Careers in Construction SW Washington
CAREERS IN CONSTRUCTION is a private foundation based in Vancouver, Washington. Its 2024 filing describes direct support for career and technical education (CTE) programs in schools, including donated supplies and materials, and workwear and safety supplies for school skills centers.
Careers in Construction SW Washington at a glance
In short: Careers in Construction SW Washington gave $27K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $27,450
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- Average grant
- $2,745
- Median grant
- $750
- Total assets
- $1,202,292
- +178.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (93% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Careers in Construction SW Washington
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4501 Ne Minnehaha Ste 200, Vancouver, WA 98661
Phone: (360) 694-2446
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Careers in Construction SW Washington funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Royal Oaks Country Club ($14K). Together the top 10 received $27K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington and 7% to recipients in Oregon. Named recipients were in Washington, except for Linfield Athletics in McMinnville, Oregon.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $27K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Oaks Country Club Vancouver, WA | Program-Specific Support - Grade 13 | $13,925 |
| Washoughal School District Washougal, WA | Program-Specific Support - CTE | $5,900 |
| Battle Ground Citizens for Better S Battle Ground Citizens for Better Schools Battle Ground, WA | Program-Specific Support | $3,000 |
| Linfield Athletics McMinnville, OR | General Support | $2,000 |
| Citizens for Ridgefield Schools Ridgefield, WA | Program-Specific Support | $1,000 |
| Cascadia Tech Academy Vancouver, WA | Program-Specific Support | $500 |
| Battle Ground Citizens for Better S Battle Ground, WA | Program-Specific Support | $500 |
| Woodland for Better Schools Woodland, WA | Program-Specific Support | $350 |
| Building Future Foundation Vancouver, WA | General Support | $175 |
| 4-H Vancouver, WA | General Support | $100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,202,292 | $62,358 | $95,177 | $27,450 | 10 | $90,745 | $22,943 |
| 2023 | $431,359 | $17,220 | $5,315 | — | — | — | $11,220 |
| 2022 | $419,454 | $237,827 | $1,586 | — | — | — | $7,214 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2024 filing reports donating supplies and materials to CTE programs at La Center, Washougal, Ridgefield, Hudson’s Bay, and Camas high schools, and providing workwear and safety supplies to skills centers at local schools. Its 2024 grants also included program-specific support and general support.
Among its 2024 recipients, Royal Oaks Country Club describes itself as a social club serving its members and their guests, with revenues used to operate its golf course and club facilities. Other named recipients include school districts, school-support organizations, an athletics organization, a technical academy, a foundation, and 4-H.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $27,450. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $13,925, with a median of $750. Its largest grants were $13,925 to Royal Oaks Country Club, $5,900 to Washougal School District, $3,000 to Battle Ground Citizens for Better S, and $2,000 to Linfield Athletics. Other reported grants included $1,000 to Citizens for Ridgefield Schools, $500 to Cascadia Tech Academy, $500 to Battle Ground Citizens for Better S, $350 to Woodland for Better Schools, $175 to Building Future Foundation, and $100 to 4-H.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jon Girod as president and Jeremy Girod as an officer.
Careers in Construction SW Washington is led by Jon Girod, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jon Girod
President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Jeremy Girod
Officer
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: James Wilson (2022–2023) — Secretary
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.
Frequently asked questions about Careers in Construction SW Washington
How much does Careers in Construction SW Washington give each year?
Careers in Construction SW Washington gave $27K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Careers in Construction SW Washington's typical grant size?
Careers in Construction SW Washington's median grant in 2024 was $750, and its average grant was $2,745, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Careers in Construction SW Washington give grants?
Careers in Construction SW Washington gives mostly in Washington: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Oregon (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Vancouver, WA (4 grants) and Battle Ground, WA (2 grants).
Does Careers in Construction SW Washington give general operating support?
Yes: 30% of Careers in Construction SW Washington's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Program-Specific Support" (5 grants).
Who are Careers in Construction SW Washington's largest grantees?
Careers in Construction SW Washington's largest 2024 grantees include Royal Oaks Country Club ($13,925), Washoughal School District ($5,900) and Battle Ground Citizens for Better S Battle Ground Citizens for Better Schools ($3,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Careers in Construction SW Washington?
Careers in Construction SW Washington reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $62K.
What does Careers in Construction SW Washington fund?
The foundation’s 2024 filing reports donating supplies and materials to CTE programs at La Center, Washougal, Ridgefield, Hudson’s Bay, and Camas high schools, and providing workwear and safety supplies to skills centers at local schools. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Careers in Construction SW Washington?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Careers in Construction SW Washington's EIN?
Careers in Construction SW Washington's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-2151681. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Does Careers in Construction SW Washington accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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