The Attainment Network
The Attainment Network builds networks that transform education-to-workforce systems, erase persistent and pervasive equity gaps, expand opportunities for learners, and meet the economic demands for a highly skilled and educated workforce.
The Attainment Network at a glance
In short: The Attainment Network gave $448K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $64K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $447,630
- -55.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $63,947
- -11.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $49,758
- Total assets
- $1,790,793
- +4.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Attainment Network
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Attainment Network
Who The Attainment Network funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Boys & Girls Club of the San Luis Valley ($135K). Together the top 7 received $448K.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 31 (58%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $448K (2025) to $1.3M (2023). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $448K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Club of the San Luis Valley Alamosa, CO | San Luis Valley Career-Connected Pathways Program | $134,922 |
| San Luis Valley Area Health Education Center Alamosa, CO | San Luis Valley Career-Connected Pathways Program | $133,109 |
| County of Saguache - Moffat Consolidated School District #2 Moffat, CO | San Luis Valley Career-Connected Pathways Program | $58,040 |
| San Luis Valley Health Foundation Alamosa, CO | San Luis Valley Career-Connected Pathways Program | $49,758 |
| Trinidad State College Foundation Alamosa, CO | San Luis Valley Career-Connected Pathways Program | $29,831 |
| Adams State University Foundation Inc Alamosa, CO | San Luis Valley Career-Connected Pathways Program | $22,924 |
| San Luis Valley Behavioral Health Alamosa, CO | San Luis Valley Career-Connected Pathways Program | $19,046 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,790,793 | $2,609,691 | $2,362,119 | $447,630 | 7 | $20,331 |
| 2024 | $1,721,696 | $3,330,276 | $3,017,572 | $1,010,788 | 14 | $39,203 |
| 2023 | $749,201 | $3,224,713 | $2,513,755 | $1,293,333 | 10 | — |
About The Attainment Network
Based on IRS filings
The Attainment Network is a public charity focused on Education, based in Denver, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $448K. Net investment income was $20K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Attainment Network is led by Rana Tarkenton, Chief Executive Officer since 2025 (on filings since 2024); 4 of 12 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Rana Tarkenton
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Operating Officer → Chief Executive Officer, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$125K (2024) → $145K (2025)
Andrea Stiles Pullas
Chair
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stefan Richarz
Senior Director of Data, Eval & Tech
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$105K (2025)
Michelle Payne
Vice President of Finance
Director of Finance → Vice President of Finance, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$16K (2023) → $129K (2025)
Therese Ivancovich
Former Chief Executive Officer
Chief Executive Officer → Former Chief Executive Officer, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$117K (2023) → $78K (2025)
Kaycee Gerhart
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Clark
Former Board Member
Board Member → Former Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Heath
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aaron Miltenberger
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jahi Simbai
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kim Poast
Vice Chair
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Reanna Werner
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Landon Pirius (2023–2024) — Former Vice Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $145K, to Rana Tarkenton (Chief Executive Officer). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Attainment Network
How much does The Attainment Network give each year?
The Attainment Network gave $448K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.0M across 14 grants.
What is The Attainment Network's typical grant size?
The Attainment Network's median grant in 2025 was $49,758, and its average grant was $63,947, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Attainment Network give grants?
The Attainment Network gives mostly in Colorado: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Alamosa, CO (6 grants).
Does The Attainment Network give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Attainment Network's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "San Luis Valley Career-Connected Pathways Program" (7 grants).
Who are The Attainment Network's largest grantees?
The Attainment Network's largest 2025 grantees include Boys & Girls Club of the San Luis Valley ($134,922), San Luis Valley Area Health Education Center ($133,109) and County of Saguache - Moffat Consolidated School District #2 ($58,040), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Attainment Network?
The Attainment Network reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.6M.
What is The Attainment Network?
The Attainment Network is a public charity focused on Education, based in Denver, CO. It holds $1.8M in total assets as of 2025.
What is The Attainment Network's EIN?
The Attainment Network's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-2778206. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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