Kinston Teens Inc

EIN: 472645211 501(c)(3) Youth Development

Kinston, NC

Total Revenue
$615,614
Total Expenses
$460,091
Total Assets
$360,190
Net Assets
$360,120
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2015
Legal Domicile
NC
Principal Officer
Chris J Suggs
Phone
2525228012
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

Kinston Teens Inc, founded in 2015, is a small nonprofit in the Youth Development sector that reported $616K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 79% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $156K, a strong 25% operating margin.

Mission

Kinston Teens is committed to our mission of empowering young people through service, leadership, and civic engagement. Our organization has grown into a recognized force for youth-driven and neighborhood-focused community development, leading efforts to reduce blight, increase food security, promote environmental resilience, and mobilize neighbors in civc engagement and advocacy.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $351,281 Revenue: $595,617

Continued expansion of the East Kinston Neighborhood Hub; Opened the Digital Resource Lab. Advanced youth-led neighborhood cleanups, food access efforts, and community events that strengthened trust...

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Continued expansion of the East Kinston Neighborhood Hub; Opened the Digital Resource Lab. Advanced youth-led neighborhood cleanups, food access efforts, and community events that strengthened trust and belonging. Maintained and strengthened our ongoing programs, including the Adopt-a-Street Program, Community Message Board, and others. Relaunched the Youth Leadership Council, centering young people in decision-making, leadership development, and civic engagement. Hosted 12 Sunday Dinner Block Parties at the East Kinston Neighborhood Hub. Initiated the development of our Community Garden/Food Hub and workshop space in East Kinston on the Neighborhood Hub campus. Purchased the former Lewis School property; Strengthened organizational infrastructure, policies & systems to support sustainable growth.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $595,616
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $19,998
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $615,614

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $650
Salaries & Benefits $286,890
Fundraising Expenses $200
Program Expenses $351,281
Other Expenses $172,351
TOTAL EXPENSES $460,091

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $615,614 $344,574 +0.8%
Expenses $460,091 $453,792 +0.0%
Net Income $155,523 $-109,218 -2.4%
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
7
Independent Members
7
Employees
8
Volunteers
283

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
2
$72,368
Total Directors
6
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Chris J Suggs Chief Executive Officer 40.00
Officer
$72,368 $0 $72,368
Candida Brown-Gorham Secretary 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Gregory L Rouse II Member 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
John Easterling Member 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kristal Suggs Chair person 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Rashad Suggs Treasurer 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jennifer Scott Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Cornelius Heath Jr Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
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
2025 $615,614 $460,091 $360,190 $155,523
2024 $344,574 $431,176 $204,667 $-86,602
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $209,064 $270,753 $291,269 $-61,689
2023 $200,814 $268,620 $283,019 $-67,806
2022 $394,536 $237,718 $352,958 $156,818
2021 $121,034 $163,126 $214,694 $-42,092
2021 $111,660 $163,778 $171,834 $-52,118
2020 $331,026 $165,052 $218,609 $165,974
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