Nonprofit · EIN 74-2422639
NATIONAL SPEAKERS ASSOICATION
Also known as CAROLINAS NSA
Tax-exempt · RALEIGH, NC 27615
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $80,717 | $77,284 | $3,433 | $53,874 | $0 | $50,536 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $0
- Membership dues
- $36,918
- Program service revenue
- $31,853
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $11,946
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $15,092
- Occupancy
- $4,717
- Other expenses
- $57,475
- Program services (functional)
- $44,066
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $47,103
- Total assets, end of year
- $53,874
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $50,536
- Cash, savings and investments
- $53,874
- Gross receipts
- $80,717
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Edwards | President Elect | 10 | $0 |
| Sarah Glova | President | 10 | $0 |
| Larry Long Jr | Immediate-Past President | 10 | $0 |
| Michelle Edelen | Treasurer | 5 | $0 |
| Chris Vasimi | Co-Vice President of Programs | 5 | $0 |
| Sharon Delaney McCloud | Vice President of Marketing | 5 | $0 |
| Ruby Brown-Herring | Co-Vice President of Programs | 5 | $0 |
| Erika Brown | Co-Vice President of Membership | 5 | $0 |
| Holly Sullenger | Co-Vice President of Membership | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 9660 FALLS OF NEUSE RD STE 138, RALEIGH, NC 27615-2435
- Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
- 1704 Sandoval Drive, Durham NC 27703
- Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
- Larry Long Jr, 1704 Sandoval Drive, Durham NC 27703
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Sarah Glova, Chapter President
- Phone
- (919) 749-9303
Mission
NSA Carolinas is a chapter of the National Speakers Association that exists to advance the professional speaking industry by providing its members, professional speakers based in North Carolina and South Carolina, with education, professional development programming, networking opportunities, mentorship, and a supportive community to grow their speaking businesses.
Program accomplishments
- Program Service 2. Member Retreats and Annual Meeting. The chapter hosted its signature in-person events during the year, including two member retreats, one in October 2025 and one in April 2026, each with approximately 30 attendees and featuring intensive professional development, networking, and community-building programming over multiple days. The chapter also produced its Annual Meeting in June, which included a Friday evening awards banquet with approximately 70 attendees and a Saturday professional development day with approximately 40 attendees. These flagship events represent the chapter's most substantial financial and programmatic investments, providing concentrated opportunities for skill development, peer learning, recognition of member achievements, and professional networking within the speaking industry. Approximate members and guests served: 170 across all four events.Expenses $8,066
- Program Service 1. Monthly Education and Community Programming.The chapter delivered year-round programming designed to support member growth as professional speakers. This included Second Saturday community gatherings held monthly, except July and August, in 2 to 4 cities across North Carolina and virtually, with combined attendance ranging from 50 to 100 members per month. The chapter also hosted monthly Third Wednesday virtual professional development sessions, except July and August, each featuring a guest speaker on a topic relevant to the business of professional speaking, averaging 30 live attendees with recordings made available to all members for ongoing access. In addition, the chapter delivered a virtual six-week Speaker Academy in fall 2025 for 12 enrolled participants, which included a structured curriculum focused on building a speaking business. There were also mentorship opportunities offered through virtual mastermind groups. Quarterly Maximizing Your Membership orientations served 5 to 15 new members per session, with recordings available, and monthly member communications kept the broader membership informed and engaged throughout the year. Approximate members served through these initiatives include more than 150 unique members across the programming year.Expenses $30,000
- Program Service 3. Last Story Standing Competition and Member Recognition. The chapter produced its Last Story Standing event, a chapter-wide storytelling competition featuring 11 member competitors, with all chapter members invited to watch live virtually and access recordings afterward. The competition provided participating members with a high-visibility opportunity to develop and showcase their craft, while engaging the broader membership in a shared community experience. The chapter also recognized member achievements throughout the year through formal awards programs, including Member of the Year, the Jeanne Robertson Award for Excellence, Rising Star, the President's Award, and a newly established Community Service Award, celebrating contributions to both the chapter and the broader professional speaking community. Approximate members served: more than 100 members engaged as competitors or viewers.Expenses $6,000
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-N on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 74-2422639
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 1986
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Group exemption
- 7064: NATIONAL SPEAKERS ASSOCIATION
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $53,874
- Income (IRS master file)
- $80,717
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $80,717 | $77,284 | $53,874 | IRS |
| 990-N for 2024 Officer: Larry Long Jr | December 31, 2024 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: Kevin Snyder | December 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Russell E Seagle | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Russell E Seagle | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Russell Seagle | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $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 74-2422639).
Questions about NATIONAL SPEAKERS ASSOICATION
- What is the EIN of NATIONAL SPEAKERS ASSOICATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NATIONAL SPEAKERS ASSOICATION is 74-2422639.
- Is NATIONAL SPEAKERS ASSOICATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 1986.
- Are donations to NATIONAL SPEAKERS ASSOICATION tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does NATIONAL SPEAKERS ASSOICATION 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 NATIONAL SPEAKERS ASSOICATION 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 NATIONAL SPEAKERS ASSOICATION 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 NATIONAL SPEAKERS ASSOICATION?
- The 990-N for 2024 names Larry Long Jr.
- Who are the officers and directors of NATIONAL SPEAKERS ASSOICATION?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does NATIONAL SPEAKERS ASSOICATION have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $80,717, expenses of $77,284 and total assets of $53,874 at year end.
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