Children FirstCommunities In Schools of Buncombe County Inc

EIN: 591721943 501(c)(3)

Asheville, NC

Total Revenue
$1,994,757
Total Expenses
$1,815,250
Total Assets
$1,083,217
Net Assets
$966,604
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1976
Legal Domicile
NC
Principal Officer
Carla Trull
Phone
8282599717
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

Children FirstCommunities In Schools of Buncombe County Inc, founded in 1976, is a community nonprofit that reported $2.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 33% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $1.8M left a modest 9% surplus.

Mission

To empower children and their families to reach their full potential through advocacy, education and services.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,900,810
Program Service Revenue $87,998
Investment Income $5,949
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,994,757

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $7,524
Salaries & Benefits $1,530,304
Fundraising Expenses $63,899
Program Expenses $1,464,919
Other Expenses $277,422
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,815,250

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,994,757 $1,498,455 +0.3%
Expenses $1,815,250 $1,722,709 +0.1%
Net Income $179,507 $-224,254 -1.8%
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
14
Independent Members
14
Employees
49
Volunteers
18

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
$86,648
Total Directors
14
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Natasha Adwaters Executive Director 40.00
Officer
$83,806 $2,842 $86,648
Machelle Cathey President 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Lee Anne Mangone President Elect 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Carla Trull Treasurer 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Adarrell Gadsden Secretary 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Dr Patrick Bahls Past President 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Jean Lawler Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jackie Dirscherl Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Martha Habegger Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kathleen Hargrove Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dr Jamie Johnson Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mike Knepshield Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Thomas Priester Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kim Robinson Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Anya Robyak Board 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 $1,994,757 $1,815,250 $1,083,217 $179,507
2024 $1,498,455 $1,722,709 $920,902 $-224,254
2023 $991,838 $1,520,720 $1,106,902 $-528,882
2022 $1,793,855 $1,234,234 $1,584,775 $559,621
2021 $1,109,653 $1,138,684 $1,135,746 $-29,031
2020 $1,194,482 $1,016,405 $1,140,535 $178,077
2019 $1,240,848 $1,064,248 $852,698 $176,600
2018 $1,051,295 $1,109,987 $677,722 $-58,692
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