Nonprofit · EIN 81-0618683
NORTH CAROLINA RESTAURANT AND LODGING ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION INC
Tax-exempt · RALEIGH, NC 27601
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $464,635 | $324,178 | $140,457 | $1,333,274 | $52,141 | $1,281,133 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 (amended) | $1,577,809 | $1,327,227 | $250,582 | $1,139,571 | $39,606 | $1,099,965 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $767,271 | $654,686 | $112,585 | $933,326 | $108,235 | $825,091 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $85,883
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $44,105
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $19,057
- Net income from fundraising events
- $80,032
- Other revenue
- $334,647
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $131,250
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $7,691
- Travel
- $4,392
- Program services (functional)
- $246,154
- Management and general (functional)
- $49,859
- Fundraising (functional)
- $28,165
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,139,571
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,333,274
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $52,141
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,281,133
- Publicly traded securities
- $472,831
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,281,133
- Gross receipts
- $477,311
- Employees
- 0
- Year formed
- 2003
- 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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LYNN MINGES | NCRLA OUTGOI Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $367,890 | $32,016 |
| ALLEN THOMAS | NCRLA PRESID Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $109,583 | $17,303 |
| ANDREW BAKER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BENJAMIN CHAPMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANCIS CLEMENTS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LEON COX | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDY DINKIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERI ERHART | NCRLA VICE C Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER GRILLS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MAX HOUSEWORTH | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JERRY LANUZZA | IMMED PAST C Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL LOTZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT MELTZER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID PALUMBO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM PASHLEY | NCRLA IMM PA Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
10 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEITH RHODES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE SHEAR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| BARRY SHUSTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JASON SMITH | NCRLA CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CARY SNOW | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| STEVE THANHAUSER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| THERESA THORB | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| GWEN TURNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| EDDIE WILSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| SHELLEY WOLFORD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 26 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LYNN MINGES | NCRLA PRESID Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $389,888 | $14,084 |
| ANDREW BAKER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BENJAMIN CHAPMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANCIS CLEMENTS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LEON COX | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDY DINKIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER GRILLS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF HADLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MAX HOUSEWORTH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK BURNEY JENNINGS | NCRLA IMM PA Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JERRY LANUZZA | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL LOTZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT MELTZER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID PALUMBO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM PASHLEY | NCRLA CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KEITH RHODES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE SHEAR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BARRY SHUSTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON SMITH | NCRLA VICE C Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CARY SNOW | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT STEWART | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE THANHAUSER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| THERESA THORB | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GWEN TURNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| EDDIE WILSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SHELLEY WOLFORD | IMMED PAST C Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 23 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LYNN MINGES | NCRLA PRESID Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $367,023 | $13,369 |
| ANDREW BAKER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BENJAMIN CHAPMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANCIS CLEMENTS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LEON COX | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDY DINKIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER GRILLS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF HADLEY | IMMEDIATE PA Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MAX HOUSEWORTH | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK BURNEY JENNINGS | NCRLA CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JERRY LANUZZA | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL LOTZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT MELTZER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| AMBER MOSHAKOS | NCRLA IMMED Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM PASHLEY | NCRLA VICE C Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KEITH RHODES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE SHEAR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BARRY SHUSTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CARY SNOW | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE THANHAUSER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| THERESA THORB | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| EDDIE WILSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SHELLEY WOLFORD | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 222 N PERSON ST STE 210, RALEIGH, NC 27601-1067
- In care of
- % LYNN MINGES
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- ALLEN THOMAS, 222 NORTH PERSON STREET, SUITE 210, RALEIGH, NC 27601
- Signed the 990
- ALLEN THOMAS, NCRLA PRESIDENT/CEO
- Phone
- (919) 844-0098
- Website
- WWW.NCRLA.ORG
- Return prepared by
- HODGES & HERGENRADER LLP
Mission
THE NORTH CAROLINA RESTAURANT & LODGING ASSOCIATION IS A PHILANTHROPIC ORGANIZATION THAT SUPPORTS THE NORTH CAROLINA HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY'S SERVICE TO THE PUBLIC THROUGH EDUCATION, COMMUNITY SERVICE, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, AND PROMOTION OF CAREER OPPORTUNITIES. NCRLA FOUNDATION WORKS TO ATTRACT, DEVELOP, SUPPORT, AND RETAIN A CAREER-ORIENTED PROFESSIONAL WORKFORCE FOR THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY. WE PROVIDE GRANTS TO WORKERS IN THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY WHO FACE FINANCIAL HARDSHIPS. WE SUPPORT CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMMING IN NC CLASSROOMS WITH THE GOAL OF INTRODUCING STUDENTS TO CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AND FACILITATING ON-THE-JOB WORK EXPERIENCE IN NC RESTAURANTS AND HOTELS.
Program accomplishments
- THE NORTH CAROLINA RESTAURANT AND LODGING ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION SUPPORTS PROSTART PROGRAMMING IN HIGH SCHOOLS ACROSS THE STATE BY PROVIDING RESOURCES TO SUPPLEMENT CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION AND BY CONNECTING HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS WITH THE CLASSROOM. NORTH CAROLINA RESTAURANT AND LODGING ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION PROVIDES GRANTS TO CLASSROOM TEACHERS AND AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS WHO ASPIRE TO CAREERS IN THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY.Expenses $246,154 · grants $131,250
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 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
- 81-0618683
- 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
- 2003
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B82)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,333,274
- Income (IRS master file)
- $477,311
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $464,635 | $324,178 | $1,333,274 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,577,809 | $1,327,227 | $1,139,571 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $767,271 | $654,686 | $933,326 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $291,482 | $294,273 | $823,913 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 81-0618683).
Questions about NORTH CAROLINA RESTAURANT AND LODGING ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION INC
- What is the EIN of NORTH CAROLINA RESTAURANT AND LODGING ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NORTH CAROLINA RESTAURANT AND LODGING ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION INC is 81-0618683.
- Is NORTH CAROLINA RESTAURANT AND LODGING ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2003.
- Are donations to NORTH CAROLINA RESTAURANT AND LODGING ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NORTH CAROLINA RESTAURANT AND LODGING ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION 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 RESTAURANT AND LODGING ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION 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 RESTAURANT AND LODGING ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of NORTH CAROLINA RESTAURANT AND LODGING ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names ALLEN THOMAS.
- Who are the officers and directors of NORTH CAROLINA RESTAURANT AND LODGING ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 25 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does NORTH CAROLINA RESTAURANT AND LODGING ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $464,635, expenses of $324,178 and total assets of $1,333,274 at year end.
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