Why Skookum Educational Programs

FY2024 · Form 990Its mission and biggest programs, as filed

Integrates people of all abilities into the workforce, prioritizing veterans with disabilities.

Skookum provides a wide array of facilities management services for navy region northwest, air station whidbey, fort gregg-adams in virginia, white sands missile range in new mexico, fort riley in kansas, curtis bay shipyard in maryland, the coast guard training…$170.4M spent in FY2024
Skookum provided fleet management services for a wide variety of government and commercial customers. Skookum maintains and repairs over 1,000 gsa vehicles located at fort riley, kansas. Skookum also maintained and repaired tactical wheeled vehicles located at joint base lewis-mcchord…$18.9M spent in FY2024
Skookum provides a variety of logistics services to our customers. Skookum operates three central issue facilities (cifs) for the u.s. Army, one at jblm, WA, one at fort hood, TX and another at jble, virginia. These operations require Skookum to…$14M spent in FY2024

Before you apply

FY2024 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the org

Pays its leaders

$214K–$983K

12 officers reported

Fine: from the org's Form 990.

Pt VII · Sec A

Budget

$240.3M

spent in FY2024

Fine: from the org's Form 990.

Pt I · Ln 18

Staff

1,590

employees

Fine: from the org's Form 990.

Pt I · Ln 5–6

Spent on programs

89%

of spending

Looks good: 89% of spending went to programs; 75% or more.

Pt IX · Ln 25 · col B

Surplus or deficit

+3%

of revenue, FY2024

Looks good: revenue was at least expenses in the latest filing.

Pt I · Ln 19

Cash reserves

7 mo

of spending, in cash and securities

Looks good: 6.7 months of spending in cash; 3 or more.

Pt X · Ln 1–2 · Pt I · Ln 18

Latest return

FY2024

latest Form 990

Looks good: the latest return is for FY2024, 2 tax years back; within 2 tax years.

IRS e-file

IRS status

501(c)(3)

tax-exempt since 1992

Looks good: listed by the IRS.

IRS BMF

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About the role

The org's own posting, as written

Heavy Equipment Operator Location: Colorado Springs, CO (United States Air Force Academy) Type: Non-Exempt Work Schedule: Full Time. On-call work may also be required based on operational needs. Compensation: $35.76 per hour Deadline: October 19, 2026 Benefits: Tessera is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible part-time and full-time employees.

Full-Time benefits of a Heavy Equipment Operator at Tessera include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) retirement plan, Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance Health and Welfare Benefit Flexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care 11 paid federal holidays and paid time off Potential shared earning bonus Tuition assistance is available after 1 year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities Verizon wireless discount Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and an engaging wellness program Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees Tessera is dedicated to “Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities” by hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities as well as veterans with disabilities.

We take pride in our purpose-driven culture, our core values - Inclusion, Partnerships, Integrity - and our commitment to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees. Tessera is seeking a dependable Heavy Equipment Operator to support operations at the United States Air Force Academy. This role operates a variety of heavy equipment, including loaders, graders, bulldozers, skid steers, backhoes, sweepers, and snow removal equipment to support roadway, construction, and maintenance activities. Responsibilities may include interpreting basic plans, performing routine equipment checks, and making minor repairs.

Based on operational needs, this position may be stationed at the USAFA to support airfield maintenance and snow removal operations. Typical duties include but are not limited to: Operates various heavy and light equipment in the maintenance and new construction of projects such as preparing/paving/patching streets and parking lots, maintain gravel and other earth surfaced roads and access roads, blading road and ditches, removing and/or installing culverts, crack sealing, clearing weeds etc. Read and interpret grade and slope stakes and simple plans. Communicate with customers in a courteous and respectful manner.

Perform snow and ice removal operations across USAFA grounds, ensuring safe and efficient access to mission-critical facilities during inclement weather. Support paving operations by hauling materials, staging equipment, and assisting with site prep to ensure smooth and timely project execution across USAFA. Perform daily safety and maintenance checks. Clean heavy equipment as scheduled and/or required. Participate in routine maintenance. May grease, adjust and make emergency repairs to equipment. Apply all…

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About Skookum Educational Programs

From its Form 990

Budget $247.6M
Staff 1,590 · founded 1988
Pays its leaders $214K–$983K (12 reported)
Open jobs 53 · Jobs at Skookum Educational Programs · Full 990 report