Nonprofit · EIN 46-4298353
LAUNCHLKN INC
Also known as PIES
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · DAVIDSON, NC 28036
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $205,457 | $194,804 | $10,653 | $166,741 | $0 | $166,741 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $266,380 | $166,777 | $99,603 | $155,196 | $0 | $155,196 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $205,370
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $87
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $8,500
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $8,500
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $1,211
- Travel
- $5,241
- Program services (functional)
- $145,443
- Management and general (functional)
- $49,361
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $155,196
- Total assets, end of year
- $166,741
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $166,741
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $166,741
- Gross receipts
- $205,457
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 125
- Year formed
- 2018
- 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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erica Madden | Chief Eng. Off. Officer | 20 | $8,500 |
| Bob Guth | Chair/Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Mark McDowell | Founder Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Chris Boggiano | Founder Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Anjali Shah | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mark Mahoney | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Cindy Praeger | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Don Rainey | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Liz Brigham | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kevin Mahl | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| David Howard | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ashley Gautreaux | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ed Gorman | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Dana Hicks | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erica Madden | Chief Engagement Officer Officer | 20 | $0 | $90,750 |
| Bob Guth | Board Chairman and Treasurer Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark McDowell | Board Member and Founder Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris Boggiano | Board Member and Founder Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Anjali Shah | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Mahoney | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Cindy Praeger | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Don Rainey | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Liz Brigham | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kevin Mahl | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| David L Howard | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ashley Gautreaux | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ed Gorman | Board Member and Secretary Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Dana Hicks | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 1856, DAVIDSON, NC 28036-1856
- In care of
- % BOB GUTH
- Mailing address (990-N for 2017)
- PO Box 1856, Davidson NC 28036
- Principal officer (990-N for 2017)
- John Hevey, PO Box 1856, Davidson NC 28036
- Signed the 990
- Bob Guth, Chair/Treasurer
- Phone
- (980) 322-2060
- Website
- launchlkn.org
- Return prepared by
- Foard and Company PA
Mission
LaunchCLT connects founders and mentors to catalyze a viable, sustainable entrepreneurial ecosystem in the greater Charlotte region of North Carolina. Our mission is to support the formation and growth of commercial and non-profit entrepreneurial ventures (a) serving national and/or international markets, and (b) whose founders live and/or work in the greater Charlotte region.
Program accomplishments
- Mentorship Program: Our flagship effort connects founders with mentors and provides the most value to our partners. Full mentor meetings take place once a month. Specific mentor/entrepreneur meetings occur throughout the month. New ventures are connected with mentors on an ongoing basis. The Engagement Officer and Assistant manage communication and organization.Networking Socials: Our quarterly social meetings with mentors and founders provide opportunities for mentoring and community connection.Co Starters: Our cohort-based program for founders early in development. Facilitators lead sessions equipping aspiring entrepreneurs with the insights, relationships, and tools needed to create, develop, fine-tune, and launch their ideas.Expenses $145,443
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 | Not 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
- 46-4298353
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2016
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Employment (J02)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $166,741
- Income (IRS master file)
- $205,457
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2016
- Posted by the IRS
- August 8, 2016
- Reinstated
- Effective May 15, 2016
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $205,457 | $194,804 | $166,741 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $266,380 | $166,777 | $155,196 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2017 Officer: John Hevey | December 31, 2017 | ≤ $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 46-4298353).
Questions about LAUNCHLKN INC
- What is the EIN of LAUNCHLKN INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LAUNCHLKN INC is 46-4298353.
- Is LAUNCHLKN INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2016 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2016.
- Are donations to LAUNCHLKN INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LAUNCHLKN INC 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 LAUNCHLKN INC 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 LAUNCHLKN INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of LAUNCHLKN INC?
- The 990-N for 2017 names John Hevey.
- Who are the officers and directors of LAUNCHLKN INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 14 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $8,500 (Erica Madden, Chief Eng. Off.).
- How much revenue does LAUNCHLKN INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $205,457, expenses of $194,804 and total assets of $166,741 at year end.
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