Careerworks Inc
Careerworks Inc is a Seattle, Washington public charity formed in 2017. It connects young adults from under-resourced communities with free career training and employer connections, while partnering with workforce-development and nonprofit organizations to deliver its programs.
Careerworks Inc at a glance
In short: Careerworks Inc gave $460K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $42K), top state Washington. 18% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $460,000
- -23.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- -31.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $41,818
- +10.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $1,343,556
- +808.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (2 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Washington (28% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Careerworks Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 601 Union St Ste 1720, Seattle, WA 98101
Phone: (206) 344-3476
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Careerworks Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Career Path Services Employment and Training ($70K). Together the top 10 received $450K.
Grant Size Distribution
73 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 62 grants of 73 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
CAREERWORKS reported 2024 grant dollars across multiple states. The largest stated shares went to Washington (28%), California (22%), Colorado (14%), Oregon (11%), and North Carolina (9%). Its listed 2024 grants also went to recipients in Arizona, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, and Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Careerworks Inc open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 11 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $35K; repeat grants $43K. How we count
Medians: $35K first-time, $40K repeat.
- 73% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+10%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $420K (2021) to $605K (2023). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $460K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Career Path Services Employment and Training Spokane, WA | Program Support | $70,000 |
| Goodwill of Colorado Colorado Springs, CO | Program Support | $65,000 |
| Fremont Unified School District Fremont, CA | Program Support | $60,000 |
| Young Womens Christian Association of Seattle-King County-Snohomish County Seattle, WA | Program Support | $60,000 |
| Worksystems Inc Portland, OR | Program Support | $50,000 |
| Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont Charlotte, NC | Program Support | $40,000 |
| JVS Socal Los Angeles, CA | Program Support | $40,000 |
| A New Leaf Inc Mesa, AZ | Program Support | $25,000 |
| Employ Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | Program Support | $20,000 |
| PARTNER4WORK Pittsburgh, PA | Program Support | $20,000 |
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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 | $1,343,556 | $2,700,749 | $1,497,266 | $460,000 | 11 | $2,900 |
| 2023 | $147,864 | $1,569,052 | $1,978,091 | $604,505 | 16 | $13,070 |
| 2022 | $628,664 | $2,302,834 | $2,099,368 | $520,294 | 15 | $-2,166 |
| 2021 | $374,714 | $2,124,184 | $1,910,570 | $420,000 | 15 | $-816 |
| 2020 | $200,359 | $875,417 | $1,904,850 | $581,750 | 16 | $6,991 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
CAREERWORKS states that its mission is to connect young adults from under-resourced communities to lasting, stable careers through free training and supportive partnerships that advance equitable economic opportunity.
Its 2024 filing describes a partner-based model: local organizations recruit and support participants, provide coaching, and connect them with employers, while CAREERWORKS supplies program resources and financial support. CAREERWORKS reports a 75% placement rate and says employers contribute philanthropic support and commit to interviewing and hiring graduates.
In 2024, CAREERWORKS gave program-support grants to workforce-development and education organizations. Grantee missions illustrate the kinds of work represented: Goodwill of Colorado says it provides employment and life-skills programs for people facing economic and developmental challenges; Worksystems Inc says it coordinates a regional workforce system; and JVS SoCal says it provides job training, mentoring, education, career guidance, and employer partnerships. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, CAREERWORKS reported 11 grants totaling $460,000. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $70,000, with a median of $40,000. All listed grants were for program support.
Among the 2024 grants, CAREERWORKS gave $70,000 to Career Path Services Employment and Training in Spokane, Washington; $65,000 to Goodwill of Colorado in Colorado Springs, Colorado; $60,000 each to Fremont Unified School District in Fremont, California, and the YWCA of Seattle-King County-Snohomish County in Seattle, Washington; and $50,000 to Worksystems Inc in Portland, Oregon. Other listed recipients included Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont ($40,000), JVS SoCal ($40,000), A New Leaf ($25,000), Employ Milwaukee ($20,000), Partner4Work ($20,000), and Dallas College Foundation ($10,000).
The filing says CAREERWORKS requires monthly results from grantees and an annual program recap. It reviews participant, graduate, and placement counts; locally raised funds; participant diversity; graduate hiring statistics; and other metrics.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Duncan Taylor as president, Kyle Hayden as CFO, Laurie Stewart as chair, and Megan Managan as secretary. It also lists Ranko Fukuda and Latoya Edmonds as directors of programs and development, respectively, and Clayton DeHaan, Lisa Hefter, Bryan McDonald, and Don Stafford as board members.
The filing states that Les and Sheri Biller were the organization’s sole members until July 31, 2024, when Washington Bankers Association became the sole member.
Careerworks Inc is led by Duncan Taylor, President on the 2024 filing; 2 of 19 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Duncan Taylor
President
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laurie Stewart
Chair
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ranko Fukuda
Director of Programs
Regional Director → Director of Programs, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$123K (2020) → $170K (2024)
Latoya Edmonds
Director of Development
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$115K (2022) → $138K (2024)
Howard Behar
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John R. Ohanesian
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Les Biller
Board Member
Director, President & CFO → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lindsey C. Kozberg
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pedo Marti
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Powell
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sheri Biller
Board Member
Director & Secretary → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yvonne Bell
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Lyding
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bryan McDonald
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Clayton Dehaan
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Don Stafford
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kyle Hayden
CFO
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Hefter
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Megan Managan
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Marie E. Toft (2020–2023) — Director of Finance & Administrator
- Former: Kiana M. Scott (2021–2022) — Director of Development
- Former: Anna Cunningham (2020–2021) — Director of Operations
- Former: Sherry Cromett (2020–2021) — Executive Director
- Former: Alexander Cappello (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 $170K, to Ranko Fukuda (Director of Programs). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Careerworks Inc
How much does Careerworks Inc give each year?
Careerworks Inc gave $460K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $605K across 16 grants.
What is Careerworks Inc's typical grant size?
Careerworks Inc's median grant in 2024 was $40,000, and its average grant was $41,818, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Careerworks Inc that year got $35K on average.
Where does Careerworks Inc give grants?
Careerworks Inc's top state is Washington, with 28% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were California (22%) and Colorado (14%).
Does Careerworks Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Careerworks Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (11 grants).
Who are Careerworks Inc's largest grantees?
Careerworks Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Career Path Services Employment and Training ($70,000), Goodwill of Colorado ($65,000) and Fremont Unified School District ($60,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Careerworks Inc?
Careerworks Inc reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.7M.
What does Careerworks Inc fund?
CAREERWORKS states that its mission is to connect young adults from under-resourced communities to lasting, stable careers through free training and supportive partnerships that advance equitable economic opportunity. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Careerworks Inc?
Careerworks Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Careerworks Inc's EIN?
Careerworks Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2896556. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Careerworks Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/careerworks-inc-morg_7e4c894e1f004667a22e8f9141fc6c98
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