Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
bulletDo not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
bulletInformation about Form 990-PF and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990pf.
OMB No. 1545-0052
2014
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2014, or tax year beginning 2014, and ending , 20
Name of foundation
THE ACHIEVEMENT NETWORK INC
 

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)225 FRIEND STREET NO 704   Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
BOSTON, MA02114
A Employer identification number

20-3289870
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(617) 725-0000
C bullet
G Check all that apply:

D 1. bullet
2. bullet
E bullet
H Check type of organization:
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)bullet$13,633,878J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
F bullet
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach
schedule).............. 9,372,809
2 Check bullet
Sch. B ...............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 604 604 604
4 Dividends and interest from securities......      
5a Gross rents..............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10  
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a  
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 0
8 Net short-term capital gain......... 0
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 15,379,150 0 15,379,150
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 24,752,563 604 15,379,754
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 1,110,348 0 750,284 360,064
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 12,260,387 0 7,998,405 4,261,982
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 2,508,601 0 1,650,385 858,216
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment 12,577 0 8,499 4,078
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 33,361 0 22,543 10,818
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 1,957,420 0 1,238,822 718,598
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)...        
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... Click to see attachment 88,883 0 0
20 Occupancy.............. 716,763 0 484,331 232,432
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 1,199,323 0 810,406 388,917
22 Printing and publications.......... 412,494 0 278,730 133,764
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 1,252,071 0 825,775 426,296
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 21,552,228 0 14,068,180 7,395,165
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid........ 0 0
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 21,552,228 0 14,068,180 7,395,165
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 3,200,335
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 604
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 1,311,574
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2014)
Form 990-PF (2014)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.)		 Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing............... 4,446,262 9,505,083 9,505,083
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.......... 1,342,217 1,658,312 1,658,312
3 Accounts receivable bullet574,962
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet   3,697,578 574,962 574,962
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................   1,350,000 1,350,000
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use...............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges........... 43,412 220,525 220,525
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)........      
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)........      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans..............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)...........      
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet592,576
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet328,034 341,723 Click to see attachment264,542 264,542
15 Other assets (describe bullet) Click to see attachment41,372 Click to see attachment60,454 Click to see attachment60,454
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 9,912,564 13,633,878 13,633,878
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 588,077 1,120,838
18 Grants payable..................    
19 Deferred revenue.................. 99,475 114,750
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet) Click to see attachment27,057 Click to see attachment0
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).......... 714,609 1,235,588
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted................... 8,060,345 9,335,851
25 Temporarily restricted................ 1,137,610 3,062,439
26 Permanently restricted................    
bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds.........    
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds    
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)...... 9,197,955 12,398,290
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions).. 9,912,564 13,633,878
Part III Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1 Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 30 (must agree
with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return)............... 1 9,197,955
2 Enter amount from Part I, line 27a..................... 2 3,200,335
3 Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet 3 0
4 Add lines 1, 2, and 3.......................... 4 12,398,290
5 Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet 5 0
6 Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30. 6 12,398,290
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.) 		(b) How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation 		(c) Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.) 		(d) Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1a
b
c
d
e
(e) Gross sales price (f) Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g) Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h) Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a
b
c
d
e
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l) Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i) F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 (j) Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k) Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a
b
c
d
e
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2  
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 		Bracket 3  
Part V
Qualification Under Section 4940(e) for Reduced Tax on Net Investment Income
(For optional use by domestic private foundations subject to the section 4940(a) tax on net investment income.)

If section 4940(d)(2) applies, leave this part blank.
Was the foundation liable for the section 4942 tax on the distributable amount of any year in the base period?
If "Yes," the foundation does not qualify under section 4940(e). Do not complete this part.
1 Enter the appropriate amount in each column for each year; see instructions before making any entries.
(a)
Base period years Calendar
year (or tax year beginning in) 		(b)
Adjusted qualifying distributions 		(c)
Net value of noncharitable-use assets 		(d)
Distribution ratio
(col. (b) divided by col. (c))
2013 3,816,018 8,971,385 0.425354
2012 4,246,067 8,537,992 0.497314
2011 2,646,442 4,889,356 0.541266
2010 1,240,972 2,322,557 0.534313
2009 2,319,701 654,305 3.545290
2 Total of line 1, column (d) ...................... 2 5.543537
3 Average distribution ratio for the 5-year base period—divide the total on line 2 by 5, or by
the number of years the foundation has been in existence if less than 5 years. . . 		3 1.108707
4 Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2014 from Part X, line 5..... 4 10,521,650
5 Multiply line 4 by line 3....................... 5 11,665,427
6 Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)........... 6 6
7 Add lines 5 and 6......................... 7 11,665,433
8 Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............. 8 7,406,867
If line 8 is equal to or greater than line 7, check the box in Part VI, line 1b, and complete that part using a 1% tax rate. See
the Part VI instructions.
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Part VI
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see page 18 of the instructions)
1a Bulletand enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b 1 12
hereBulletand enter 1% of Part I, line 27b...................
c All other domestic foundations enter 2% of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2 0
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 12
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4 0
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 12
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2014 estimated tax payments and 2013 overpayment credited to 2014 6a  
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source....... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c  
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 0
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. 8  
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9 12
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10  
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet   RefundedBullet 11  
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes (see Instructions
for definition)?.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$ 0(2) On foundation managers.bullet$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$ 0
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletMA, LA, IL, NJ, DC, NY, TN, MD, CO
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2014 or the taxable year beginning in 2014 (see instructions for Part XIV)?
    If "Yes," complete Part XIV.............................
    9
    Yes
     
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    Part VII-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. Click to see attachment...............................
    10
    Yes
     
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. (see instructions) .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement (see instructions).................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletACHIEVEMENTNETWORK.ORG
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletNATASHA WILLIAMS Telephone no.bullet (617) 725-0000
    Located atbullet225 FRIEND STREET SUITE 704BOSTONMA ZIP+4bullet02114
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041.........bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ......bullet
    15  
    16 At any time during calendar year 2014, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country?
    16   No
    See instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR). If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign country bullet  
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    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?........................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?.................
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).........
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ........
    1b
     
    No
    .........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2014?.............
    1c
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2014, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2014?...............
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
     
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year?........................
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2014 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2014.)....................
    3b
     
     
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2014?
    4b
     
    No
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?...............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? (see instructions)..................
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?........
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ......
    5b
     
     
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?............
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract?.......................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
     
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    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation (see instructions).
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation
     (If not paid, enter
    -0-)     		(d) Contributions to
    employee benefit plans
    and deferred compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    STEVE KRAUS CHAIR
    1.00     		0 0 0
    225 FRIEND STREET SUITE 704
    BOSTON,MA02113
    EILEEN RUDDEN SECRETARY
    1.00     		0 0 0
    225 FRIEND STREET SUITE 704
    BOSTON,MA02113
    JUDY ELLIOTT MEMBER
    1.00     		0 0 0
    225 FRIEND STREET SUITE 704
    BOSTON,MA02113
    JUDY WURTZEL MEMBER
    1.00     		0 0 0
    225 FRIEND STREET SUITE 704
    BOSTON,MA02113
    LESLYE ARSHT GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR
    1.00     		0 0 0
    225 FRIEND STREET SUITE 704
    BOSTON,MA02113
    MORA SEGAL CEO
    40.00     		228,540 15,008 0
    225 FRIEND STREET SUITE 704
    BOSTON,MA02113
    JOHN MAYCOCK CO-FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT
    40.00     		194,408 15,006 0
    225 FRIEND STREET SUITE 704
    BOSTON,MA02113
    MELEA NALLI CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
    40.00     		173,400 2,100 0
    225 FRIEND STREET SUITE 704
    BOSTON,MA02113
    EMMA DOGGETT CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER
    40.00     		165,000 6,846 0
    225 FRIEND STREET SUITE 704
    BOSTON,MA02113
    MARK ATKINSON MEMBER
    1.00     		0 0 0
    225 FRIEND STREET SUITE 704
    BOSTON,MA02113
    MICHAEL BISON TREASURER
    1.00     		0 0 0
    225 FRIEND STREET SUITE 704
    BOSTON,MA02113
    MICHAEL CONTOMPASIS MEMBER
    1.00     		0 0 0
    225 FRIEND STREET SUITE 704
    BOSTON,MA02113
    CHRISTOPHER QUIRK CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER
    40.00     		192,000 13,221 0
    225 FRIEND STREET SUITE 704
    BOSTON,MA02113
    NATASHA WILLIAMS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
    40.00     		157,000 3,712 0
    225 FRIEND STREET SUITE 704
    BOSTON,MA02113
    SHRUTI SEHRA MEMBER
    1.00     		0 0 0
    225 FRIEND STREET SUITE 704
    BOSTON,MA02113
    SCOTT WELLS MEMBER
    1.00     		0 0 0
    225 FRIEND STREET SUITE 704
    BOSTON,MA02113
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    CHARLES WATSON CHIEF ARCHITECT
    40.00     		150,000 12,536 0
    225 FRIEND STREET SUITE 704
    BOSTON,MA02113
    MICHAEL GUINAN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR N
    40.00     		144,800 15,134 0
    225 FRIEND STREET SUITE 704
    BOSTON,MA02113
    KARN ENGELSGJERD VICE PRESIDENT, NETW
    40.00     		133,449 14,014 0
    225 FRIEND STREET SUITE 704
    BOSTON,MA02113
    FIONA LIN VICE PRESIDENT, PEOP
    40.00     		144,800 2,571 0
    225 FRIEND STREET SUITE 704
    BOSTON,MA02113
    MAIA BLANKENSHIP EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR W
    40.00     		140,000 6,827 0
    225 FRIEND STREET SUITE 704
    BOSTON,MA02113
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet 0
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    HARVARD SPONSORED PROGRAMS EVALUATION SERVICES 322,985
    PO BOX 415649
    BOSTON,MA02201
    ENGRADE EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY SERVICES 313,700
    1327 OCEAN AVE SUITE 1
    SANTA MONICA,CA90401
    TRIP FILMS WEB DEVELOPMENT 272,551
    750 COLUMBUS AVENUE SUITE 9G
    NEW YORK,NY10025
    SOFTWORLD TECHNOLOGY CONSULTING 222,536
    110 TURNPIKE RD SUITE 110
    WESTBOROUGH,MA01581
    MERCER TALENT DEVELOPMENT 100,980
    1 INVESTORS WAY
    NORWOOD,MA02062
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet0
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1 THE ACHIEVEMENT NETWORK, LTD. (ANET) IS A NONPROFIT CORPORATION WHICH WAS INCORPORATED INMASSACHUSETTS ON JUNE 15,2005. ANET'S PURPOSE IS TO WORK WITH URBAN LOW-INCOME PUBLICSCHOOLS TO CLOSE THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP. ANET PROVIDES EFFECTIVE DATA DRIVEN STRATEGIES TO IDENTIFYAND CLOSE GAPS IN STUDENT LEARNING THROUGHOUT INTERIM ASSESSMENTS, REAL TIME AND BEST PRACTICECOACHING. ANET WORKS WITH SCHOOLS IN MASSACHUSETTS AND ACROSS THE UNITED STATES. IN 2014-2015,ANET SERVED 525 SCHOOLS IN EIGHT NETWORKS AND OVER 130,000 STUDENTS. 21,692,228
    2  
    3  
    4  
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 8
    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet0
    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations,
    see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    0
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    8,475,937
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    2,205,941
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    10,681,878
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
    0
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
    0
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    10,681,878
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    160,228
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    10,521,650
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    526,083
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
     
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2014 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
     
    b
    Income tax for 2014. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
     
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
     
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
     
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
     
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII, line 1 ...
    7
     
    Part XII
    Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)
    1
    Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:
    a
    Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........
    1a
    7,395,165
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
    0
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
    11,702
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
     
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
     
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    7,406,867
    5
    Foundations that qualify under section 4940(e) for the reduced rate of tax on net investment
    income. Enter 1% of Part I, line 27b (see instructions).................
    5
    0
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    7,406,867
    Note: The amount on line 6 will be used in Part V, column (b), in subsequent years when calculating whether the foundation qualifies for
    the section 4940(e) reduction of tax in those years.
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 9
    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2013     		(c)
    2013     		(d)
    2014
    1 Distributable amount for 2014 from Part XI, line 7  
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2014:
    a Enter amount for 2013 only.......  
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20  
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2014:
    a From 2009.......  
    b From 2010.......  
    c From 2011.......  
    d From 2012.......  
    e From 2013.......  
    fTotal of lines 3a through e.........  
    4Qualifying distributions for 2014 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$  
    a Applied to 2013, but not more than line 2a  
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		 
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions).........     		 
    d Applied to 2014 distributable amount.....  
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus  
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2014.    
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5  
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ...........     		 
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		 
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		 
    e Undistributed income for 2013. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		 
    f Undistributed income for 2014. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2015 ..........     		 
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......     		 
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2009 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		 
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2015.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		 
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2010....  
    b Excess from 2011....  
    c Excess from 2012....  
    d Excess from 2013....  
    e Excess from 2014....  
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 10
    Part XIV
    Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VII-A, question 9)
    1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
    foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2014, enter the date of the ruling.......bullet
    2006-06-20
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
    income from Part I or the minimum
    investment return from Part X for each
    year listed ..........     		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2014 (b) 2013 (c) 2012 (d) 2011
    526,083 0 426,900 244,468 1,197,451
    b 85% of line 2a ......... 447,171 0 362,865 207,798 1,017,833
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		7,406,867 3,816,018 4,246,067 2,646,442 18,115,394
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used
    directly for active conduct of exempt activities ...........     		0 0 0 0 0
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		7,406,867 3,816,018 4,246,067 2,646,442 18,115,394
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......         0
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		         0
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...     		350,722 299,046 284,600 162,979 1,097,347
    c “Support" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....     		        0
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		        0
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		         0
    (4) Gross investment income         0
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the organization had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or email address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    cAny submission deadlines:
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 11
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (continued)
    3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
    Recipient If recipient is an individual,
    show any relationship to
    any foundation manager
    or substantial contributor
    		 Foundation
    status of
    recipient     		Purpose of grant or
    contribution     		Amount
    Name and address (home or business)
    aPaid during the year
    Total .................................bullet 3a 0
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b 0
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 12
    Part XVI-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code     		(b)
    Amount     		(c)
    Exclusion code     		(d)
    Amount
    aPROGRAM SERVICES         15,379,150
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3
    Interest on savings and temporary cash investments ............     		    14 604  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....          
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....          
    6
    Net rental income or (loss) from personal property .............     		         
    7 Other investment income.....          
    8
    Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory .............     		         
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..          
    11 Other revenue: a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e).. 0 604 15,379,150
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    1315,379,754
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XVI-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow     		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    1 PROGRAM SERVICE REVENUE IS FEES RECEIVED BY THE ACHIEVEMENT NETWORK, LTD. FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING DATA-DRIVEN STRATEGIES THAT IMPROVE THE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT FOR STUDENTS IN URBAN, LOW- INCOME SCHOOLS.
    11A MISCELLANEOUS INCOME
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 13
    Part XVII
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political
    Yes
    No
    organizations?
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.
    (a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
    2a
    Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
    described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527?...........
    b
    If "Yes," complete the following schedule.
    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
    Sign Here
    Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
    Bullet Bullet
    May the IRS discuss this return
    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
    Signature of officer or trustee Date Title
    Paid Preparer Use Only Print/Type preparer's name Preparer's Signature Date PTIN
    Firm's namebullet



    Firm's addressbullet







         		Firm's EINbullet
    Phone no.
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Additional Data


    Software ID:  
    Software Version:  


    Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
    Special Condition Description
    Schedule B
    (Form 990, 990-EZ,
    or 990-PF)
    Department of the Treasury
    Internal Revenue Service
    Schedule of Contributors
    Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Arrow Bullet Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
    OMB No. 1545-0047
    2014
    Name of the organization
    THE ACHIEVEMENT NETWORK INC
     
    Employer identification number

    20-3289870
    Organization type (check one):
    Filers of:
    Section:
    Form 990 or 990-EZ





    Form 990-PF




    Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
    Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
    General Rule
    Special Rules
    ......... Arrow Bullet $  
    Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
    Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF).
    For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
    for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)

    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)
    Page 2
    Name of organization
    THE ACHIEVEMENT NETWORK INC
          		Employer identification number

    20-3289870
    Part I
    Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    1
     
     

    BILL AND MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION  
    PO BOX 23350
     
    SEATTLE, WA98102

    		$1,040,259


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    2
     
     

    BARR FOUNDATION  
    2 ATLANTIC AVE
     
    BOSTON, MA02110

    		$125,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    3
     
     

    THE SKILLMAN FOUNDATION  
    100 TALON CENTER DR SUITE 100
     
    DETROIT, MI48207

    		$470,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    4
     
     

    NEW PROFIT  
    200 CLARENDON STREET 9TH FLOOR
     
    BOSTON, MA02116

    		$250,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    5
     
     

    STRATEGIC GRANT PARTNERS  
    240 NEWBURY STREET 2ND FLOOR
     
    BOSTON, MA02116

    		$500,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    6
     
     

    NEW SCHOOLS FOR NEW ORLEANS  
    200 BROADWAY SUITE 108
     
    NEW ORLEANS, LA70118

    		$125,480


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)
    Name of organization
    THE ACHIEVEMENT NETWORK INC
          		Employer identification number

    20-3289870
    Part I
    Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    7
     
     

    CHARLES AND LYNN SCHUSTERMAN FAMILY  
    1250 EYE STREET 700
     
    WASHINGTON, DC20005

    		$3,025,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    8
     
     

    US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION  
    400 MARYLAND AVENUE SW
     
    WASHINGTON, DC20202

    		$1,065,578


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    9
     
     

    CENTERBRIDGE FOUNDATION  
    375 PARK AVENUE 12TH FLOOR
     
    NEW YORK, NY10152

    		$100,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    10
     
     

    LYNCH FAMILY FOUNDATION  
    280 CONGRESS STREET SUITE 1300 ATLA
     
    BOSTON, MA02110

    		$200,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    11
     
     

    EDVESTORS  
    140 CLARENDON STREET
     
    BOSTON, MA02116

    		$88,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    12
     
     

    THE BOSTON COMPACT  
    2 OLIVER STREET
     
    BOSTON, MA02109

    		$10,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)
    Name of organization
    THE ACHIEVEMENT NETWORK INC
          		Employer identification number

    20-3289870
    Part I
    Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    13
     
     

    THE ANSCHUTZ FOUNDATION  
    1727 TREMONT PLACE
     
    DENVER, CO80202

    		$50,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    14
     
     

    CARNEGIE CORPORATION OF NEW YORK  
    437 MADISON AVENUE
     
    NEW YORK, NY10022

    		$600,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    15
     
     

    THE WILLIAM AND FLORA HEWLETT FOUND  
    2121 SAND HILL ROAD
     
    MENLO PARK, CA94025

    		$100,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    16
     
     

    HYDE FAMILY FOUNDATION  
    17 W PONTOTOC AVE
     
    MEMPHIS, TN38103

    		$200,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    17
     
     

    WK KELLOGG FOUNDATION  
    1 MICHIGAN AVENUE EAST
     
    BATTLE CREEK, MI49017

    		$450,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    18
     
     

    CHARLES AND HELEN SCHWAB FOUNDATION  
    201 MISSION STREET SUITE 1950
     
    SAN FRANCISCO, CA94105

    		$500,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)
    Name of organization
    THE ACHIEVEMENT NETWORK INC
          		Employer identification number

    20-3289870
    Part I
    Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    19
     
     

    SILICON VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION  
    2440 W EL CAMINO REAL 300
     
    MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA94040

    		$200,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    20
     
     

    THE WALTON FAMILY FOUNDATION  
    919 18TH ST NW 650
     
    WASHINGTON, DC20006

    		$150,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    21
     
     

    THE CARSON FOUNDATION  
    18 ROSEBURY LN
     
    WOODBRIDGE, ONTARIOL4L3Z2CA

    		$15,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    22
     
     

    OFFICE OF THE STATE SUPERINTENDENT  
    810 1ST STREET NE 9TH FLOOR
     
    WASHINGTON, DC20002

    		$100,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     

       
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     

       
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)

    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)
    Page 3
    Name of organization
    THE ACHIEVEMENT NETWORK INC
          		Employer identification number

    20-3289870
    Part II
    Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)

    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)
    Page 4
    Name of organization
    THE ACHIEVEMENT NETWORK INC
          		Employer identification number

    20-3289870
    Part III
    Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10)
    that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
    Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)

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    TY 2014 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    THE ACHIEVEMENT NETWORK INC
    EIN: 20-3289870
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ACCOUNTING 33,361 0 22,543 10,818

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    TY 2014 DepreciationSchedule
    Name:
    THE ACHIEVEMENT NETWORK INC
    EIN: 20-3289870
    Description of Property Date Acquired Cost or Other Basis Prior Years' Depreciation Computation Method Rate /
    Life (# of years)    		 Current Year's Depreciation Expense Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Cost of Goods Sold Not Included
    FURNITURE & FIXTURES   91,105 38,261 NC 0 % 17,614 0 0  
    SOFTWARE   400,475 156,410 NC 0 % 52,192 0 0  
    PHONE   100,996 44,480 NC 0 % 19,077 0 0  

    TY 2014 LandEtcSchedule2
    Name:
    THE ACHIEVEMENT NETWORK INC
    EIN: 20-3289870
    Category / Item Cost / Other Basis Accumulated Depreciation Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    FURNITURE & FIXTURES 91,105 55,875 35,230  
    SOFTWARE 400,475 208,602 191,873  
    PHONE 100,996 63,557 37,439  


    TY 2014 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    THE ACHIEVEMENT NETWORK INC
    EIN: 20-3289870
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    LEGAL 12,577 0 8,499 4,078


    TY 2014 OtherAssetsSchedule
    Name:
    THE ACHIEVEMENT NETWORK INC
    EIN: 20-3289870
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
    DEPOSIT 41,372 60,454 60,454


    TY 2014 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    THE ACHIEVEMENT NETWORK INC
    EIN: 20-3289870
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    LICENSE FEE 78,759 0 53,219 25,540
    TELEPHONE AND COMMUNICATIONS 160,596 0 107,811 52,785
    POSTAGE 114,834 0 77,448 37,386
    MISCELLANEOUS 27,277 0 17,912 9,365
    ADVERTISING 158,067 0 106,809 51,258
    INSURANCE 23,798 0 16,081 7,717
    BAD DEBT EXPENSE 107,767 0 72,820 34,947
    STAFF DEVELOPMENT 85,018 0 56,952 28,066
    OFFICE EXPENSE 414,862 0 261,927 152,935
    RECRUITING 81,093 0 54,796 26,297


    TY 2014 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    THE ACHIEVEMENT NETWORK INC
    EIN: 20-3289870
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    PROGRAM SERVICES 15,379,150   15,379,150


    TY 2014 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
    Name:
    THE ACHIEVEMENT NETWORK INC
    EIN: 20-3289870
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
    ACCRUED RENT 27,057 0


    TY 2014 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    THE ACHIEVEMENT NETWORK INC
    EIN: 20-3289870
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    PAYROLL SERVICE 272,950 0 178,630 94,320
    TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE 1,684,470 0 1,060,192 624,278


    TY 2014 SubstantialContributorsSch
    Name:
    THE ACHIEVEMENT NETWORK INC
    EIN: 20-3289870
    Name Address
    BILL AND MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION PO BOX 23350
    SEATTLE,WA98102
    CARNEGIE CORPORATION 437 MADISON AVENUE
    NEW YORK,NY10022
    NEW SCHOOLS FOR NEW ORLEANS 200 BROADWAY SUITE 108
    NEW ORLEANS,LA70118
    NEW SCHOOLS VENTURE FUND 211 CONGRESS STREET
    BOSTON,MA02110
    STRATEGIC GRANT PARTNERS 240 NEWBURY STREET 2ND FLOOR
    BOSTON,MA02116
    THE MICHAEL AND SUSAN DELL FOUNDATI PO BOX 163867
    AUSTIN,TX78716
    US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 400 MARYLAND AVENUE SW
    WASHINGTON,DC20202
    LYNCH FAMILY FOUNDATION 280 CONGRESS STREET SUITE 1300
    ATLANTIC WHARF
    BOSTON,MA02110
    CHARLES AND LYNN SCHUSTERMAN FAMILY 1250 EYE STREET 700
    WASHINGTON,DC20005
    THE SKILLMAN FOUNDATION 100 TALON CENTER DRIVE SUITE 100
    DETROIT,MI48207