Nonprofit · EIN 92-2362232
CHARLOTTE LEGAL INITIATIVE TO MOBILIZE BUSINESSES INC
Also known as CLIMB
Tax-exempt · CHARLOTTE, NC 28202
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $448,981 | $218,519 | $230,462 | $389,122 | $170 | $388,952 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $198,375 | $39,886 | $158,489 | $158,489 | – | $158,489 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $448,981
- of which government grants
- $250,000
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $124,248
- Other salaries and wages
- $33,699
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $186,462
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $2,215
- Occupancy
- $214
- Travel
- $375
- Program services (functional)
- $163,992
- Management and general (functional)
- $35,440
- Fundraising (functional)
- $19,087
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $158,489
- Total assets, end of year
- $389,122
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $170
- Net assets, end of year
- $388,952
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $483
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $388,952
- Gross receipts
- $448,981
- Employees
- 2
- Year formed
- 2023
- 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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CASEY BURKE | Executive Director Key employee | 40 | $118,259 | $4,026 |
| KIMBERLY ZIRKLE | Co Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| KATE MAYNARD | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| CARTER AREY | Vice Chair Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIFFANY GRAVES | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAITLIN POWERS | Vice Chair Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JILL O PIGEON | Secretary Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BEN PLEUNE | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TAMMY NICHOLSON | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casey Burke | Executive Dir. | 40 | $29,593 |
| Kate Maynard | Director | 5 | $0 |
| Kimberly Zirkle | Director | 5 | $0 |
| Tricia Jordan | Director | 3 | $0 |
| Tiffany Graves | Director | 3 | $0 |
| Kaitlin Powers | Director | 3 | $0 |
| Stephanie Gryder | Director | 3 | $0 |
| Carter Arey | Director | 3 | $0 |
| Jill Okerlund Pigeon | Director | 3 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 100 N TRYON ST STE 4700, CHARLOTTE, NC 28202-4003
- In care of
- % CASEY BURKE
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Casey Burke, 100 North Tryon St Ste 4700, Charlotte, NC 28202
- Signed the 990
- CASEY BURKE, Executive Director
- Phone
- (704) 619-4504
- Website
- www.climbnc.org
Mission
CLIMB provides free legal support to under resourced small business owners and entrepreneurs who could not otherwise afford legal services. CLIMB leverages volunteer support by relying on its network of large law firms and corp. legal depts who have committed to supporting small business
Program accomplishments
- CLIMBs primary program is connecting clients to law firms for individualized legal services. CLIMB staff identifies community referral partners working with small business and entrepreneurs, conducts intake meetings with potential clients, reviews clients eligibility for pro bono services, recruits volunteer attorneys, connects the clients with the volunteer attorneys, and oversees the volunteer/client relationship.Expenses $142,811
- CLIMB runs several legal clinics each year, which are staffed by volunteer attorneys and legal professionals, often in partnership with one large firm and one large corporate legal department. During these clinics, small business owners and entrepreneurs submit questions and issues in advance of the clinic, and then sit down with a team of attorneys for a one hour legal consult, wherein attorneys answer questions and help issue-spot.Expenses $22,540
- CLIMB offers free legal education seminars, wherein volunteer attorneys present extensive overviews on different areas of law to groups of small business owners and entrepreneurs. For example, CLIMB has recruited attorneys and prepared presentation topics such as contracts, intellectual property, corporate entity formation, and many more. Legal work in all of these program areas is conducted by CLIMBs large network of volunteer attorneys, who donate their time and expertise entirely pro bono. By leveraging volunteers, CLIMB provides nearly four times its annual operating budget in donated legal services.Expenses $21,588
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 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 92-2362232
- 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
- 2023
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Crime and legal-related (I80)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $389,122
- Income (IRS master file)
- $448,981
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $448,981 | $218,519 | $389,122 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $198,375 | $39,886 | $158,489 | XML |
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 92-2362232).
Questions about CHARLOTTE LEGAL INITIATIVE TO MOBILIZE BUSINESSES INC
- What is the EIN of CHARLOTTE LEGAL INITIATIVE TO MOBILIZE BUSINESSES INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHARLOTTE LEGAL INITIATIVE TO MOBILIZE BUSINESSES INC is 92-2362232.
- Is CHARLOTTE LEGAL INITIATIVE TO MOBILIZE BUSINESSES INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
- Are donations to CHARLOTTE LEGAL INITIATIVE TO MOBILIZE BUSINESSES INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CHARLOTTE LEGAL INITIATIVE TO MOBILIZE BUSINESSES 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 CHARLOTTE LEGAL INITIATIVE TO MOBILIZE BUSINESSES INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CHARLOTTE LEGAL INITIATIVE TO MOBILIZE BUSINESSES INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of CHARLOTTE LEGAL INITIATIVE TO MOBILIZE BUSINESSES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Casey Burke.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHARLOTTE LEGAL INITIATIVE TO MOBILIZE BUSINESSES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $118,259 (CASEY BURKE, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does CHARLOTTE LEGAL INITIATIVE TO MOBILIZE BUSINESSES INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $448,981, expenses of $218,519 and total assets of $389,122 at year end.
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