NC BUDGET & TAX CENTER
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2024 · Form 990 · revenue $1.5M · expenses $1.6M · assets $1.7M
- EIN
- 87-3524937
- Address
- 323 E CHAPEL HILL STREET 25374, DURHAM, NC 27701-9997
- Website
- WWW.NCBUDGET.ORG
- NTEE code
- R05
- Exempt type
- 501(c)(3): charitable, religious, educational, scientific or literary (corporation)
- Ruling date
- September 2022 (when the IRS recognized its exemption)
- IRS status
- Exempt (unconditional) (IRS Business Master File) IRS data ↗
- Tax-deductible donations
- Yes: listed in IRS Publication 78 (public charity) Pub 78 ↗
- Foundation status
- Public charity supported by the public (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))
- Principal officer
- Alexandra Sirota (its 2022 Form 990-N)
- Form 990-N e-postcards
- 1 filed, 2022 (organizations with gross receipts normally $50,000 or less file this instead of a full Form 990) IRS data ↗
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Mission
AS A NONPROFIT, NONPARTISAN ORGANIZATION, WE WORK TO DOCUMENT AND ANALYZE FISCAL AND ECONOMIC CONDITIONS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS AND NORTH CAROLINIANS WITH LIVED EXPERIENCE OF POVERTY TO ADVANCE SYSTEMIC SOLUTIONS THROUGH PUBLIC POLICY THAT DRIVES CHANGE.
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
1 person paid across every filing: current people first, then by total pay from this organization. Organizations counts every nonprofit each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Latest year pay | Total pay from here | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Sirota | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 2023-2024 | $117,540 | $236,264 | 1 |
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
7 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Bass | BOARD CHAIR | 2023-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Elaine Mejia | VICE CHAIR | 2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 2 |
| Michelle Hughes | TREASURER | 2023-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 2 |
| Tyler Daye | MEMBER | 2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Felisha Mcelvine | MEMBER | 2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Meg Wiehe | MEMBER | 2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 2 |
| Margaret Mejia (former) | SECRETARY | 2023 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2024 · 7 people listed · 1 paid, $118K · 0 employees · 6 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALEXANDRA SIROTA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $117,540 | $0 | $0 | $117,540 | 1 |
| MARCUS BASS | BOARD CHAIR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ELAINE MEJIA | VICE CHAIR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| MICHELLE HUGHES | TREASURER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| TYLER DAYE | MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| FELISHA MCELVINE | MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MEG WIEHE | MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
2023 · 4 people listed · 1 paid, $119K · 0 employees · 18 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALEXANDRA SIROTA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $108,364 | $0 | $10,360 | $118,724 | 1 |
| MARCUS BASS | CHAIR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MICHELLE HUGHES | TREASURER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| MARGARET MEJIA | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
No independent contractors reported.
Who the money went to
Grants this organization reported paying: Schedule I Part II of the Form 990, or the grants-paid list on the 990-PF. Open a year for every recipient. Recipients link to their own page when the grant names an EIN we have (990-PF grants list no EIN, so those link only on an exact, unique name and state). Grants to individuals are counted; their names are not shown.
2024 · 2 grants to organizations · $50K
Listed grants add up to $50,000; the return's “grants paid” expense line says $57,197. Returns can differ here (grants paid vs. accrued, items listed elsewhere); check the filing.
2023 · 4 grants to organizations · $224K
Listed grants add up to $224,000; the return's “grants paid” expense line says $231,420. Returns can differ here (grants paid vs. accrued, items listed elsewhere); check the filing.
Negative amounts are returned or refunded grants; they are listed last and left out of the totals of grants paid.
Who gave
Contributor names are not public for this form type.
Public charities filing Form 990 or 990-EZ report large donors on Schedule B, but the IRS withholds their names and addresses from public copies. Private foundations (990-PF) are different: their contributors are public.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $1,530,363 | $1,621,438 | $1,682,806 | $1,598,944 | $1,471,132 | $2,660 | $117,540 | 0 | 6 |
| 2023 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $2,703,395 | $1,163,686 | $1,563,412 | $1,539,709 | $2,671,625 | $5,111 | $118,724 | 0 | 18 |
Connected to
Organizations that list some of the same people on their returns (officers, directors, key employees on this organization’s latest return), and related organizations it lists on Schedule R.
- NC CHILD Raleigh, NC · 3 people in common (Elaine Mejia, Meg Wiehe, Michelle Hughes)
Funders of this organization
14 grantors reported grants to this organization, $2,495,616 in all, tax years 2022 to 2025. Exact: the grantor wrote this organization's EIN. Fuzzy: the grantor wrote only a name (foundations' 990-PF has no EIN field), matched to the same or a near-identical name in the same state; the name as filed is shown. From the latest return for each grantor and year, so amended returns aren't counted twice. CSV
| Grantor | Type | Match | Years given | Grants | Total | Latest year | Latest year's amount | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CENTER ON BUDGET AND POLICY PRIORITIES | Public charity | Exact | 2023-2024 | 7 | $675,000 | 2024 | $150,000 | show |
| FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2023-2024 | 2 | $401,850 | 2024 | $325,350 | show |
| PEW CHARITABLE TRUSTS | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2024 | 1 | $350,000 | 2024 | $350,000 | show |
| MDC INC | Public charity | Exact | 2023-2024 | 4 | $280,000 | 2024 | $165,000 | show |
| MAZON INC A JEWISH RESPONSE TO HUNGER | Public charity | Exact | 2022-2024 | 3 | $240,000 | 2024 | $80,000 | show |
| DOGWOOD HEALTH TRUST | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “NC BUDGET & TAX CENTER” | 2024 | 1 | $125,000 | 2024 | $125,000 | show |
| Z SMITH REYNOLDS FOUNDATION INC | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “NC BUDGET & TAX CENTER” | 2023-2024 | 2 | $105,000 | 2024 | $70,000 | show |
| NATIONAL SKILLS COALITION | Public charity | Exact | 2023-2025 | 3 | $90,000 | 2025 | $25,000 | show |
| ECONOMIC POLICY INSTITUTE | Public charity | Exact | 2023-2025 | 3 | $68,266 | 2025 | $10,000 | show |
| DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2024 | 1 | $50,500 | 2024 | $50,500 | show |
| COMMON CAUSE EDUCATION FUND | Public charity | Exact | 2023-2024 | 2 | $32,500 | 2024 | $25,000 | show |
| BLUEPRINT NORTH CAROLINA | Public charity | Exact | 2023-2024 | 3 | $29,000 | 2024 | $10,000 | show |
| STATE POWER FUND | Public charity | Exact | 2023 | 1 | $28,000 | 2023 | $28,000 | show |
| CAROLINA FARM STEWARDSHIP ASSOCIATION | Public charity | Exact | 2023 | 1 | $20,500 | 2023 | $20,500 | show |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICANS FOR A BALANCED BUDGET INC | NC | R05 | $2,195,395 | $2,210,927 | PRESIDENT | $120,000 | Same NTEE code R05, revenue within 2x, same state |
| MINNESOTA JUSTICE RESEARCH CENTER | MN | R05 | $1,462,616 | $1,222,625 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $141,358 | Same NTEE code R05, revenue within 2x, similar mission |
| CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF DEMOCRATIC INSTITUTION | CA | R05 | $1,961,517 | $3,081,882 | Chairman of the Board | $0 | Same NTEE code R05, revenue within 2x |
| PHOENIX CENTER FOR ADVANCED LEGAL & ECONOMIC PUBLIC POLICY STUDIES INC | DC | R05 | $1,296,247 | $1,147,565 | PRESIDENT | $453,710 | Same NTEE code R05, revenue within 2x |
| CENTER FOR THE RIGHTS OF ABUSED CHILDREN | AZ | R05 | $2,652,911 | $2,424,269 | FOUNDER/CEO | $399,875 | Same NTEE code R05, revenue within 2x |
| INSTITUTE 2100 INC | WI | R05 | $922,996 | $1,682,661 | President | $140,000 | Same NTEE code R05, revenue within 2x |
| AMERICAN COMPASS INC | DC | R05 | $2,635,737 | $2,235,395 | Chief Economist, Treasurer | $329,559 | Same NTEE code R05, revenue within 2x |
| COMMUNITY LABOR UNITED INCORPORATED | MA | R05 | $1,258,415 | $1,449,027 | FORMER SENIOR POLITICAL STRATEGIST | $133,610 | Same NTEE code R05, revenue within 2x |
| OKLAHOMA POLICY INC | OK | R05 | $1,899,985 | $2,148,681 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $136,776 | Same NTEE code R05, revenue within 2x |
| KEEP OUR REPUBLIC CHARITABLE FUND | DC | R05 | $847,081 | $1,358,400 | DIRECTOR & PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code R05, revenue within 2x |
| FIRSTREPAIR | IL | R05 | $1,212,478 | $1,170,809 | Executive Director & Board President | $208,211 | Same NTEE code R05, revenue within 2x |
| TEXAS AFTER VIOLENCE PROJECT | TX | R05 | $2,068,528 | $1,722,030 | Executive Dir. | $111,538 | Same NTEE code R05, revenue within 2x |
| JEWS OF COLOR INITIATIVE | CA | R05 | $2,372,665 | $2,385,750 | CEO | $333,635 | Same NTEE code R05, revenue within 2x |
| COLORADO OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION | CO | R05 | $950,000 | $1,253,352 | PRINCIPAL DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code R05, revenue within 2x |
| ABUNDANCE NETWORK | CA | R05 | $2,149,032 | $1,461,632 | Communications Director | $188,367 | Same NTEE code R05, revenue within 2x |
| CHERISH FREEDOM FOUNDATION | VA | R05 | $953,504 | $204,999 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code R05, revenue within 2x |
| DENVER FAMILIES FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS NETWORK | CO | R05 | $1,375,000 | $1,064,992 | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | $222,442 | Same NTEE code R05, revenue within 2x |
| POLICYBRIDGE | OH | R05 | $1,026,249 | $693,834 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $150,300 | Same NTEE code R05, revenue within 2x |
| THINK TENNESSEE | TN | R05 | $1,388,660 | $1,408,390 | PRESIDENT | $169,040 | Same NTEE code R05, revenue within 2x |
| WORKING CALIFORNIANS RESEARCH FUND | CA | R05 | $809,009 | $676,958 | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code R05, revenue within 2x |
| AFL-CIO TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE | DC | R05 | $1,577,551 | $2,983,830 | PRESIDENT | $428,404 | Same NTEE code R05, revenue within 2x |
| MOVEMENT STRATEGY RESOURCE PROJECT | PA | R05 | $1,155,894 | $102,191 | Director | $52,588 | Same NTEE code R05, revenue within 2x |
| PERCEPTION INSTITUTE INC | NY | R05 | $1,353,403 | $2,061,559 | Executive Director | $346,267 | Same NTEE code R05, revenue within 2x |
| GEENA DAVIS INSTITUTE ON GENDER IN MEDIA | CA | R05 | $2,049,510 | $3,105,383 | President & CEO | $220,634 | Same NTEE code R05, revenue within 2x |
| CITIZENS FOR SELF-GOVERNANCE | TX | R05 | $1,883,754 | $2,381,765 | PRESIDENT / CEO | $209,084 | Same NTEE code R05, revenue within 2x |
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Where the money went
Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
2024 · Form 990 · $1,621,438 spent · pay $1,026,214 · grants $57,197 · events $18,093
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $810,286 | $559,193 | $245,925 | $5,168 | 50.0% | |
| Other (as described) | PROGRAMING | $132,517 | $131,875 | $642 | - | 8.2% |
| Fees: other services | $126,973 | $62,472 | $64,501 | - | 7.8% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $117,540 | $81,116 | $35,674 | $750 | 7.2% | |
| Payroll taxes | $63,177 | $45,049 | $17,711 | $417 | 3.9% | |
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $50,000 | $50,000 | - | - | 3.1% | |
| Fees: accounting | $43,726 | $1,253 | $42,473 | - | 2.7% | |
| Other (as described) | OTHER EXPENSE | $39,263 | $28,761 | $10,502 | - | 2.4% |
| Office expenses | $36,141 | $19,524 | $13,167 | $3,450 | 2.2% | |
| Other (as described) | PROFESSIONAL DEV. | $34,008 | $23,628 | $10,380 | - | 2.1% |
| Information technology | $31,429 | $10,648 | $20,781 | - | 1.9% | |
| Travel | $30,191 | $14,200 | $15,991 | - | 1.9% | |
| Pension plan contributions | $28,474 | - | $28,474 | - | 1.8% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $23,778 | $13,778 | $10,000 | - | 1.5% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $18,093 | $13,908 | $4,185 | - | 1.1% | |
| Occupancy | $10,579 | $7,750 | $2,829 | - | 0.7% | |
| Grants to US individuals | $7,197 | $7,197 | - | - | 0.4% | |
| Other employee benefits | $6,737 | - | $6,737 | - | 0.4% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $4,880 | $3,575 | $1,305 | - | 0.3% | |
| Insurance | $4,634 | - | $4,634 | - | 0.3% | |
| Fees: legal | $1,815 | $52 | $1,763 | - | 0.1% | |
| Total | $1,621,438 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990 · $1,163,686 spent · pay $703,736 · grants $231,420 · events $43,489
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $517,260 | $336,667 | $180,593 | - | 44.5% | |
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $225,810 | $225,810 | - | - | 19.4% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $118,724 | $77,282 | $41,442 | - | 10.2% | |
| Fees: other services | $44,421 | $15,200 | $29,221 | - | 3.8% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $43,489 | $30,907 | $12,582 | - | 3.7% | |
| Payroll taxes | $43,034 | $28,591 | $14,443 | - | 3.7% | |
| Office expenses | $42,549 | $32,341 | $10,208 | - | 3.7% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $22,367 | $19,620 | $2,747 | - | 1.9% | |
| Information technology | $21,522 | $6,344 | $15,178 | - | 1.8% | |
| Pension plan contributions | $20,862 | $13,761 | $7,101 | - | 1.8% | |
| Travel | $16,430 | $10,815 | $5,615 | - | 1.4% | |
| Fees: accounting | $15,840 | $5,965 | $9,875 | - | 1.4% | |
| Insurance | $5,747 | $5,747 | - | - | 0.5% | |
| Grants to US individuals | $5,610 | $5,610 | - | - | 0.5% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $4,880 | - | $4,880 | - | 0.4% | |
| Occupancy | $4,871 | $2,855 | $2,016 | - | 0.4% | |
| Other employee benefits | $3,856 | - | $3,856 | - | 0.3% | |
| Fees: legal | $2,981 | $1,323 | $1,658 | - | 0.3% | |
| Other (as described) | OTHER EXPENSES | $2,348 | $2,330 | $18 | - | 0.2% |
| Other (as described) | BANK FEES | $1,085 | - | $1,085 | - | 0.1% |
| Total | $1,163,686 | 100% |
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