Nonprofit · EIN 58-1505917
BIG BROTHERS-BIG SISTERS OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA INC
Tax-exempt · ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,822,884 | $1,932,791 | -$109,907 | $352,142 | $126,448 | $225,694 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $2,090,626 | $2,128,792 | -$38,166 | $490,689 | $155,088 | $335,601 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,888,839 | $1,841,818 | $47,021 | $444,233 | $110,486 | $333,747 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,713,636
- of which government grants
- $763,220
- Program service revenue
- $166,535
- Investment income
- $2,184
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$59,857
- Other revenue
- -$59,471
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $157,379
- Other salaries and wages
- $717,207
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,008,971
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $54,958
- Occupancy
- $36,711
- Travel
- $60,462
- Depreciation
- $2,979
- Program services (functional)
- $1,748,369
- Management and general (functional)
- $120,591
- Fundraising (functional)
- $63,831
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $490,689
- Total assets, end of year
- $352,142
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $126,448
- Net assets, end of year
- $225,694
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,559
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $195,258
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $30,436
- Gross receipts
- $1,882,741
- Employees
- 68
- Volunteers
- 800
- Year formed
- 1982
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lelia Duncan | Executive Director Officer | 60 | $92,379 | $6,000 |
| Michael McNamee PhD | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Debbie Charlton | Past Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Allen Helms | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Kirkpatrick | First Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Deborah Posner EdD | Second Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Veronica Colvard | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Preston Blakely | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Calogero | Fundraisinig Comm Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Barrie Christman | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeana Conley | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Leslie Council | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Hannah Epperson | Marketing Comm Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Allan Franklin | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Kurdys | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
5 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Mellon | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Brandon Priester | Board Member Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Bill Smith | Board Member Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Deputy Chief Jackie Stepp | Board Member Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Bruce Waller | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 23 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lelia Duncan | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $99,150 |
| Thamar Antonie | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Dana Ayers Ed D | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Preston Blakely | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Heather Brown | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Debbie Charlton | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 |
| Barrie Christman | Director, Finance Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Veronica Colvard | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jeana Conley | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Leslie Council | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Allen Helms | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 |
| Jennifer Kirkpatrick | First Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Mark Kurdys | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Michael McNamee PhD | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Josh Mellon | Director, Finance Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Joey Popp | Second Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Deborah Posner EdD | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Brandon Priester | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Robin Ramsey | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Bill Smith | Director, Finance Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Bruce Waller | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Lindsay Wells | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Shelly White EdD | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LELIA DUNCAN | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $90,686 |
| PRESTON BLAKELY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HEATHER BROWN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MARGARET CARTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SUSY CHANDLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DEBBIE CHARLTON | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BARRIE CHRISTMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| VERONICA COLVARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALLEN HELMS | 1ST VICE CHA Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JENNIFER KIRKPATRICK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARK KURDYS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KEVIN MCCORMICK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOSH MELLON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KEVIN PASARILLA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LANE PERRY PHD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOEY POPP | 2ND VICE CHA Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| TIM RADFORD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRUCE WALLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHELLEY WHITE EDD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 50 S FRENCH BROAD AVE STE 213, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801-3297
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Lelia Duncan, 50 S French Broad Avenue Room 213, Asheville, NC 28801
- Signed the 990
- Lelia Duncan, Executive Director
- Phone
- (828) 253-1470
- Website
- bbbswnc.org
- Return prepared by
- Prager Metis CPAs PLLC
Mission
Match mentoring volunteers with children in need to build and foster relationships.
Program accomplishments
- The organization recruits and matches volunteers from the community who will provide a positve adult infulence to children in need, especially in single parent homes.Expenses $901,605 · revenue $386
- Project Mars Americorps - This program is served by Americorps members who are assigned to specific school partners as school engagement coordinators. Their duties include mentoring, academic assistance, and providing resources for success through their community outreach. This community partnerships for donations of resources, such as volunteers, food, clothing, school supplies, and learning/enrichment opportunities for students.Expenses $846,764 · revenue $166,535
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
- 58-1505917
- 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
- 1983
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $352,142
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,882,741
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,822,884 | $1,932,791 | $352,142 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $2,090,626 | $2,128,792 | $490,689 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,888,839 | $1,841,818 | $444,233 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $1,231,031 | $1,641,631 | $369,137 | 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 58-1505917).
Questions about BIG BROTHERS-BIG SISTERS OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA INC
- What is the EIN of BIG BROTHERS-BIG SISTERS OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BIG BROTHERS-BIG SISTERS OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA INC is 58-1505917.
- Is BIG BROTHERS-BIG SISTERS OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1983.
- Are donations to BIG BROTHERS-BIG SISTERS OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BIG BROTHERS-BIG SISTERS OF WESTERN 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 BIG BROTHERS-BIG SISTERS OF WESTERN 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 BIG BROTHERS-BIG SISTERS OF WESTERN 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 BIG BROTHERS-BIG SISTERS OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Lelia Duncan.
- Who are the officers and directors of BIG BROTHERS-BIG SISTERS OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 20 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $92,379 (Lelia Duncan, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does BIG BROTHERS-BIG SISTERS OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,822,884, expenses of $1,932,791 and total assets of $352,142 at year end.
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