ACTION NC

EIN: 272050581

CHARLOTTE, NC

Total Revenue
$501,597
Total Expenses
$286,945
Total Assets
$319,664
Net Assets
$319,253
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2010
Legal Domicile
NC
Principal Officer
ALEXANDER P MCCOY
Phone
7046254050
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

ACTION NC, founded in 2010, is a small nonprofit that reported $502K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 976% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $215K, a strong 43% operating margin.

Mission

ACTION NC IS A COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION AND CITIZEN ACTION GROUP THAT ORGANIZES RESIDENTS OF LOW-WEALTH COMMUNITIES AND CONSTITUENCIES - MOST OF WHOM ARE PEOPLE OF COLOR- TO REPRESENT THEIR OWN INTERESTS ON ISSUES OF SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CONCERN. THROUGH GRASSROOTS OUTREACH AND BASE-BUILDING, TRAINING AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND STRATEGIC CAMPAIGN PLANNING AND EXECUTION, RESIDENTS WORK TOGETHER TO DETERMINE THEIR PRIORITIES AND MAKE ACTION PLANS TO WIN CONCRETE IMPROVEMENTS AND POLICY REFORMS. OUR ISSUES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO HEALTHCARE ACCESS, AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND TENANT RIGHTS, CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM AND POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY, LIVING WAGES AND MORE FAMILY-FRIENDLY WORKPLACE POLICIES, IMMIGRANT RIGHTS, PUBLIC EDUCATION EQUITY, AND VOTING RIGHTS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,134

ECONOMIC JUSTICE:THE CORE OF OUR ECONOMIC JUSTICE WORK IS ORGANIZING TO RAISE THE MINIMUM WAGE TO A LIVING WAGE AND TO WIN FAIRER WORKPLACE POLICIES FOR WOMEN AND FAMILIES. WE ALSO ORGANIZE TO...

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ECONOMIC JUSTICE:THE CORE OF OUR ECONOMIC JUSTICE WORK IS ORGANIZING TO RAISE THE MINIMUM WAGE TO A LIVING WAGE AND TO WIN FAIRER WORKPLACE POLICIES FOR WOMEN AND FAMILIES. WE ALSO ORGANIZE TO INCREASE THE AVAILABILITY OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND TO ENSURE STRONGER ENFORCEMENT OF TENANT PROTECTIONS AGAINST EVICTIONS, SUBSTANDARD LIVING CONDITIONS, AND ABUSIVE LANDLORDS.OUR TENANT ORGANIZING AND RESOURCE CENTER WAS BUSY FIGHTING ILLEGAL EVICTIONS WHILE THEY WERE STILL PROHIBITED DURING THE PANDEMIC EMERGENCY, AND WORKING WITH TENANT GROUPS AROUND THE STATE TO EXTEND THE EVICTION MORATORIUM AND GET RENTAL ASSISTANCE OUT TO THOSE WHO QUALIFIED BUT WERE HAVING A HARD TIME GETTING IT. WE ALSO CREATED A HOTLINE FOR TENANTS TO CALL IN MECKLENBURG COUNTY, AND HELPED ORGANIZE A COURT WATCH PROGRAM TO ASSIST PEOPLE FACING EVICTION IN THE HOUSING COURT.

Program 2
Expenses: $206,518

VOTING RIGHTS AND ENGAGEMENT:ACTION NC WORKS ON ITS OWN AND WITH ALLIES ON VOTING RIGHTS, REDISTRICTING, AND ELECTORAL REFORMS. ODD-NUMBERED ELECTION YEARS ARE FOR LOCAL RACES IN NORTH CAROLINA...

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VOTING RIGHTS AND ENGAGEMENT:ACTION NC WORKS ON ITS OWN AND WITH ALLIES ON VOTING RIGHTS, REDISTRICTING, AND ELECTORAL REFORMS. ODD-NUMBERED ELECTION YEARS ARE FOR LOCAL RACES IN NORTH CAROLINA PRIMARILY SCHOOL BOARD AND COUNTY COMMISSION. WE CONTINUED TO WORK WITH A COALITION THAT MONITORS LEGISLATIVE DEVELOPMENTS ON VOTING RIGHTS AND REDISTRICTING. THIS SAME COALITION CONTINUES TO PUSH FOR AN INDEPENDENT REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, BUT WE WERE AT THE SAME TIME EDUCATING VOTERS ABOUT THE EXISTING REDISTRICTING PROCESS AND THE LIKELIHOOD THAT PARTISANSHIP WOULD AGAIN INFECT THE MAPS PRODUCED BY OUR GENERAL ASSEMBLY. IN DOING SO WE HELPED CREATED A GROUNDSWELL OF ACTIVISM AGAINST THE EXTREMELY GERRYMANDERED MAPS OUR LEGISLATURE FIRST DREW, WHICH NOW IN 2022 HAVE BEEN ALTERED TO BE MUCH LESS SKEWED. WE ALSO ARE WORKING WITH OTHER GROUPS TO REMOVE THE PROHIBITION OF VOTING FOR PERSONS WHO ARE CURRENTLY BARRED BECAUSE THEY REMAIN ON PROBATION OR PAROLE.

Program 3
Expenses: $80

CIVIL RIGHTS:OUR CIVIL RIGHTS ORGANIZING WORK FALLS INTO SEVERAL BROAD CATEGORIES- CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM AND POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY, IMMIGRANT RIGHTS, AND RACIAL AND GENDER EQUITY. ON CRIMINAL...

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CIVIL RIGHTS:OUR CIVIL RIGHTS ORGANIZING WORK FALLS INTO SEVERAL BROAD CATEGORIES- CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM AND POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY, IMMIGRANT RIGHTS, AND RACIAL AND GENDER EQUITY. ON CRIMINAL JUSTICE ISSUES, WE WORKED WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND CITY LEADERS ON FUNDING AND IMPLEMENTING VIOLENCE INTERRUPTION AND CRISIS INTERVENTION PROGRAMS AS WELL AS PROGRAMS FOR ADDRESSING COMMUNITY VIOLENCE THROUGH ESTABLISHED GRASSROOTS GROUPS ALREADY WORKING IN HIGH-CRIME AREAS. OUR IMMIGRANT RIGHTS ORGANIZING INCLUDED SUPPORT FOR A DEPORTATION DEFENSE PROJECT LAUNCHED IN 2020 TO BOOST LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN THE LOCAL IMMIGRATION COURT. WHILE NOT IMMIGRATION WORK PER SE, MANY OF OUR IMMIGRANT LEADERS ALSO PARTICIPATED IN A CAMPAIGN TO WIN SELF-DETERMINATION FOR PUERTO RICO, AND TO PROTECT ISLANDERS' PENSIONS FROM DEMANDS MADE BY THE FISCAL OVERSIGHT MANAGEMENT BOARD FOR EXCESSIVE AND UNJUST DEBT REPAYMENT. OUR RACIAL AND GENDER EQUITY INITIATIVE ORGANIZED MONTHLY MEETINGS WITH WOMEN ACROSS THE STATE ON HEALTHCARE ACCESS AND BLACK MATERNAL HEALTH ISSUES, CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM, COVID PREVENTION AND ADDRESSING INEQUITIES IN OUR STATE'S RESPONSE TO THE CRISIS. WE CONTINUED TO BUILD RAGE COHORTS IN NORTH CAROLINA COUNTIES AS PART OF OUR DRIVE TO EXPAND ORGANIZING CAPACITY AND ADVOCACY IN UNDERSERVED, HIGH-POVERTY RURAL AREAS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $501,597
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $501,597

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $157,164
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $207,732
Other Expenses $129,781
TOTAL EXPENSES $286,945

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $501,597 $46,625 +9.8%
Expenses $286,945 $23,457 +11.2%
Net Income $214,652 $23,168 +8.3%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
3
Independent Members
3
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
25

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$57,173
Total Directors
3
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MELVIN WHITLEY CHAIRMAN 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SILVIA SANCHEZ VICE CHAIRMAN 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BARBARA MCCULLERS SECRETARY/TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ALEXANDER P MCCOY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 5.00
Officer
$0 $0 $57,173
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $501,597 $286,945 $319,664 $214,652
2022 $207,681 $133,039 $109,165 $74,642
2021 $371,994 $470,694 $83,944 $-98,700
2020 $277,043 $144,696 $332,500 $132,347
2019 $199,465 $396,638 $1,007 $-197,173
2018 $553,699 $347,321 $198,192 $206,378
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