,228,493
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2002
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
ROBERT ESPINOZA
Phone
2022238991
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

NATIONAL SKILLS COALITION, founded in 2002, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $16.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 210% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $8.6M, a strong 54% operating margin.

Mission

NATIONAL SKILLS COALITION ORGANIZES BROAD-BASED COALITIONS SEEKING TO RAISE THE SKILLS OF AMERICA'S WORKERS ACROSS A RANGE OF INDUSTRIES. WE ADVOCATE FOR PUBLIC POLICIES THAT INVEST IN WHAT WORKS, AS INFORMED BY OUR MEMBERS' REAL-WORLD EXPERTISE. WE COMMUNICATE THESE GOALS TO AN AMERICAN PUBLIC SEEKING A VISION FOR A STRONG U.S. ECONOMY THAT ALLOWS EVERYONE TO BE PART OF ITS SUCCESS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,845,208 Revenue: $532,747

NETWORKS - BUILDING A DIVERSE "NETWORK OF NETWORKS" OF PRACTITIONERS, BUSINESSES, WORKERS, ADVOCATES AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS BROUGHT TOGETHER IN COALITION TO HELP MAKE STATE AND FEDERAL WORKFORCE...

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NETWORKS - BUILDING A DIVERSE "NETWORK OF NETWORKS" OF PRACTITIONERS, BUSINESSES, WORKERS, ADVOCATES AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS BROUGHT TOGETHER IN COALITION TO HELP MAKE STATE AND FEDERAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT POLICIES MORE EFFECTIVE, INCLUSIVE AND RESPONSIVE TO THE CHANGING NEEDS OF THE ECONOMY. EXAMPLES INCLUDE OUR NATIONAL NETWORK ACROSS 35 STATES, OUR SKILLSPAN NETWORK OF STATE COALITIONS, OUR BUSINESS LEADERS UNITED NETWORK FOR SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED BUSINESSES, AND OUR VOICES FOR SKILLS CAMPAIGN INVOLVING LOCAL WORKERS. IN ADDITION TO SUPPORTING THESE NETWORKS, WE CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARTICIPATING MEMBERS TO SHARE THEIR EXPERIENCES AND IDEAS FOR REFORM WITH STATE AND LOCAL OFFICIALS.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,349,665

POLICY - ANALYZING AND REPORTING ON STATE AND FEDERAL POLICIES THAT IMPACT THE TRAINING AND ADVANCEMENT OPTIONS OF U.S. WORKERS. CONDUCTING RESEARCH ABOUT WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BEST PRACTICES...

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POLICY - ANALYZING AND REPORTING ON STATE AND FEDERAL POLICIES THAT IMPACT THE TRAINING AND ADVANCEMENT OPTIONS OF U.S. WORKERS. CONDUCTING RESEARCH ABOUT WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BEST PRACTICES IMPLEMENTED IN COLLABORATION WITH PUBLIC SECTOR PARTNERS. RAISING AWARENESS OF SPECIFIC SKILLS AND EMPLOYMENT CHALLENGES FACED BY DIFFERENT GROUPS OF WORKERS, INCLUDING THOSE WHO ARE OF LOW-INCOME, HAVE LIMITED BASIC SKILLS, ARE DISCRIMINATED AGAINST BECAUSE OF RACE, ETHNICITY OR IMMIGRANT STATUS, OR ARE OLDER AND LAID OFF FROM A JOB. CONSULTING WITH LOCAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PRACTITIONERS AND EMPLOYERS TO IDENTIFY POTENTIAL REFORMS TO IMPROVE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, ADULT EDUCATION, HIGHER EDUCATION, AND ANTI-POVERTY POLICIES. PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO STATE AND FEDERAL AGENCIES SO THEY MIGHT MORE EFFECTIVELY IMPLEMENT POLICIES IN SUCH AREAS AS DATA SYSTEMS AND PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT AND INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT.

Program 3
Expenses: $1,253,165

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS: NATIONAL SKILLS COALITION ADVOCATES FOR POLICIES THAT LEAD TO GREATER, MORE EFFECTIVE AND MORE INCLUSIVE INVESTMENTS IN THE SKILLS OF AMERICA'S WORKFORCE.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $15,153,594
Program Service Revenue $532,747
Investment Income $250,685
Other Revenue $186,247
TOTAL REVENUE $16,123,273

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $708,829
Salaries & Benefits $4,714,406
Fundraising Expenses $395,178
Program Expenses $6,574,172
Other Expenses $2,055,940
TOTAL EXPENSES $7,479,175

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $16,123,273 $5,202,915 +2.1%
Expenses $7,479,175 $7,314,171 +0.0%
Net Income $8,644,098 $-2,111,256 -5.1%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
31
Volunteers
3019

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
6
$521,434
Total Directors
12
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ALICE PRITCHARD CHAIR 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GIRARD MELANCON VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RORY O'SULLIVAN TREASURER 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JESSICA FRASER SECRETARY 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DANIEL BUSTILLO BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALEX CAMARDELLE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRENDA DANN-MESSIER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALLISON DEMBECK BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MELINDA MACK BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NED MCCULLOCH BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SEKOU SIBY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GRANT SHMELZER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREW VAN KLEUNEN CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$247,857 $37,454 $285,311
JENNY WITTNER CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$189,096 $47,027 $236,123
RACHEL UNRUH CHIEF OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS 40.00
Highest
$189,690 $38,492 $228,182
BROOKE DERENZIS CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER 40.00
Highest
$188,760 $33,340 $222,100
JEANNINE LAPRAD MNG.DIR. POLICY & RESEARCH 40.00
Highest
$157,754 $36,041 $193,795
MELISSA JOHNSON MNG.DIR. STATE NETWORK 40.00
Highest
$151,856 $17,831 $169,687
KATIE SPIKER MNG. DIR. GOV. AFFAIRS 40.00
Highest
$151,850 $30,063 $181,913
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $16,123,273 $7,479,175 $19,141,561 $8,644,098
2023 No data No data No data No data
2022 $5,202,915 $7,314,171 $10,972,256 $-2,111,256
2021 $8,828,304 $6,230,728 $13,426,049 $2,597,576
2020 $6,217,444 $7,748,445 $11,558,636 $-1,531,001
2019 $6,437,873 $7,614,532 $12,751,627 $-1,176,659
2018 $9,131,330 $4,801,774 $9,232,760 $4,329,556
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