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North Carolina Council On Economic Education

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: Social Science Research Institutes, Services / Economics (as a social science) (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$798k (2023)

Expenses
$834k (2023)

Total Assets
$456k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$41.2k (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
$798,242
Expenses
$834,139
Net Income
-$35,897
Net Assets
$414,647
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $457,197
57.3%
Program Services $341,025
42.7%
Investment Income $20
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 $100,152
12.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $103,317
12.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $455,834
Total Liabilities $41,187
Net Assets $414,647
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Sandra Wheat (Executive Director) $95,383 $0 $4,769
Creighton Blackwell (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Lauren Whaley (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Leslie Walden (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Stuart Nofsinger (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Dr Lori Carlin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Matthew Martin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Abdoul Wane (Director) $0 $0 $0
Randall Reynolds (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kelli Holloway (Director) $0 $0 $0
Todd Roadman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dan Soto (Director) $0 $0 $0
Marc Davis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Greg Seward (Director) $0 $0 $0
Peter Seitz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matthew Herrmann (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Vereda Williams (Director) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Matthews (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Edward J Lopez (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Anthony Nelson (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$993,815
Expenses
$953,522
Net Income
$40,293
Net Assets
$450,331
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $949,972
95.6%
Program Services $43,843
4.4%
Investment Income $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 $92,604
9.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $91,497
9.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $665,778
Total Liabilities $215,447
Net Assets $450,331
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Sandra Wheat (Executive Dir.) $92,604 $0 $0
Creighton Blackwell (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Lauren Whaley (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Leslie Walden (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Stuart Nofsinger (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Dr Lori Carlin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Matthew Martin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Abdoul Wane (Director) $0 $0 $0
Randall Reynolds (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kelli Holloway (Director) $0 $0 $0
Todd Roadman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dan Soto (Director) $0 $0 $0
Marc Davis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Greg Seward (Director) $0 $0 $0
Peter Seitz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matthew Herrmann (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Vereda Williams (Director) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Matthews (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Edward J Lopez (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Anthony Nelson (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$705,975
Expenses
$490,040
Net Income
$215,935
Net Assets
$410,235
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $703,263
99.6%
Program Services $2,707
0.4%
Investment Income $5
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 $89,046
18.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $79,690
16.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $457,101
Total Liabilities $46,866
Net Assets $410,235
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Sandra Wheat (Executive Dir.) $89,046 $0 $0
Creighton Blackwell (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Lauren Whaley (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Leslie Walden (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Vivian Van Staveren (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Dr Lori Carlin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Matthew Martin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Abdoul Wane (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Kimberly Moore (Director) $0 $0 $0
Peter Keplin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stuart Nofsinger (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dan Soto (Director) $0 $0 $0
Randall Reynolds (Director) $0 $0 $0
Greg Seward (Director) $0 $0 $0
Peter Seitz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matthew Hermann (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Vereda Williams (Director) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Matthews (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Edward J Lopez (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Anthony Nelson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Marc Davis (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$409,745
Expenses
$418,488
Net Income
-$8,743
Net Assets
$194,290
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $405,186
98.9%
Program Services $4,548
1.1%
Investment Income $11
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 $86,546
20.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $54,274
13.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $248,977
Total Liabilities $54,687
Net Assets $194,290
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Sandra Wheat (Executive Dir.) $86,546 $0 $0
Creighton Blackwell (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Lauren Whaley (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Leslie Walden (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Vivien Van Staveren (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Dr Lori Carlin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Matthew Martin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Abdoul Wane (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Kimberly Moore (Director) $0 $0 $0
Peter Keplin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stuart Nofsinger (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dan Soto (Director) $0 $0 $0
Randall Reynolds (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kris Carroll (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joanna Leclair (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matthew Hermann (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Vereda Williams (Director) $0 $0 $0
Karen Mc Pherson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Edward J Lopez (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Anthony Nelson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jimmy Goodrum (Director) $0 $0 $0
Marc Davis (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$383,241
Expenses
$236,427
Net Income
$146,814
Net Assets
$203,004
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $380,943
99.4%
Program Services $2,264
0.6%
Investment Income $34
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 $82,425
34.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $39,100
16.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $210,716
Total Liabilities $7,712
Net Assets $203,004
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Sandra Wheat (Executive Dir.) $82,425 $0 $0
Creighton Blackwell (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Lauren Whaley (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Leslie Walden (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Peter Kelpin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Lori Carlin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Matthew Martin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Abdoul Wane (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Kimberly Moore (Director) $0 $0 $0
Vivien Van Staveren (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bruce Nofsinger (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dan Soto (Director) $0 $0 $0
Randall Reynolds (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kris Carroll (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joanna Leclair (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matthew Hermann (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Vereda Williams (Director) $0 $0 $0
Karen Mc Pherson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Edward J Lopez (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Anthony Nelson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jimmy Goodrum (Director) $0 $0 $0
Marc Davis (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$252,277
Expenses
$222,973
Net Income
$29,304
Net Assets
$56,134
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $249,359
98.8%
Program Services $2,888
1.1%
Investment Income $30
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 $82,425
37.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $42,258
19.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $57,608
Total Liabilities $1,474
Net Assets $56,134
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Sandra Wheat (Executive Dir.) $82,425 $0 $0
Creighton Blackwell (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Lauren Whaley (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Leslie Walden (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Del Rush (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Christian Kubista (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Matthew Martin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Abdoul Wane (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Kimberly Moore (Director) $0 $0 $0
Judy Tharp (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bruce Nofsinger (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dan Soto (Director) $0 $0 $0
Randall Reynolds (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kris Carroll (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joanna Leclair (Director) $0 $0 $0
Linda Lay (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Vereda Williams (Director) $0 $0 $0
Amber Colley Thomas (Director) $0 $0 $0
Evelyn Hawthorne (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Anthony Nelson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jimmy Goodrum (Director) $0 $0 $0
Marc Davis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Karen Mc Pherson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Edward J Lopez (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$153,162
Expenses
$235,249
Net Income
-$82,087
Net Assets
$26,825
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $150,961
98.6%
Program Services $2,177
1.4%
Investment Income $24
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 $82,425
35.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $41,336
17.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $31,238
Total Liabilities $4,413
Net Assets $26,825

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$316,536
Expenses
$250,243
Net Income
$66,293
Net Assets
$108,873
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $311,973
98.6%
Program Services $4,540
1.4%
Investment Income $23
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 $82,425
32.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $42,685
17.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $109,850
Total Liabilities $977
Net Assets $108,873

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$232,285
Expenses
$224,731
Net Income
$7,554
Net Assets
$42,552
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $221,650
95.4%
Program Services $10,613
4.6%
Investment Income $22
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 $82,375
36.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $48,198
21.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $42,858
Total Liabilities $306
Net Assets $42,552

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$198,538
Expenses
$316,380
Net Income
-$117,842
Net Assets
$34,994
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $180,343
90.8%
Program Services $18,151
9.1%
Investment Income $44
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 $82,425
26.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $63,240
20.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $35,467
Total Liabilities $473
Net Assets $34,994

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$330,803
Expenses
$253,654
Net Income
$77,149
Net Assets
$152,760
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $321,858
97.3%
Program Services $8,925
2.7%
Investment Income $20
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 $80,135
31.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $64,184
25.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $153,327
Total Liabilities $567
Net Assets $152,760

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$289,983
Expenses
$251,659
Net Income
$38,324
Net Assets
$75,583
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $206,615
71.3%
Program Services $83,319
28.7%
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 $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $78,500
31.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $71,620
28.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $85,340
Total Liabilities $9,757
Net Assets $75,583

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$223,854
Expenses
$276,775
Net Income
-$52,921
Net Assets
$37,260
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $223,687
99.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $167
0.1%
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 $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $149,549
54.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $37,260
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $37,260

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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