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Nonprofit · EIN 56-0898262

LEE COUNTY INDUSTRIES INC

Tax-exempt · SANFORD, NC 27332

Financials

$1.1M$1M2022$1.3M$1.2M2023$1.3M$1.2M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of LEE COUNTY INDUSTRIES INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$1,330,606$1,203,336$127,270$1,722,713$77,667$1,645,046
June 30, 2024990$1,254,508$1,241,763$12,745$1,526,232$62,434$1,463,798
June 30, 2023990$1,089,100$1,019,886$69,214$1,501,122$54,182$1,446,940
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$100
Program service revenue
$1,324,633
Investment income
$5,773
Net gain from sales of assets
$3,095
Other revenue
$100

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$72,165
Other salaries and wages
$786,552
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$930,447
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$61,587
Depreciation
$57,869
Program services (functional)
$729,357
Management and general (functional)
$473,979

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,526,232
Total assets, end of year
$1,722,713
Total liabilities, end of year
$77,667
Net assets, end of year
$1,645,046
Land, buildings and equipment
$648,820
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,634,575
Net assets with donor restrictions
$10,471
Gross receipts
$1,330,606
Employees
40
Volunteers
6
Year formed
1967
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
AUDREY M MURCHISONEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$68,834
ASHTON NOELPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0.3$0
JOANNE KEINATHVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0.3$0
VALENCIA BUFFORDTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
0.3$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
AUDREY M MURCHISONEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$55,418
ASHTON NOELPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0.3$0
JOANNE KEINATHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.3$0
MICHAEL W HAMMONDVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0.3$0
JIM MURRAYTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
0.3$0
VALENCIA BUFFORDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.3$0
CHARLIE PARKSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.3$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ANGELA F SMITHFINANCE DIRECTOR
Officer
25$62,881
AUDREY M MURCHISONEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/SECRETARY
Officer
40$62,091
ASHTON NOELDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.3$0
PATRICIA DEFFENBAUGHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.3$0
MICHAEL W HAMMONDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.3$0
JIM MURRAYTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
0.3$0
VALENCIA BUFFORDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.3$0
CHARLIE PARKSPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0.3$0
VINCENT WILLIAMSVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0.3$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2711 TRAMWAY RD, SANFORD, NC 27332-7140
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
AUDREY M MURCHISON, 2711 TRAMWAY ROAD, SANFORD, NC 27332
Signed the 990
AUDREY M MURCHISON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(919) 775-3439
Return prepared by
DMJPS PLLC

Mission

LCI PROVIDES REHABILITATION AND EDUCATIONAL TRAINING TO YOUTH AND ADULTS WITH BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT. THE WIDE VARIETY OF TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE ATTRACTS A BROAD RANGE OF INDIVIDUALS, INCLUDING PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, THOSE ADAPTING FROM ACCIDENTAL INJURIES AND OTHERS FROM LOW-INCOME FAMILIES.LCI OPERATES THROUGH INCOME FROM INDUSTRIAL CONTRACTS AND AWARD SALES, CHARITABLE GRANTS AND, MOST IMPORTANTLY, TAX-DEDUCTIBLE GIFTS FROM FRIENDS. IT ALSO DRAWS UPON VOLUNTEERS TO WORK WITH PARTICIPANTS AND PUBLISHES OCCASIONAL INFORMATION FOR ANYONE WANTING TO STAY INFORMED ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION AND ITS NEW VENTURES.THOUGH LCI HAS EXPANDED ITS SERVICES AND MOVED OVER THE YEARS -- THE CURRENT BUILDING OPENED IN 1981 -- IT HAS REMAINED FAITHFUL TO ITS MISSION: TO HELP PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ACHIEVE THEIR GREATEST POSSIBLE INDEPENDENCE AND USE ITS RESOURCES TO ENHANCE THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • LCI PROVIDES MANUFACTURING SUPPORT SERVICES TO LOCAL AND SURROUNDING COMPANIES IN THE FORM OF KITTING, ASSEMBLY/SUBASSEMBLY, PACKAGING, LABELING, SORTING, REWORK, INSPECTION, ETC. INCOME IS GENERATED FROM MANUFACTURING CONTRACTS. SUBCONTRACT MANUFACTURING SERVICES PROVIDE JOB TRAINING SKILLS FOR INDIVIDUALS ATTENDING THE PROGRAM.
    Expenses $69,289 · revenue $166,773
  • ADULT DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY PROGRAM: PROVIDE TRAINING FOR CLIENTS ABLE TO PRODUCE ONLY AT A MINIMUM LEVEL AND ASSIST IN DEVELOPING SOCIAL AND DAILY LIVING SKILLS.
    Expenses $133,472 · revenue $226,105
  • INNOVATIONS/RESPITE/DEVELOPMENTAL THERAPY/PERSONAL ASSISTANCE AND ICF/MR PROVIDES EITHER ONE ON ONE OR GROUP VOCATIONAL SKILLS TRAINING, COMMUNITY INCLUSION, DAILY LIVING SKILLS, BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT AND SOCIALIZATION TO CONSUMERS IN ORDER FOR THEM TO FURTHER ENHANCE THEIR LIVES. PERSONS BENEFITTED - 24
    Expenses $498,151 · revenue $898,292
  • Expenses $28,445 · revenue $33,463

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, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
56-0898262
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
1968
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Employment (J300)
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,722,713
Income (IRS master file)
$1,330,606

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$1,330,606$1,203,336$1,722,713IRS
990June 2024$1,254,508$1,241,763$1,526,232XML
990June 2023$1,089,100$1,019,886$1,501,122IRS
990June 2022$921,325$894,053$1,404,070IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 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 56-0898262).

Questions about LEE COUNTY INDUSTRIES INC

What is the EIN of LEE COUNTY INDUSTRIES INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of LEE COUNTY INDUSTRIES INC is 56-0898262.
Is LEE COUNTY INDUSTRIES INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1968.
Are donations to LEE COUNTY INDUSTRIES INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does LEE COUNTY INDUSTRIES 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 LEE COUNTY INDUSTRIES INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did LEE COUNTY INDUSTRIES INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of LEE COUNTY INDUSTRIES INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names AUDREY M MURCHISON.
Who are the officers and directors of LEE COUNTY INDUSTRIES INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 4 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $68,834 (AUDREY M MURCHISON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does LEE COUNTY INDUSTRIES INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,330,606, expenses of $1,203,336 and total assets of $1,722,713 at year end.

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