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Sustain Charlotte Inc

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Community Improvement, Capacity Building / Urban, Community Economic Development (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$762k (2023)

Expenses
$827k (2023)

Total Assets
$1.04M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$139k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$762,073
Expenses
$826,545
Net Income
-$64,472
Net Assets
$900,111
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $744,068
97.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $16,232
2.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $1,661
0.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $112
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $128,717
15.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $411,731
49.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,039,535
Total Liabilities $139,424
Net Assets $900,111
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Shannon Binns (Executive Dir.) $124,867 $0 $3,850
Betsy Bodien (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Ray Addison Ii (Director) $0 $0 $0
Philip Otienoburu (Vc, Governance) $0 $0 $0
Jolaine Elien (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bill Staton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joni Adams (Director) $0 $0 $0
Keith Alyea (Vc, Ext Affairs) $0 $0 $0
Tyler Richardson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joel Olsen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Niketa Mittal (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Gander (Director) $0 $0 $0
Becca Smith (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
James Cass (Vc, Int Affairs) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$883,102
Expenses
$761,227
Net Income
$121,875
Net Assets
$884,889
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $776,009
87.9%
Program Services $94,301
10.7%
Investment Income $7,845
0.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $4,354
0.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $593
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $120,141
15.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $297,373
39.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $974,951
Total Liabilities $90,062
Net Assets $884,889
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Shannon Binns (Executive Dir.) $116,509 $0 $3,632
Brett Tempest (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Ray Addison Ii (Director) $0 $0 $0
James Cass (Vc, Governance) $0 $0 $0
Rachelle Latimer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Becca Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joni Adams (Director) $0 $0 $0
Keith Alyea (Vc, Ext Affairs) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Phocas (Director) $0 $0 $0
Philip Otienoburu (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joel Olsen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Niketa Mittal (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Gander (Director) $0 $0 $0
Richard Cuebas (Director) $0 $0 $0
Betsy Bodien (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Will Pellisero (Vc, Int Affairs) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$864,122
Expenses
$590,055
Net Income
$274,067
Net Assets
$845,101
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $762,344
88.2%
Program Services $91,960
10.6%
Investment Income $5,469
0.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $3,810
0.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $539
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $106,450
18.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $192,179
32.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $867,287
Total Liabilities $22,186
Net Assets $845,101
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Shannon Binns (Executive Dir.) $103,360 $0 $3,090
Brett Tempest (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Richard Cuebas (Director) $0 $0 $0
Will Pellisero (Vc, Int Affairs) $0 $0 $0
Rachelle Latimer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Douglas Welton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sara Fedyna (Vc, Ext Affairs) $0 $0 $0
James Cass (Vc, Governance) $0 $0 $0
Joel Olsen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Philip Otienoburu (Director) $0 $0 $0
Keith Alyea (Director) $0 $0 $0
Betsy Bodien (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ray Addison Ii (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$638,795
Expenses
$592,004
Net Income
$46,791
Net Assets
$538,421
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $578,056
90.5%
Program Services $52,724
8.3%
Investment Income $1,763
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $6,142
1.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $110
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $122,288
20.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $264,106
44.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $553,169
Total Liabilities $14,748
Net Assets $538,421
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Shannon Binns (Executive Dir.) $118,913 $0 $3,375
Lisa Richards (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Richard Cuebas (Director) $0 $0 $0
Will Pellisero (Vc, Int Affairs) $0 $0 $0
Ronald Tober (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Shawn Heath (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Betty Chafin Rash (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sara Fedyna (Vc, Ext Affairs) $0 $0 $0
Wil Russell (Director) $0 $0 $0
James Cass (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brett Tempest (Vc, Governance) $0 $0 $0
Joel Olsen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Philip Otienoburu (Director) $0 $0 $0
Keith Alyea (Director) $0 $0 $0
Betsy Bodien (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bill Allen (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$584,771
Expenses
$551,453
Net Income
$33,318
Net Assets
$477,538
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $506,762
86.7%
Program Services $53,899
9.2%
Investment Income $4,408
0.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $18,256
3.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,446
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $87,464
15.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $251,826
45.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $499,141
Total Liabilities $21,603
Net Assets $477,538
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Shannon Binns (Executive Dir.) $81,856 $0 $5,608
Lisa Richards (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Richard Cuebas (Director) $0 $0 $0
Will Pellisero (Vc, Int Affairs) $0 $0 $0
Ronald Tober (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shawn Heath (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Betty Chafin Rash (Director) $0 $0 $0
Adam Doerr (Vc, Governance) $0 $0 $0
Wil Russell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Will Teichman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brett Tempest (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joel Olsen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bill Allen (Vc, Ext Affairs) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$604,118
Expenses
$508,333
Net Income
$95,785
Net Assets
$429,759
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $540,842
89.5%
Program Services $47,910
7.9%
Investment Income $528
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $13,072
2.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,766
0.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $100,058
19.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $247,859
48.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $454,079
Total Liabilities $24,320
Net Assets $429,759
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Shannon Binns (Executive Dir.) $100,058 $0 $3,963
Lisa Richards (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Richard Cuebas (Vc, Ext Affairs) $0 $0 $0
Will Pellisero (Vc, Int Affairs) $0 $0 $0
Ronald Tober (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shawn Heath (Director) $0 $0 $0
Betty Chafin Rash (Director) $0 $0 $0
Adam Doerr (Director) $0 $0 $0
Wil Russell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Will Teichman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brett Tempest (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joel Olsen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bill Allen (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$477,349
Expenses
$387,870
Net Income
$89,479
Net Assets
$333,974
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $390,783
81.9%
Program Services $86,115
18.0%
Investment Income $53
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $398
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $78,099
20.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $189,081
48.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $361,513
Total Liabilities $27,539
Net Assets $333,974
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Shannon Binns (Executive Dir.) $72,881 $0 $5,218
Lisa Richards (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Richard Cuebas (Vc, Ext Affairs) $0 $0 $0
Will Pellisero (Vc, Int Affairs) $0 $0 $0
Norman Spencer (Vc, Governance) $0 $0 $0
Jenny Vallimont (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Gavin Chafin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Adam Doerr (Director) $0 $0 $0
Wil Russell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Will Teichman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brett Tempest (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$369,154
Expenses
$303,600
Net Income
$65,554
Net Assets
$142,041
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $316,529
85.7%
Program Services $52,572
14.2%
Investment Income $53
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $69,682
23.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $110,775
36.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $213,442
Total Liabilities $71,401
Net Assets $142,041
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Shannon R Binns (Executive Di) $69,682 $0 $0
Gavin Chafin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Adam Doerr (Director) $0 $0 $0
Candace Taylor Anderson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brett Tempest (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Lenhart (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Sushil Nepal (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matthew Jameson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Ratner (Co Vice Chai) $0 $0 $0
Wil Russell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Martha Smyre Mustard (Co Vice Chai) $0 $0 $0
Norman Spencer (Vice Chair,) $0 $0 $0
Susan Tompkins (Director) $0 $0 $0
Will Teichman (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$214,048
Expenses
$232,697
Net Income
-$18,649
Net Assets
$76,487
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $174,868
81.7%
Program Services $34,931
16.3%
Investment Income $49
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $4,200
2.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $63,800
27.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $82,787
35.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $235,156
Total Liabilities $158,669
Net Assets $76,487
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Shannon R Binns (Executive Di) $63,800 $0 $0
Gavin Chafin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Adam Doerr (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matthew Favreau (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Hock (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Lenhart (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jessica Manzo (Director) $0 $0 $0
Luis Matta (Director) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Ratner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Wil Russell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Martha Smyre Mustard (Director) $0 $0 $0
Norman Spencer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Susan Tompkins (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Fairchild (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Kara Judd (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Will Teichman (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$227,313
Expenses
$161,274
Net Income
$66,039
Net Assets
$95,136
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $199,842
87.9%
Program Services $21,832
9.6%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $5,639
2.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $62,000
38.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $38,368
23.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $95,136
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $95,136
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Shannon Binns (Executive Director) $62,000 $0 $0
Melissa Gilbert (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Hock (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gavin Chafin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Luke Currin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Adam Doerr (Director) $0 $0 $0
Vinay Loganadan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Luis Matta (Director) $0 $0 $0
Wil Russell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Will Teichman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jenifer Daniels (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Fairchild (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Scott Curry (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Kara Judd (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$128,036
Expenses
$108,256
Net Income
$19,780
Net Assets
$29,097
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $83,040
64.9%
Program Services $39,334
30.7%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $5,662
4.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $61,000
56.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $7,445
6.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $31,514
Total Liabilities $2,417
Net Assets $29,097
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Shannon Binns (Executive Director) $61,000 $0 $0
Melissa Gilbert (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Hock (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gavin Chafin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Daunte Bruce (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jenifer Daniels (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Fairchild (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Scott Curry (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Kara Judd (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$45,075
Expenses
$38,199
Net Income
$6,876
Net Assets
$9,317
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $28,380
63.0%
Program Services $2,000
4.4%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $14,695
32.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $10,198
Total Liabilities $881
Net Assets $9,317

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$0
Expenses
$0
Net Income
$0
Net Assets
$2,441
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $5,259
Total Liabilities $2,818
Net Assets $2,441

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