CAREERWISE'S MISSION IS TO FORGE PATHWAYS TO MEANINGFUL CAREERS THROUGH BOLD ADVOCACY, INNOVATIVE APPRENTICESHIPS, AND INDUSTRY LED PARTNERSHIPS, CREATING A DYNAMIC TALENT ECOSYSTEM THAT CONNECTS AMBITION TO OPPORTUNITY FOR EMPOWERED YOUNG PEOPLE.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$12.8M
-16.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$766K
-2.5% YoY
Grant Count
6
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$128K
-2.5% YoY
About Careerwise Colorado
Based on IRS filings
Careerwise Colorado is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in DENVER, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $12.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $766K. Net investment income was $233K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $12,783,275 | $15,381,488 | $7,305,305 |
| Revenue | $6,622,589 | $16,382,054 | $8,219,963 |
| Expenses | $9,177,527 | $8,482,884 | $6,412,628 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $232,715 | $67,085 | $1,971 |
| 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 6 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Careerwise New York ($294,369), Colorado Mountain College ($172,023), Careerwise Elkhart County - Employ ($110,581).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CAREERWISE DC - CITY WORKS DC WASHINGTON, DC | SEE PART IV | $88,154 |
| CAREERWISE ELKHART COUNTY - EMPLOY INDIANAPOLIS, IN | SEE PART IV | $110,581 |
| CAREERWISE NEW YORK NEW YORK, NY | SEE PART IV | $294,369 |
| COLORADO MOUNTAIN COLLEGE GLENWOOD SPRINGS, CO | SEE PART IV | $172,023 |
| DENVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS DENVER, CO | SEE PART IV | $64,342 |
| MESA COUNTY VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT GRAND JUNCTION, CO | SEE PART IV | $37,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NOEL PARISH | VP OF PROGRA | 24 | $115,359 |
| RYAN GENSLER | EVP, CWUSA | 40 | $161,654 |
| BRENT PARTON | PRESIDENT AS | 12 | $44,377 |
| PARKER ALLEMAN | DIR. SOLUTIO | 40 | $133,230 |
| ALEXANDER BARNES | SALESFORCE D | 40 | $127,409 |
| KATHRYN BEACH | CFO | 30 | $115,009 |
| ALEXANDRA PEEK | VP OF PRODUC | 40 | $125,880 |
| JANA PERSKY | VP PRDCT, TH | 40 | $120,482 |
| HEATHER WEBB | PRESIDENT, T | 40 | $119,967 |
| LINDEN JOHNSON | SR. SALESFOR | 40 | $111,642 |
| JJ AMENT | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| FIONA ARNOLD | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| KIERSTEN BARNET | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ASHLEY CARTER | BD MBR, THRU | — | — |
| KRISTIN HEATH COLON | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| JOJO CONLAN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CLAIRE FIDDIAN-GREEN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| NOEL GINSBURG | CEO AND CHAI | 20 | — |
| KIM HUNTER-REED | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SUZI LEVINE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DONNA LYNNE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KYLA MCNALLY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LINDSEY PADRINO | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| JAY SEATON | BD MBR, THRU | — | — |
| CHRIS TERRILL | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| RAH THOMAS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Careerwise Colorado?
Careerwise Colorado is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in DENVER, CO. It holds $12.8M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Careerwise Colorado?
As of 2024, Careerwise Colorado holds $12.8M in total assets with $6.6M in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $766K in 2024.
Where does Careerwise Colorado operate?
Careerwise Colorado has awarded grants in Colorado, District of Columbia, Indiana, New York.
What size grants does Careerwise Colorado award?
In 2024, Careerwise Colorado awarded 6 grants totaling $766K — an average of about $128K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Careerwise Colorado's EIN?
Careerwise Colorado's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-1415662. 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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