Nonprofit · EIN 06-1427945
CAREER RESOURCES INC
Tax-exempt · BRIDGEPORT, CT 06604
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $15,988,819 | $16,257,035 | -$268,216 | $9,761,312 | $4,601,828 | $5,159,484 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 (amended) | $18,836,579 | $16,940,950 | $1,895,629 | $9,747,474 | $4,028,435 | $5,719,039 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $15,845,681 | $13,239,542 | $2,606,139 | $6,693,197 | $2,869,787 | $3,823,410 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $15,164,780
- of which government grants
- $13,878,600
- Program service revenue
- $807,319
- Investment income
- $16,720
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $389,305
- Other salaries and wages
- $8,619,570
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $11,611,604
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $97,997
- Accounting fees
- $102,905
- Occupancy
- $514,471
- Depreciation
- $114,604
- Program services (functional)
- $14,083,888
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,597,588
- Fundraising (functional)
- $575,559
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $9,747,474
- Total assets, end of year
- $9,761,312
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $4,601,828
- Net assets, end of year
- $5,159,484
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $4,259,624
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$268,331
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $5,427,815
- Gross receipts
- $15,988,819
- Employees
- 215
- Volunteers
- 21
- Year formed
- 1995
- State of legal domicile
- CT
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCOTT WILDERMAN | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 40 | $211,201 | $39,973 |
| CHRISTOPHER LANDINO | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $159,740 | $30,022 |
| ROBERT HEBERT | CHIEF STRATEFIC OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $125,683 | $52,379 |
| ANGELA PELLEGRINO-GRANT | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $132,621 | $27,940 |
| WANDA LARY | SR. VP OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $110,777 | $23,835 |
| ROBERT PETRINI | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $92,839 | $36,018 |
| MICHAEL STAYMAN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER KUNHARDT | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERRY ALBERT | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KAM CHEUNG | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JACK BANEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JILL BRENNAN | DIRECTOR (UNTIL 12/24) Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| AMANDA BLANCO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| EARL BLOODWORTH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JALMAR DE DIOS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
12 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH DUPONT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| CRYTAL ENGRAM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| MICHAEL FINN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| ROBERT FRANCIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| VICTOR FUDA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| TONI HARP | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| RJ MERCEDE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| DAVID SCARAMOZZA | DIRECTOR (UNTIL 01/25) Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| MARK SOYCHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| MARK THORSHEIM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| CHAD WILKINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| GENEVIVE WALKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 27 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCOTT WILDERMAN | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 40 | $198,861 | $49,917 |
| CHRISTOPHER LANDINO | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $149,971 | $30,085 |
| ANGELA PELLEGRINO-GRANT | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $120,476 | $30,715 |
| ROBERT PETRINI | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $55,631 | $46,912 |
| MICHAEL STAYMAN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS KUNHARDT | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERRY ALBERT | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KAM CHEUNG | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JACK BANEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| AMANDA BLANCO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| EARL BLOODWORTH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JILL BRENNAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JALMAR DE DIOS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH DUPONT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CRYTAL ENGRAM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL FINN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT FRANCIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TONI HARP | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| RJ MERCEDE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK SOYCHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK THORSHEIM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHAD WILKINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| GENEVIVE WALKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| VICTOR FUDA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES GRADY | DIRECTOR UNTIL 12/2023 Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID SCARAMOZZA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ANTOINETTE GLENN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCOTT WILDERMAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/ PRESIDE Officer | 40 | $187,750 | $24,919 |
| CHRIS LANDINO | CDO Highest-paid employee | 40 | $138,703 | $13,319 |
| ANGELA PELLEGRINO-GRANT | COO Highest-paid employee | 40 | $116,952 | $13,192 |
| ROBERT HEBERT | CSO Highest-paid employee | 40 | $105,988 | $23,499 |
| CRYSTAL ENGRAM | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL STAYMAN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JILL BRENNAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KAM CHEUNG | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DR CRAIG DONOVAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH DUPONT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD DUPONT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| VICTOR FUDA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TONI HARP | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID SCARAMOZZA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK SOYCHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK THORSHEIM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JALMAR DE DIOS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL FINN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT FRANCIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ANTOINETTE GLENN EDD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES GRADY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1000 LAFAYETTE BLVD STE 303, BRIDGEPORT, CT 06604-4734
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SCOTT WILDERMAN, 1000 LAFAYETTE BOULEVARD, BRIDGEPORT, CT 06604
- Signed the 990
- SCOTT WILDERMAN, CEO
- Phone
- (203) 334-5627
- Website
- CAREERRESOURCES.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN
Mission
CAREER RESOURCES, INC. OFFERS JOBSEEKERS THROUGHOUT CONNECTICUT, THE TRAINING, SUPPORT AND RESOURCES NEEDED TO BECOME EMPLOYED AND SUCCEED IN THE WORKFORCE.
Program accomplishments
- WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AMERICAN JOB CENTERS (AJC) AS THE AJC ONE STOP OPERATOR, CAREER RESOURCES INC. (CRI) MANAGES THE COORDINATED DELIVERY OF SERVICES FOR UNIVERSAL ACCESS THROUGH AJC ONE STOP CENTERS IN SOUTHWESTERN AND NORTHWESTERN CONNECTICUT. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CT DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, CAREER RESOURCES PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING SERVICES, RESULTING IN INCREASED EARNINGS FOR THE JOB SEEKER AND A COMPETITIVE, TRAINED WORKFORCE FOR THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY. JOB SEEKERS HAVE ACCESS TO A SINGLE POINT OF ENTRY TO A NETWORK OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, CLASSROOM TRAINING, EDUCATION AND VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS, PROGRAM PARTNER SERVICES, COMPREHENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT AND CAREER COUNSELING, AND INTEGRATED PROGRAMS SUCH AS THE WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT (WIOA) INDIVIDUAL TRAINING ACCOUNTS FOR IN-DEMAND OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS TRAINING. JOBS FIRST EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM (JFES) THE JFES PROGRAM PROVIDES EMPLOYMENT ASSESSMENT AND SERVICES, ASSISTANCE IN DEVELOPING AN INDIVIDUALIZED EMPLOYMENT PLAN, JOB SEARCH ASSISTANCE, VOCATIONAL EDUCATION, SUBSIDIZED EMPLOYMENT, ADULT BASIC EDUCATION AND/OR EMPLOYMENT RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES SUCH AS TRANSPORTATION AND CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE TO RECIPIENTS OF TEMPORARY FAMILY ASSISTANC (TFA). CRI OPERATES JFES PROGRAMS IN BRIDGEPORT AND WATERBURY. COLLECTIVELY THESE PROGRAMS SERVED OVER 5,000 JOB SEEKERS ANNUALLY.Expenses $5,949,250 · revenue $341,024
- STRIVE IS A THREE WEEK, FULLTIME WORK READINESS TRAINING PROGRAM FEATURING A SERIES OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE AND ENGAGING ATTITUDINAL WORKSHOPS IN A SIMULATED WORK ENVIRONMENT. TRAINING FOCUSES ON DEVELOPING POSITIVE ATTITUDES AND WORK HABITS FOR SUCCESSFUL LONGTERM EMPLOYMENT. CAREER RESOURCES ASSUMED THE OPERATIONS OF STRIVE NEW HAVEN IN APRIL OF 2012, AND NOW OPERATES ALL FOUR STRIVE SITES IN BRIDGEPORT, HARTFORD, WATERBURY AND NEW HAVEN CONNECTICUT. STRIVE HAS HELPED TRAIN AND PLACE NEARLY 300 PARTICIPANTS LAST YEAR.Expenses $2,212,186 · revenue $126,807
- REENTRY AND COMMUNITY RELEASE OPERATES THREE HOMES WITH A FORTY-FIVE BED CAPACITY (MALE). THE ORGANIZATION ALSO OPERATES ONE HOME WITH A FIFTEEN BED CAPACITY (FEMALE). THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION SERVICES FOR THE MALE AND FEMALE RESIDENTS OF THE PROGRAM AND WORKS WITH LOCAL HUMAN SERVICES ORGANIZATIONS AND RELIGIOUS GROUPS IN PROVIDING THE BEST AVAILABLE SUPPORT AND SERVICES TO THE RESIDENTS. REENTRY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FEDERAL GRANT PASSED THROUGH THE WORKPLACE, INC. TO PROVIDE PRERELEASE CASE MANAGEMNT SERVICES TO PARTICIPANTS ENROLLED IN LINKING TO EMPLOYMENT ACTIVITIES PRERELEASE(LEAP) PROGRAM.Expenses $4,404,352 · revenue $252,467
- ADULT AND YOUTH PROGRAMS GED/ESLOUR YEARROUND, INHOUSE PROGRAM PROVIDES A CONVENIENT WAY FOR OUR CUSTOMERS TO RECEIVE CLASSROOM AND COMPUTER BASED TRAINING TO PASS THE GED TEST AND EARN THEIR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA, OPENING DOORS TO A WHOLE NEW RANGE OF TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES OR ENHANCE THEIR ENGLISH COVERSATIONAL SKILLS. YOUTH CAREER ADVANCEMENT (YCA) YOUTH CAREER ADVANCEMENT (YCA) IS A FREE, 5 WEEK PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM OPERATED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH YOUTHWORKS. THIS PROGRAM FOCUSES ON ENHANCING CAREER AND COLLEGE READINESS IN THE 16-24 YEAR-OLDS IN THE GREATER BRIDGEPORT AREA. SECURE JOBS CT IS A TWO-YEAR DEMONSTRATION PILOT DESIGNED TO INCREASE THE INCOME OF FAMILIES TRANSITIONING FROM HOMELESSNESS TO HOUSING BY CONNECTING THEM TO THE EDUCATION, TRAINING AND SUPPORTS THEY NEED TO SECURE AND MAINTAIN STABLE, COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT. THIS WILL BE ACCOMPLISHED BY BETTER INTEGRATING AND COORDINATING THE EFFORTS OF THE HOMELESS SERVICES, WORKFORCE AND CHILD CARE SECTORS TO EFFECTIVELY SERVE FAMILIES PARTICIPATING IN THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING'S (DOH'S) CONNECTICUT'S RAPID REHOUSING PROGRAM (CTRRP). FOSTER GRANDPARENTS FUNDED BY THE CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE, THE FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM BRINGS LOW-INCOME SENIOR CITIZENS INTO 10 PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN BRIDGEPORT, STRATFORD, AND FAIRFIELD TO MENTOR CHILDREN FACING CHALLENGES IN SCHOOLS. IPAD ACADEMY-FUNDED BY THE WORKPLACE, THIS PROGRAM SERVES WIOA-ELIGIBLE OUT-OF-SCHOOL BETWEEN THE AGES OF 16 AND 24. PARTICIPANTS USE IPADS TO RECEIVE JOB-READINESS TRAINING, CONDUCT CAREER PATH RESEARCH, AND DEVELOP LEADERSHIP SKILLS. PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE CUSTOMER SERVICE CREDENTIALS ANDINDIVIDUALIZED TUTORING IN MATH AND READING.Expenses $1,518,100 · revenue $87,021
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 06-1427945
- 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
- 1997
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Employment (J20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $9,761,312
- Income (IRS master file)
- $15,988,819
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $15,988,819 | $16,257,035 | $9,761,312 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $18,836,579 | $16,940,950 | $9,747,474 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $15,845,681 | $13,239,542 | $6,693,197 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $9,544,012 | $9,708,244 | $3,329,042 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 06-1427945).
Questions about CAREER RESOURCES INC
- What is the EIN of CAREER RESOURCES INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CAREER RESOURCES INC is 06-1427945.
- Is CAREER RESOURCES INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1997.
- Are donations to CAREER RESOURCES INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CAREER RESOURCES INC 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 CAREER RESOURCES INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CAREER RESOURCES INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CAREER RESOURCES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names SCOTT WILDERMAN.
- Who are the officers and directors of CAREER RESOURCES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 27 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $211,201 (SCOTT WILDERMAN, PRESIDENT & CEO).
- How much revenue does CAREER RESOURCES INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $15,988,819, expenses of $16,257,035 and total assets of $9,761,312 at year end.
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