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Nonprofit · EIN 26-1888311

NORTH CAROLINA SCIENCE FAIR FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · RALEIGH, NC 27607

Financials

$52K$91K2024$79K$81K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of NORTH CAROLINA SCIENCE FAIR FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2026990-EZ$78,731$81,201-$2,470$47,162$0$47,162
June 30, 2025990-EZ$51,736$90,957-$39,221$46,291$0$46,291
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2026

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$60,443
Program service revenue
$17,305
Investment income
$983

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$7,556
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$1,656
Printing, publications and postage
$906
Other expenses
$71,083
Program services (functional)
$73,941

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$46,291
Total assets, end of year
$47,162
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$47,162
Cash, savings and investments
$47,162
Gross receipts
$78,731

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2026, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MOHAMMAD AHMEDBOARD MEMBER1$0
ERIC ANDERSONREGIONAL DIRECTOR1$0
TIM ANGLINREGIONAL DIRECTOR1$0
CHRIS ASHWELLBOARD MEMBER1$0
SWARALI ATHAVALEBOARD MEMBER1$0
COLEMAN BAILEYREGIONAL DIRECTOR1$0
POOJA BASUBOARD MEMBER1$0
JON BENNETTREGIONAL DIRECTOR1$0
MAX BENITZREGISTRATION CHAIR1$0
ISHAAN BRARBOARD MEMBER1$0
WAYNE CAPPSAWARDS CHAIR1$0
HEDDY CLARKREGIONAL DIRECTOR1$0
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MOHAMMAD AHMEDBOARD MEMBER1$0
ERIC ANDERSONREGIONAL DIRECTOR1$0
CHRIS ASHWELLBOARD MEMBER1$0
SWARALI ATHAVALEBOARD MEMBER1$0
COLEMAN BAILEYREGIONAL DIRECTOR1$0
POOJA BASUBOARD MEMBER1$0
JON BENNETTREGIONAL DIRECTOR1$0
MAX BENITZREGISTRATION CHAIR1$0
ISHAAN BRARBOARD MEMBER1$0
WAYNE CAPPSAWARDS CHAIR1$0
HEDDY CLARKREGIONAL DIRECTOR1$0
THOMAS COOPERVIRTUAL REGIONAL DIRECTOR1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
3800 HILLSBOROUGH ST, RALEIGH, NC 27607-5237
In care of
% JUDY B DAY
Mailing address (990-N for 2011)
PO Box 811, Franklinton NC 27525
Principal officer (990-N for 2011)
Elic A Senter, PO Box 811, Franklinton NC 27525
Signed the 990-EZ
SUSAN MORIN, TREASURER
Phone
(984) 484-1564
Return prepared by
JOHNSON LAMBERT LLP

Mission

NCSFF PROMOTES SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING RESEARCH BY PARTNERING WITH THE COMMUNITY TO INTEGRATE STUDENT RESEARCH INTO EDUCATION, INCREASING DIVERSITY AND ENGAGEMENT FOR UNDERREPRESENTED POPULATIONS, AND ORGANIZING FAIRS TO SHOWCASE AND CELEBRATE STUDENT SUCCESS.

990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2026

Program accomplishments

  • NORTH CAROLINA SCIENCE & ENGINEERING FAIR - NCSFF RUNS THE NC SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FAIR (NCSEF) IN THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA. OVER 350 STUDENTS FROM ACROSS NC PRESENT RESEARCH PROJECTS AT NCSEF. THIS REPRESENTS OVER 2500 STUDENT RESEARCHERS FROM LOCAL AND REGIONAL FAIRS. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES CASH AND MERCHANDISE AWARDS, AS WELL AS TRAVEL EXPENSES TO THE INTERNATIONAL FAIR.
    Expenses $45,302 · grants $7,556
  • ISEF COMPETITION - NCSFF SERVES AS THE OFFICIAL NORTH CAROLINA AFFILIATE FOR THE REGENERON INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FAIR (ISEF), THE WORLD'S LARGEST PRE-COLLEGE STEM COMPETITION. HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN GRADES 9-12 WHO EXCEL AT THE STATE-LEVEL NCSEF EARN THE OPPORTUNITY TO ADVANCE TO THIS PRESTIGIOUS GLOBAL STAGE TO SHOWCASE INDEPENDENT RESEARCH
    Expenses $28,639

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026990-EZ on file
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990-EZ on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
26-1888311
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2025
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B90)
Assets (IRS master file)
$47,162
Income (IRS master file)
$78,731

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
November 15, 2024
Posted by the IRS
March 10, 2025
Reinstated
Effective November 15, 2024

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZJune 2026$78,731$81,201$47,162XML
990-EZJune 2025$51,736$90,957$46,291XML
990-N for 2011
Officer: Elic A Senter
June 30, 2012≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 26-1888311).

Questions about NORTH CAROLINA SCIENCE FAIR FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of NORTH CAROLINA SCIENCE FAIR FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of NORTH CAROLINA SCIENCE FAIR FOUNDATION is 26-1888311.
Is NORTH CAROLINA SCIENCE FAIR FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on November 15, 2024 and reinstated it effective November 15, 2024.
Are donations to NORTH CAROLINA SCIENCE FAIR FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does NORTH CAROLINA SCIENCE FAIR FOUNDATION file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of NORTH CAROLINA SCIENCE FAIR FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending June 30, 2027) is due November 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did NORTH CAROLINA SCIENCE FAIR FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended June 2026.
Who is the principal officer of NORTH CAROLINA SCIENCE FAIR FOUNDATION?
The 990-N for 2011 names Elic A Senter.
Who are the officers and directors of NORTH CAROLINA SCIENCE FAIR FOUNDATION?
The 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2026 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does NORTH CAROLINA SCIENCE FAIR FOUNDATION have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2026 it reported revenue of $78,731, expenses of $81,201 and total assets of $47,162 at year end.

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