Nonprofit · EIN 56-0561657
JUNIOR LEAGUE OF CHARLOTTE INC
Tax-exempt · CHARLOTTE, NC 28209
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2025 | 990 | $469,708 | $497,238 | -$27,530 | $1,825,210 | $186,831 | $1,638,379 |
| May 31, 2024 | 990 | $572,829 | $548,139 | $24,690 | $1,787,145 | $219,727 | $1,567,418 |
| May 31, 2023 | 990 | $525,431 | $531,520 | -$6,089 | $1,692,627 | $224,827 | $1,467,800 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $14,987
- Program service revenue
- $286,745
- Investment income
- $31,098
- Net income from fundraising events
- $90,330
- Other revenue
- $136,878
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $56,013
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $135,118
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $135,118
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $37,817
- Depreciation
- $23,390
- Program services (functional)
- $352,852
- Management and general (functional)
- $105,338
- Fundraising (functional)
- $39,048
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,787,145
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,825,210
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $186,831
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,638,379
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $405,883
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,638,379
- Gross receipts
- $474,578
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 1,214
- Year formed
- 1926
- 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 May 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diatra Fullwood | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jaiden Bonapart | DE&I Chief Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Morgan Boydston | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Heather Hendren | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Beverly Shull | Sustaining Advi Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Ashley Lowery | President Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| Sarah Lynn Davis | Nominating Chai Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Juliana ORork | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Amanda Kohout | President Elect Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Christina Gratrix | Sustaining Advi Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Laura Snead | CFO Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| Becca Walters | Executive VP Trustee or director, Officer | 25 | $0 |
| Amanda Bagwell | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Rosemary Gause | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Kelsea Skinner | VP Finance Officer | 15 | $0 |
990 for the year ended May 31, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diatra Fullwood | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Mary Behler | DE&I Chief Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Morgan Buhrow | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Ashley Crawford | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Beverly Shull | Sustaining Advi Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jonell Logan | President Trustee or director, Officer | 25 | $0 |
| Jamie Jones | Nominating Chai Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Patrice Gibson | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Ashley Lowery | President Elect Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Conway | Sustaining Advi Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Rosemary Gause | CFO Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| Spencer Lash | Executive VP Trustee or director, Officer | 25 | $0 |
| Molly Lawson | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Kathryn Anderson | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Laura Snead | VP Finance Officer | 15 | $0 |
990 for the year ended May 31, 2023: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jayna Altman | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Sherri Belfield | DE&I Chief Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Allie Hanson | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Ashley Crawford | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Betsy Conway | Sustaining Advi Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Casey Cogburn | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Christina Gratrix | President Trustee or director, Officer | 25 | $0 |
| Ashley Lowery | Nominating Chai Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Sherri Johnson | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Patrice Gibson | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jonell Logan | President Elect Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Whitni Wilson-Wertz | Sustaining Advi Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Rachel Besnoff | CFO Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| Terri White | Executive VP Trustee or director, Officer | 25 | $0 |
| Shannon Eckard | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Kathryn Anderson | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Tametta Gray | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Ayanna Wakefield | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Rosemary Gause | VP Finance Officer | 15 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1332 MARYLAND AVE, CHARLOTTE, NC 28209-1526
- Signed the 990
- Kelsea Skinner, Current CFO
- Phone
- (704) 375-5993
- Website
- www.JLCharlotte.org
- Return prepared by
- Foard and Company PA
Mission
The Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. is an Organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving the community through effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. The Junior League welcomes all women who value our missions. We are committed to inclusive environments of diverse individuals, organizations and communities.
Program accomplishments
- Community Impact: The Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC) commits volunteer and financial resources to community agencies and projects that focus on the most critical needs of the Charlotte community. Since June 1, 2023, the JLC has partnered with the community to ensure that children from kindergarten to fifth grade have support and access to mental and physical health programs in priority areas of Mecklenburg County.Families Forward: Families Forward Charlotte aims to help local families take the necessary steps towards long-term financial stability. By helping families overcome whatever circumstances are holding them back, be it a sudden job loss, a need for affordable housing, or dependable childcare. They empower families with educational programs, life skills, and individualized mentoring that all serve as building blocks for a successful and self-sustaining future. JLC Volunteers support education workshops, homework helpers and reading buddies to elementary school children. There are also seasonal activities like backpack packing and organizing essential baskets, reorganizing supply closets and assisting with the holiday gift drive. Done in a Day: The JLC's signature done in a day committee plans and executes several projects throughout the year to assist community agencies with one- or two-day special events aimed to serve women and children in need. The team also provides trained volunteers to agencies with a one-time need.Renaissance West Community Initiative/Kids in the Kitchen: Renaissance West serves through a multitude of projects that focus on the child, family, and neighbor. Assist with the mobile food pantry. Plan special events throughout the year. Plan events which educate youth and their families on the importance of healthy eating, teach healthy meal and snack preparation, and complete cooking demonstrations either virtually or face-to-face. JLC Volunteers will support: Kids in the KitchenZoom tutorialsShop and deliver food to residents Cooking demos Student/Teacher Appreciation events Thompson Child and Family Focus: Thompson Child & Family Services is the leading provider of clinical and prevention services for children and families across the Carolinas. The agency strives to change the lives of at-risk children and families through therapy- based care. They have four locations specializing in clinical and behavioral treatment, developmental education, and proactive care. Their mission is to strengthen children, families, and communities through healing, teaching, worship, and play. JLC volunteers serve as reading buddies, collect and package kits, and plan events for children, such as a Superhero party. Volunteer opportunities may be virtual or in person.Tru Solace Foundation: Aims to promote sustainable living and boost self-esteem by introducing children to healthy living. Tru Solace does this through gardening, nutrition workshops, and supportive group discussions. JLC partners by assisting with gardening projects, facilitating holistic wellness activities, and handling administrative tasks.Classroom Central: Distributes free school supplies to thousands of teachers annually in 245 schools across six school districts. This gives kids access to school supplies, health kids and wellness packets. The JLC assists by providing funding, organizing kits and delivering the kits.ShermCo Foundation: Sherm Co at Reid Park Academy provides support and project development to schools in under-served communities. The JLC partners by supporting ShermCos family empowerment partnership with Reid Park by providing logistical support. Advocacy and Public Awareness: JLC volunteers host community educational forums on issues relevant to the JLC school ready focus. Leadership Development Institute: The JLC's leadership development institute (LD) is a year-long training program that educates, inspires, and connects JLC provisional, transfer, active and sustaining members through the study of eight core leadership values facilitated through interactive monthly workshops. Training and Development: The training and development committee develops, organizes, and implements monthly quality education, personal, and professional development, leadership, and membership training opportunities to strengthen members' leadership skills and enhance member satisfaction. New Member Training: New members are immersed in training from the beginning. They have a monthly small group meeting to learn about all the aspects of junior league. Through these meetings and meetings with the larger membership development group, new members receive information and reinforcement around effective voluntarism to participate over continued years of service. Training culminates in a new member capstone project with a focus in the community. Keynote speakers and subject-matter experts cover a range of topics.Expenses $352,852
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 May, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | May 31, 2026 | October 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | May 31, 2025 | October 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | May 31, 2024 | October 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 56-0561657
- 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
- 1942
- Accounting year ends
- May
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Community improvement and capacity building (S810)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,825,210
- Income (IRS master file)
- $474,578
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | May 2025 | $469,708 | $497,238 | $1,825,210 | XML |
| 990 | May 2024 | $572,829 | $548,139 | $1,787,145 | XML |
| 990 | May 2023 | $525,431 | $531,520 | $1,692,627 | XML |
| 990 | May 2022 | $593,563 | $545,928 | $1,761,446 | IRS |
| 990 | May 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 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 56-0561657).
Questions about JUNIOR LEAGUE OF CHARLOTTE INC
- What is the EIN of JUNIOR LEAGUE OF CHARLOTTE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of JUNIOR LEAGUE OF CHARLOTTE INC is 56-0561657.
- Is JUNIOR LEAGUE OF CHARLOTTE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1942.
- Are donations to JUNIOR LEAGUE OF CHARLOTTE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does JUNIOR LEAGUE OF CHARLOTTE 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 JUNIOR LEAGUE OF CHARLOTTE INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending May 31, 2026) is due October 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did JUNIOR LEAGUE OF CHARLOTTE INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended May 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of JUNIOR LEAGUE OF CHARLOTTE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 lists 15 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does JUNIOR LEAGUE OF CHARLOTTE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $469,708, expenses of $497,238 and total assets of $1,825,210 at year end.
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