Nonprofit · EIN 56-1682398
NORTH CAROLINA LEGAL EDUCATION ASSISTANCE FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · RALEIGH, NC 27601
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $670,091 | $499,224 | $170,867 | $1,347,057 | $618 | $1,346,439 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $543,979 | $444,602 | $99,377 | $1,186,298 | $10,726 | $1,175,572 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $660,410 | $234,779 | $425,631 | $1,100,422 | $24,227 | $1,076,195 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $609,600
- of which government grants
- $300,000
- Program service revenue
- $18,816
- Investment income
- $31,314
- Other revenue
- $10,361
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $269,597
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $124,147
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $124,147
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $21,350
- Depreciation
- $6,138
- Program services (functional)
- $405,318
- Management and general (functional)
- $93,906
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,186,298
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,347,057
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $618
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,346,439
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $16,510
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $122,288
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,224,151
- Gross receipts
- $670,091
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 12
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRANDI LEIGH WICCLAIR | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $121,881 |
| JOHN AHLERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STELLA BOSWELL | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JIM GRANT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WILLIAM PURCELL II | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALAN WOODLIEF JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN MABE JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DEVI PATEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JONATHAN PERRY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WILLIAM POLLOCK | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL DAVID WATERS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| WILLIS WHICHARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ERIC ZOGRY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATHERINE ASARO | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 35 | $62,618 |
| BRANDI LEIGH WICCLAIR | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $41,559 |
| JOHN AHLERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STELLA BOSWELL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| APRIL MARIE GIANCOLA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JIM GRANT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WILLIAM PURCELL II | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALAN WOODLIEF JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN MABE JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JONATHAN PERRY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WILLIAM POLLOCK | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL DAVID WATERS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| WILLIS WHICHARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ERIC ZOGRY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATHERINE ASARO | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 35 | $85,279 |
| JOHN AHLERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STELLA BOSWELL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| APRIL MARIE GIANCOLA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JIM GRANT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WILLIAM PURCELL II | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALAN WOODLIEF JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN MABE JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WILLIAM POLLOCK | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JONATHAN PERRY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WILLIS WHICHARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL DAVID WATERS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ERIC ZOGRY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 217 E EDENTON ST, RALEIGH, NC 27601-1015
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- BRANDI LEIGH WICCLAIR, 217 E EDENTON ST, RALEIGH, NC 27601
- Signed the 990
- BRANDI LEIGH WICCLAIR, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (919) 845-6089
- Website
- HTTPS://NCLEAF.ORG
- Return prepared by
- ROMEO WIGGINS & COMPANY LLP
Mission
PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL LOAN REPAYMENT ASSISTANCE TO NORTH CAROLINA PUBLIC INTEREST ATTORNEYS THAT MEET QUALIFICATIONS.
Program accomplishments
- PROVIDED EDUCATIONAL LOAN REPAYMENT ASSISTANCE TO NORTH CAROLINA PUBLIC INTEREST ATTORNEYS.Expenses $405,318 · grants $269,597 · revenue $18,816
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
- 56-1682398
- 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)
- $1,347,057
- Income (IRS master file)
- $670,091
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $670,091 | $499,224 | $1,347,057 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $543,979 | $444,602 | $1,186,298 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $660,410 | $234,779 | $1,100,422 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $690,104 | $239,099 | $655,083 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | 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 56-1682398).
Questions about NORTH CAROLINA LEGAL EDUCATION ASSISTANCE FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of NORTH CAROLINA LEGAL EDUCATION ASSISTANCE FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NORTH CAROLINA LEGAL EDUCATION ASSISTANCE FOUNDATION is 56-1682398.
- Is NORTH CAROLINA LEGAL EDUCATION ASSISTANCE FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1990.
- Are donations to NORTH CAROLINA LEGAL EDUCATION ASSISTANCE FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NORTH CAROLINA LEGAL EDUCATION ASSISTANCE FOUNDATION 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 NORTH CAROLINA LEGAL EDUCATION ASSISTANCE FOUNDATION 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 NORTH CAROLINA LEGAL EDUCATION ASSISTANCE FOUNDATION 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 NORTH CAROLINA LEGAL EDUCATION ASSISTANCE FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names BRANDI LEIGH WICCLAIR.
- Who are the officers and directors of NORTH CAROLINA LEGAL EDUCATION ASSISTANCE FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 13 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $121,881 (BRANDI LEIGH WICCLAIR, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does NORTH CAROLINA LEGAL EDUCATION ASSISTANCE FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $670,091, expenses of $499,224 and total assets of $1,347,057 at year end.
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