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Transition U

Public charity · Grantmaker Stockton, CA EIN: 84-4014448 Website

Transition U is a 501c3 that provides the gold standard in transformative services for veterans and returning citizens. We offer business solutions for organization leaders with our mindset and practical skill set training curriculum.

Transition U at a glance

In short: Transition U gave $56K across 2 grants in 2022 (avg $28K), mostly in California. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990.

Annual giving (2022)
$55,705
Grants made (2022)
2
Average grant
$27,853
Median grant
$27,853
Total assets
$65,705
+23.6% vs 2021
Primary geography
California (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2022 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990, 2022; updated September 2026.

Who Transition U funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 2 recipients in 2022

9889 Deep Water Ln: $50K9889 Deep Water Ln$50KTransition U: $6KTransition U$6K

The largest 2022 recipient was 9889 Deep Water Ln ($50K). Together the top 2 received $56K.

Grant Size Distribution

2 grants across all recorded years

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

The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.

States

Cities

Stockton

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K0 grants2021 2 grants2022

In 2022 it made 2 grants totaling $56K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
9889 Deep Water Ln Stockton, CATo provide a transitional housing program for veterans.$50,000
Transition U Stockton, CAA digital marketing campaign for San Joaquin residents to get connected to community resources.$5,705
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrants
2022$65,705$65,705$28,174$55,7052
2021$53,140$53,140$53,140——

About Transition U

Based on IRS filings

Transition U is a public charity focused on Education, based in Stockton, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2022. As of 2022, the organization holds $66K in total assets. In 2022, it awarded 2 grants totaling $56K.

Focus Areas

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Transition U is led by Charlotte Garraway, CEO since 2022 (on filings since 2021); none of the 3 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.

Officers on the 2022 filing

  • Charlotte Garraway

    CEO

    Trustee → CEO, 2022

    On filings since 2021

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Eric Gardner

    Secretary

    Director of Operations → Secretary, 2022

    On filings since 2021

    10 hrs/week

    $5K (2021) → $0 (2022)

  • Andrew Johnson

    CFO

    On filings since 2021

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (1)
  • Former: SunHouse Jo Ann Rimmer (2021) — Program Director

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2021 IRS filing

Eric Gardner — Director of Operation: $5KEric GardnerDirector of Operation$5KSunHouse Jo Ann Rimmer — Program Director: $4KSunHouse Jo Ann RimmerProgram Director$4K

The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $5K, to Eric Gardner (Director of Operation). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about Transition U

How much does Transition U give each year?

Transition U gave $56K across 2 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990.

How large is Transition U?

Transition U reported $66K in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $66K.

What is Transition U?

Transition U is a public charity focused on Education, based in Stockton, CA. It holds $66K in total assets as of 2022.

Where does Transition U operate?

Transition U has awarded grants in California.

What is Transition U's EIN?

Transition U's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4014448. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2022.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

Data update history

(2)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 17, 2023)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2022

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