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Form 990 for tax year 2024

Filed by COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF NORTH CAROLINA INC.

Totals

Total revenue
$6,543,461
Total expenses
$5,369,100
Contributions and grants received
$4,991,599
Grants paid
$657,940
Program service revenue
$1,201,891
Investment income
$174,485
Other revenue
$175,486
Total assets, end of year
$7,261,867
Total liabilities, end of year
$534,569
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$6,727,298
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$4,130,238
Management and general expenses
$983,463
Fundraising expenses
$255,399
Program service expenses (Part III)
$4,130,238

Program services were 76.9% 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.

  • 1c · Fundraising events

    $175,363

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $3,318,507

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $1,497,729

  • 2a · Program service revenue: WORKSHOPS, PGM DEVEL,

    total $1,201,891 · related or exempt $1,201,891

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $167,555 · excluded $167,555

  • 7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory

    securities $6,930

  • 7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses

    securities $0

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    securities $6,930

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total $6,930 · excluded $6,930

  • 8a · Fundraising events: gross income

    $0

  • 8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c

    $175,363

  • 8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

    $52,125

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total -$52,125 · excluded -$52,125

  • 11a · Other revenue: MANAGEMENT FEE

    total $191,018 · excluded $191,018

  • 11b · Other revenue: MISCELLANEOUS INCOME

    total $36,593 · excluded $36,593

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $227,611

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments

    total $657,940 · program services $657,940

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $332,749 · management and general $332,749

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $2,398,794 · program services $1,973,282 · management and general $277,677 · fundraising $147,835

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $96,068 · program services $83,537 · management and general $6,273 · fundraising $6,258

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $441,771 · program services $353,220 · management and general $65,581 · fundraising $22,970

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $211,237 · program services $167,819 · management and general $32,505 · fundraising $10,913

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $17,096 · program services $11,502 · management and general $3,968 · fundraising $1,626

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $48,284 · program services $32,485 · management and general $11,206 · fundraising $4,593

  • 11d · Fees: lobbying

    total $72,506 · program services $72,506

  • 11f · Fees: investment management

    total $20,418 · management and general $20,418

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $268,329 · program services $180,530 · management and general $62,277 · fundraising $25,522

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $2,612 · program services $1,373 · management and general $660 · fundraising $579

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $38,762 · program services $20,376 · management and general $9,793 · fundraising $8,593

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $126,956 · program services $101,411 · management and general $19,072 · fundraising $6,473

  • 17 · Travel

    total $302,149 · program services $270,796 · management and general $28,719 · fundraising $2,634

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $21,644 · program services $21,644

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $22,273 · program services $17,791 · management and general $3,346 · fundraising $1,136

  • 24a · Other expenses: DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS

    total $93,364 · program services $37,246 · management and general $49,027 · fundraising $7,091

  • 24b · Other expenses: MISCELLANEOUS

    total $76,764 · program services $30,514 · management and general $40,410 · fundraising $5,840

  • 24c · Other expenses: STUDENT SUPPORT

    total $71,943 · program services $71,943 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 24d · Other expenses: EQUIPMENT

    total $28,503 · program services $16,768 · management and general $9,837 · fundraising $1,898

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $18,938 · program services $7,555 · management and general $9,945 · fundraising $1,438

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $479,219 · end of year $979,970

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $1,805,179 · end of year $2,609,021

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $829,244 · end of year $280,835

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $73,410 · end of year $21,419

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

    $69,367

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

    $69,367

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 12 · Investments: other securities

    beginning of year $3,535,486 · end of year $3,322,337

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $73,356 · end of year $48,285

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $664,018 · end of year $458,572

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $560,930 · end of year $315

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $153,368 · end of year $75,682

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $4,662,528 · end of year $4,938,531

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $755,050 · end of year $1,788,767

Mission and programs · 2024

Mission

CISNC'S MISSION IS TO SURROUND STUDENTS WITH A COMMUNITY OF SUPPORT, EMPOWERING THEM TO STAY IN SCHOOL AND ACHIEVE IN LIFE. CISNC SERVES AS THE BACKBONE FOR ITS STATEWIDE NETWORK OF 20 INDEPENDENT NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT SERVE LOCAL STUDENTS IN MORE THAN 300 SCHOOLS. CISNC PROVIDES CORE PROGRAM SUPPORT TO ITS NETWORK OF AFFILIATED NONPROFITS TO ENSURE STUDENT IMPACT: PROGRAM TRAINING, DATA MANAGEMENT SUPPORT AND RESEARCH, ACCREDITATION SUPPORT, AND NON-PROFIT MANAGEMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE IN THE AREAS OF HUMAN RESOURCES, PLANNING, FINANCE AND GOVERNANCE.

Activities or mission (Part I)

SURROUND STUDENTS WITH COMMUNITY SUPPORT, EMPOWERING THEM TO STAY IN SCHOOL & ACHIEVE IN LIFE.

  • CISNC ENSURES STUDENT IMPACT BY PROVIDING CORE PROGRAM SUPPORT TO 17 CIS ORGANIZATIONS LOCATED ACROSS NORTH CAROLINA. SUPPORT SERVICES INCLUDE: TRAINING IN EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAMS, DATA MANAGEMENT SUPPORT, ACCREDITATION SUPPORT, COMMUNICATIONS SUPPORT, RESEARCH, AND NON-PROFIT MANAGEMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WITH HUMAN RESOURCES, FINANCE, PLANNING AND GOVERNANCE. TOGETHER, OUR NETWORK EMPOWERED MORE THAN 94,462 STUDENTS TO STAY IN SCHOOL AND ACHIEVE SUCCESS DESPITE THE CHALLENGES. OF STUDENTS THAT WE SUPPORTED WITH INTENSIVE SERVICES, 90% OF SENIORS GRADUATED WITH A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA; 94% OF STUDENTS IDENTIFIED AS PROMOTION RISK WERE PROMOTED TO THE NEXT GRADE; 87% OF STUDENTS IDENTIFIED AS NEEDING TO IMPROVE THEIR BEHAVIOR MET THEIR IMPROVEMENT GOALS; 88% OF STUDENTS IDENTIFIED AS NEEDING TO IMPROVE THEIR COURSEWORK MET THEIR GOALS; AND 81% OF STUDENTS IDENTIFIED AS NEEDING TO IMPROVE THEIR ATTENDANCE MET THEIR GOALS.

    Expenses $1,963,127 · Grants $117,387 · Revenue $486,463

  • JOBS FOR NC GRADUATES IS A STUDENT-CENTERED COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS PROGRAM OF CISNC THAT HELPS STUDENTS STAY IN SCHOOL THROUGH GRADUATION, PURSUE POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION, AND SECURE QUALITY ENTRY-LEVEL JOBS LEADING TO CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES STUDENTS WITH CLASSROOM LEARNING, COLLEGE AND CAREER CONNECTIONS, ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES WITH LOCAL EMPLOYERS, AND MENTORING AFTER HIGH SCHOOL. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN 10 COUNTIES OF NORTH CAROLINA.

    Expenses $1,258,136 · Grants $167,696 · Revenue $257,226

  • CISNC PROVIDED SUPPORT DIRECTLY TO 892 STUDENTS AND NEARLY 1,552 PARENTS DURING THE 2024-25 SCHOOL YEAR IN 20 PUBLIC SCHOOLS LOCATED IN 6 COUNTIES ACROSS NORTH CAROLINA. WE USE A PROVEN EVIDENCE-BASED MODEL THAT REMOVES BARRIERS FOR STUDENTS AT RISK OF DROPPING OUT, KEEPING KIDS IN SCHOOL AND ON THE PATH TO GRADUATION AND SUCCESS BEYOND. OUR SCHOOL-BASED STAFF PARTNERS WITH TEACHERS TO IDENTIFY CHALLENGES STUDENTS FACE IN CLASS OR AT HOME AND COORDINATE WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO BRING OUTSIDE RESOURCES INSIDE SCHOOLS. SUPPORTS INCLUDE ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE, BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTIONS, BASIC NEED SUPPORT, FAMILY ENGAGEMENT, LIFE SKILLS, AND COLLEGE & CAREER PREPARATION.

    Expenses $500,942 · Grants $372,856 · Revenue $379,660

  • OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE REENTRY TO RESILIENCE (R2R) PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES A BRIDGE FOR YOUTH TRANSITIONING FROM YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTERS (YDC) BACK INTO THEIR FAMILIES, SCHOOLS, AND COMMUNITIES WITH A UNIQUE APPROACH TO WRAPAROUND SUPPORTS AND SERVICES. WITH A FOCUS ON REDUCING RECIDIVISM, YOUTH SUCCESS COACHES BEGIN WORKING WITH YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES IN THE EARLIEST STAGES TO CREATE EDUCATIONAL PLANS, SUPPORTS, AND WORK OPPORTUNITIES. COACHES CONTINUE TO WORK WITH THE YOUTH AND FAMILY FOR UP TO ANOTHER 12 MONTHS, PROVIDING CRUCIAL SUPPORT. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO YOUTH IN 8 COUNTIES OF NORTH CAROLINA. YOUTH GRADUATING FROM THE PROGRAM RECIDIVATE ONLY OF THE TIME.# OF YOUTH SERVED IN THE COMMUNITY- 66# OF YOUTH SERVED IN THE YDC- 57

    Expenses $408,033 · Revenue $78,542

As filed on the 2024 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • KENDRICK FENTRESS

    CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • TRINITA CARLTON

    VICE CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • STEPHANIE DRISCOLL

    SECRETARY / TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • BRYAN BICKLEY

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • LEON CHISHOLM

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • MELINDA DICKINSON

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • ROBERT DOREAUK

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • ELENOR HAITH

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • VICTORIA JACOBS

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • RAVEN JEFFERSON

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • MICHELLE LAIR

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • WILLIAM BILLY LASSITER

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • CYNTHIA MARSHALL

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • BLAINE MOREHEAD

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • MARIA PITRE-MARTIN

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • BEN PYSCH

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • JAMES REID III

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • EUNIKA SMALLS

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • JUSTIN SOSNE

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • JAMES SPEED

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • DR HOPE WILLIAMS

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • TINA WILSON

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • JUSTIN WOOD

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • JILL COX

    PRESIDENT & CEO

    Total calculated
    $174,267
    From this org
    $163,067
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $11,200
    Hours/week
    36 + 4 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $163,067
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $9,775
    Nontaxable benefits
    $1,425
    Filer's total
    $174,267

  • SARAH ALMEIDA

    CFO

    Total calculated
    $158,481
    From this org
    $148,189
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $10,292
    Hours/week
    36 + 4 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $148,189
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $8,883
    Nontaxable benefits
    $1,409
    Filer's total
    $158,481

  • COLLIN MCCOLSKEY-LEARY

    VP PROGRAM IMPACT AND INNOVATION

    Total calculated
    $119,964
    From this org
    $102,497
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $17,467
    Hours/week
    36 + 4 related

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 · Written employment contract
  • 3 · Approval by the board or compensation committee
  • 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment

Answered no

  • 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
  • 7 · Other non-fixed payments
  • 8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception

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

The 10 largest by cash amount. The API serves every itemized grant.

Related organizations on this return

Schedule R Part II: tax-exempt organizations related to the filer by control. It does not record shared board members or money.

Taxable family on this return

Schedule R Parts I, III and IV, as filed. These record ownership and control, not shared board members or money moved.

Disregarded entities

Part I: entities that legally are the filer and file no return of their own.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2024
Filed
19 February 2026
IRS schema version
2024v5.5
Source object
202630519349301428

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