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Careerrise Inc

Public charity · Grantmaker Atlanta, GA EIN: 87-0904286 Website

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.

Key facts about Careerrise Inc

EIN
87-0904286
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2024
Total assets
$2,761,214

Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$2.8M

-44.5% YoY

Revenue

$2.4M

-58.0% YoY

Net Investment Income

$12K

+1090.1% YoY

Expenses

$4.4M

+45.0% YoY

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

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

States

Cities

Atlanta

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K$80K0 grants2022 1 grant2023 0 grants2024

In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $75K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Grant Size Distribution

1 grants across all recorded years

<$50K1$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for 2024.

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$2M$4M$6M$8M2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$2,761,214$4,971,925$1,603,967
Revenue$2,436,251$5,795,201$1,594,049
Expenses$4,387,639$3,025,108$39,948
Net Investment Income$12,163$1,022—

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 11, 2024)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024

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

John Helton — Executive Director: $143KJohn HeltonExecutive Director$143K

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.

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