Nonprofit · EIN 57-1140089
APPARO SOLUTIONS INC
Tax-exempt · CHARLOTTE, NC 28204
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,175,848 | $2,125,963 | $49,885 | $1,137,526 | $582,702 | $554,824 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,909,539 | $2,202,868 | -$293,329 | $1,190,701 | $719,297 | $471,404 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,686,074 | $1,860,562 | -$174,488 | $1,303,289 | $578,500 | $724,789 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,976,655
- Program service revenue
- $27,872
- Investment income
- $3,527
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$185,322
- Other revenue
- $167,794
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $20,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $382,827
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,121,788
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,763,781
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $2,148
- Accounting fees
- $7,831
- Occupancy
- $45,239
- Depreciation
- $4,428
- Program services (functional)
- $1,535,754
- Management and general (functional)
- $215,752
- Fundraising (functional)
- $374,457
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,190,701
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,137,526
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $582,702
- Net assets, end of year
- $554,824
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $6,750
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $373,824
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $181,000
- Gross receipts
- $2,487,288
- Employees
- 22
- Volunteers
- 473
- Year formed
- 2002
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KIM LANPHEAR | CEO Officer | 40 | $169,399 | $7,808 |
| LAVONNE MCLEAN | COO Officer | 40 | $116,583 | $7,845 |
| KRISTEN REED | DIR. FINANCI Officer | 40 | $102,072 | $7,937 |
| JOCELYN DE ALMEIDA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MEN TCHAAS ARI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT BARRINGTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ADAM BOITNOTT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM BURROUGHS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGIE BUSH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE COVIELLO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUKAI CROOK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DONNA DUNLAP | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM ELLIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TJ FELICE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SEAN GALLAGHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
12 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHERRY GRAZIANO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GINA HECKL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MIKE LAURENTI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN PRESSLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ARVY RAJASEKARAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SREE RATNASINGHE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ERROL RESTELLI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAIMEE ROBLES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WES SLOCUM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DARRELL THOMPSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STACEY WOODS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SUE WRIGHT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 23 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kim Lanphear | CEO Officer | 40 | $139,818 |
| Lavonne Mclean | COO | 40 | $102,360 |
| Stephanie Mckee | Chief Technology | 40 | $101,615 |
| Stacey Woods | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Tom Ellis | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Donna Dunlap | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Paul Stein | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| John Pressley | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sree Ratnashinghe | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Adam Boitnott | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Michelle Coviello | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Wes Slocum | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Sue Wright | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Errol Restelli | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Mike Laurenti | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Angie Bush | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Brian Bach | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Arvy Rajasekaran | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Detlef Dohmen | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| TJ Felice | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jaimee Robles | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Markus Hill | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Darrell Thompson | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kim Lanphear | CEO Officer | 40 | $138,900 | $6,614 |
| Stacey Woods | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tom Ellis | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Neelima Sharma | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kerri Keller | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Ames Flynn | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Sree Ratnashinghe | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Adam Boitnott | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Michelle Coviello | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Wes Slocum | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sue Wright | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Meredith Dolhare | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Laurenti | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Angie Bush | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Brian Bach | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Arvy Rajasekaran | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Detlef Dohmen | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TJ Felice | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Miller | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Markus Hill | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Richard Donaldson | Past Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Darrell Thompson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 401 HAWTHORNE LANE SUITE 145, CHARLOTTE, NC 28204-2484
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- LAVONNE MCLEAN, 401 HAWTHORNE LN SUITE 145, CHARLOTTE, NC 28204
- Signed the 990
- LAVONNE MCLEAN, COO
- Phone
- (704) 716-7767
- Website
- WWW.APPARO.ORG
- Return prepared by
- DAVIES GOLDSTEIN & ASSOCIATES CPA'S
Mission
PROVIDE TECHNOLOGY GUIDANCE, ADVICE, EDUCATION AND ASSISTANCE THROUGH COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS AND ON-STAFF SKILLS TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.
Program accomplishments
- TECH THERAPY (TECHNOLOGY ADVICE, GUIDANCE, AND RESOURCES): APPARO PROVIES ONGOING TECHNICAL ADVICE, GUIDANCE, AND RESOURCES TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT LACK THE INTERNAL CAPACITY AND OR SKILL TO EFFECTIVELY MANAGE AND USE TECHNOLOGY AND BUSINESS SYSTEMS. THROUGH TECH THERAPY, NONPROFIT STAFF MEET WITH APPAROS TEAM OR EXPERT SKILLED VOLUNTEER(S) TO ASSESS NEEDS, TROUBLESHOOT CHALLENGES, AND IDENTIFY PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS AND NEXT STEPS. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED AT NO OR LOW COST AND ARE DESIGNED TO BE ACCESSIBLE, RESPONSIVE, AND TAILORED TO EACH ORGANIZATIONS CONTEXT. THIS SUPPORT ENABLES NONPROFITS TO MAKE INFORMED TECHNOLOGY DECISIONS, IMPROVE INTERNAL PROCESSES, AND BETTER DELIVER ON THEIR MISSIONS. TECH THERAPY OFTEN SERVES AS A PATHWAY TO DEEPER ENGAGEMENT WITH APPAROS PROGRAMS AND SERVICES.Expenses $454,726
- COMMUNITY IMPACT PROJECTS (TECHNOLOGY RELATED PROJECTS WITH SKILLED VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT): APPARO FACILITATES COMMUNITY IMPACT PROJECTS THAT DELIVER TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH THE ENGAGEMENT OF SKILLED CORPORATE VOLUNTEERS. THESE PROJECTS ADDRESS CRITICAL NEEDS SUCH AS SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATION, PROCESS IMPROVEMENT, DATA MANAGEMENT, TECHNOLOGY STRATEGY, AND DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE. APPARO STAFF SCOPE AND MANAGE PROJECTS TO ENSURE SOLUTIONS ARE PRACTICAL, SUSTAINABLE, AND ALIGNED WITH EACH NONPROFITS GOALS, STRENGTHENING OPERATIONS AND EXPANDING ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY. APPARO STAFF SCOPE, MANAGE, AND SUPPORT PROJECTS THAT TYPICALLY SPAN SEVERAL MONTHS, ENSURING THAT SOLUTIONS ARE PRACTICAL, SUSTAINABLE, AND ALIGNED WITH EACH NONPROFITS GOALS. THIS MODEL ENABLES NONPROFITS TO ACCESS HIGH QUALITY EXPERTISE AND RESOURCES THAT WOULD OTHERWISE BE OUT OF REACH. COMMUNITY IMPACT PROJECTS STRENGTHEN NONPROFIT OPERATIONS, INCREASE EFFICIENCY, AND EXPAND ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY WHILE ALSO DEEPENING CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT.Expenses $454,726
- EDUCATION & COHORTS (WEBINARS, MENTORING, TRAININGS, WORKSHOPS): APPARO PROVIDES EDUCATION AND CAPACITY BUILDING COHORT PROGRAMS THAT EQUIP NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WITH THE KNOWLEDGE, TOOLS, AND CONFIDENCE TO EFFECTIVELY LEVERAGE TECHNOLOGY IN SUPPORT OF THEIR MISSIONS. THROUGH STRUCTURED COHORTS, TRAININGS, WORKSHOPS, AND PEER LEARNING EXPERIENCES, NONPROFITS RECEIVE GUIDANCE ON TOPICS SUCH AS TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATIONS, DATA MANAGEMENT, CYBERSECURITY, DIGITAL STRATEGY, AI AND OPERATIONAL SYSTEMS. THESE PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO BUILD LONG TERM ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY BY STRENGTHENING DECISION MAKING, IMPROVING OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY, AND INCREASING NONPROFIT SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCY. MANY OFFERINGS INCLUDE EXPERT FACILITATION, HANDS-ON APPLICATION, AND COLLABORATIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS THAT CONNECT NONPROFIT LEADERS WITH PEERS AND EXPERT SKILLED VOLUNTEERS. APPAROS EDUCATION PROGRAMS SERVE AS AN ENTRY POINT FOR DEEPER ENGAGEMENT, HELPING NONPROFITS MOVE FROM AWARENESS TO ACTION AND POSITIONING THEM FOR MORE ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT.Expenses $626,302 · grants $20,000 · revenue $27,872
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
- 57-1140089
- 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
- 2003
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Community improvement and capacity building (S50)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,137,526
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,487,288
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $2,175,848 | $2,125,963 | $1,137,526 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,909,539 | $2,202,868 | $1,190,701 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,686,074 | $1,860,562 | $1,303,289 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $1,445,609 | $1,552,506 | $1,336,601 | 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 57-1140089).
Questions about APPARO SOLUTIONS INC
- What is the EIN of APPARO SOLUTIONS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of APPARO SOLUTIONS INC is 57-1140089.
- Is APPARO SOLUTIONS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2003.
- Are donations to APPARO SOLUTIONS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does APPARO SOLUTIONS 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 APPARO SOLUTIONS 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 APPARO SOLUTIONS 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 APPARO SOLUTIONS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names LAVONNE MCLEAN.
- Who are the officers and directors of APPARO SOLUTIONS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 27 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $169,399 (KIM LANPHEAR, CEO).
- How much revenue does APPARO SOLUTIONS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,175,848, expenses of $2,125,963 and total assets of $1,137,526 at year end.
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