TRADES AND TECH EDUCATION FOUNDATION Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

TRADES AND TECH EDUCATION FOUNDATION

EIN 54-1035156 · Education (B30I)

What they do

The Trades Tech Education Foundation Promotes Careers In Skilled Trades and Technical Fields for High School Students and Adult Learners In The Piedmont Region of Virginia.

Before you give

Are they doing good?

Easy charity check

Good signs so far

The public paperwork has several good signs. Now check whether the charity can show who it helped.

Here is the honest answer: A tax form shows money and paperwork. It cannot prove that people, animals, or the community were truly helped.

Good signs we looked for

IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.

Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders8 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

$111.54spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

$56.90of every $100 spent went to management and office costsThis number alone does not tell us how much good they did.

$20.64in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

8.3%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

Ask these three easy questions

Who did you help? Ask for a recent story or report that shows real results.
What will my money do? Ask exactly what your gift will pay for.
Is this really the charity? Give only through its official website or confirmed phone number.

Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $5,632 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.

Bottom line: Good paperwork is a good sign—not proof. The best answer comes when the charity can show what it changed, who it helped, and what your gift will do. YouCanGiveBack does not endorse or grade organizations.

Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

Money in and money out

Revenue$48,816

Expenses$54,448

Annual shortfall $5,632 Expenses were higher than revenue for this filing year.

Selected spending reported on the 990

Each amount is compared with total expenses separately. These categories can overlap, so they should not be added together as a pie chart.

Management and general$30,980 · 56.9% of expenses

Grants paid$12,495 · 22.9% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$48,816

Expenses$54,448

Assets$1,123,567

Income$48,816

Contributions$4,033

Grants given$12,495

Average grant$543

Management and general$30,980

Stocks and bonds$549,606

Accounting fees$10,394

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (8)

CAITLIN RIOPELDIRECTOR

INGRID JOHNSONSECRETARY

JOE HUGHESDIRECTOR

LINDA SEAMANCHAIR

MADISON CUMMINGSDIRECTOR

MARGIE SHEPHERDVICE CHAIR

MIKE MERRIAMDIRECTOR

TOMMY COMERTREASURER

About this charity

Recognized since: January 2015
Location: PO Box 12, Charlottesville, VA 22902
County: Charlottesville (city)
In care of: Tommy Comer
Primary officer: Tommy Comer, Treasurer

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Emailcatecinfo@charlottesvillschools.org Phone(434) 262-0815

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: July 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: FOUNDATION GROUP INC
NTEE classification: Education (B30I)
IRS tax category: Other Grantmaking and Giving Services
Grant-giving organization: Yes