Program areas at Work Options
Work Options was recognized by the Colorado Office of Apprenticeship with two statewide awards:The Outstanding Partner award for our work with the Colorado Restaurant Association on launching the Apprenticeship Program both as a training provider and as an employer.Our Executive Director was also recognized as the Outstanding Champion of Apprenticeships, for her work in launching and creating partnership in the apprenticeship arena.
Line Cook Apprenticeship- We began offering the Line Cook Apprenticeship in 2023 with 7 students beginning and completing the Apprenticeship. We also started 4 students in the Pre- Apprenticeship program.
Culinary Job Training Program- In 2023 we enrolled the highest number of students ever at 287. 85% completed the program, of the completers 72% became employed and of the employed 74% were employed for 6 months and 71% were employed at 12 months.
Who funds Work Options
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Work Options
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Julie Stone | Executive Director | $107,497 | 2024-11-18 |
| Angela O'Leary | Director of Operations | | 2024-11-18 |
| Tessa Houston | Director of Communications | | 2024-11-18 |
| Tamika Simmons | Training Program and Database Manager | | 2024-11-18 |
| Andrea Lujan Flynn | Manager of Student Services | | 2024-11-18 |
| ...and 9 more key personnel |
Financials for Work Options
| Revenues | FYE 12/2023 | FYE 12/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $1,429,826 | $1,855,294 | -22.9% |
| Program services | $630,929 | $938,786 | -32.8% |
| Investment income and dividends | $5,085 | $4,691 | 8.4% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from fundraising events | $68,611 | $0 | 999% |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $1,053 | $1,146 | -8.1% |
| Total revenues | $2,135,504 | $2,799,917 | -23.7% |
Organizations like Work Options
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| CarePartners | 501(c)(3) | Houston, TX | $3,403,001 |
| Jewish Vocational Service Bureau of Kansas City | 501(c)(3) | Kansas City, MO | $9,801,081 |
| Building Blocks Ministries | 501(c)(3) | Minneola, FL | $867,885 |
| Vermont Works for Women | 501(c)(3) | Winooski, VT | $1,407,145 |
| Employment Connection | 501(c)(3) | Saint Louis, MO | $6,347,546 |
| Rise Community Services | 501(c)(3) | Warrensburg, MO | $8,423,526 |
| The Hope Program | 501(c)(3) | Brooklyn, NY | $8,580,871 |
| Manufacturing Works | 501(c)(3) | Cleveland, OH | $2,717,001 |
| Every Citizen Has Opportunities (ECHO) | 501(c)(3) | Leesburg, VA | $7,302,873 |
| Kent-Sussex Industries (KSI) | 501(c)(3) | Milford, DE | $9,467,470 |
Data update history
January 12, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
November 18, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 7 new personnel
December 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Employment organizationsCharities
Issues
Human servicesWomen and girlsReligionJobs and employment
Characteristics
ReligiousFundraising eventsReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 1895 Quebec St
- Denver, CO 80220
- Metro area
- Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
- County
- Denver County, CO
- Website URL
- workoptions.org/Â
- Phone
- (720) 668-0532
IRS details
- EIN
- 84-1364292
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1996
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- X00: Religion: General
- NAICS code, primary
- 624310: Vocational Rehabilitation Services
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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