Nonprofit · EIN 56-2251250
ACTION GREENSBORO
Tax-exempt · GREENSBORO, NC 27401
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,261,787 | $1,171,849 | $89,938 | $7,557,937 | $94,965 | $7,462,972 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,527,507 | $1,359,041 | $168,466 | $7,396,792 | $23,201 | $7,373,591 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,590,893 | $1,346,397 | $244,496 | $7,260,717 | $54,292 | $7,206,425 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,182,588
- of which government grants
- $283,240
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $77,153
- Other revenue
- $2,046
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $175,284
- Other salaries and wages
- $267,442
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $519,292
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $15,341
- Occupancy
- $44,291
- Travel
- $3,247
- Program services (functional)
- $987,700
- Management and general (functional)
- $117,364
- Fundraising (functional)
- $66,785
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $7,396,792
- Total assets, end of year
- $7,557,937
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $94,965
- Net assets, end of year
- $7,462,972
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $4,913,788
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $5,153,120
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,309,852
- Gross receipts
- $1,261,787
- Employees
- 6
- Volunteers
- 100
- Year formed
- 2001
- 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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES B CHRISTENSEN | PRESIDENT/CEO Officer | 1 | $0 | $401,458 | $30,632 |
| CECELIA THOMPSON | EXECTUIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $158,400 | $0 | $16,884 |
| SHERRI THOMAS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PRESTON HAMMOCK | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| IVAN CANADA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID EDWARDS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BETH FISCHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GEOFF FOSTER | CHAIR ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JADA HARRIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY KING QUAINTANCE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CC LAMBERTH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| WANDA LEA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MINDY OAKLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KIM REED | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CLIFFORD THOMPSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| VICTOR ISLER | EX OFFICIO Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TREY DAVIS III | EX OFFICIO Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES B CHRISTENSEN | PRESIDENT/CEO Officer | 1 | $0 | $392,879 | $29,796 |
| CECELIA THOMPSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $149,700 | $0 | $15,949 |
| SHERRI THOMAS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| STAFFORD THOMPSON JR | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| IVAN CANADA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID EDWARDS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BETH FISCHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PRESTON HAMMOCK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JADA HARRIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY KING QUAINTANCE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CC LAMBERTH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| WANDA LEA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MINDY OAKLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KIM REED | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CLIFFORD THOMPSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL HALFORD | EX OFFICIO Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TREY DAVIS III | EX OFFICIO Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES B CHRISTENSEN | PRESIDENT/CEO Officer | 1 | $0 | $355,225 | $28,586 |
| CECELIA THOMPSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $141,500 | $0 | $15,055 |
| CANTEY ALEXANDER | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANITA BACHMANN | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERRI THOMAS | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JADA DREW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BETH FISCHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLI FRAZIER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PRESTON HAMMOCK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CC LAMBERTH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY KING QUAINTANCE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KIM REED | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN SHUMAKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CLIFFORD THOMPSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| STAFFORD THOMPSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL HALFORD | EX OFFICIO Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TAI JAIYEOBA | EX OFFICIO Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 122 N ELM ST STE 110, GREENSBORO, NC 27401-3076
- In care of
- % DAVID L KYGER
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- JAMES B CHRISTENSEN, 122 N ELM STREET 110, GREENSBORO, NC 27401
- Signed the 990
- CECELIA THOMPSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (336) 379-0821
- Website
- WWW.ACTIONGREENSBORO.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BERNARD ROBINSON & COMPANY LLP
Mission
TO IMPROVE URBAN LIVABILITY, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, K-12 EDUCATIONAL ADVANCEMENT, AND INITIATIVES TO ATTRACT AND RETAIN COLLEGE AND YOUNG PROFESSIONAL TALENT, IN ORDER TO ENHANCE THE CITY'S ECONOMY AND QUALITY OF LIFE.
Program accomplishments
- CAMPUS GREENSBORO FELLOWS PROGRAM - OFFERS HIGH-QUALITY, PAID INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FROM A POOL OF DIVERSE LOCAL CORPORATIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS TO MATCH EMERGING STUDENTS IN PARALLEL FIELDS TO MEET LOCAL INDUSTRY INTERNSHIP NEEDS.Expenses $522,729
- YOUNG PROFESSIONALS - SEEKS TO CONNECT AND DEVELOP THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS IN GREENSBORO. PROMOTES SOCIAL AND PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING, LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES, AND SERVES AS A CLEARINGHOUSE FOR INFORMATION FOR YOUNG ADULTS. DESIGNED TO ATTRACT, ENGAGE, AND CONNECT YOUNG ADULTS TO GREENSBORO. RECRUITS YOUNG TALENT BACK TO GREENSBORO THROUGH THE BOOMERANG GREENSBORO PROGRAM TO FUEL THE LOCAL WORKFORCE.Expenses $268,436
- BUSINESS & INDUSTRY - OFFERS MULTIPLE PROJECTS, INCLUDING THE GUILFORD COUNTY SALES TAX REFERENDUM ADVOCACY CAMPAIGN , AND INCLUDING SUPPORT OF FAMILY FORWARD NC.Expenses $186,519
- MADE IN GREENSBORO - CREATED TO MARKET AND PROMOTE GREENSBORO WITH A MARKETING CAMPAIGN AND SOCIAL MEDIA TO TELL STORIES ABOUT OUR MAKERS, I.E. INNOVATIVE THINKERS AND DOERS.Expenses $10,016
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 56-2251250
- 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
- 2002
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Community improvement and capacity building (S21)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $7,557,937
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,261,787
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $1,261,787 | $1,171,849 | $7,557,937 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,527,507 | $1,359,041 | $7,396,792 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,590,893 | $1,346,397 | $7,260,717 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,280,541 | $807,621 | $7,054,308 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 56-2251250).
Questions about ACTION GREENSBORO
- What is the EIN of ACTION GREENSBORO?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ACTION GREENSBORO is 56-2251250.
- Is ACTION GREENSBORO tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.
- Are donations to ACTION GREENSBORO tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ACTION GREENSBORO 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 ACTION GREENSBORO due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ACTION GREENSBORO last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ACTION GREENSBORO?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names JAMES B CHRISTENSEN.
- Who are the officers and directors of ACTION GREENSBORO?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 17 people; 1 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does ACTION GREENSBORO have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,261,787, expenses of $1,171,849 and total assets of $7,557,937 at year end.
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