Nonprofit · EIN 27-2459538
BLUEPRINT NORTH CAROLINA
Tax-exempt · DURHAM, NC 27702
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $3,734,392 | $5,418,434 | -$1,684,042 | $3,889,630 | $300,205 | $3,589,425 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $8,740,694 | $8,463,914 | $276,780 | $2,669,150 | $362,937 | $2,306,213 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,961,079 | $5,160,250 | -$2,199,171 | $1,285,579 | $775,477 | $510,102 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990 | $9,660,795 | $12,624,759 | -$2,963,964 | $4,401,958 | $971,150 | $3,430,808 |
| December 31, 2021 | 990 | $7,440,484 | $5,017,800 | $2,422,684 | $5,623,265 | $801,373 | $4,821,892 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,695,232
- Program service revenue
- $33,213
- Investment income
- $5,947
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $730,625
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $213,426
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,411,135
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,185,162
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $7,277
- Accounting fees
- $166,498
- Occupancy
- $50,640
- Travel
- $285,365
- Program services (functional)
- $4,310,677
- Management and general (functional)
- $914,634
- Fundraising (functional)
- $193,123
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,669,150
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,889,630
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $300,205
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,589,425
- Publicly traded securities
- $53,854
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,748,327
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $841,098
- Gross receipts
- $3,734,392
- Employees
- 23
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2010
- State of legal domicile
- NC
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 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serena Sebring | Executive Director Trustee or director, Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $213,425 |
| Alyssa Canty | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Juvencia Rocha-Peralta | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Joshua Vincent | Assistant Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Cheryl Carter | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Toni Curry | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ash-Lee Henderson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Chavi Koneru | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Denicia Montford | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Renee Rowe | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serena Sebring | Executive Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $173,740 |
| Chavi Koneru | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Joshua Vincent | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Toni Curry | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Cheryl Carter | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ash-Lee Henderson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Alyssa Canty | Chair Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Juvencio Rocha-Peralta | Treasurer Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serena Sebring | Executive Director Trustee or director, Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $169,950 |
| Alyssa Canty | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Juvencio Rocha-Peralta | Treasurer Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Chavi Koneru | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Joshua Vincent | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Toni Curry | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Cheryl Carter | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ash-Lee Henderson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2022: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serena Sebring | Executive Director Institutional trustee, Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $147,000 |
| Marcus Bass | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Conen Morgan | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Juvencio Rocha-Peralta | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Allison Riggs | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Larsene Talyor | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Linda Stout | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Alyssa Canty | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Bruno Hinojosa | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ash-Lee Henderson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2021: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serena Sebring | Executive Director Key employee | 40 | $107,324 |
| Marcus Bass | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 0.29 | $0 |
| Conen Morgan | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0.29 | $0 |
| Elena Everett | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0.29 | $0 |
| Allison Riggs | Director Trustee or director | 0.29 | $0 |
| Larsene Talyor | Director Trustee or director | 0.29 | $0 |
| Linda Stout | Director Trustee or director | 0.29 | $0 |
| Alyssa Canty | Director Trustee or director | 0.29 | $0 |
| Bruno Hinojosa | Director Trustee or director | 0.29 | $0 |
| Ash-Lee Henderson | Director Trustee or director | 0.29 | $0 |
| Juvencio Rocha-Peralta | Director Trustee or director | 0.29 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 607, DURHAM, NC 27702-0607
- In care of
- % MATTHEW HUGHES
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Matt Hughes, PO Box 607, Durham, NC 27702
- Signed the 990
- Matt Hughes, Chief of Finance
- Phone
- (919) 928-4480
- Website
- www.blueprintnc.org
Mission
The Organization is a partnership of public policy, advocacy and grassroots organizing nonprofits dedicated to achieving a better, fairer, healthier North Carolina through the development of an integrated communications and civic engagement strategy.
Program accomplishments
- Statewide civic engagement - Blueprint North Carolina coordinated a statewide network of approximately 45 partner organizations to support civic engagement and public accountability efforts during periods of heightened electoral activity and community engagement. Activities included shared planning, public education, coordinated communications, public convenings, and outreach to policymakers. Partners conducted multiple statewide actions, constituent engagement efforts, earned media placements, and digital outreach to inform the public and elevate community concerns. This work strengthened alignment, coordination, and collective capacity for civic participation across North Carolina.Expenses $1,098,485 · grants $414,000 · revenue $143,400
- Movement building and grassroots leadership development - Blueprint North Carolina expanded movement-building efforts by supporting grassroots organizing, coalition alignment, and leadership development statewide. The organization hosted regional community convenings and launched an 18-month capacity-building cohort serving approximately 14 grassroots organizations. Program activities included civic education, peer learning, strategic planning, and base-building support to help organizations recruit and engage community members, strengthen local leadership, and collaborate across issue areas. These efforts increased organizational capacity and long-term sustainability for cohort members.Expenses $844,220
- Statewide convenings and cross-organizational training - Blueprint North Carolina designed and delivered statewide convenings to strengthen coordination and shared learning among civic organizations. The 2025 Convergence convened approximately 200 participants, including organizers, advocates, and community leaders, for trainings, facilitated discussions, and collaborative planning. Sessions focused on civic engagement strategies, community organizing practices, and organizational resilience. These convenings supported peer exchange, skill development, and stronger collaboration across organizations engaged in community-based civic work.Expenses $520,530 · revenue $174,605
- Community care and organizational resilience initiatives - Blueprint North Carolina expanded programmatic support for partner organizations through community care and organizational resilience initiatives, including structured trainings serving dozens of organizational leaders and staff. Programming emphasized participant well-being, organizational preparedness, and continuity of civic engagement activities. The organization also developed an issue-based community outreach pilot integrating community feedback with education and engagement efforts. These initiatives strengthened partner capacity and supported sustainable, healthy participation in civic life.Expenses $1,290,035 · revenue $200,250
- Program coordination, technical assistance, and partner support - Blueprint North Carolina provided ongoing program coordination, technical assistance, and partner support to community-based organizations across North Carolina. Activities included facilitation of cross-organizational collaboration, technical assistance, trainings, resource sharing, and direct staff support to assist partners in planning and implementing mission-aligned program activities. This work supported a robust partnership network during the year and ensured alignment and effective delivery of program services not otherwise described in other program service accomplishments.Expenses $557,407 · revenue $557,407
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 27-2459538
- 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
- 2010
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B01)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,889,630
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,734,392
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $3,734,392 | $5,418,434 | $3,889,630 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $8,740,694 | $8,463,914 | $2,669,150 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,961,079 | $5,160,250 | $1,285,579 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $9,660,795 | $12,624,759 | $4,401,958 | XML |
| 990 | December 2021 | $7,440,484 | $5,017,800 | $5,623,265 | XML |
| 990 | December 2020 | $12,241,257 | $11,993,675 | $5,242,560 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 27-2459538).
Questions about BLUEPRINT NORTH CAROLINA
- What is the EIN of BLUEPRINT NORTH CAROLINA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BLUEPRINT NORTH CAROLINA is 27-2459538.
- Is BLUEPRINT NORTH CAROLINA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2010.
- Are donations to BLUEPRINT NORTH CAROLINA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BLUEPRINT NORTH CAROLINA 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 BLUEPRINT NORTH CAROLINA due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BLUEPRINT NORTH CAROLINA last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of BLUEPRINT NORTH CAROLINA?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Matt Hughes.
- Who are the officers and directors of BLUEPRINT NORTH CAROLINA?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $213,425 (Serena Sebring, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does BLUEPRINT NORTH CAROLINA have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,734,392, expenses of $5,418,434 and total assets of $3,889,630 at year end.
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