1. PARTNERING WITH HIGH SCHOOLS AS WELL AS OTHER EDUCATIONAL ENTITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN VOCATIONAL EDUCATION COURSES AND PROGRAMS FOCUSED ON SKILLS TRAINING FOR THE VARIOUS TRADES WITHIN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY. 2. DEVELOPING EFFECTIVE JOB PLACEMENT PLATFORMS, AND ORGANIZING AND HOSTING CAREER PATHWAY FAIRS, IN ORDER TO CONNECT PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS WITH CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY. 3. COLLABORATING WITH EDUCATORS, SCHOOL COUNSELORS, PARENTS, STUDENT PARTICIPANTS, AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY STAKEHOLDERS TO ESTABLISH AN OUTREACH AND RECRUITING PROGRAM TO PROMOTE THE BENEFITS OF VOCATIONAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, PARTICULARLY TARGETING MAINSTREAM STUDENTS AND UNDER-REPRESENTED POPULATIONS SUCH AS LATINOS, NATIVE AMERICANS, WOMEN, AND FIRST-GENERATION COLLEGE STUDENTS; 4. REDUCING BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT BY IDENTIFYING AND CONNECTING CICC STUDENTS WITH REPUTABLE EMPLOYERS WILLING TO PROVIDE SAFE, EDUCATIONAL, REAL-WORLD PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES A
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.2M
+3.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$855K
+2.0% YoY
Grant Count
9
+125.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$95K
-54.7% YoY
About Careers in Construction Colorado
Based on IRS filings
Careers in Construction Colorado is a nonprofit organization focused on Employment, based in COLORADO SPRINGS, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $855K. Net investment income was $30K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,165,684 | $4,026,360 | $4,502,171 |
| Revenue | $1,557,636 | $1,139,836 | $4,103,510 |
| Expenses | $1,547,870 | $1,492,088 | $1,202,519 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $29,964 | $19,865 | $515 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Careers in Construction Colorado
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Housing and Building Association 4585 ($651,571), Home Builders Association of Northern Colorado ($134,762), Cef Colorado ($30,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Summit County Builders Association Frisco, CO | Subsidize cost of class building materials | $9,000 |
| Housing and Building Association 4585 Colorado Springs, CO | grant funding designated for El Paso County | $651,571 |
| Home Builders Association of Northern Colorado Loveland, CO | Fulfill Chapter Responsibilities | $134,762 |
| CEF COLORADO DENVER, CO | Fulfill Chapter Responsibilities | $30,000 |
| Boulder TEC Boulder, CO | program support | $5,332 |
| Colorado Early Colleges Aurora Aurora, CO | Program support | $5,588 |
| Fleming School Fleming, CO | program support | $5,385 |
| Palisade High School Palisade, CO | program support | $5,780 |
| Ralston Valley High School Arvada, CO | program support | $7,508 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renee Zentz | President/Ex-officio Director | 12 | $126,624 |
| Joseph Glenn Hard | Secretary & Executive Director | 40 | $93,126 |
| George Hess | Chairman | 12 | — |
| John Bissett | Vice Chairman | 2.5 | — |
| Mike Ruebenson | Treasurer | 2.5 | — |
| Joe Loidolt | Director | 1.5 | — |
| Phil LaSarre | Director | 1.5 | — |
| Duane Roberson | Director | 1.5 | — |
| David Scott | Director | 1.5 | — |
| Lisa Seaman | Director | 1.5 | — |
| Jamie Straton | Director | 1.5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Careers in Construction Colorado?
Careers in Construction Colorado is a nonprofit organization focused on Employment, based in COLORADO SPRINGS, CO. It holds $4.2M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Careers in Construction Colorado?
As of 2024, Careers in Construction Colorado holds $4.2M in total assets with $1.6M in annual revenue. It awarded 9 grants totaling $855K in 2024.
Where does Careers in Construction Colorado operate?
Careers in Construction Colorado has awarded grants in Colorado.
What size grants does Careers in Construction Colorado award?
In 2024, Careers in Construction Colorado awarded 9 grants totaling $855K — an average of about $95K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Careers in Construction Colorado's EIN?
Careers in Construction Colorado's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-3196106. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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