Skip to main content

Nonprofit · EIN 33-1326719

WESTERN CAROLINA EMERGENCY NETWORK

Also known as WCEN

Tax-exempt · MEBANE, NC 27302

Financials

$425K$360K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of WESTERN CAROLINA EMERGENCY NETWORK by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$424,818$359,623$65,195$65,195$0$65,195
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$424,818
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Program services (functional)
$359,623

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$0
Total assets, end of year
$65,195
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$65,195
Net assets with donor restrictions
$65,195
Gross receipts
$424,818
Employees
0
Volunteers
25
Year formed
2024
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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CHRISTOPHER LARSENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
CRYSTAL SUAZOCO-TRUSTEE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
MINDY TOOLECO-TRUSTEE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
308 ANACONDA TRL, MEBANE, NC 27302-0655
In care of
% CRYSTAL A SUAZO
Signed the 990
CRYSTAL A SUAZO CPA, TRUSTEE
Website
WCEN.NET
Return prepared by
WRTE INC

Mission

HURRICANE HELENE RELIEF FOR WNC.PARTNERED WITH MULTIPLE ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS TO GATHER DONATIONS, SUPPLIES, VOLUNTEERS, AND DRIVERS. SOURCING SUPPLIES, WATER, FOOD, FUEL, TANKS, & TRUCKS TO SUPPLY OUR DRIVERS & TEAMS AROUND THE REGION.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • FUEL & HOME HEATING FUEL: MULTIPLE INDIVIDUAL VOLUNTEER DRIVERS WITH TRUCKS/TRAILERS FITTED WITH TOTES, PUMPS, BARRELS, OR GAS CANS FOR DELIVERY TO VICTIMS. ESTABLISHED 12 FUEL HUB LOCATIONS WITH FUEL TANKS FOR A COMBINATION OF KEROSENE, UNLEADED, DIESEL, AND/OR HOME HEATING FUEL FOR VICTIMS OF HURRICANE HELENE. PARTNERED WITH LOCAL FUEL COMPANY, PRIME FUELS LLC, UNTIL 12/5/2024 FOR SUPPLY TO 12 LOCATIONS. PARTNERED WITH PERT, PATRIOT EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM, ANOTHER 501C3, FOR DELIVERY OF HOME HEATING FUEL AND/OR KEROSENE DIRECTLY TO VICTIMS UNTIL 12/5/2024. CURRENTLY PARTNERD WITH OPERATION ANCHOR, ANOTHER CHARITY IN PROCESS OF OBTAINING 501C3 STATUS, TO SUPPLY UNLEADED FUEL FOR GENERATOR USE FOR HELENE VICTIMS STILL WITHOUT POWER DUE TO ENGINEERING CERTIFICATION LIMITS FOR REBUILD.
    Expenses $308,897 · revenue $404,798
  • STARLINK FOR EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS: ORIGINAL DISBURSEMENT 128 UNITS, 48 UNITS UNSUED AND RETURNED. PROVIDED COVERAGE UNTIL STARLINK SERVICE FEES WERE REINSTATED TO WNC RELIEF AREAS JAN 7, 2025.
    Expenses $41,319 · revenue $20,000
  • ALL OTHER RELIEF EFFORTS, SEARCH & RESCUE, SEARCH & RECOVERY SUPPLIES, FIREWOOD, GENERATORS, FOOD/WATER, MEDICAL SUPPLIES, DISBURSEMENT OF DONATED GOODS.
    Expenses $9,407

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
33-1326719
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
2024
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$65,195
Income (IRS master file)
$424,818

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$424,818$359,623$65,195IRS

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 33-1326719).

Questions about WESTERN CAROLINA EMERGENCY NETWORK

What is the EIN of WESTERN CAROLINA EMERGENCY NETWORK?
The employer identification number (EIN) of WESTERN CAROLINA EMERGENCY NETWORK is 33-1326719.
Is WESTERN CAROLINA EMERGENCY NETWORK tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
Are donations to WESTERN CAROLINA EMERGENCY NETWORK tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does WESTERN CAROLINA EMERGENCY NETWORK 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 WESTERN CAROLINA EMERGENCY NETWORK due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did WESTERN CAROLINA EMERGENCY NETWORK last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who are the officers and directors of WESTERN CAROLINA EMERGENCY NETWORK?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does WESTERN CAROLINA EMERGENCY NETWORK have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $424,818, expenses of $359,623 and total assets of $65,195 at year end.

Other nonprofits in MEBANE

All nonprofits in MEBANE · North Carolina · Public safety, disaster preparedness and relief