Nonprofit · EIN 56-1677831
COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF NORTH CAROLINA INC
Tax-exempt · DURHAM, NC 27703
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $6,543,461 | $5,369,100 | $1,174,361 | $7,261,867 | $534,569 | $6,727,298 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $7,224,040 | $6,948,882 | $275,158 | $6,795,894 | $1,378,316 | $5,417,578 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $5,858,590 | $6,833,691 | -$975,101 | $7,123,800 | $2,100,198 | $5,023,602 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,991,599
- of which government grants
- $3,318,507
- Program service revenue
- $1,201,891
- Investment income
- $174,485
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $6,930
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$52,125
- Other revenue
- $175,486
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $657,940
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $332,749
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,398,794
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,480,619
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $17,096
- Accounting fees
- $48,284
- Occupancy
- $126,956
- Travel
- $302,149
- Program services (functional)
- $4,130,238
- Management and general (functional)
- $983,463
- Fundraising (functional)
- $255,399
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $6,795,894
- Total assets, end of year
- $7,261,867
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $534,569
- Net assets, end of year
- $6,727,298
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $4,938,531
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,788,767
- Gross receipts
- $6,595,586
- Employees
- 80
- Volunteers
- 65
- 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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JILL COX | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 36 | $163,067 | $11,200 |
| SARAH ALMEIDA | CFO Officer | 36 | $148,189 | $10,292 |
| COLLIN MCCOLSKEY-LEARY | VP PROGRAM IMPACT AND INNOVATION Highest-paid employee | 36 | $102,497 | $17,467 |
| KENDRICK FENTRESS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TRINITA CARLTON | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE DRISCOLL | SECRETARY / TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRYAN BICKLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LEON CHISHOLM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELINDA DICKINSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT DOREAUK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELENOR HAITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VICTORIA JACOBS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RAVEN JEFFERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE LAIR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM BILLY LASSITER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
11 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CYNTHIA MARSHALL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BLAINE MOREHEAD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARIA PITRE-MARTIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BEN PYSCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAMES REID III | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| EUNIKA SMALLS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JUSTIN SOSNE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAMES SPEED | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DR HOPE WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TINA WILSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JUSTIN WOOD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 27 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JILL COX | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 36 | $159,732 | $10,990 |
| SARAH ALMEIDA | CFO Officer | 36 | $145,178 | $10,089 |
| BEN PYSCH | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KENDRICK FENTRESS | VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES SPEED | SECRETARY / TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BLAINE MOREHEAD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRYAN BICKLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA MARSHALL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR HOPE WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELENOR HAITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EUNIKA SMALLS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES REID III | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JUSTIN SOSNE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JUSTIN WOOD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LEON CHISHOLM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIA PITRE-MARTIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELANIE GEARY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELINDA DICKINSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE LAIR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RAVEN JEFFERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT DOREAUK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE ADAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE DRISCOLL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TINA WILSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TRINITA CARLTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VICTORIA JACOBS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM BILLY LASSITER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 25 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JILL COX | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 36 | $156,658 | $10,787 |
| SARAH ALMEIDA | CFO Officer | 36 | $138,250 | $9,646 |
| BEN PYSCH | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KENDRICK FENTRESS | VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES SPEED | SECRETARY / TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE ADAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRYAN BICKLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GLENDA BOWMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TRINITA CARLTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LEON CHISHOLM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE DRISCOLL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT DOREAUK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELENOR HAITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RAVEN JEFFERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM BILLY LASSITER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA MARSHALL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BLAINE MOREHEAD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIMBERLY REYNOLDS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES REID III | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EUNIKA SMALLS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JUSTIN SOSNE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TODD TILLOTSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR HOPE WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TINA WILSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JUSTIN WOOD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1005 SLATER RD STE 214, DURHAM, NC 27703-5424
- In care of
- % ERIC S HALL
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JILL COX, 1005 SLATER ROAD 214, DURHAM, NC 27703
- Signed the 990
- JILL COX, PRESIDENT AND CEO
- Phone
- (919) 832-2700
- Website
- WWW.CISNC.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
Mission
CISNC'S MISSION IS TO SURROUND STUDENTS WITH A COMMUNITY OF SUPPORT, EMPOWERING THEM TO STAY IN SCHOOL AND ACHIEVE IN LIFE. CISNC SERVES AS THE BACKBONE FOR ITS STATEWIDE NETWORK OF 20 INDEPENDENT NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT SERVE LOCAL STUDENTS IN MORE THAN 300 SCHOOLS. CISNC PROVIDES CORE PROGRAM SUPPORT TO ITS NETWORK OF AFFILIATED NONPROFITS TO ENSURE STUDENT IMPACT: PROGRAM TRAINING, DATA MANAGEMENT SUPPORT AND RESEARCH, ACCREDITATION SUPPORT, AND NON-PROFIT MANAGEMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE IN THE AREAS OF HUMAN RESOURCES, PLANNING, FINANCE AND GOVERNANCE.
Program accomplishments
- CISNC ENSURES STUDENT IMPACT BY PROVIDING CORE PROGRAM SUPPORT TO 17 CIS ORGANIZATIONS LOCATED ACROSS NORTH CAROLINA. SUPPORT SERVICES INCLUDE: TRAINING IN EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAMS, DATA MANAGEMENT SUPPORT, ACCREDITATION SUPPORT, COMMUNICATIONS SUPPORT, RESEARCH, AND NON-PROFIT MANAGEMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WITH HUMAN RESOURCES, FINANCE, PLANNING AND GOVERNANCE. TOGETHER, OUR NETWORK EMPOWERED MORE THAN 94,462 STUDENTS TO STAY IN SCHOOL AND ACHIEVE SUCCESS DESPITE THE CHALLENGES. OF STUDENTS THAT WE SUPPORTED WITH INTENSIVE SERVICES, 90% OF SENIORS GRADUATED WITH A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA; 94% OF STUDENTS IDENTIFIED AS PROMOTION RISK WERE PROMOTED TO THE NEXT GRADE; 87% OF STUDENTS IDENTIFIED AS NEEDING TO IMPROVE THEIR BEHAVIOR MET THEIR IMPROVEMENT GOALS; 88% OF STUDENTS IDENTIFIED AS NEEDING TO IMPROVE THEIR COURSEWORK MET THEIR GOALS; AND 81% OF STUDENTS IDENTIFIED AS NEEDING TO IMPROVE THEIR ATTENDANCE MET THEIR GOALS.Expenses $1,963,127 · grants $117,387 · revenue $486,463
- JOBS FOR NC GRADUATES IS A STUDENT-CENTERED COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS PROGRAM OF CISNC THAT HELPS STUDENTS STAY IN SCHOOL THROUGH GRADUATION, PURSUE POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION, AND SECURE QUALITY ENTRY-LEVEL JOBS LEADING TO CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES STUDENTS WITH CLASSROOM LEARNING, COLLEGE AND CAREER CONNECTIONS, ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES WITH LOCAL EMPLOYERS, AND MENTORING AFTER HIGH SCHOOL. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN 10 COUNTIES OF NORTH CAROLINA.Expenses $1,258,136 · grants $167,696 · revenue $257,226
- CISNC PROVIDED SUPPORT DIRECTLY TO 892 STUDENTS AND NEARLY 1,552 PARENTS DURING THE 2024-25 SCHOOL YEAR IN 20 PUBLIC SCHOOLS LOCATED IN 6 COUNTIES ACROSS NORTH CAROLINA. WE USE A PROVEN EVIDENCE-BASED MODEL THAT REMOVES BARRIERS FOR STUDENTS AT RISK OF DROPPING OUT, KEEPING KIDS IN SCHOOL AND ON THE PATH TO GRADUATION AND SUCCESS BEYOND. OUR SCHOOL-BASED STAFF PARTNERS WITH TEACHERS TO IDENTIFY CHALLENGES STUDENTS FACE IN CLASS OR AT HOME AND COORDINATE WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO BRING OUTSIDE RESOURCES INSIDE SCHOOLS. SUPPORTS INCLUDE ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE, BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTIONS, BASIC NEED SUPPORT, FAMILY ENGAGEMENT, LIFE SKILLS, AND COLLEGE & CAREER PREPARATION.Expenses $500,942 · grants $372,856 · revenue $379,660
- OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE REENTRY TO RESILIENCE (R2R) PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES A BRIDGE FOR YOUTH TRANSITIONING FROM YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTERS (YDC) BACK INTO THEIR FAMILIES, SCHOOLS, AND COMMUNITIES WITH A UNIQUE APPROACH TO WRAPAROUND SUPPORTS AND SERVICES. WITH A FOCUS ON REDUCING RECIDIVISM, YOUTH SUCCESS COACHES BEGIN WORKING WITH YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES IN THE EARLIEST STAGES TO CREATE EDUCATIONAL PLANS, SUPPORTS, AND WORK OPPORTUNITIES. COACHES CONTINUE TO WORK WITH THE YOUTH AND FAMILY FOR UP TO ANOTHER 12 MONTHS, PROVIDING CRUCIAL SUPPORT. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO YOUTH IN 8 COUNTIES OF NORTH CAROLINA. YOUTH GRADUATING FROM THE PROGRAM RECIDIVATE ONLY OF THE TIME.# OF YOUTH SERVED IN THE COMMUNITY- 66# OF YOUTH SERVED IN THE YDC- 57Expenses $408,033 · revenue $78,542
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 56-1677831
- 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
- 1991
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P110)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $7,261,867
- Income (IRS master file)
- $6,595,586
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $6,543,461 | $5,369,100 | $7,261,867 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $7,224,040 | $6,948,882 | $6,795,894 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $5,858,590 | $6,833,691 | $7,123,800 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $8,586,637 | $4,466,799 | $8,297,246 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 56-1677831).
Questions about COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF NORTH CAROLINA INC
- What is the EIN of COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF NORTH CAROLINA INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF NORTH CAROLINA INC is 56-1677831.
- Is COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF NORTH CAROLINA INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1991.
- Are donations to COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF NORTH CAROLINA INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF NORTH CAROLINA 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 COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF NORTH CAROLINA 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 COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF NORTH CAROLINA 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 COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF NORTH CAROLINA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names JILL COX.
- Who are the officers and directors of COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF NORTH CAROLINA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 26 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $163,067 (JILL COX, PRESIDENT & CEO).
- How much revenue does COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF NORTH CAROLINA INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $6,543,461, expenses of $5,369,100 and total assets of $7,261,867 at year end.
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