Make North Carolina First is located in Raleigh, NC. Make North Carolina First is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 08/2023, Make North Carolina First generated $2.9m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (18.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.9m during the year ending 08/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (17.1%) per year over the past 4 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2020, Make North Carolina First has awarded 46 individual grants totaling $12,502,619. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
MAKE NORTH CAROLINA FIRST CONDUCTS RESEARCH, SPONSORS EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS, AND DISSEMINATES ACCURATE AND TIMELY INFORMATION TO PROMOTE THE GENERAL PUBLIC'S UNDERSTANDING OF WAYS TO MAINTAIN AND IMPROVE NORTH CAROLINA'S COMMON GOOD, QUALITY OF LIFE AND SOCIAL WELFARE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DURING THIS FISCAL YEAR, MAKE NORTH CAROLINA FIRST SPONSORED EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND DISSEMINATED INFORMATION CONCERNING SOCIAL ISSUES AND TOPICS IMPORTANT TO NORTH CAROLINIANS INCLUDING NORTH CAROLINA'S EDUCATION SYSTEM, ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES, VOTER REGISTRATION AND VOTER REPRESENTATION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Adam Abram Chairperson | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dean Debnam Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jay Reiff Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Michael L Weisel General Counsel, Secretary, Treasurer | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,884,143 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,884,143 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,884,143 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,584,769 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $265,000 |
Fees for services: Legal | $5,006 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $19,795 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $17,279 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $2,891,849 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $327,987 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $327,987 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $327,987 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $327,987 |
Over the last fiscal year, Make North Carolina First has awarded $2,584,769 in support to 9 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
PROGRESS NORTH CAROLINA ACTION PURPOSE: Education of public on various social issues | $430,000 |
NORTH CAROLINA FAMILIES FIRST PURPOSE: Education of public on various social issues | $1,075,769 |
NC A PHILIP RANDOLPH EDUCATIONAL FUND INC PURPOSE: Education of public on various social issues | $320,000 |
LEAD NC PURPOSE: Education of public on various social issues | $286,000 |
MAJORITY RISING NC PURPOSE: Education of public on various social issues | $200,000 |
NC CITIZENS FOR PROTECTING OUR SCHOOLS PURPOSE: Education of public on various social issues | $105,000 |