Nonprofit · EIN 58-1822482
NORTH CAROLINA POETRY SOCIETY INC
Tax-exempt · ELKIN, NC 28621
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $29,504 | $37,161 | -$7,657 | $432,512 | $0 | $432,512 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $28,446 | $32,258 | -$3,812 | $418,636 | $0 | $418,636 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $45,176 | $28,878 | $16,298 | $384,272 | $0 | $384,272 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,140
- Membership dues
- $13,286
- Program service revenue
- $3,472
- Investment income
- $8,367
- Other revenue
- $239
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $3,125
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $4,408
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $10,650
- Occupancy
- $1,800
- Printing, publications and postage
- $5,201
- Other expenses
- $11,977
- Program services (functional)
- $27,828
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $418,636
- Total assets, end of year
- $432,512
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $432,512
- Cash, savings and investments
- $432,512
- Gross receipts
- $29,504
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHAD KNUTH | VP PROGRAMMING | 10 | $0 |
| KASHIANA SINGH | PRESIDENT | 10 | $0 |
| BILL GRIFFIN | TREASURER | 10 | $0 |
| JOAN BARASOVSKA | VP MEMBERSHIP | 10 | $0 |
| MICHAEL DECHANE | COMMUNICATIONS | 10 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Knuth | VP Programming | 10 | $0 |
| Kashiana Singh | President | 10 | $0 |
| Joan Barasovska | VP Membership | 10 | $0 |
| Bill Griffin | Treasurer | 10 | $0 |
| Nancy Young | Student Contests | 5 | $0 |
| Jim Zola | Adult Contests | 5 | $0 |
| Kathy Ackerman | Secretary | 5 | $0 |
| Michael Dechane | VP Communications | 10 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melinda Thomsen | VP Programming | 10 | $0 |
| Alana Dagenhart | President | 10 | $0 |
| Joan Barasovska | VP Membership | 10 | $0 |
| Bill Griffin | Treasurer | 10 | $0 |
| Ashley Lumpkin | Adult Contests | 5 | $0 |
| Nancy Young | Student Contests | 5 | $0 |
| Emily McConnell | VP Communications | 10 | $0 |
| Kathy Ackerman | Secretary | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 131 BON AIRE RD, ELKIN, NC 28621-3105
- In care of
- % E WILSON GRIFFIN III
- Mailing address (990-N for 2013)
- 131 Bon Aire Road, Elkin NC 28621
- Principal officer (990-N for 2013)
- E Wilson Griffin III, 131 Bon Aire Road, Elkin NC 28621
- Signed the 990-EZ
- E WILSON GRIFFIN III, TREASURER
- Phone
- (336) 353-0101
Mission
TO PROMOTE THE CRAFT AND APPRECIATION OF POETRY IN NORTH CAROLINA
Program accomplishments
- HONORARIA PAID TO CONTEST JUDGES, SPEAKERS, AND PRESENTERS AT NCPS PROGRAMSExpenses $10,650
- NESLETTER, PRINT AND DIGITAL, ANNUAL POETRY ANTHOLOGY, AND MATERIALS FOR MEMBERSExpenses $5,201
- AWARDS TO CONTEST WINNERS, FELLOWSHIPS, AND OTHER DIRECT PROGRAM EXPENSESExpenses $11,977
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 58-1822482
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1982
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $432,512
- Income (IRS master file)
- $29,504
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $29,504 | $37,161 | $432,512 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $28,446 | $32,258 | $418,636 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $45,176 | $28,878 | $384,272 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2013 Officer: E Wilson Griffin III | December 31, 2013 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 58-1822482).
Questions about NORTH CAROLINA POETRY SOCIETY INC
- What is the EIN of NORTH CAROLINA POETRY SOCIETY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NORTH CAROLINA POETRY SOCIETY INC is 58-1822482.
- Is NORTH CAROLINA POETRY SOCIETY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1982.
- Are donations to NORTH CAROLINA POETRY SOCIETY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NORTH CAROLINA POETRY SOCIETY INC file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of NORTH CAROLINA POETRY SOCIETY INC 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 NORTH CAROLINA POETRY SOCIETY INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of NORTH CAROLINA POETRY SOCIETY INC?
- The 990-N for 2013 names E Wilson Griffin III.
- Who are the officers and directors of NORTH CAROLINA POETRY SOCIETY INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does NORTH CAROLINA POETRY SOCIETY INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $29,504, expenses of $37,161 and total assets of $432,512 at year end.
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