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Nonprofit · EIN 58-1927954

CAROLINA STUDENT LEGAL SERVICES INC

Tax-exempt · CHAPEL HILL, NC 27599

Financials

$521K$457K2022$508K$499K2023$494K$520K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CAROLINA STUDENT LEGAL SERVICES INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$494,103$519,826-$25,723$627,524$1,239$626,285
June 30, 2024990$507,722$499,336$8,386$656,332$4,324$652,008
June 30, 2023990$520,527$456,533$63,994$644,892$1,270$643,622
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$0
Program service revenue
$482,565
Investment income
$11,538
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$140,320
Other salaries and wages
$208,840
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$481,327
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$2,562
Travel
$2,861
Program services (functional)
$311,895
Management and general (functional)
$207,931

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$656,332
Total assets, end of year
$627,524
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,239
Net assets, end of year
$626,285
Net assets without donor restrictions
$626,285
Gross receipts
$494,103
Employees
4
Volunteers
12
Year formed
1990
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Francina MuseDirector
Officer
50$140,320$42,213
Eliana HalivniStud.Gvmt. Appt
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Neya GarciaStud.Gvmt. Appt
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Lauren PykeStudent At-Lrg
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Kyle JunkinStudent At-Lrg
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Shreya HansaliaGrad./Prof Appt
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Wendell GillandTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Aaron BachenheimerFaculty Advisor
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Janine ZaninFaculty Apptee.
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Francina MuseDirector
Officer
50$134,923$39,549
Neya GarciaStud.Gvmt. Appt
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Aaron BachenheimerFaculty Advisor
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Ben HarmonStudent At-Lrg
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Chris AgoranosGrad./Prof Appt
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Wendell GillandTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Gabrielle TwomeyStud.Gvmt. Appt
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Kyle JunkinStudent At-Lrg
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Janine ZaninFaculty Apptee.
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Francina MuseDirector
Officer
50$128,498$35,883
Neya GarciaStudent At-Lrg
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Aaron BachenheimerFaculty Advisor
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Callie StevensStudent At-Lrg
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Kayla AllenGrad./Prof Appt
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Wendell GillandTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Gabrielle TwomeyPresident
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Venessa ChazalSGA Pres. Appte
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Janine ZaninFaculty Apptee.
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
209 S RD FPG STUDENT UN, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27599-0001
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Francina Muse, PO Box 1312, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Signed the 990
Francina Muse, Director
Phone
(919) 962-1303
Return prepared by
Edgington & Holliday PLLC

Mission

To provide legal services to currently enrolled UNC students.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • CAROLINA STUDENT LEGAL SERVICES, INC. PROVIDES LEGAL SERVICES FOR ALL STUDENTS. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:1. INDIVIDUAL LEGAL CONSULTATIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH LEGAL PROBLEMS.2. PREVENTATIVE LAW WORKSHOPS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR ON ISSUES AFFECTING COLLEGE STUDENTS SUCH AS LANDLORD TENANT ISSUES, ETC.3. ADVISING STUDENT GROUPS ON RISK MANAGEMENT POLICIES AND OTHER PROCEDURES REGARDING SAFE PRACTICES FOR STUDENT GROUPS ON A COLLEGE CAMPUS.4. CREATING AND MAINTAINING A LIBRARY OF WRITTEN EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS FOR STUDENTS AND STUDENT GROUPS ON LEGAL ISSUES.5. CREATING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS TO LEARN ABOUT THE LAW AND GAIN HANDS ON EXPERIENCE.6. ADVISING STUDENTS ABOUT APPLYING TO LAW SCHOOL AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE LEGAL PROFESSION.7. IMMIGRATION LAW CONSULTATIONS.
    Expenses $311,895 · revenue $482,565

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
58-1927954
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
1991
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$627,524
Income (IRS master file)
$494,103

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$494,103$519,826$627,524IRS
990June 2024$507,722$499,336$656,332XML
990June 2023$520,527$456,533$644,892XML
990June 2022–––IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 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 58-1927954).

Questions about CAROLINA STUDENT LEGAL SERVICES INC

What is the EIN of CAROLINA STUDENT LEGAL SERVICES INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CAROLINA STUDENT LEGAL SERVICES INC is 58-1927954.
Is CAROLINA STUDENT LEGAL SERVICES INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1991.
Are donations to CAROLINA STUDENT LEGAL SERVICES INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CAROLINA STUDENT LEGAL SERVICES 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 CAROLINA STUDENT LEGAL SERVICES 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 CAROLINA STUDENT LEGAL SERVICES 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 CAROLINA STUDENT LEGAL SERVICES INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Francina Muse.
Who are the officers and directors of CAROLINA STUDENT LEGAL SERVICES INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $140,320 (Francina Muse, Director).
How much revenue does CAROLINA STUDENT LEGAL SERVICES INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $494,103, expenses of $519,826 and total assets of $627,524 at year end.

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