Careerrise Inc
Advancing the economic mobility and regional prosperity by creating new and strengthening existing partnerships and systems that meet employers' talent demands and provide residents with access to sustainable, quality employment opportunities.
Careerrise Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $2,761,214
- -44.5% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $2,436,251
- -58.0% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $12,163
- +1090.1% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $4,387,639
- +45.0% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Careerrise Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $75K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Center for Self Sufficiency Inc Atlanta, GA | Award to distribute as stipends to participants for career advisement and job readiness services and training. | $75,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,761,214 | $2,436,251 | $4,387,639 | — | — | $12,163 |
| 2023 | $4,971,925 | $5,795,201 | $3,025,108 | $75,000 | 1 | $1,022 |
| 2022 | $1,603,967 | $1,594,049 | $39,948 | — | — | — |
About Careerrise Inc
Based on IRS filings
Careerrise Inc is a public charity focused on Employment, based in Atlanta, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.8M in total assets. Net investment income was $12K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Careerrise Inc is led by John Helton, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; 1 of 22 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Helton
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$130K (2022) → $143K (2024)
Amy Lancaster-King
Treasurer & Internal Affairs Chair
Treasurer → Treasurer & Internal Affairs Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ann Cramer
Governance Chair
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beth Lowry
Board Chair
Vice Chair → Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Geneva Hall-Shelton
External Affairs Chair
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Terry
Board Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Pumphrey
Board Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Burke
Board Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dave Williams
Board Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eloisa Klementich
Board Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frank Fernandez
Board Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Leone De Nie
Board Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Labriah Lee Holt
Board Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Milton J. Little Jr.
Board Director
Board Chair → Board Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Moore
Board Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Smith
Board Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stewart Williams
Board Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Suganthi Simon
Board Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Walt Farrell
Board Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adriana Lawton
Board Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marianna Love
Board Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terri Block
Vice Chair
Board Director → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Anna Roach (2022) — Board Director
- Former: Chris Young (2022) — Board Director
- Former: Darrell Booker (2022) — Board Director
- Former: Helen Parker (2022) — Board Director
- Former: La'kerri Jackson (2022) — Board Director
- Former: Michael Kenig (2022) — Board Director
- Former: Rob Lebeau (2022) — Board Director
- Former: Wendy Jamerson (2022) — Board Director
- Former: Yuka Hashimoto (2022) — Board Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $143K, to John Helton (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Careerrise Inc
How large is Careerrise Inc?
Careerrise Inc reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.4M.
What is Careerrise Inc?
Careerrise Inc is a public charity focused on Employment, based in Atlanta, GA. It holds $2.8M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Careerrise Inc operate?
Careerrise Inc has awarded grants in Georgia.
What is Careerrise Inc's EIN?
Careerrise Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-0904286. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 11, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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