Skip to content
Nonprofiteer
← CONSTRUCTION EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF GEORGIA INC

Form 990 for tax year 2023

Filed by CONSTRUCTION EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF GEORGIA INC.

Totals

Total revenue
$4,633,174
Total expenses
$4,473,955
Contributions and grants received
$4,446,702
Grants paid
$10,000
Program service revenue
$186,472
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0
Total assets, end of year
$1,185,292
Total liabilities, end of year
$447,845
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$737,447
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$4,203,907
Management and general expenses
$199,332
Fundraising expenses
$70,716
Program service expenses (Part III)
$4,203,907

Program services were 94.0% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $903,580

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $3,543,122

  • 1g · Noncash contributions included above

    $0

  • 2a · Program service revenue: EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAMS

    total $186,472 · related or exempt $186,472

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $0

  • 4 · Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds

    total $0

  • 5 · Royalties

    total $0

  • 6c · Rental income or loss

    real property $0 · personal property $0

  • 6d · Net rental income or loss

    total $0

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total $0

  • 8a · Fundraising events: gross income

    $0

  • 8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

    $0

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total $0

  • 9a · Gaming: gross income

    $0

  • 9b · Gaming: direct expenses

    $0

  • 9c · Net income from gaming

    total $0

  • 10a · Gross sales of inventory

    $0

  • 10b · Cost of goods sold

    $0

  • 10c · Net income from sales of inventory

    total $0

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $0

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments

    total $10,000 · program services $10,000

  • 2 · Grants to domestic individuals

    total $0

  • 3 · Grants to foreign organizations and individuals

    total $0

  • 4 · Benefits paid to or for members

    total $0

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $375,915 · program services $370,101 · management and general $5,814

  • 6 · Compensation of disqualified persons

    total $0

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $2,361,417 · program services $2,327,798 · management and general $33,619

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $33,263 · program services $32,233 · management and general $1,030

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $99,541 · program services $97,438 · management and general $2,103

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $130,692 · program services $127,664 · management and general $3,028

  • 11a · Fees: management

    total $0

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $0

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $48,560 · management and general $48,560

  • 11d · Fees: lobbying

    total $0

  • 11e · Fees: professional fundraising services

    total $45,613 · fundraising $45,613

  • 11f · Fees: investment management

    total $0

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $60,238 · program services $57,318 · management and general $2,920

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $214,784 · program services $165,737 · management and general $23,944 · fundraising $25,103

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $136,560 · program services $122,278 · management and general $14,282

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $0

  • 15 · Royalties

    total $0

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $125,281 · program services $125,281

  • 17 · Travel

    total $136,521 · program services $119,639 · management and general $16,882

  • 18 · Travel or entertainment for public officials

    total $0

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $0

  • 20 · Interest

    total $0

  • 21 · Payments to affiliates

    total $0

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $32,337 · management and general $32,337

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $16,217 · program services $12,719 · management and general $3,498

  • 24a · Other expenses: CLASS SUPPLIES & MATERIALS

    total $388,376 · program services $384,836 · management and general $3,540

  • 24b · Other expenses: TRAINING FEES

    total $206,901 · program services $206,901

  • 24c · Other expenses: STUDENT LUNCHES

    total $26,325 · program services $26,325

  • 24d · Other expenses: RECRUITMENT FEES

    total $10,672 · program services $10,548 · management and general $124

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $14,742 · program services $7,091 · management and general $7,651

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $666,556 · end of year $471,684

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $256,574 · end of year $672,597

  • 5 · Loans and receivables from officers and key people

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 6 · Loans and receivables from disqualified persons

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 7 · Other notes and loans receivable

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 8 · Inventories for sale or use

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $260,594

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $219,583

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $116,332 · end of year $41,011

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 12 · Investments: other securities

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 13 · Investments: program-related

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 14 · Intangible assets

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $302,298 · end of year $447,845

  • 18 · Grants payable

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 20 · Tax-exempt bond liabilities

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 21 · Escrow or custodial account liability

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 22 · Loans and payables to officers and key people

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 23 · Secured mortgages and notes payable

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 24 · Unsecured notes and loans payable

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $693,631 · end of year $737,447

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $43,533 · end of year $0

Mission and programs · 2023

Mission

TO INSPIRE AND PREPARE PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND BACKGROUNDS FOR A REWARDING CAREER IN CONSTRUCTION.

  • Construction Ready contributes to workforce development, economic growth, and community impact across Georgia and beyond through two core programs: K-12 School Programming and Pre-Apprenticeship Skills Training. K-12 Programming Services support construction programs in public schools through teacher training and retention, classroom support, large-scale student events such as CareerEXPO. Programming provides students with access to training and industry-recognized credentials, promotes skilled trade career pathways, and partners with the construction industry to facilitate Construction Program Excellence certifications. These efforts equip students with practical skills and real-world exposure to foster careers in the skilled trades. The Pre-Apprenticeship Program delivers in-class training for adults seeking to enter the construction workforce. Participants gain hands-on experience and are connected directly with employers for job placement. This program supports individual career advancement, addresses industry labor shortages, and strengthens the construction workforce in Georgia and beyond.

    Expenses $4,203,907 · Grants $10,000 · Revenue $186,472

As filed on the 2023 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • Scott Shelar

    President & CEO

    Total calculated
    $200,038
    From this org
    $190,512
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $9,526
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $180,986
    Bonus
    $9,526
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $9,526
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0
    Filer's total
    $200,038

  • John Wilhoite

    Chief Operating Officer

    Total calculated
    $160,636
    From this org
    $140,026
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $20,610
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $133,358
    Bonus
    $6,668
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $6,668
    Nontaxable benefits
    $13,942
    Filer's total
    $160,636

  • Tina Robison

    Vice President, Operations

    Total calculated
    $146,587
    From this org
    $127,339
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $19,248
    Hours/week
    40

  • Zachary Fields

    Vice President, K12

    Total calculated
    $127,339
    From this org
    $127,339
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    40

  • Jamie Buck

    VP, PRE-APPRENTICESHIP

    Total calculated
    $107,283
    From this org
    $103,155
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $4,128
    Hours/week
    40

  • Will Etheredge

    board chair

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Brad Hutto

    BOARD CHAIR-ELECT

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Dave Tzimenatos

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Bryson Barnes

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Angie Barnett

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Eddie Barnett

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Chris Bontrager

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Paul Bryant

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Mike Dunham

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Michael Hatcher

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Elliot Hunt

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Jamal Jessie

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Jody Klodner

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Scott Lawrence

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Coralys Rodriguez

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Blake Riedling

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Alberto Peluzzo

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Cordell Carter

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Daniel Maxson

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Rashad Morton

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.

Schedule J

Answered yes

  • 3 · Compensation committee
  • 3 · Form 990 of other organizations
  • 3 · Compensation survey or study
  • 3 · Approval by the board or compensation committee
  • 7 · Other non-fixed payments

Answered no

  • 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment
  • 4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan
  • 4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
  • 5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues
  • 5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
  • 6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings
  • 6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings
  • 8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception

The filer's explanations (Part III)

PART I, LINE 7
BONUSES ARE PAID BASED ON MERIT.

Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.

Grants on this return

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2023
Filed
15 May 2025
IRS schema version
2023v6.0
Source object
202501259349302585

Check it against the return as filed: the GivingTuesday Data Lake hosts a public copy of the original XML.

The source document this was parsed from is served over the API, which is where bulk and document access live.