Nonprofit · EIN 84-1845124
GROW YOUR WORLD
Tax-exempt · CARRBORO, NC 27510
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $482,154 | $129,436 | $352,718 | $341,148 | $56,820 | $284,328 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $335,507 | $406,055 | -$70,548 | $42,620 | $115,816 | -$73,196 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $154,748 | $225,992 | -$71,244 | $15,392 | $25,300 | -$9,908 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $479,412
- of which government grants
- $317,353
- Program service revenue
- $2,095
- Investment income
- $5
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $642
- Other revenue
- $642
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $66,527
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $77,454
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $5,196
- Occupancy
- $1,547
- Travel
- $2,827
- Depreciation
- $590
- Program services (functional)
- $104,378
- Management and general (functional)
- $19,027
- Fundraising (functional)
- $6,031
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $42,620
- Total assets, end of year
- $341,148
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $56,820
- Net assets, end of year
- $284,328
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $24,283
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $284,328
- Gross unrelated business income
- $414
- Gross receipts
- $482,571
- Employees
- 53
- Volunteers
- 35
- Year formed
- 2020
- 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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOTERIA SHEPPERSON | DIRECTOR - COMMUNITY Trustee or director | 40 | $0 |
| SOPHIE SUBERMAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| BRENDA AMEZQUITA CASTRO | BOARD SECRETARY Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BENAY HICKS | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| TESHANEE WILLIAMS | BOARD TREASURER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOTERIA SHEPPERSON | DIRECTOR - C Trustee or director | 40 | $9,200 |
| SOPHIE SUBERMAN | EXECUTIVE DI Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $8,283 |
| BRENDA AMEZQUITA CASTRO | BOARD SECRET Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BENAY HICKS | BOARD TREASU Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| VICKY KIM | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOTERIA SHEPPERSON | DIRECTOR - C | 30 | $28,408 | – |
| SOPHIE SUBERMAN | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $27,048 | $1,113 |
| NICOLE WILLIAMS | BOARD CHAIR | 1 | $0 | – |
| VICKY KIM | BOARD TREASU | 1 | $0 | – |
| BRENDA AMEZQUITA CASTRO | MEMBER AT LA | 1 | $0 | – |
| BENAY HICKS | BOARD SECRET | 5 | $0 | – |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 901 W MAIN ST, CARRBORO, NC 27510-1510
- In care of
- % SOPHIE SUBERMAN
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SOPHIE SUBERMAN, 901 W MAIN STREET, CARRBORO, NC 27510
- Signed the 990
- SOPHIE SUBERMAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (919) 357-5333
- Website
- WWW.GROWYOURWORLD.ORG
- Return prepared by
- LEE & CROWLEY LLC
Mission
TO CONNECT COMMUNITY MEMBERS THROUGH MULTIGENERATIONAL AND INCLUSIVE RELATIONSHIPS THAT BUILD SUSTAINABLE PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES.
Program accomplishments
- TUTORING AFTER 6PM: IN PARTNERSHIP WITH UNC, DUKE, AND ELON, GROW YOUR WORLD DELIVERED 2,500+ HOURS OF VIRTUAL TUTORING TO STUDENTS IN GRADES 2-12 AND PROVIDED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR OVER 100 COLLEGE MENTORS.Expenses $26,621 · revenue $263,404
- SUMMER CAMPExpenses $5,277 · revenue $44,178
- PRESENT DAY ON MAIN: WITH ARPA FUNDING FROM THE TOWN OF CARRBORO, GROW YOUR WORLD ESTABLISHED A RECORDING STUDIO, FOOD FOREST, AND YOUTH-CENTERED RETAIL/GATHERING SPACE. IN 2024, THE HUB ALSO HOSTED FREE AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES, FUNDED THROUGH GRANTS.Expenses $22,617 · revenue $48,846
- ALL OTHER PROGRAMSExpenses $49,863 · revenue $125,723
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 84-1845124
- 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
- 2020
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O54)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $341,148
- Income (IRS master file)
- $482,571
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $482,154 | $129,436 | $341,148 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $335,507 | $406,055 | $42,620 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $154,748 | $225,992 | $15,392 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | 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 84-1845124).
Questions about GROW YOUR WORLD
- What is the EIN of GROW YOUR WORLD?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GROW YOUR WORLD is 84-1845124.
- Is GROW YOUR WORLD tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
- Are donations to GROW YOUR WORLD tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GROW YOUR WORLD 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 GROW YOUR WORLD 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 GROW YOUR WORLD 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 GROW YOUR WORLD?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names SOPHIE SUBERMAN.
- Who are the officers and directors of GROW YOUR WORLD?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does GROW YOUR WORLD have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $482,154, expenses of $129,436 and total assets of $341,148 at year end.
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