Nonprofit · EIN 31-1130384
NEW DIRECTIONS CAREER CENTER
Tax-exempt · COLUMBUS, OH 43219
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,314,076 | $1,177,039 | $137,037 | $1,220,517 | $299,751 | $920,766 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,179,788 | $1,104,590 | $75,198 | $1,109,788 | $306,136 | $803,652 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,090,759
- Program service revenue
- $132,265
- Investment income
- $28,969
- Net income from fundraising events
- $56,123
- Other revenue
- $62,083
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $110,086
- Other salaries and wages
- $629,959
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $740,045
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $93,246
- Travel
- $169
- Depreciation
- $3,193
- Program services (functional)
- $1,010,477
- Management and general (functional)
- $53,900
- Fundraising (functional)
- $112,662
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,109,788
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,220,517
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $299,751
- Net assets, end of year
- $920,766
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $6,078
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $518,013
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $402,753
- Gross receipts
- $1,360,471
- Employees
- 8
- Volunteers
- 115
- Year formed
- 1980
- State of legal domicile
- OH
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CELESTE GAMBLE | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 50 | $110,085 |
| STEPHANIE WILDER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LISA NAOOM | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| TRACY ZEMANEK | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| VENITA ROBINSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| TERESA KING | PAST PRESIDE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PAT DOODY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT BAKER IV | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LIA EASLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| COURTEE CARRIGAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JYOTHI CHERRY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHARLOTTE CLICK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TERRI DAVIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH HOWARD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE MERKLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
6 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARY PATTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MINDY WRIGHT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DEANN YOUNG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ABBY ZIMMERMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TAWANA MIMMA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LATOYA ROOKER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 25 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CELESTE GAMBLE | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 50 | $104,592 |
| TERESA KING | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| PAT DOODY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE WILDER | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| VENITA ROBINSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LIA EASLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT BAKER IV | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KIMMIE BALL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| COURTEE CARRIGAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROBIN SCOTT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROMMY ULLOA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DONYA WILSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JYOTHI CHERRY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHARLOTTE CLICK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TERRI DAVIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| R RENEE HILL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH HOWARD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE MERKLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LISA NAOOM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARY OELLERMANN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARY PATTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MINDY WRIGHT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TRACY ZEMANEK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DEANN YOUNG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ABBY ZIMMERMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2760 AIRPORT DR STE 125, COLUMBUS, OH 43219-2470
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CELESTE GAMBLE, 2760 AIRPORT DR SUITE 125, COLUMBUS, OH 43219
- Signed the 990
- CELESTE GAMBLE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (614) 849-0028
- Website
- WWW.NEWDIRECTIONSCC.ORG
- Return prepared by
- WELLS CPA LLC
Mission
NEW DIRECTIONS CAREER CENTER'S MISSION IS TO UPLIFT AND EMPOWER WOMEN TO ACHIEVE AND MAINTAIN SELF-SUFFICIENCY BY PROVIDING CAREER COUNSELING, EMPLOYMENT-RELATED EDUCATION AND INFORMATION SERVICES. THE CENTER ACCOMPLISHES ITS MISSION BY PROVIDING A SUITE OF HOLISTIC RESOURCES. 2024 PROGRAM RESULTS INCLUDE: - 653 INDIVIDUALS SERVED - 95% PROGRAM COMPLETION SUCCESS RATE - 4.91/5.0 AVERAGE CLIENT RATING ON PROGRAM EXPERIENCE SURVEYS - 79% OF THOSE UNEMPLOYED AT PROGRAM ENTRY OBTAINED A JOB WITH A MEDIAN STARTING WAGE OF 21.18 PER HOUR. - 90% WHO WERE EMPLOYED AT PROGRAM ENTRY RETAINED OR ADVANCED IN EMPLOYMENT WITH AN AVERAGE WAGE INCREASE OF 7.13 PER HOUR OR 15,000+ - 80% REPORTED INCREASED FINANCIAL STABILITY 6-12 MONTHS AFTER PROGRAM GRADUATION.
Program accomplishments
- YES, YOU CAN: YOUR EMPLOYMENT SUCCESS (YES) IS NEW DIRECTIONS CAREER CENTER'S SIGNATURE PROGRAM. DESIGNED TO CONNECT PARTICIPANTS WITH THE RESOURCES THEY NEED TO SUCCEED IN A SMALL GROUP ENVIRONMENT THAT IS SUPPORTIVE AND AFFIRMING. PARTICIPANTS GRADUATE FROM THIS SIX-WEEK PROGRAM WITH A CUSTOMIZED CAREER PLAN AND THE OPPORTUNITY FOR INCREASED FINANCIAL STABILITY. YES PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS: -GOAL SETTING. -CAREER EXPLORATION. -SELF-MARKETING AND PERSONAL BRANDING. -SELF-COMPASSION AND CARE.Expenses $212,200 · revenue $27,776
- EDUCATE. EMPOWER. ELEVATE: E3 IS COLLEGE PREPARATION AND TRAINING THAT HELPS WOMEN FURTHER THEIR EDUCATION AND INCREASE THEIR FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE. IN THIS 10-WEEK PROGRAM, PARTICIPANTS ARE EMPOWERED TO DO THE FOLLOWING: -SET EDUCATIONAL AND FINANCIAL GOALS. -PLAN AN EDUCATIONAL TRACK THAT LEADS TO IMPROVED FINANCIAL STABILITY. -USE AVAILABLE RESOURCES TO FINANCE COLLEGE AND/OR TRAINING CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS. -ENGAGE IN SELF-CARE PRACTICES THAT SUSTAIN WELLNESS AND ALLOW BETTER FOCUS ON GOALS.Expenses $202,096 · revenue $26,453
- OTHER PROGRAMS: AMPLIFYING UNIQUE VOICES IN LEADERSHIP BECOME A COMMUNITY ADVOCATE THROUGH L.E.A.D. (LEADERSHIP, EDUCATION, ADVOCACY AND DEVELOPMENT) BOARD AND LEADERSHIP TRAINING FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE NAVIGATED THE SOCIAL SERVICE SYSTEM. THIS 10-WEEK PROGRAM TEACHES PARTICIPANTS TO CULTIVATE THEIR LEADERSHIP POTENTIAL AND PURSUE A LIFE OF PASSION AND PURPOSE. IN THIS PROGRAM, DISCOVER HOW TO: -IDENTIFY AND DEFINE YOUR LEADERSHIP STYLE. -DEVELOP YOUR STRATEGIC PLANNING AND EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION SKILLS. -UNDERSTAND PROTOCOL INTEGRAL TO SERVING ON NONPROFIT BOARDS. -BUILD CULTURAL COMPETENCIES THAT SUPPORT ADVOCACY AND SERVICE. GET READY TO LEND YOUR VOICE TO GROWING THE QUALITY AND CAPACITIES OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN CENTRAL OHIO THRIVE IN YOUR NEXT CHAPTER: MATUREWORKS WORLD OF WORK WEEK IS AN IN-PERSON CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR JOBSEEKERS 55 AND OLDER WHO WANT TO PERSONALLY AND PROFESSIONALLY THRIVE IN THE NEXT CHAPTER OF THEIR LIVES AND ARE EMPOWERED TO UPSKILL AND RESKILL TO FIND AND SUSTAIN MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT. WORLD OF WORK WEEK HIGHLIGHTS: -REDEFINE YOUR CORE WORK VALUES. -CREATE AND UPDATE YOUR ONLINE PRESENCE. -IDENTIFY YOUR UNIQUE TRANSFERABLE SKILLS. -REFINE YOUR RESUME & INTERVIEW TECHNIQUES. -RESEARCH NEW RESOURCES AND JOB OPPORTUNITIES. -NETWORK WITH CENTRAL OHIO EMPLOYERS AND INDUSTRY LEADERS IN VARYING FIELDS. WORKSHOP WEDNESDAYS THESE ONE-HOUR VIRTUAL SEMINARS COVER A DIVERSE RANGE OF PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TOPICS AIMED AT HELPING PEOPLE CREATE A NEW PATH TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND A SUCCESSFUL CAREER, WHILE GAINING A NETWORK OF RESOURCES. ALL CLIENTS RECEIVE ACCESS TO: INDIVIDUAL CAREER COUNSELING NEW DIRECTIONS CAREER CENTER CLIENTS CAN WORK WITH OUR LICENSED PROFESSIONALS TO IDENTIFY CAREERS THAT MATCH THEIR WORK SKILLS, INTERESTS AND PREFERENCES AND DEVELOP AN ACTION PLAN THAT EMPOWERS THEM TO REACH THEIR GOALS. EMPLOYMENT SERVICES CLIENTS CAN WORK WITH OUR EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST TO RECEIVE ONE ON ONE SUPPORT IN PERSONAL BRANDING MATERIAL DEVELOPMENT AND REVIEWS (E.G. RESUMES, SOCIALS), INTERVIEW PREPARATION, JOB SEARCH, AND PRIORITY LINKAGES TO JOB OPPORTUNITIES. INDIVIDUAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM CLIENTS CAN WORK WITH LICENSED SOCIAL WORKERS TO RECEIVE SUPPORT IN NAVIGATING BARRIERS AND CHALLENGES THAT COULD DERAIL THEM FROM THEIR CAREER PLAN. SUPPORTS INCLUDE PRIORITY REFERRALS AND LINKAGES TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES FOR BASIC AND ESSENTIAL NEEDS AS WELL AS ACCESS TO DIRECT AND EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PAIRED WITH FINANCIAL COACHING. GATHER TO GROW THESE 90-MINUTE WORKSHOPS ALLOW OUR GRADUATES TO CONTINUE THEIR PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL GROWTH IN A SAFE, NON-JUDGMENTAL AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE THEY SHARE RESOURCES AND STRENGTHEN THE BONDS OF SISTERHOOD. FINANCIAL WELLNESS WE PROVIDE OUR CLIENTS WITH SERVICES THAT PROMOTE FINANCIAL WELLNESS AND ENHANCE SKILLS SUCH AS BUDGETING, SAVING, MANAGING DEBT AND DEVELOPING FINANCIAL LITERACY. DIGITAL SKILLS DIGITAL SKILLS PROGRAM TEACHES INDIVIDUALS THE SKILLS TO NAVIGATE DEVICE HARDWARE, CLOUD APPLICATIONS, AND WORKPLACE DIGITAL SKILLS SUCH AS EMAIL COMMUNICATIONS, CALENDARS, AND WORKSPACE FEATURES. INCOME QUALIFIED HOUSEHOLDS RECEIVE AN ACER CHROMEBOOK.Expenses $596,181 · revenue $78,036
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 31-1130384
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1985
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P83Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,220,517
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,360,471
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,314,076 | $1,177,039 | $1,220,517 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,179,788 | $1,104,590 | $1,109,788 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $942,293 | $934,533 | $1,076,497 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 31-1130384).
Questions about NEW DIRECTIONS CAREER CENTER
- What is the EIN of NEW DIRECTIONS CAREER CENTER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NEW DIRECTIONS CAREER CENTER is 31-1130384.
- Is NEW DIRECTIONS CAREER CENTER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1985.
- Are donations to NEW DIRECTIONS CAREER CENTER tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NEW DIRECTIONS CAREER CENTER file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of NEW DIRECTIONS CAREER CENTER due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did NEW DIRECTIONS CAREER CENTER last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of NEW DIRECTIONS CAREER CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names CELESTE GAMBLE.
- Who are the officers and directors of NEW DIRECTIONS CAREER CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 21 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $110,085 (CELESTE GAMBLE, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does NEW DIRECTIONS CAREER CENTER have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,314,076, expenses of $1,177,039 and total assets of $1,220,517 at year end.
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