CAREER GEAR HOUSTON
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Plain text CAREER GEAR HOUSTON. furp.org, nonprofit organization profile, tax years 2017–2024. https://furp.org/org/career-gear-houston-200383035. Retrieved 2026-11-09.
APA furp.org. (n.d.). CAREER GEAR HOUSTON [Nonprofit organization profile; tax years 2017–2024]. Retrieved November 9, 2026, from https://furp.org/org/career-gear-houston-200383035
MLA “CAREER GEAR HOUSTON.” furp.org, tax years 2017–2024, https://furp.org/org/career-gear-houston-200383035. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.
Retrieved 2026-11-09; covers tax years 2017–2024. Data: furp.org (index © the FURP Alliance; the records are public domain).
2024 · Form 990 · revenue $420K · expenses $277K · assets $317K
- EIN
- 20-0383035
- Address
- 7830 WESTGLEN DR, HOUSTON, TX 77063-6408
- Website
- WWW.CAREERGEARHOUSTON.ORG
- NTEE code
- B99 Education N.E.C. (Education) published (IRS Business Master File)
- FURP topic
- men: issues (from its 990 text; the topic index)
- Exempt type
- 501(c)(3): charitable, religious, educational, scientific or literary (corporation)
- Ruling date
- October 2004 (when the IRS recognized its exemption)
- IRS status
- Exempt (unconditional) (IRS Business Master File) IRS data ↗
- Tax-deductible donations
- Yes: listed in IRS Publication 78 (public charity) Pub 78 ↗
- Foundation status
- Public charity supported by the public (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Mission
TO PROMOTE THE ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE OF LOW-INCOME MEN BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL LITERACY TRAINING, A NETWORK OF SUPPORT, PROFESSIONAL ATTIRE, CAREER DEVELOPMENT TOOLS, JOB-READINESS AND ESSENTIAL LIFE SKILLS TRAINING THAT HELP MEN ENTER THE WORKFORCE, STAY EMPLOYED AND BECOME ROLE MODELS AND MENTORS TO THEIR FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
17 people paid across every filing: current people first, then by total pay from this organization. Organizations counts every nonprofit each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Latest year pay | Total pay from here | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamay Schardien | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 2019-2024 | $34,016 | $279,831 | 1 |
| Issac German | Program Coordinator | 2023-2024 | $21,759 | $41,263 | 1 |
| Natalie Pose | Stylist | 2023-2024 | $25,746 | $35,133 | 1 |
| Naomi Cooper | Program Coordinator | 2024 | $6,544 | $6,544 | 1 |
| King Hayes | Coordinator | 2024 | $851 | $851 | 1 |
| Mary Fishback (former) | INTAKE COORDINATOR | 2020-2022 | $2,417 | $38,272 | 1 |
| Aaron Hilker (former) | PROGRAM MANAGER | 2021-2022 | $12,823 | $32,823 | 1 |
| Joe Garcia (former) | MISSION POSSIBLE PROGRAM MANAGER | 2020 | $24,250 | $24,250 | 1 |
| Shanna Cannon (former) | ACCOUNTING/FINANCE MANAGER | 2020-2022 | $4,793 | $14,656 | 1 |
| Donald Jones (former) | PROGRAM MANAGER | 2020 | $10,984 | $10,984 | 1 |
| Tia Brooks (former) | Intake Coordinator | 2022-2023 | $671 | $10,916 | 1 |
| Jeff Utsey (former) | Program Manager | 2023 | $7,614 | $7,614 | 1 |
| Hendrix Williams (former) | INTAKE ASSISTANT | 2021 | $6,525 | $6,525 | 1 |
| Dezmond Fishback (former) | Program Coordinator | 2023 | $5,481 | $5,481 | 1 |
| Patrick Chiles (former) | COORDINATOR | 2022 | $5,019 | $5,019 | 1 |
| Rashad Jones (former) | SYTLIST | 2020 | $3,430 | $3,430 | 1 |
| Rebekah Little (former) | PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR | 2021-2022 | $1,017 | $2,533 | 1 |
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
31 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Ashe | EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER | 2022-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Robert Ray | EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER | 2017-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Samuel Kelner | EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER | 2019-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Emeka Kanu | EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER | 2023-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| David Lavine | EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER | 2017-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Allan Ayarro | EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER | 2023-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jose Lopez | EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER | 2021-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Mark Hamzath | EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER | 2023-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Alexander Okwonna (former) | VICE CHARIMAN BOARD MEMBER | 2022 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Stephen Elsner (former) | BOARD CHAIRMAN | 2018-2022 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Gege Suttman (former) | EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER | 2020-2022 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Catherine Kane (former) | EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER | 2020-2022 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Dwayne Campbell (former) | EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER | 2021-2022 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Kevin Murray (former) | EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER | 2018-2022 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Dan Garrison (former) | EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMEBER | 2018-2022 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Shelley Radabaugh (former) | EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER | 2020-2021 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Alexander Okwanna (former) | EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER | 2021 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| James Williams (former) | EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER | 2021 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Ariel Cretu (former) | CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD | 2017-2019 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Gideon Lakew (former) | EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER | 2018-2019 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jamay Fishback (former) | Executive Director | 2017-2018 | 40 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Robert Ray J D (former) | Vice Chair Executive Board Member | 2018 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Sam Kelner (former) | Executive Board Member | 2017-2018 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Ari Cretu (former) | Chairman of the Board | 2018 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jordan Strauss (former) | Executive Board Member | 2017-2018 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| John Guess (former) | Executive Board Member | 2017-2018 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Harrell Blacklock (former) | EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER | 2017 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Richard Ash (former) | ADVISOR | 2017 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Grant Sadler (former) | ADVISOR | 2017 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Michele Merdink (former) | ADVISOR | 2017 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Karl Petters (former) | ADVISOR | 2017 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2024 · 13 people listed · 5 paid, $89K · 5 employees · 16 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAMAY SCHARDIEN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $34,016 | $0 | $0 | $34,016 | 1 |
| Natalie Pose | Stylist | 30 | $25,746 | $0 | $0 | $25,746 | 1 |
| Issac German | Program Coordinator | 30 | $21,759 | $0 | $0 | $21,759 | 1 |
| Naomi Cooper | Program Coordinator | 10 | $6,544 | $0 | $0 | $6,544 | 1 |
| King Hayes | Coordinator | 10 | $851 | $0 | $0 | $851 | 1 |
| RICHARD ASHE | EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROBERT RAY | EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SAMUEL KELNER | EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| EMEKA KANU | EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DAVID LAVINE | EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ALLAN AYARRO | EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOSE LOPEZ | EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARK HAMZATH | EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2023 · 14 people listed · 6 paid, $63K · 0 employees · 13 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAMAY SCHARDIEN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $20,050 | $0 | $0 | $20,050 | 1 |
| Issac German | Program Coordinator | 40 | $19,504 | $0 | $0 | $19,504 | 1 |
| Natalie Pose | Stylist | 35 | $9,387 | $0 | $0 | $9,387 | 1 |
| Jeff Utsey | Program Manager | 40 | $7,614 | $0 | $0 | $7,614 | 1 |
| Dezmond Fishback | Program Coordinator | 20 | $5,481 | $0 | $0 | $5,481 | 1 |
| Tia Brooks | Intake Coordinator | 40 | $671 | $0 | $0 | $671 | 1 |
| RICHARD ASHE | EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROBERT RAY | EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SAMUEL KELNER | EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| EMEKA KANU | EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DAVID LAVINE | EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ALLAN AYARRO | EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOSE LOPEZ | EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARK HAMZATH | EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2022 · 18 people listed · 7 paid, $100K · 6 employees · 13 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAMAY SCHARDIEN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $63,265 | $0 | $0 | $63,265 | 1 |
| AARON HILKER | PROGRAM MANAGER | 40 | $12,823 | $0 | $0 | $12,823 | 1 |
| TIA BROOKS | COORDINATOR | 40 | $10,245 | $0 | $0 | $10,245 | 1 |
| PATRICK CHILES | COORDINATOR | 40 | $5,019 | $0 | $0 | $5,019 | 1 |
| SHANNA CANNON | ACCOUNTING/FINANCE MANAGER | 5 | $4,793 | $0 | $0 | $4,793 | 1 |
| MARY FISHBACK | INTAKE COORDINATOR | 25 | $2,417 | $0 | $0 | $2,417 | 1 |
| REBEKAH LITTLE | PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR | 40 | $1,017 | $0 | $0 | $1,017 | 1 |
| ROBERT RAY | CHARIMAN EMERITUS | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RICHARD ASHE | CHAIRMAN BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SAMUEL KELNER | EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ALEXANDER OKWONNA | VICE CHARIMAN BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| STEPHEN ELSNER | BOARD CHAIRMAN | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOSE LOPEZ | TREASURER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GEGE SUTTMAN | EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CATHERINE KANE | EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DWAYNE CAMPBELL | EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KEVIN MURRAY | EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DAN GARRISON | EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMEBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2021 · 18 people listed · 6 paid, $120K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAMAY SCHARDIEN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $65,000 | - | $0 | $65,000 | 1 |
| MARY FISHBACK | INTAKE COORDINATOR | 35 | $20,670 | - | $0 | $20,670 | 1 |
| AARON HILKER | PROGRAM MANAGER | 30 | $20,000 | - | $0 | $20,000 | 1 |
| SHANNA CANNON | ACCOUNTING/FINANCE MANAGER | 5 | $6,600 | - | $0 | $6,600 | 1 |
| HENDRIX WILLIAMS | INTAKE ASSISTANT | 10 | $6,525 | - | $0 | $6,525 | 1 |
| REBEKAH LITTLE | PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR | 35 | $1,516 | - | $0 | $1,516 | 1 |
| STEPHEN ELSNER | BOARD CHAIRMAN | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROBERT RAY | VICE CHAIR | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SAMUEL KELNER | EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DAN GARRISON | EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KEVIN MURRAY | EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SHELLEY RADABAUGH | EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GEGE SUTTMAN | EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CATHERINE KANE | EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOSE LOPEZ | TREASURER | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DWAYNE CAMPBELL | EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ALEXANDER OKWANNA | EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JAMES WILLIAMS | EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2020 · 14 people listed · 6 paid, $113K · 6 employees · 22 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAMAY SCHARDIEN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $56,052 | $0 | $0 | $56,052 | 1 |
| JOE GARCIA | MISSION POSSIBLE PROGRAM MANAGER | 40 | $24,250 | $0 | $0 | $24,250 | 1 |
| MARY FISHBACK | INTAKE COORDINATOR | 36 | $15,185 | $0 | $0 | $15,185 | 1 |
| DONALD JONES | PROGRAM MANAGER | 40 | $10,984 | $0 | $0 | $10,984 | 1 |
| RASHAD JONES | SYTLIST | 25 | $3,430 | $0 | $0 | $3,430 | 1 |
| SHANNA CANNON | ACCOUNTING/FINANCE MANAGER | 4 | $3,263 | $0 | $0 | $3,263 | 1 |
| STEPHEN ELSNER | BOARD CHAIRMAN | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROBERT RAY | VICE CHAIR | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SAMUEL KELNER | EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DAN GARRISON | EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KEVIN MURRAY | EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SHELLEY RADABAUGH | EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GEGE SUTTMAN | EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CATHERINE KANE | EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2019 · 9 people listed · 1 paid, $41K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAMAY SCHARDIEN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $41,448 | - | - | $41,448 | 1 |
| ARIEL CRETU | CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD | 5 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| ROBERT RAY | VICE CHAIR | 5 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| STEPHEN ELSNER | EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| SAMUEL KELNER | EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| DAN GARRISON | EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| GIDEON LAKEW | EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| KEVIN MURRAY | EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| DAVID LAVINE | EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2018 · 11 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAMAY FISHBACK | Executive Director | 40 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| ROBERT RAY J D | Vice Chair Executive Board Member | 5 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| SAM KELNER | Executive Board Member | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| ARI CRETU | Chairman of the Board | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| DAN GARRISON | Executive Board Member | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| GIDEON LAKEW | Executive Board Member | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| KEVIN MURRAY | Executive Board Member | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| STEPHEN J ELSNER | Executive Board Member | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| JORDAN STRAUSS | Executive Board Member | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| DAVID LAVINE | Executive Board Member | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| JOHN GUESS | Executive Board Member | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2017 · 12 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAMAY FISHBACK | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROBERT RAY | CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SAM KELNER | EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JORDAN STRAUSS | EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| HARRELL BLACKLOCK | EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RICHARD ASH | ADVISOR | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GRANT SADLER | ADVISOR | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MICHELE MERDINK | ADVISOR | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KARL PETTERS | ADVISOR | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ARIEL CRETU | EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DAVID LAVINE | EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOHN GUESS | EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
No independent contractors reported.
Who gave
Contributor names are not public for this form type.
Public charities filing Form 990 or 990-EZ report large donors on Schedule B, but the IRS withholds their names and addresses from public copies. Private foundations (990-PF) are different: their contributors are public.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $419,645 | $276,816 | $317,073 | $317,073 | $362,430 | $0 | $110,240 | 5 | 16 |
| 2023 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $240,960 | $202,057 | $174,243 | $174,243 | $201,655 | $0 | $75,207 | 0 | 13 |
| 2022 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $269,385 | $198,836 | $135,315 | $135,315 | $237,988 | $0 | $99,580 | 6 | 13 |
| 2021 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $156,135 | $198,129 | $64,766 | $64,766 | $121,794 | $34,341 | - | - | - |
| 2020 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $272,592 | $198,796 | $106,760 | $106,760 | $243,751 | $28,841 | $113,164 | 6 | 22 |
| 2019 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $157,266 | $157,738 | $75,432 | $75,432 | $97,469 | $0 | - | - | - |
| 2018 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $105,799 | $75,992 | $75,904 | $75,904 | $99,989 | - | - | - | - |
| 2017 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $105,549 | $67,734 | $46,097 | $46,097 | $98,490 | $7,649 | - | - | - |
Funders of this organization
20 grantors reported grants to this organization, $672,451 in all, tax years 2012 to 2025. Exact: the grantor wrote this organization's EIN. Fuzzy: the grantor wrote only a name (foundations' 990-PF has no EIN field), matched to the same or a near-identical name in the same state; the name as filed is shown. From the latest return for each grantor and year, so amended returns aren't counted twice. CSV
| Grantor | Total given | Grants | Latest year's amount | Latest year | Years given | Type | Match | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED WAY OF GREATER HOUSTON | $223,621 | 7 | $150,000 | 2024 | 2017-2021, 2024 | Public charity | Exact | show |
| GREATER HOUSTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | $115,500 | 5 | $25,500 | 2023 | 2017, 2020-2023 | DAF sponsor | Exact | show |
| GREATER HOUSTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | $100,000 | 1 | $100,000 | 2024 | 2024 | Public charity | Exact | show |
| BAXTER TRUST | $50,000 | 1 | $50,000 | 2025 | 2025 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “Career Gear Houston” | show |
| DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING | $40,000 | 3 | $10,000 | 2022 | 2018-2019, 2022 | DAF sponsor | Exact | show |
| ECMC FOUNDATION | $35,000 | 2 | $20,000 | 2020 | 2019-2020 | Public charity | Exact | show |
| HOUSTON TEXANS FOUNDATION | $25,000 | 2 | $20,000 | 2021 | 2020-2021 | Public charity | Exact | show |
| THE BLACKBAUD GIVING FUND | $18,445 | 2 | $7,995 | 2023 | 2022-2023 | DAF sponsor | Exact | show |
| GS DONOR ADVISED PHILANTHROPY FUND FOR WEALTH MANAGEMENT INC | $16,000 | 2 | $10,000 | 2024 | 2023-2024 | DAF sponsor | Exact | show |
| VANGUARD CHARITABLE ENDOWMENT PROGRAM | $10,000 | 1 | $10,000 | 2023 | 2023 | DAF sponsor | Exact | show |
| ROBERT W KNOX SR AND PEARL WILLIS KNOX CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | $10,000 | 1 | $10,000 | 2022 | 2022 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “CAREER GEAR HOUSTON” | show |
| BROWN FOUNDATION INC | $10,000 | 1 | $10,000 | 2021 | 2021 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “Career Gear Houston” | show |
| AARP FOUNDATION | $6,000 | 1 | $6,000 | 2022 | 2022 | Public charity | Fuzzy filed as “Career Gear Houston” | show |
| HUFF FAMILY FOUNDATION | $4,000 | 3 | $2,000 | 2021 | 2019-2021 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “Career Gear Houston”, “CAREER GEAR HOUSTON” | show |
| JPMORGAN CHASE FOUNDATION | $2,772 | 2 | $1,500 | 2022 | 2021-2022 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “CAREER GEAR HOUSTON” | show |
| TAPEATS FUND | $2,500 | 1 | $2,500 | 2012 | 2012 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “CAREER GEAR HOUSTON” | show |
| NATIONAL CHRISTIAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | $2,000 | 1 | $2,000 | 2018 | 2018 | DAF sponsor | Exact | show |
| GEORGE R AND JANET E DESKO CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | $1,000 | 1 | $1,000 | 2014 | 2014 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “CAREER GEAR HOUSTON” | show |
| BANK OF AMERICA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC | $500 | 1 | $500 | 2023 | 2023 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “CAREER GEAR HOUSTON” | show |
| AMAZONSMILE FOUNDATION | $113 | 3 | $43 | 2022 | 2020-2022 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “CAREER GEAR HOUSTON” | show |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WOMEN EMPOWERING WOMEN FOR THE NEXT GENERATION MINISTRIES | TX | B99 | $487,651 | $463,607 | Founder/President/CEO | $0 | Same NTEE code B99, revenue within 2x, same state, similar mission |
| HISPANIC LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION | TX | B99 | $402,648 | $334,709 | PRESIDENT & CEO | $135,844 | Same NTEE code B99, revenue within 2x, same state |
| GALENA PARK ISD EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC | TX | B99 | $419,137 | $381,120 | FOUNDATION DIRECTOR | $116,669 | Same NTEE code B99, revenue within 2x, same state |
| CHILDRENS DISABILITIES INFORMATION COALITION | TX | B99 | $381,091 | $369,411 | TREASURER | $0 | Same NTEE code B99, revenue within 2x, same state |
| TEXAS ASSOCIATION FOR COLLEGE ADMISSION COUNSELING INC | TX | B99 | $380,858 | $335,235 | PAST PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code B99, revenue within 2x, same state |
| God Damsels of Destiny | TX | B99 | $469,550 | $258,936 | Treasuer | $19,200 | Same NTEE code B99, revenue within 2x, same state |
| SU CASA DE ESPERANZA INC | TX | B99 | $376,848 | $460,880 | Executive Dir. | $57,109 | Same NTEE code B99, revenue within 2x, same state |
| LAREDO COLLEGE EDUCATION FOUNDATION | TX | B99 | $423,570 | $511,245 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code B99, revenue within 2x, same state |
| CANYON AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM | TX | B99 | $453,794 | $838,883 | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | Same NTEE code B99, revenue within 2x, same state |
| KNITTING GUILD ASSOCIATION | TX | B99 | $430,960 | $383,754 | PRES & EXEC DIR | $45,102 | Same NTEE code B99, revenue within 2x, same state |
| DIGNITY PROJECT | TX | B99 | $421,128 | $334,975 | FOUNDER AND VISIONARY MEMBER | $0 | Same NTEE code B99, revenue within 2x, same state |
| BARBARA JORDAN INSTITUTE | TX | B99 | $359,162 | $289,725 | Executive Director | $78,000 | Same NTEE code B99, revenue within 2x, same state |
| VOCATION MINISTRY | TX | B99 | $488,482 | $501,751 | President | $95,083 | Same NTEE code B99, revenue within 2x, same state |
| YPO AUTSIN GOLD | TX | B99 | $362,884 | $398,242 | Director | $0 | Same NTEE code B99, revenue within 2x, same state |
| COPS METRO EDUCATION FUND | TX | B99 | $440,047 | $605,241 | LEAD ORGANIZER | $0 | Same NTEE code B99, revenue within 2x, same state |
| PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTION | TX | B99 | $373,132 | $283,295 | Advisor | $0 | Same NTEE code B99, revenue within 2x, same state |
| NOBELITY PROJECT | TX | B99 | $416,778 | $609,548 | Executive Director | $99,468 | Same NTEE code B99, revenue within 2x, same state |
| CYBER TALENT INSTITUTE | TX | B99 | $465,000 | $465,000 | PRESIDENT & TREASURER | $0 | Same NTEE code B99, revenue within 2x, same state |
| SAFE STREETS AUSTIN | TX | B99 | $396,880 | $70,671 | Executive Director | $29,225 | Same NTEE code B99, revenue within 2x, same state |
| MIDWAY ISD EDUCATION FOUNDATION | TX | B99 | $451,817 | $282,868 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $52,221 | Same NTEE code B99, revenue within 2x, same state |
| LITERACY TEXAS | TX | B99 | $363,026 | $479,240 | Executive Director | $63,000 | Same NTEE code B99, revenue within 2x, same state |
| LYRIC PREFORMING ARTS COMPANY | TX | B99 | $469,874 | $518,931 | MGING DIRECTOR | $56,250 | Same NTEE code B99, revenue within 2x, same state |
| COLLEGE OF DIPLOMATES OF THE AMERICAN BOARD OF ORTHODONTICS | TX | B99 | $427,059 | $539,287 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code B99, revenue within 2x, same state |
| INTERNATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR CHRISTIAN EDUCATION NFP | TX | B99 | $420,188 | $368,537 | President | $100,000 | Same NTEE code B99, revenue within 2x, same state |
| FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH | TX | B99 | $386,451 | $474,457 | SECRETARY | $40,950 | Same NTEE code B99, revenue within 2x, same state |
Who funds organizations like this
Grantors that funded the 100 most similar organizations. Ranked by total given to them. Foundations (990-PF) and donor-advised fund sponsors only. Same matching as Funders above (by EIN, or by name for foundations).
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Where the money went
Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
2024 · Form 990 · $276,816 spent · pay $117,577 · grants $0 · events $12,783
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $110,240 | $76,224 | $34,016 | $0 | 39.8% | |
| Occupancy | $65,348 | $40,328 | $25,020 | $0 | 23.6% | |
| Fees: management | $37,995 | $18,225 | $16,270 | $3,500 | 13.7% | |
| Fees: other services | $11,980 | $11,980 | $0 | $0 | 4.3% | |
| Other (as described) | Utilities | $11,980 | $0 | $11,980 | $0 | 4.3% |
| Payroll taxes | $7,337 | $7,337 | $0 | $0 | 2.7% | |
| Other (as described) | Professional Attire | $6,820 | $6,820 | $0 | $0 | 2.5% |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $4,983 | $2,194 | $474 | $2,315 | 1.8% | |
| Insurance | $4,896 | $0 | $4,896 | $0 | 1.8% | |
| Other (as described) | Workbooks | $4,700 | $4,700 | $0 | $0 | 1.7% |
| Advertising and promotion | $4,670 | $1,543 | $910 | $2,217 | 1.7% | |
| Office expenses | $2,371 | $1,252 | $1,119 | $0 | 0.9% | |
| Information technology | $1,678 | $1,678 | $0 | $0 | 0.6% | |
| Fees: accounting | $1,500 | $0 | $1,500 | $0 | 0.5% | |
| Fees: legal | $318 | $0 | $318 | $0 | 0.1% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income $65,015 | $7,800 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $276,816 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990 · $202,057 spent · pay $101,062 · grants $0 · events $10,962
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $75,207 | $42,657 | $20,050 | $12,500 | 37.2% | |
| Occupancy | $38,642 | $26,220 | $12,422 | $0 | 19.1% | |
| Payroll taxes | $25,855 | $20,676 | $5,179 | $0 | 12.8% | |
| All other expenses | $15,552 | $11,949 | $2,332 | $1,271 | 7.7% | |
| Fees: professional fundraisers | $12,000 | - | - | $12,000 | 5.9% | |
| Fees: management | $6,105 | $6,000 | $105 | $0 | 3.0% | |
| Other (as described) | Utilities | $5,921 | $3,649 | $2,272 | $0 | 2.9% |
| Other (as described) | Professional Attire | $4,700 | $4,700 | $0 | $0 | 2.3% |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $4,162 | $3,973 | $189 | $0 | 2.1% | |
| Information technology | $3,613 | $1,293 | $1,160 | $1,160 | 1.8% | |
| Other (as described) | Workbooks | $3,600 | $3,600 | $0 | $0 | 1.8% |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,671 | $1,471 | $0 | $1,200 | 1.3% | |
| Office expenses | $1,737 | $619 | $768 | $350 | 0.9% | |
| Insurance | $1,716 | $0 | $1,716 | $0 | 0.8% | |
| Fees: accounting | $378 | $0 | $378 | $0 | 0.2% | |
| Fees: legal | $198 | $0 | $198 | $0 | 0.1% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income $46,105 | $6,800 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $202,057 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990 · $198,836 spent · pay $135,706 · grants $0 · events $11,153
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $99,580 | $99,580 | $0 | $0 | 50.1% | |
| Occupancy | $54,067 | $32,705 | $21,362 | $0 | 27.2% | |
| Payroll taxes | $22,876 | $22,876 | $0 | $0 | 11.5% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $13,250 | $13,250 | $0 | $0 | 6.7% | |
| Insurance | $1,847 | $0 | $1,847 | $0 | 0.9% | |
| Other (as described) | MISSION POSSIBLE LUNCHES | $1,836 | $1,836 | $0 | $0 | 0.9% |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,621 | $1,621 | $0 | $0 | 0.8% | |
| Fees: accounting | $1,086 | $0 | $1,086 | $0 | 0.5% | |
| Office expenses | $1,081 | $1,081 | $0 | $0 | 0.5% | |
| Information technology | $1,002 | $1,002 | $0 | $0 | 0.5% | |
| Fees: legal | $590 | $590 | $0 | $0 | 0.3% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income $42,550 | $11,153 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $198,836 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990EZ · $198,129 spent · pay $128,851 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $128,851 | 65.0% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $60,500 | 30.5% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $5,422 | 2.7% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $2,500 | 1.3% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $856 | 0.4% | |
| Total | $198,129 | 100% |
2020 · Form 990 · $198,796 spent · pay $148,312 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $113,164 | $113,164 | - | - | 56.9% | |
| Occupancy | $46,176 | - | $46,176 | - | 23.2% | |
| Payroll taxes | $22,498 | $22,498 | - | - | 11.3% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $12,650 | $12,650 | - | - | 6.4% | |
| Other (as described) | Mission Possible Lunch | $1,758 | $1,758 | $0 | $0 | 0.9% |
| Information technology | $1,137 | $1,137 | - | - | 0.6% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $968 | $968 | - | - | 0.5% | |
| Fees: accounting | $289 | - | $289 | - | 0.1% | |
| Office expenses | $156 | $156 | - | - | 0.1% | |
| Total | $198,796 | 100% |
2019 · Form 990EZ · $157,738 spent · pay $123,781 · grants $0 · events $6,625
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $123,781 | 78.5% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $25,452 | 16.1% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $4,030 | 2.6% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $3,630 | 2.3% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $845 | 0.5% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income - | $6,625 | reported apart |
| Total | $157,738 | 100% |
2018 · Form 990EZ · $75,992 spent · pay $48,757 · grants $0 · events $5,923
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $48,757 | 64.2% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $13,920 | 18.3% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $13,315 | 17.5% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income - | $5,923 | reported apart |
| Total | $75,992 | 100% |
2017 · Form 990EZ · $67,734 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $2,832
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $26,739 | 39.5% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $21,611 | 31.9% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $18,604 | 27.5% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $780 | 1.2% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income - | $2,832 | reported apart |
| Total | $67,734 | 100% |
State business registration
- CAREER GEAR HOUSTON TX, CN, Active franchise taxpayer (SOS status R), formed 2003-06-26
The same business name in the same state, from the state’s official registry data.
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