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Gaston Community Foundation

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: Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations / Community Foundations (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Details

According to its Dec. 2022 tax filing, this nonprofit:

Operated a donor-advised fund
Organization maintained a donor-advised fund or similar account through which donors could direct the distribution or investment of funds. Details are reported on Schedule D.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$14M (2022)

Expenses
$7.15M (2022)

Total Assets
$120M (2022)

Total Liabilities
$32.4M (2022)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2022

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.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$13,988,192
Expenses
$7,152,255
Net Income
$6,835,937
Net Assets
$87,698,199
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $11,624,302
83.1%
Program Services $232,109
1.7%
Investment Income $2,324,278
16.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income -$254,408
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $59,004
0.4%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,907
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $183,146
2.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $351,625
4.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $120,059,448
Total Liabilities $32,361,249
Net Assets $87,698,199
Other
Operated a donor-advised fund
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ernest W Sumner (President) $183,146 $0 $17,550
Nancy Paschall (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
David Rogers (Board Vice C) $0 $0 $0
John Mcgill (Secretary/Tr) $0 $0 $0
Andy Warlick (Investment C) $0 $0 $0
Gayle Kersh (Development) $0 $0 $0
May Robinson (Grants Chair) $0 $0 $0
Nazrul Chowdury (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kathleen Boyce (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert Caldwell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Davis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Kelvin Harris (Director) $0 $0 $0
Davidson Hobson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Harding Stowe (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chris Peek (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jennie Stultz (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Wofford (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Fayed (Director) $0 $0 $0
Anthony Powell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Amy Spencer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert Spencer (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$17,636,833
Expenses
$7,216,671
Net Income
$10,420,162
Net Assets
$94,555,324
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $14,753,979
83.7%
Program Services $227,466
1.3%
Investment Income $2,306,582
13.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $10,176
0.1%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $333,436
1.9%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $5,194
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $162,672
2.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $265,803
3.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $124,627,590
Total Liabilities $30,072,266
Net Assets $94,555,324
Other
Operated a donor-advised fund
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ernest W Sumner (President) $162,672 $0 $15,912
Nancy Paschall (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
David Rogers (Board Vice C) $0 $0 $0
John Mcgill (Secretary/Tr) $0 $0 $0
Andy Warlick (Investment D) $0 $0 $0
Gayle Kersh (Development) $0 $0 $0
Nazrul Chowdury (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kathleen Boyce (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert Caldwell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Christa Heilig (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Davis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Kelvin Harris (Director) $0 $0 $0
Davidson Hobson (Director) $0 $0 $0
May Robinson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Harding Stowe (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chris Peek (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jennie Stultz (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Wofford (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$6,893,354
Expenses
$6,125,066
Net Income
$768,288
Net Assets
$76,820,665
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $5,059,558
73.4%
Program Services $210,757
3.1%
Investment Income $1,526,723
22.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $10,176
0.1%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $31,560
0.5%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $54,580
0.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $166,069
2.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $256,367
4.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $102,747,982
Total Liabilities $25,927,317
Net Assets $76,820,665
Other
Operated a donor-advised fund
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ernest W Sumner (President) $150,000 $0 $16,069
Tim Efird (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Nancy Paschall (Board Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Laurie Ness (Secretary/Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
David Rogers (Investment Director) $0 $0 $0
Arthur Spencer Iv (Development Director) $0 $0 $0
May Barger (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kathleen Boyce (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert Caldwell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Christa Heilig (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Ben Hinton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Danny Jackson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gayle Kersh (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Mcgill (Director) $0 $0 $0
May Robinson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Ramada Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Harding Stowe (Director) $0 $0 $0
Anderson Warlick (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Johnathan Williams (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Wofford (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$6,541,595
Expenses
$7,170,989
Net Income
-$629,394
Net Assets
$68,970,865
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $4,659,685
71.2%
Program Services $203,994
3.1%
Investment Income $1,575,720
24.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $10,176
0.2%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $61,540
0.9%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $30,480
0.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $182,581
2.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $248,061
3.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $92,745,726
Total Liabilities $23,774,861
Net Assets $68,970,865
Other
Operated a donor-advised fund
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ernest W Sumner (President) $164,083 $0 $18,498
Tim Efird (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Fred Jackson (Board Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Laurie Ness (Secretary/Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Robert Pearson (Investment Director) $0 $0 $0
Arthur Spencer Iv (Development Director) $0 $0 $0
Nancy Paschall (Grants Director) $0 $0 $0
May Barger (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kathleen Boyce (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert Caldwell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Danny Jackson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Christa Heilig (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Ben Hinton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gayle Kersh (Director) $0 $0 $0
Vann Matthews Iii (Director) $0 $0 $0
May Robinson (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Rogers (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Ramada Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Harding Stowe (Director) $0 $0 $0
Anderson Warlick (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Johnathan Williams (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$6,828,548
Expenses
$7,605,213
Net Income
-$776,665
Net Assets
$60,856,635
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $3,783,018
55.4%
Program Services $226,511
3.3%
Investment Income $2,541,902
37.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $10,176
0.1%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $258,897
3.8%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $8,044
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $159,036
2.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $219,601
2.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $83,337,826
Total Liabilities $22,481,191
Net Assets $60,856,635

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$10,638,126
Expenses
$8,266,067
Net Income
$2,372,059
Net Assets
$68,163,066
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $7,588,539
71.3%
Program Services $201,570
1.9%
Investment Income $1,345,303
12.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $10,176
0.1%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $1,204,734
11.3%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $287,804
2.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $153,026
1.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $227,592
2.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $97,010,137
Total Liabilities $28,847,071
Net Assets $68,163,066
Other
Operated a donor-advised fund
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ernest W Sumner (President) $137,500 $0 $15,526
Richard K Craig (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Tim Efird (Board Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Gene R Matthews Ii (Investment Director) $0 $0 $0
David R Ratchford (Development Director) $0 $0 $0
Bill Carstarphen (Secretary/Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Ronald M Sytz (Grants Director) $0 $0 $0
May C Barger (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert S Browne (Director) $0 $0 $0
Christa H Heilig (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Ben Hinton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Fred Jackson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steven D Long (Director) $0 $0 $0
Vann M Matthews Iii (Director) $0 $0 $0
Laurie Ness (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nancy Paschall (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert S Pearson (Director) $0 $0 $0
May Robinson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Arthur M Spencer Iv (Director) $0 $0 $0
Charlton K Torrence Jr (Director) $0 $0 $0
Anderson D Warlick (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Johnathan D Williams (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$7,135,812
Expenses
$5,833,932
Net Income
$1,301,880
Net Assets
$60,262,714
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $5,116,892
71.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,553,529
21.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $10,176
0.1%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $253,448
3.6%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $201,767
2.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $143,333
2.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $193,333
3.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $84,122,549
Total Liabilities $23,859,835
Net Assets $60,262,714
Other
Operated a donor-advised fund
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ernest Sumner (President) $129,167 $0 $14,166
May C Barger (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert S Browne (Director) $0 $0 $0
Merryman Cassels (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tim Efird (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Ben Hinton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jan Jackson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steven D Long (Director) $0 $0 $0
Vann M Matthews Iii (Director) $0 $0 $0
Laurie Ness (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert S Pearson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kim Price (Director) $0 $0 $0
Christa H Heilig (Director) $0 $0 $0
Arthur M Spencer Iv (Director) $0 $0 $0
Pam Warlick (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Johnathan D Williams (Director) $0 $0 $0
Charlton K Torrence Jr (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gene R Matthews Ii (Investment Director) $0 $0 $0
David R Ratchford (Development Director) $0 $0 $0
Richard K Craig (Board Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Julia Shovelin (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Bill Carstarphen (Secretary/Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Ronald M Sytz (Grants Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$17,344,755
Expenses
$5,911,343
Net Income
$11,433,412
Net Assets
$58,406,660
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $13,720,243
79.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,898,541
10.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $12,144
0.1%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $1,507,711
8.7%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $206,116
1.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $139,945
2.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $171,035
2.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $81,636,753
Total Liabilities $23,230,093
Net Assets $58,406,660
Other
Operated a donor-advised fund
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ernest Sumner (Executive Officer) $125,000 $0 $14,945
May C Barger (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert S Browne (Director) $0 $0 $0
Merryman Cassels (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tim Efird (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Ben Hinton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jan Jackson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steven D Long (Director) $0 $0 $0
Vann M Matthews Iii (Director) $0 $0 $0
Laurie Ness (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert S Pearson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kim Price (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sally Robinson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tony Sigmon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Arthur M Spencer Iv (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tj Solomon Ii (Director) $0 $0 $0
Pam Warlick (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Johnathan D Williams (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gene R Matthews Ii (Investment Director) $0 $0 $0
David R Ratchford (Development Director) $0 $0 $0
Richard K Craig (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Julia Shovelin (President) $0 $0 $0
Bill Carstarphen (Secretary/Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Ronald M Sytz (Grants Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$7,476,197
Expenses
$4,770,015
Net Income
$2,706,182
Net Assets
$50,010,730
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $4,123,285
55.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,683,590
22.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $13,128
0.2%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $1,461,339
19.5%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $194,855
2.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $120,000
2.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $158,339
3.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $72,875,069
Total Liabilities $22,864,339
Net Assets $50,010,730
Other
Operated a donor-advised fund
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ernest Sumner (Executive Officer) $120,000 $0 $0
Susan Briggs (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert S Browne (Director) $0 $0 $0
Merryman Cassels (Director) $0 $0 $0
William P Carstarphen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Richard K Craig (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tim Efird (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Herman Gore (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jan Jackson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steven D Long (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert S Pearson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kim Price (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sally Robinson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Edward D Sadler (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tony Sigmon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tj Solomon Ii (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ronald M Sytz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Pam Warlick (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gene R Matthews Ii (Investment Director) $0 $0 $0
David R Ratchford (Development Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Richard E Rankin Jr (President) $0 $0 $0
Julia Shovelin (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Arthur R Newcombe Iv (Secretary/Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$8,114,424
Expenses
$4,621,382
Net Income
$3,493,042
Net Assets
$48,305,690
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $5,476,063
67.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,054,003
13.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $13,128
0.2%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $1,401,170
17.3%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $170,060
2.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $105,000
2.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $151,590
3.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $69,984,305
Total Liabilities $21,678,615
Net Assets $48,305,690
Other
Operated a donor-advised fund
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ernest Sumner (Executive Officer) $105,000 $0 $0
Robert H Blalock Jr (Director) $0 $0 $0
Susan Briggs (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Herman Gore (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jan Jackson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Phillip Leone (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steven D Long (Director) $0 $0 $0
Heather Nigbor (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kim Price (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sally Robinson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Edward D Sadler (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tj Solomon Ii (Director) $0 $0 $0
William W Toole (Grants Director) $0 $0 $0
Pam Warlick (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert S Browne (Director) $0 $0 $0
Merryman Cassels (Director) $0 $0 $0
William P Carstarphen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ronald M Sytz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gene R Matthews Ii (Investment Director) $0 $0 $0
Arthur R Newcombe Iv (Sec. / Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Dr Richard E Rankin Jr (President) $0 $0 $0
David R Ratchford (Development Director) $0 $0 $0
Julia Shovelin (Vice President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$3,991,323
Expenses
$3,859,121
Net Income
$132,202
Net Assets
$42,081,503
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $3,525,376
88.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $309,341
7.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $13,128
0.3%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $143,478
3.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $114,570
3.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $130,972
3.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $60,174,142
Total Liabilities $18,092,639
Net Assets $42,081,503

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$3,802,105
Expenses
$3,416,421
Net Income
$385,684
Net Assets
$38,666,411
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,893,150
76.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $929,634
24.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $13,128
0.3%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $1,324
0.0%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue -$35,131
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $100,000
2.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $133,575
3.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $52,574,986
Total Liabilities $13,908,575
Net Assets $38,666,411

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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.
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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Nonprofit Explorer has organizations claiming tax exemption in each of the 27 subsections of the 501(c) section of the tax code, and which have filed a Form 990, Form 990EZ or Form 990PF. Taxable trusts and private foundations that are required to file a form 990PF are also included. Small organizations filing a Form 990N "e-Postcard" are not included in this data.

Types of Nonprofits

There are 27 nonprofit designations based on the numbered subsections of section 501(c) of the tax code. See the list »

Get the Data

For those interested in acquiring the original data from the source, here’s where our data comes from:

  • Raw filing data. Includes EINs and summary financials as structured data.
  • Exempt Organization profiles. Includes organization names, addresses, etc. You can merge this with the raw filing data using EIN numbers.
  • Form 990 documents. Prior to 2017, these documents were obtained and processed by Public.Resource.org and ProPublica. Bulk PDF downloads since 2017 are available from the IRS.
  • Form 990 documents as XML files. Includes complete filing data (financial details, names of officers, tax schedules, etc.) in machine-readable format. Only available for electronically filed documents. Electronic data released prior to October 2021 is also available through Amazon Web Services.
  • Audits. PDFs of single or program-specific audits for nonprofit organizations that spent $750,000 or more in Federal grant money in a single fiscal year. Available for fiscal year 2015 and later.

API

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