Nonprofit · EIN 34-1578831
TOWARDS EMPLOYMENT INCORPORATED
Tax-exempt · CLEVELAND, OH 44114
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $9,366,753 | $7,312,216 | $2,054,537 | $8,909,686 | $1,478,229 | $7,431,457 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 (amended) | $6,290,566 | $6,300,999 | -$10,433 | $6,803,098 | $1,479,350 | $5,323,748 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $7,199,324
- of which government grants
- $3,226,326
- Program service revenue
- $2,128,043
- Investment income
- $137,574
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $8,432
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$98,188
- Other revenue
- -$98,188
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $716,269
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $298,207
- Other salaries and wages
- $3,583,100
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $4,885,426
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $33,500
- Occupancy
- $243,684
- Travel
- $26,589
- Depreciation
- $29,761
- Program services (functional)
- $5,897,618
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,074,832
- Fundraising (functional)
- $339,766
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $6,803,098
- Total assets, end of year
- $8,909,686
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,478,229
- Net assets, end of year
- $7,431,457
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,314,558
- Publicly traded securities
- $452,830
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $5,082,186
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,349,271
- Gross receipts
- $9,564,941
- Employees
- 84
- Volunteers
- 120
- Year formed
- 1988
- 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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JILL RIZIKA | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 40 | $153,412 | $15,330 |
| BOB GIEBEL | EMPLOYEE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $110,782 | $0 |
| STACI WAMPLER | EMPLOYEE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $108,356 | $0 |
| ADAORA SCHMIEDL | EMPLOYEE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $107,965 | $0 |
| COLEENE MCDEVITT | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (TILL 8/24) Officer | 40 | $74,246 | $6,085 |
| LORETTA STEVENS | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $49,134 | $0 |
| JOHN ALLERDING | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHENISE JOHNSON-THOMAS | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BOLA MAJEKODUNMI | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUG BENJAMIN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY RICHMOND | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE HAMMOND | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN KELLY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CARRIE ROSENFELT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CLAUDIA CASTILLO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
19 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONOR DOYLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| COURTNEY GRANDON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DEBORAH BIBB | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| EVAN CROWS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOCELYN ROSNICK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN REYNOLDS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOSH CROCKER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LEONORA YURICHAK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LESSIE MILTON JONES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LISA GRIFFIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MELANIE WEBBER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MELISSA BURROWS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL COXON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL DECESARE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL LEPRO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| OMID SATTARIAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHANELLE SMITH WHIGHAM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TIFFANY SHORT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| YOLANDA HOHMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 33 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JILL RIZIKA | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 40 | $152,692 | $9,641 |
| COLEENE MCDEVITT | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $114,843 | $18,655 |
| ADAORA SCHMIEDL | EMPLOYEE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $107,841 | $0 |
| BOB GIEBEL | EMPLOYEE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $106,887 | $0 |
| STACI WAMPLER | EMPLOYEE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $102,501 | $0 |
| JOHN ALLERDING | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHENISE JOHNSON-THOMAS | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BOLA MAJEKODUNMI | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUG BENJAMIN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY RICHMOND | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRENT CARSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN KELLY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CARRIE ROSENFELT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CLAUDIA CASTILLO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CONOR DOYLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| COURTNEY GRANDON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBORAH BIBB | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EVAN CROWS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOCELYN ROSNICK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN REYNOLDS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSH CROCKER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LEONORA YURICHAK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LESSIE MILTON JONES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA GRIFFIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELANIE WEBBER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA BURROWS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL COXON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL DICESARE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL LEPRO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| OMID SATTARIAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHANELLE SMITH WHIGHAM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIFFANY SHORT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| YOLANDA HOHMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3301 SAINT CLAIR AVE NE, CLEVELAND, OH 44114-4101
- In care of
- % LARRY JACKSON
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JILL RIZIKA, 3301 ST CLAIR AVE, CLEVELAND, OH 44114
- Signed the 990
- JILL RIZIKA, PRESIDENT & CEO
- Phone
- (216) 696-5750
- Website
- WWW.TOWARDSEMPLOYMENT.ORG
- Return prepared by
- COHEN & CO ADVISORY LLC
Mission
WE CHAMPION THE POTENTIAL OF EVERY PERSON TO SUCCEED IN A REWARDING CAREER, WHILE WORKING TO CREATE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE WORKFORCE FOR TOMORROW. WE DO THIS BY PROVIDING SKILL DEVELOPMENT FOR IN DEMAND JOBS, COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORTS, EXTENDED CAREER COACHING, DIRECT CONNECTIONS TO EMPLOYERS, AND ADVOCACY TO PROMOTE MORE EQUITABLE PATHS TO OPPORTUNITY.
Program accomplishments
- TOWARDS EMPLOYMENT (TE) HAS OVER 48 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE SUCCESSFULLY HELPING PEOPLE GAIN THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO FIND A JOB, NAVIGATE LIFE'S OBSTACLES, AND SECURE A PATH TOWARD A LONG-TERM CAREER - OVER 211,000 PEOPLE SINCE 1976. IN 2024, TOWARDS EMPLOYMENT SERVED 2184 INDIVIDUALS WITH 561 STARTING NEW JOBS AND 160 ADVANCING IN THEIR CAREERS. WE PARTNERED WITH OVER 300 BUSINESSES WHO HAVE CONFIDENCE IN OUR PROVEN TRAINING PROGRAMS AND PERSONAL COACHING TO PREPARE NEW AND CURRENT EMPLOYEES FOR CAREER SUCCESS. TOWARDS EMPLOYMENT IS A LEADING COMMUNITY-BASED WORKFORCE ORGANIZATION IN NORTHEAST OHIO, WORKING TO INFLUENCE THE WIDER SYSTEM, REGIONAL ECONOMY, AND LOCAL COMMUNITY THROUGH EXTENSIVE EXPERTISE AND RELIABLE PARTNERSHIPS. IN 2024 OUR PROGRAMS INCLUDED:COMMUNITY, REENTRY AND YOUNG ADULT SERVICES: - CAREER PATHWAYS: OPEN TO ALL LOW-TO-MODERATE INCOME CLEVELANDERS WHO STRUGGLE DUE TO A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND, HISTORY OF ADDICTION, UNSTABLE HOUSING, AND/OR NEED FOR STRENGTHENED FOUNDATIONAL, DIGITAL, AND TECHNICAL SKILLS. - CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM-BASED EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMMING: PROVIDE CAREER READINESS SERVICES AND CONNECTION TO TOWARDS EMPLOYMENT FOR INMATES WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF RELEASE FROM PRISON AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS FACILITIES; AND THEN FURTHER PROGRAMMING AFTER RELEASE AT TOWARDS EMPLOYMENT OFFICES. - YOUNG ADULT: WORKING WITH YOUNG ADULTS 18-24 TO PROVIDE CAREER READINESS SERVICES, WORK EXPERIENCE, TECHNICAL TRAINING AND PLACEMENT SERVICES, WITH ONGOING COACHING FOR ADVANCEMENT . INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS: - ACCESS TO MANUFACTURING: WORKING WITH MANUFACTURERS IN NORTHEAST OHIO, THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES JOB READINESS AND TECHNICAL TRAINING FOR ENTRY LEVEL MANUFACTURING JOBS AND POST-EMPLOYMENT COACHING FOR RETENTION AND ADVANCEMENT. - ERN: AN EMPLOYER RESOURCE NETWORK IS AN EMPLOYER COLLABORATIVE THAT POOLS RESOURCES TO PROVIDE AN ON-THE-JOB SUCCESS COACH AVAILABLE TO ALL EMPLOYEES TO HELP WITH WORK/LIFE ISSUES AND STRENGTHEN RETENTION. PROGRAMMING AT TOWARDS EMPLOYMENT IS BASED ON A PROVEN, RIGOROUSLY EVALUATED CAREER PATHWAY MODEL CALLED WORKADVANCE WHICH INCLUDES CAREER EXPLORATION AND CAREER READINESS TRAINING, OPTIONS FOR TECHNICAL TRAINING IN AN IN-DEMAND INDUSTRY, AND/OR WORK EXPERIENCE TO GAIN WORK EXPOSURE; JOB PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE AND A YEAR OF POST-EMPLOYMENT COACHING TO HELP GAIN EMPLOYMENT FOOTHOLDS AND ADVANCE OVER TIME IN CAREERS. ALL CANDIDATES RECEIVE INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO ADDRESS SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF WORK (NON-WORK-RELATED ELEMENTS THAT IMPACT AN INDIVIDUAL'S ABILITY TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF A GIVEN JOB OPPORTUNITY LIKE RELIABLE/AFFORDABLE TRANSPORTATION AND DEPENDABLE FAMILY CARE) THROUGHOUT THE PATHWAY. SUPPORTIVE SERVICES QUICKLY RESPOND TO INDIVIDUAL NEED AT ANY POINT ALONG THE CAREER PATHWAY - AS THEY COMPLETE TRAINING, GET A JOB, AND KEEP THAT JOB - BY ACCESSING COMMUNITY RESOURCES FIRST OR DIRECTLY PROVIDING SERVICES WHERE NO COMMUNITY RESOURCE EXISTS. SUPPORTS INCLUDE TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE, OBTAINING IDS, PROFESSIONAL CLOTHING OR UNIFORMS, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NAVIGATION, HEALTH EXAMS, CREDENTIALING FEES, TOOLS, HELP WITH UTILITIES, CHILDCARE, FOOD, HOUSING, OR SERVICES RELATED TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL NEEDS. LEGAL SERVICES, PROVIDED BY TE ATTORNEYS, ASSIST PARTICIPANTS WITH LEGAL COUNSEL OR REPRESENTATION TO REMOVE LEGAL BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT OR JOB RETENTION, INCLUDING EXPUNGEMENTS, CLEARING WARRANTS, MEDIATING CHILD SUPPORT, NAVIGATING FEES AND FINES TO RE-INSTATE DRIVERS' LICENSES, TENANT-LANDLORD AND OTHER HOUSING ISSUES, CREDIT/DEBT, FORECLOSURE, AND BANKRUPTCY. COACHES REMAIN IN REGULAR CONTACT, WITH INTENSIVE FOLLOW-UP FOR THE FIRST SIX MONTHS OF EMPLOYMENT, AND THEN AS NEEDED FOR THE REST OF THE YEAR. POST-EMPLOYMENT CAREER COACHING HELPS PARTICIPANTS PERFORM WELL ON THE JOB AND UNDERSTAND WHAT ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND EDUCATION ARE REQUIRED FOR ADVANCEMENT.Expenses $5,897,618 · grants $716,269 · revenue $2,128,043
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
- 34-1578831
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1988
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Employment (J200)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $8,909,686
- Income (IRS master file)
- $9,564,941
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $9,366,753 | $7,312,216 | $8,909,686 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $6,290,566 | $6,300,999 | $6,803,098 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $6,811,464 | $5,986,567 | $7,022,387 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | 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 34-1578831).
Questions about TOWARDS EMPLOYMENT INCORPORATED
- What is the EIN of TOWARDS EMPLOYMENT INCORPORATED?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of TOWARDS EMPLOYMENT INCORPORATED is 34-1578831.
- Is TOWARDS EMPLOYMENT INCORPORATED tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1988.
- Are donations to TOWARDS EMPLOYMENT INCORPORATED tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does TOWARDS EMPLOYMENT INCORPORATED 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 TOWARDS EMPLOYMENT INCORPORATED 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 TOWARDS EMPLOYMENT INCORPORATED 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 TOWARDS EMPLOYMENT INCORPORATED?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names JILL RIZIKA.
- Who are the officers and directors of TOWARDS EMPLOYMENT INCORPORATED?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 34 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $153,412 (JILL RIZIKA, PRESIDENT & CEO).
- How much revenue does TOWARDS EMPLOYMENT INCORPORATED have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $9,366,753, expenses of $7,312,216 and total assets of $8,909,686 at year end.
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