VENTURE FOR SUCCESS PREPARATORY LEARNING CENTER

EIN: 463611051 501(c)(3) Education

DENVER, CO

Total Revenue
$719,009
Total Expenses
$551,459
Total Assets
$2,030,457
Net Assets
$1,335,903
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2013
Legal Domicile
CO
Principal Officer
NATHANIEL CRADLE
Phone
7204003519
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

VENTURE FOR SUCCESS PREPARATORY LEARNING CENTER, founded in 2013, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $719K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue decreased 12% compared to the prior year. The organization ran a surplus of $168K, a strong 23% operating margin.

Mission

THE ORGANIZATION'S SPECIFIC PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES SHALL INCLUDE, BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING: A. TO PROMOTE AN ENVIRONMENT CONDUCIVE TO LEARNING, READYING CHILDREN FOR THE FIRST GRADE BY FOCUSING ON SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL BEHAVIOR. B. BEING A RESOURCE TO PARENTS TO HELP AID IN PARENTING AND OVERCOMING STRESSFUL INTERACTION WITH CHILDREN. C. PARTNERING WITH LIKE-MINDED BUSINESSES THAT DEAL WITH EDUCATIONAL DISABILITIES AND ISSUES WITH SOCIAL INTERACTION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $288,642 Revenue: $620,040

2025 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: IN 2025, VENTURE FOR SUCCESS PREPARATORY LEARNING CENTER STRENGTHENED SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN WITH DIVERSE LEARNING NEEDS BY IMPLEMENTING UPDATED TEACHING STRATEGIES AND IMPROVING...

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2025 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: IN 2025, VENTURE FOR SUCCESS PREPARATORY LEARNING CENTER STRENGTHENED SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN WITH DIVERSE LEARNING NEEDS BY IMPLEMENTING UPDATED TEACHING STRATEGIES AND IMPROVING STUDENT ASSESSMENT/TEST OUTCOMES. WE ALSO SECURED FUNDING TO REDUCE TUITION BURDENS FOR FAMILIES EXPERIENCING ECONOMIC HARDSHIP, HELPING EXPAND ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY CARE. IN ADDITION, WE COMPLETED FACILITY EFFICIENCY UPGRADES BY REPLACING ALL INEFFICIENT WINDOWS TO REDUCE UTILITY COSTS AND IMPROVE THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT. 2026 GOALS: IN 2026, VFS PREP WILL REPLACE AN AGING FURNACE TO IMPROVE BUILDING SAFETY, RELIABILITY, AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY. WE WILL CONTINUE OFFERING HARDSHIP SCHOLARSHIPS TO KEEP CARE ACCESSIBLE FOR FAMILIES FACING FINANCIAL CHALLENGES. WE ALSO PLAN TO INCREASE STAFF SALARIES TO STRENGTHEN STAFF STABILITY AND IMPROVE EMPLOYEE LIVING CONDITIONS, WHICH SUPPORTS CONSISTENT, HIGH-QUALITY CARE. FINALLY, WE WILL EXPAND RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN WITH DIVERSE LEARNING NEEDS AND DEVELOP PARTNERSHIPS WITH PROGRAMS AND SERVICE PROVIDERS TO BETTER SUPPORT THESE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $17,009
Program Service Revenue $620,040
Investment Income $81,342
Other Revenue $618
TOTAL REVENUE $719,009

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $362,666
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $288,642
Other Expenses $188,793
TOTAL EXPENSES $551,459

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $719,009 $821,349 -0.1%
Expenses $551,459 $531,263 +0.0%
Net Income $167,550 $290,086 -0.4%
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
4
Independent Members
2
Employees
10
Volunteers
4

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
4
$211,878
Total Directors
4
$211,878
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
NATHANIEL CRADLE PRESIDENT & 60.00
Officer Director
$106,968 $0 $106,968
JACQUELINE CRADLE VICE PRESIDE 60.00
Officer Director
$104,910 $0 $104,910
DEBORAH DOPWELL TREASURER 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTINA WILLIAMS SECRETARY 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
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 $719,009 $551,459 $2,030,457 $167,550
2024 $821,349 $531,263 $1,920,450 $290,086
2023 $631,941 $530,562 $790,641 $101,379
2022 $634,578 $522,967 $615,091 $111,611
2021 $654,556 $435,748 $595,101 $218,808
2020 $542,122 $407,110 $423,728 $135,012
2019 $510,630 $426,603 $223,879 $84,027
2018 $420,699 $343,756 $129,807 $76,943
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