CAREER GEAR HOUSTON

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2004

Legal Domicile

Phone

7137789958

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

CAREER GEAR HOUSTON, founded in 2004, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $241K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 11% compared to the prior year. The organization ran a surplus of $39K, a strong 16% operating margin.

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

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $126,807 Revenue: $240,963

HELPING CLIENTS RE-ENTER THE WORKFORCE, WE ATTAINED OUR PRIMARY GOAL: A SUIT AND A SECOND CHANCE THAT HAS ASSISTED CLIENTS TO REBUILD, REGAIN, AND RENEW THEIR WORK AND PERSONAL LIVES. SINCE OPENING OUR ORGANIZATION FOR SERVICES FOR THE GREATER HOUSTON COMMUNITY, WE HAVE PROVIDED ASSISTANCE TO OVER 22,000 CLIENTS.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $201,655

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $39,305

TOTAL REVENUE $240,960

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $101,062

Fundraising Expenses $28,481

Program Expenses $126,807

Other Expenses $88,995

TOTAL EXPENSES $202,057

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$240,960	$269,385	-0.1%
Expenses	$202,057	$198,836	+0.0%
Net Income	$38,903	$70,549	-0.4%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

Total Directors

Key Employees

$42,657

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
JAMAY SCHARDIEN	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40	Highest	$20,050	$0	$20,050
Issac German	Program Coordinator	40	Key Emp	$19,504	$0	$19,504
Natalie Pose	Stylist	35	Key Emp	$9,387	$0	$9,387
Jeff Utsey	Program Manager	40	Key Emp	$7,614	$0	$7,614
Dezmond Fishback	Program Coordinator	20	Key Emp	$5,481	$0	$5,481
Tia Brooks	Intake Coordinator	40	Key Emp	$671	$0	$671
RICHARD ASHE	EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROBERT RAY	EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
SAMUEL KELNER	EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
EMEKA KANU	EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID LAVINE	EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
ALLAN AYARRO	EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOSE LOPEZ	EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARK HAMZATH	EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER	2	Director	$0	$0	$0

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$240,960	$202,057	$174,243	$38,903
2022	$269,385	$198,836	$135,315	$70,549
2020	$272,592	$198,796	$106,760	$73,796