Nonprofit · EIN 61-1652144
NORTH CAROLINA BUSINESS LEADERSHIP NETWORK INC
Also known as NCBLN
Tax-exempt · HUNTERSVILLE, NC 28078
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $90,435 | $241,458 | -$151,023 | $94,484 | $0 | $94,484 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $327,502 | $267,707 | $59,795 | $245,699 | $0 | $245,699 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 (amended) | $336,542 | $279,858 | $56,684 | $256,580 | $69,997 | $186,583 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,075
- Program service revenue
- $81,796
- Investment income
- $5,280
- Other revenue
- $284
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $179,156
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $193,658
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $33,903
- Printing, publications and postage
- $60
- Other expenses
- $13,837
- Program services (functional)
- $209,871
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $245,699
- Total assets, end of year
- $94,484
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $94,484
- Cash, savings and investments
- $19,442
- Gross receipts
- $90,435
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MERRIBETH BUTLER FADEL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $101,427 |
| PATRICIA K KEUL | OPERATIONS DIRECTOR | 40 | $77,729 |
| YVETTE PITTMAN | BOARD CHAIR | 1 | $0 |
| BLAKE TINSLEY | BOARD VICE CHAIR | 1 | $0 |
| BRIAN WRIGHT | TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| GREG YOUNG | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| SAIMA CARDWELL | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| MARY ROBINSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| DR ANNE MCINTOSH | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| GABRIELA FRANCISCO | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| LINDSEY KROEGER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| ALI RUTZ | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| TIM EDWARDS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| CLAIRE HEALY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| LASHAE JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MERRIBETH BUTLER FADEL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $107,000 |
| PATRICIA K KEUL | OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $82,000 |
| CHAUNCY BARNHILL | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| YVETTE PITTMAN | BOARD VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BLAKE TINSLEY | TREASURER, BOARD VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BRIAN WRIGHT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| GREG YOUNG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SAIMA CARDWELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHANTAL LOO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALI RUTZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LINDSEY KROEGER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARY ROBINSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANNE MCINTOSH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GABRIELA FRANCISCO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TIM MILLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LASHAE JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MERRIBETH BUTLER FADEL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $107,822 |
| PATRICIA K KEUL | OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $82,471 |
| CHAUNCY BARNHILL | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT RUSCH | FORMER BOARD VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| YVETTE PITTMAN | BOARD VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JUSTIN FRANCIS | FORMER TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BLAKE TINSLEY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| GREG YOUNG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SAIMA CARDWELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HELEN CALLOWAY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHANNON SWIGER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GEORGE HOWE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JENNY CLEMENTE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHANTAL LOO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALI RUTZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LINDSEY KROEGER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 9815 SAM FURR RD STE J PMB 90, HUNTERSVILLE, NC 28078-4973
- Mailing address (990-N for 2016)
- 9815 Sam Furr Road Suite J-90, Charlotte NC 28078
- Principal officer (990-N for 2016)
- Beth Butler, 9815 Sam Furr Road Suite J-90, Charlotte NC 28078
- Signed the 990-EZ
- MERRIBETH BUTLER FADEL, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (980) 422-5544
- Website
- DI-NC.ORG
- Return prepared by
- EASY OFFICE DBA JITASA
Mission
ADVANCING DISABILITY INCLUSION IN BUSINESSES ACROSS NC. DISABILITY:IN NORTH CAROLINA IS YOUR BUSINESS PARTNER FOR DISABILITY INCLUSION. WE SERVE AS THE VOICE FOR NORTH CAROLINA BUSINESSES TO ENHANCE THEIR DISABILITY ADVANTAGE. BY OFFERING STRATEGIC SOLUTIONS TO REMOVE BARRIERS, INCREASE EFFECTIVENESS OF RECRUITING AND EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES AND INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY THROUGH THE USE OF ACCOMMODATIONS.
Program accomplishments
- BUSINESS TO BUSINESS NETWORKING AND CULTURAL TRANSFORMATION - DISABILITY: IN NORTH CAROLINA (DI-NC) IS A CATALYST FOR TRANSFORMING BUSINESS PRACTICES AND DRIVING INCLUSIVE GROWTH ACROSS THE STATE. WE EMPOWER ORGANIZATIONS TO UNLOCK THE POTENTIAL OF BUSINESS-TO-BUSINESS NETWORKING, EMPLOYMENT BEST PRACTICES, CONSULTING, TRAINING, AND SUPPLY CHAIN ENRICHMENT. THROUGH OUR SIGNATURE PROGRAMS AND EVENTS, DI-NC SERVED NEARLY 400 FORWARD-THINKING BUSINESS LEADERS WHO UNDERSTAND THAT ACCESSIBLE INNOVATION AND AN INCLUSIVE CORPORATE CULTURE ARE ESSENTIAL FOR LONG-TERM SUCCESS. BY BRIDGING REGIONAL WORKFORCE SYSTEMS, WE HELP EMPLOYERS EXPAND THEIR TALENT PIPELINES TO INCLUDE SKILLED EMPLOYEES WITH DISABILITIES AND FOSTER ENVIRONMENTS WHERE EVERY EMPLOYEE CAN THRIVE AND ADVANCE.Expenses $74,594
- COMMUNABILITY DI-NC CONSULTING - DI:NC OFFERS TAILORED CONSULTING GEARED TOWARDS A COMPANY'S DISABILITY-FOCUSED NEEDS. WHETHER THE GOAL IS TO INCREASE EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT, BUILD CONFIDENCE IN NAVIGATING ADA'S INTERACTIVE ACCOMMODATION PROCESS OR SOURCING TALENT, DI-NC IS READY TO ADVANCE DISABILITY IN BUSINESS.Expenses $34,389
- COMMUNABILITY: DI-NC MENTORING - THE COMMUNABILITY DI-NC MENTORING PROGRAM CONNECTS POST-SECONDARY, COLLEGE, AND UNIVERSITY STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES WITH BUSINESS MENTORS AS THEY NAVIGATE THE TRANSITION FROM COLLEGE TO CAREER. EXPANDING A STUDENT'S NETWORK CAN LEAD TO INTERNSHIPS, APPRENTICESHIPS OR EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES.Expenses $33,716
- OTHER PROGRAMS WHICH INCLUDE MEMBERSHIPS/SPONSORS, EVENTS & CONFERENCES, HEALTHY BLUE AND DISABILITY IN NATIONAL CONFERENCE.Expenses $67,172
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-EZ 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
- 61-1652144
- 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
- 2011
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Employment (J30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $94,484
- Income (IRS master file)
- $90,435
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $90,435 | $241,458 | $94,484 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $327,502 | $267,707 | $245,699 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $336,542 | $279,858 | $256,580 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $319,822 | $295,635 | $409,903 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2016 Officer: Beth Butler | December 31, 2016 | ≤ $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 61-1652144).
Questions about NORTH CAROLINA BUSINESS LEADERSHIP NETWORK INC
- What is the EIN of NORTH CAROLINA BUSINESS LEADERSHIP NETWORK INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NORTH CAROLINA BUSINESS LEADERSHIP NETWORK INC is 61-1652144.
- Is NORTH CAROLINA BUSINESS LEADERSHIP NETWORK INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
- Are donations to NORTH CAROLINA BUSINESS LEADERSHIP NETWORK INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NORTH CAROLINA BUSINESS LEADERSHIP NETWORK 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 NORTH CAROLINA BUSINESS LEADERSHIP NETWORK 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 BUSINESS LEADERSHIP NETWORK 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 BUSINESS LEADERSHIP NETWORK INC?
- The 990-N for 2016 names Beth Butler.
- Who are the officers and directors of NORTH CAROLINA BUSINESS LEADERSHIP NETWORK INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 15 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $101,427 (MERRIBETH BUTLER FADEL, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does NORTH CAROLINA BUSINESS LEADERSHIP NETWORK INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $90,435, expenses of $241,458 and total assets of $94,484 at year end.
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