Jefferson County School District R-1, operating under the name Jespa, is located in Golden, CO. The organization was established in 1978. According to its NTEE Classification (B20) the organization is classified as: Elementary & Secondary Schools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 08/2023, Jespa employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Jespa is a 501(c)(5) and as such, is described as a "Labor, Agricultural, and Horticultural Organization" by the IRS.
For the year ending 08/2023, Jespa generated $430.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $407.8k during the year ending 08/2023. While expenses have increased by 1.3% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
JESPA ADVOCATES COLLECTIVELY FOR THE RIGHTS AND INTERESTS OF EDUCATION SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS IN JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS, ENSURING FAIR WORKING CONDITIONS, EQUITABLE PAY, AND PROFESSIONAL RESPECT WHILE PROMOTING THE WELL-BEING AND SUCCESS OF STUDENTS AND COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ONGOING COLLECTIVE BARGAINING: ENGAGED IN ACTIVE NEGOTIATIONS WITH JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO IMPROVE THE WORKING CONDITIONS AND COMPENSATION FOR EDUCATION SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS.
GRIEVANCE FILING AND PROCESSING: EFFECTIVELY FILED AND PROCESSED GRIEVANCES WHEN THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WAS VIOLATED, ENSURING MEMBERS' RIGHTS WERE UPHELD.
MEMBER ENGAGEMENT AND LEADER DEVELOPMENT: CONDUCTED VARIOUS INITIATIVES TO INVOLVE MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN ADVOCACY EFFORTS, ENHANCING COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND SUPPORT FOR THE PROFESSIONS REPRESENTED BY JESPA AND PUBLIC EDUCATION. FOCUSED ON DEVELOPING THE LEADERSHIP SKILLS OF EDUCATION SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS TO EMPOWER THEM IN THEIR ROLES AND ADVOCACY EFFORTS.
POLICY ADVOCACY: WORKED WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND STAKEHOLDERS TO ADVOCATE FOR EQUITABLE POLICIES AND PRACTICES WITHIN THE SCHOOL DISTRICT AND STATEWIDE, FOCUSING ON THE WELL-BEING OF STUDENTS AND STAFF.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Victoria Flores Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $86,711 |
Alexander Kaschub Current Pres | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lara Center Previous Pre | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $30,766 |
Jennifer Munoz 1st Vice Pre | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jeff Miller 2nd Vice Pre | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $350 |
Andrea Cisneros Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $1,088 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $164,696 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $164,696 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $264,265 |
Investment income | $1,455 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $430,945 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $98,421 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $98,421 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $77,682 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $14,264 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $3,655 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $118,684 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $2,042 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $2,181 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $4,575 |
All other expenses | $16,009 |
Total functional expenses | $407,771 |
Balance Sheet | |
---|---|
Cash—non-interest-bearing | $196,670 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $205,542 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $6,186 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $11,400 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $419,798 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $57,831 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $57,831 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $361,967 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $419,798 |