Nonprofit · EIN 56-2018957
MEDASSIST OF MECKLENBURG
Tax-exempt · CHARLOTTE, NC 28208
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $53,016,520 | $52,817,057 | $199,463 | $13,131,580 | $1,562,465 | $11,569,115 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $66,268,245 | $66,548,836 | -$280,591 | $13,080,650 | $1,710,998 | $11,369,652 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $73,752,586 | $74,725,880 | -$973,294 | $13,721,267 | $2,071,024 | $11,650,243 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $52,740,417
- of which government grants
- $1,600,000
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $181,746
- Net income from fundraising events
- $94,357
- Other revenue
- $94,357
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $147,206
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,073,939
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,616,294
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $322,233
- Travel
- $92,018
- Depreciation
- $91,250
- Program services (functional)
- $51,946,265
- Management and general (functional)
- $488,651
- Fundraising (functional)
- $382,141
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $13,080,650
- Total assets, end of year
- $13,131,580
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,562,465
- Net assets, end of year
- $11,569,115
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $435,094
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $10,517,374
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,051,741
- Gross receipts
- $53,102,963
- Employees
- 55
- Volunteers
- 5,613
- Year formed
- 1997
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Allen | Chief Operating | 40 | $162,696 | $6,120 |
| Brenda Vass | CEO Officer | 40 | $141,086 | $6,120 |
| Todd Wells | Imm. Past Chair Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Laura Magennis | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeremy Jacobs | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jay Vora | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Cole Wilson | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Julie Ghurtskaia | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Iris Phillips | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kevin Kendrick | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kuldip Patel | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Ryan Smith | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Natalie Galdos | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Allen | Chief Operating | 40 | $161,614 | $5,916 |
| Brenda Vass | CEO Officer | 40 | $141,716 | $5,916 |
| Jennifer Drammer | Chief Devlopment | 40 | $106,770 | $5,916 |
| Nicole Dunn | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Ashley Riley JD | Imm. Past Chair Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kuldip Patel | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kristy Skender CPA | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kevin Kendrick | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Beth Susi MD | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kayla McCann Marty JD | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Todd Wells | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Laura M Magennis | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Iris Phillips | HR Comm. Chair Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jay Vora | Pharmacy Commit Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Patrick Easterling | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Julie Ghurtskaia PhD RN | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Allen | Chief Operating | 40 | $157,205 | $5,856 |
| Brenda Vass | CEO Officer | 40 | $132,488 | $0 |
| Andrea Rogers | Pharmacist | 36 | $115,125 | $5,856 |
| Nicole Dunn | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Ashley Riley JD | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Liana Prinsloo | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kristy Skender CPA | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kevin Kendrick | Vice-chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Beth Susi MD | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Amanda Strawbridge | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Amy Kendall | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Charles Everage | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kayla McCann Marty JD | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Todd Wells | HR Committee Ch Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Scott Rissmiller MD | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Laura M Magennis | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Iris Phillips | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jay Vora | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Patrick Easterling | Imm. Past Chair Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Pamela Click | IT Committee Co Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Julie Ghurtskaia PhD RN | Pharmacy Commit Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4428 TAGGART CREEK RD STE 101, CHARLOTTE, NC 28208-5400
- In care of
- % LORI GIANG EX DIRECTOR
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Brenda Vass, 4428 Taggart Creek Road 101, Charlotte, NC 28208
- Signed the 990
- Jeremy Jacobs CPA, Treasurer
- Phone
- (704) 536-1790
- Website
- www.medassist.org
- Return prepared by
- Foard and Company PA
Mission
NC MedAssist is a nonprofit pharmacy program providing access to lifesaving prescription medications, client support, advocacy and other services to poor, vulnerable, and uninsured North Carolina residents.
Program accomplishments
- NC MedAssist is a nonprofit pharmacy program that provides access to lifesaving prescription medications, over the counter (OTC) medicines, patient support, advocacy, and related services to poor, vulnerable, and uninsured residents across North Carolina. During the reporting year, NC MedAssist advanced its mission through expanded partnerships, improved operational efficiency, and enhanced patient-centered programming aligned with Year 2 of its strategic plan. Within the Free Pharmacy Program, NC MedAssist continued to respond to industry-wide changes as pharmaceutical manufacturers increasingly removed donated brand-name medications from patient assistance programs. As a result, the organization absorbed rising costs to procure generic alternatives, while implementing cost-saving sourcing strategies that generated up to $100,000 in savings and expanded the availability of inhalers and other essential medications on formulary. The enrollment team achieved 100% SHIIP counseling certification, strengthening support for Medicare-eligible patients navigating coverage and cost-saving options.Through the Mobile Free Pharmacy (MFP) and Free OTC Store programs, NC MedAssist distributed more than $7.4 million in OTC medications to low-income individuals and families, serving over 42,000 people statewide. OTC medicines were received through partnerships with organizations such as Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina and numerous corporate and community donors. Research indicates that every $1 in OTC medicine provided prevents approximately $6 in downstream healthcare costs, reinforcing the programs significant cost-avoidance impact. Strategic partnerships also enabled expanded access to womens health screenings, vaccinations, food distribution, and disaster relief services.NC MedAssist strengthened community engagement and patient voice by launching a statewide Community Advisory Committee, hosting its first patient focus group, and implementing language access enhancements to improve medication understanding and adherence. The organization also distributed 2,598 units of Narcan through a pilot program in partnership with Mecklenburg County Alliance Health and other collaborators, addressing urgent public health needs.The Transitional Jobs Program (TJP) continued to provide paid, work-based learning opportunities for individuals facing long-term unemployment or barriers to employment. Participants developed social, business, and customer service skills to support successful workforce reentry. Additionally, NC MedAssists social workers and pharmacy teams provided over 5,600 referrals addressing social drivers of health, including smoking cessation, substance use support, housing instability, and access to care.Through these combined efforts, NC MedAssist dispensed more than $39 million prescription & more than $7 million OTC medications in value to the community and achieved over $100 million in estimated healthcare cost avoidance, while expanding access, improving efficiency, and strengthening community partnerships in alignment with its strategic goals.Expenses $51,946,265
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
- 56-2018957
- 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
- 1997
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P81)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $13,131,580
- Income (IRS master file)
- $53,102,963
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $53,016,520 | $52,817,057 | $13,131,580 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $66,268,245 | $66,548,836 | $13,080,650 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $73,752,586 | $74,725,880 | $13,721,267 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $71,421,311 | $68,994,590 | $12,976,938 | 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 56-2018957).
Questions about MEDASSIST OF MECKLENBURG
- What is the EIN of MEDASSIST OF MECKLENBURG?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MEDASSIST OF MECKLENBURG is 56-2018957.
- Is MEDASSIST OF MECKLENBURG tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1997.
- Are donations to MEDASSIST OF MECKLENBURG tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MEDASSIST OF MECKLENBURG 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 MEDASSIST OF MECKLENBURG 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 MEDASSIST OF MECKLENBURG 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 MEDASSIST OF MECKLENBURG?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Brenda Vass.
- Who are the officers and directors of MEDASSIST OF MECKLENBURG?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 13 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $162,696 (Dustin Allen, Chief Operating).
- How much revenue does MEDASSIST OF MECKLENBURG have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $53,016,520, expenses of $52,817,057 and total assets of $13,131,580 at year end.
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