COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF NORTH CAROLINA INC

EIN: 561677831 501(c)(3) Human Services

DURHAM, NC

Total Revenue
$6,543,461
Total Expenses
$5,369,100
Total Assets
$7,261,867
Net Assets
$6,727,298
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1989
Legal Domicile
NC
Principal Officer
JILL COX
Phone
9198322700
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF NORTH CAROLINA INC, founded in 1989, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $6.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 9% compared to the prior year. The organization ran a surplus of $1.2M, a strong 18% operating margin.

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.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,963,127 Revenue: $486,463

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...

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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.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,258,136 Revenue: $257,226

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...

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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.

Program 3
Expenses: $500,942 Revenue: $379,660

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...

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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.

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $4,991,599
Program Service Revenue $1,201,891
Investment Income $174,485
Other Revenue $175,486
TOTAL REVENUE $6,543,461

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $657,940
Salaries & Benefits $3,480,619
Fundraising Expenses $255,399
Program Expenses $4,130,238
Other Expenses $1,230,541
TOTAL EXPENSES $5,369,100

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $6,543,461 $7,224,040 -0.1%
Expenses $5,369,100 $6,948,882 -0.2%
Net Income $1,174,361 $275,158 +3.3%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
23
Independent Members
23
Employees
80
Volunteers
65

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
5
$332,748
Total Directors
23
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
KENDRICK FENTRESS CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TRINITA CARLTON VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHANIE DRISCOLL SECRETARY / TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRYAN BICKLEY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LEON CHISHOLM DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MELINDA DICKINSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT DOREAUK DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELENOR HAITH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VICTORIA JACOBS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RAVEN JEFFERSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHELLE LAIR DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM BILLY LASSITER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CYNTHIA MARSHALL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BLAINE MOREHEAD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARIA PITRE-MARTIN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BEN PYSCH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES REID III DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EUNIKA SMALLS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JUSTIN SOSNE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES SPEED DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR HOPE WILLIAMS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TINA WILSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JUSTIN WOOD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JILL COX PRESIDENT & CEO 36.00
Officer
$163,067 $11,200 $174,267
SARAH ALMEIDA CFO 36.00
Officer
$148,189 $10,292 $158,481
COLLIN MCCOLSKEY-LEARY VP PROGRAM IMPACT AND INNOVATION 36.00
Highest
$102,497 $17,467 $119,964
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 $6,543,461 $5,369,100 $7,261,867 $1,174,361
2024 $7,224,040 $6,948,882 $6,795,894 $275,158
2023 $5,858,590 $6,833,691 $7,123,800 $-975,101
2022 $8,586,637 $4,466,799 $8,297,246 $4,119,838
2021 $5,566,361 $4,708,908 $2,495,970 $857,453
2020 $4,261,978 $4,336,878 $1,727,849 $-74,900
2019 $4,610,327 $4,519,898 $1,944,225 $90,429
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