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Nonprofit · EIN 56-1668767

CHATHAM OUTREACH ALLIANCE INC

Tax-exempt · PITTSBORO, NC 27312

Financials

$3.4M$3.3M2023$4.3M$3.5M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CHATHAM OUTREACH ALLIANCE INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$4,305,405$3,545,562$759,843$4,057,358$50,102$4,007,256
June 30, 2024990$3,409,652$3,270,966$138,686$3,330,668$71,738$3,258,930
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$4,197,470
of which government grants
$70,000
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$63,467
Net income from fundraising events
$44,468
Other revenue
$44,468

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$125,854
Other salaries and wages
$497,517
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$752,545
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$3,157
Occupancy
$85,250
Travel
$7,750
Depreciation
$109,962
Program services (functional)
$3,156,627
Management and general (functional)
$244,358
Fundraising (functional)
$144,577

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$3,330,668
Total assets, end of year
$4,057,358
Total liabilities, end of year
$50,102
Net assets, end of year
$4,007,256
Land, buildings and equipment
$668,803
Publicly traded securities
$811,903
Net assets without donor restrictions
$3,177,476
Net assets with donor restrictions
$829,780
Gross receipts
$4,307,971
Employees
16
Volunteers
371
Year formed
1989
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 / weekCompensationOther / benefits
MELISSA BEARDEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
40$119,207$10,721
PAM SOMERSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
DAVID COOKBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
JAZMIN MENDOZA SOSABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
LEANN MCKOYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
DAKOTA PHILBRICKBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
BOB GOETZEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
BIBIEN FRAGOZOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
SUZEN BRIAPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
CINDI EBERTVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
LEN RITTERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
DAVID MARTYTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
RICK HELGANSSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
MELISSA BEARDEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
40$104,001$14,498
PAMELA BARKERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
MIKE WAGNERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
BOBBIE MORELBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
JENNIFER OZKURTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
DAKOTA PHILBRICKBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
BOB GOETZEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
BIBIEN FRAGOZOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
CINDI EBERTPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
SUZEN BRIAVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
LINDA S TODDPAST PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
DAVID MARTYTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
RICK HELGANSSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 1326, PITTSBORO, NC 27312-1326
In care of
% KENNETH F SIGMON
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
MELISSA BEARD, 40 CAMP DRIVE, PITTSBORO, NC 27312
Signed the 990
MELISSA BEARD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(919) 542-5020
Return prepared by
BLACKMAN & SLOOP ADVISORS INC

Mission

CORA IS A NONPROFIT WORKING TO END HUNGER BY PROVIDING NUTRITIOUS FOOD THROUGH ITS CHOICE PANTRIES, MOBILE MARKETS, AND SEASONAL PROGRAMS FOR KIDS. CORA SUPPORTS LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME RESIDENTS WITH DIGNITY AND CARE. LAST YEAR, CORA DISTRIBUTED 1.9 MILLION MEALS TO NEARLY 13,000 INDIVIDUALS.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • CORA'S CHOICE FOOD PANTRIES SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES FACING FOOD INSECURITY. SET UP LIKE A GROCERY STORE, THE PANTRY ALLOWS CLIENTS TO CHOOSE FOODS THAT SUIT THEIR NEEDS, PROVIDING ENOUGH FOR 21 MEALS PER FAMILY MEMBER AT EACH VISIT. THIS CLIENT CHOICE MODEL PROMOTES DIGNITY, NUTRITIONAL VARIETY, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. IN 2024/2025, THE PANTRY PROVIDED OVER 994,000 MEALS TO OVER 3,000 FAMILIES ACROSS THE COUNTY.
    Expenses $2,774,498
  • THE SUMMER NUTRITIONAL ASSISTANCE FOR CHATHAM KIDS (SNACK) PROGRAMACROSS THE COUNTY. ENSURES THAT CHILDREN WHO RELY ON FREE OR REDUCED-PRICE SCHOOL MEALS CAN ACCESS NUTRITIOUS FOOD DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS. IT SUPPLIES FAMILIES WITH ENOUGH HEALTHY FOOD TO COVER EACH CHILD'S BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER, AND SNACKS, REDUCING THE BURDEN OF INCREASED FOOD COSTS WHEN SCHOOL IS OUT. IN THE SUMMER OF 2024, WE SERVED 1,323 CHILDREN WITH OVER 194,000 MEALS.
    Expenses $206,343
  • CORA'S MOBILE MARKET BRINGS NUTRITIOUS FOOD DIRECTLY TO CHATHAM COUNTY RESIDENTS FACING FOOD INSECURITY, REACHING THOSE IN FOOD DESERTS OR WITH LIMITED ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOOD. USING A DRIVE-THROUGH MODEL, IT PROVIDES FAMILIES WITH PRE-PACKED GROCERIES THAT INCLUDE FRESH PRODUCE, MEATS, DAIRY, BAKERY ITEMS, AND STAPLES. EACH VISIT OFFERS ENOUGH FOOD FOR 21 MEALS PER PERSON. IN 2024/2025, THE MOBILE MARKET PROVIDED 221,000 MEALS.PROVIDED 171,000 MEALS.
    Expenses $89,555
  • CORAPACKS PROVIDES FOOD TO CHILDREN WHO DEPEND ON FREE OR REDUCED-COST MEALS AT SCHOOL BUT NEED ACCESS TO NUTRITION DURING WEEKENDS AND BREAKS. FROM SEPTEMBER THROUGH MAY, EACH ENROLLED STUDENT RECEIVES A MONTHLY FOOD BOX DELIVERED TO THEIR HOME. EACH CHILD RECEIVES THREE MEALS, TWO SNACKS, AND MILK FOR THE DAYS THEY ARE NOT IN SCHOOL. DURING THE 2024/2025 SCHOOL YEAR, CORA PROVIDED FOOD TO 170 CHILDREN.DELIVERY:CORA OFFERS DELIVERY TO LOCAL SENIORS WHO LACK TRANSPORTATION. IN 2024/2025, CORA PROVIDED DELIVERY OF GROCERIES AND CSFP (COMMODITYSUPPLEMENTAL FOOD PROGRAM) BOXES TO 185 PEOPLE MONTHLY.OTHER:FOOD INSECURITY CAN BE DEFINED AS LIMITED OR UNCERTAIN ACCESS TONUTRITIOUS FOOD BECAUSE OF A LACK OF RESOURCES. MANY FAMILIES DO NOTHAVE THE FINANCIAL RESOURCES THEY NEED TO MEET THE COMPETING DEMANDS WE ALL FACE INCLUDING PAYMENTS FOR FOOD, HOUSING, MEDICAL CARE AND OTHER HOUSEHOLD NECESSITIES WHICH INCREASES THEIR RISK FOR FOOD INSECURITY. FAMILIES MAY EXPERIENCE FOOD INSECURITY FOR A DAY, A WEEK, A FEW MONTHS OR MORE AS THEIR RESOURCES COME AND GO.TO ADDRESS THIS SERIOUS ISSUE, THE CORA FOOD PANTRY PROVIDED THE EQUIVALENT OF APPROXIMATELY 1,900,000 MEALS TO OVER 12,600 INDIVIDUALS ACROSS CHATHAM COUNTY DURING THE PAST FISCAL YEAR.
    Expenses $86,231

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
56-1668767
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
1990
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$4,057,358
Income (IRS master file)
$4,307,971

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$4,305,405$3,545,562$4,057,358IRS
990June 2024$3,409,652$3,270,966$3,330,668XML
990June 2023$3,300,866$3,003,088$3,275,205IRS
990June 2022–––IRS
990June 2021–––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 56-1668767).

Questions about CHATHAM OUTREACH ALLIANCE INC

What is the EIN of CHATHAM OUTREACH ALLIANCE INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CHATHAM OUTREACH ALLIANCE INC is 56-1668767.
Is CHATHAM OUTREACH ALLIANCE INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1990.
Are donations to CHATHAM OUTREACH ALLIANCE INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CHATHAM OUTREACH ALLIANCE 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 CHATHAM OUTREACH ALLIANCE 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 CHATHAM OUTREACH ALLIANCE 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 CHATHAM OUTREACH ALLIANCE INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names MELISSA BEARD.
Who are the officers and directors of CHATHAM OUTREACH ALLIANCE INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 13 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $119,207 (MELISSA BEARD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does CHATHAM OUTREACH ALLIANCE INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,305,405, expenses of $3,545,562 and total assets of $4,057,358 at year end.

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