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Nonprofit · EIN 93-1911615

CAROLINA CYBER CENTER INC

Tax-exempt · BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC 28757

Financials

$2.8M$2.1M2023$486K$2.3M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CAROLINA CYBER CENTER INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$486,372$2,348,926-$1,862,554$1,525,702$0$1,525,702
June 30, 2024990$2,847,943$2,124,847$723,096$3,648,267$63,381$3,584,886
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$635
Program service revenue
$463,627
Investment income
$54
Other revenue
$22,056

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$360,000
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$174,547
Other salaries and wages
$548,680
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$832,717
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$11,838
Travel
$24,271
Depreciation
$2,057
Program services (functional)
$2,348,926

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$3,648,267
Total assets, end of year
$1,525,702
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$1,525,702
Net assets without donor restrictions
$300,623
Net assets with donor restrictions
$1,225,079
Gross receipts
$486,372
Employees
7
Volunteers
6
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
PAUL MAURERDIRECTOR (EX OFFICIO)
Officer
5$0$323,087$22,168
JOHN BEAGHANTREASURER/ SECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$187,492$21,457
EDWARD CARROLL JREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & BOARD DIRECTOR (EX OFFICIO)
Officer
40$155,000$0$42,636
JEREMIAH SMITHSR DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS
Highest-paid employee
40$131,250$0$24,279
KEITH GORDONBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
BRINKLEY MELVINDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
RICHARD MILAMDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
WILLIAM HAYNESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
AKIRA SHAVERSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
JEFF HECK THRU 6302025DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
LAWRENCE YOUNG THRU 033124EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$172,560$0$21,673
JOHN BEAGHANTREASURER/SECRETARY
Officer
1$0$173,761$16,141
EDWARD CARROLL 3624 -63024INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$110,985$0$21,899
ROGER OXENDALECHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
KEITH GORDONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
WILLIAM HAYNESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
JEFF HECKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
BRINKLEY MELVINDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
RICHARD MILAMDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
310 GAITHER CIR, BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC 28757-0000
In care of
% LARRY YOUNG
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
EDWARD CARROLL, 310 GAITHER CIRCLE PO BOX 1267, MONTREAT, NC 28757
Signed the 990
EDWARD CARROLL, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(828) 419-0737
Return prepared by
SIKICH LLC

Mission

CAROLINA CYBER CENTER OFFERS AN INNOVATIVE PATH TO CYBERSECURITY CAREERS. WE PROVIDE AFFORDABLE AND FLEXIBLE TRAINING, ENABLING INDIVIDUALS TO ACHIEVE VITAL CERTIFICATIONS AND HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE IN LESS THAN A YEAR, EVEN WITHOUT AN IT BACKGROUND.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • WE SUPPORT THE CAROLINA CYBER NETWORK'S (CCN) MISSION TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR CAREERS IN CYBERSECURITY AND STRENGTHEN THE SECURITY OF ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS NORTH CAROLINA. IN 2025, WE HELPED MANAGE AND SUPPORT A SECURITY OPERATIONS CENTER (SOC) TRAINING AND INTERNSHIP ENVIRONMENT THAT PLACED APPROXIMATELY 80 STUDENTS INTO HANDS-ON SOC EXPERIENCES DURING THE YEAR AND HAS SUPPORTED MORE THAN 232 STUDENTS FROM 14 NORTH CAROLINA COLLEGES SINCE LAUNCH. WE ALSO DELIVERED APPLIED CYBERSECURITY PROJECTS AND EXTERNAL-FACING, NON-INTRUSIVE SECURITY POSTURE REVIEWS THAT HELP ORGANIZATIONS UNDERSTAND PUBLICLY OBSERVABLE RISKS AND PRIORITIZE PRACTICAL IMPROVEMENTS. IN ADDITION, WE EXPANDED AWARENESS AND "CYBER HYGIENE" EDUCATION FOR SMALL AND MID-SIZED BUSINESSES (SMBS) AND MUNICIPALITIES, AND STRENGTHENED CAREER PATHWAYS BY BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS WITH INDUSTRY AND GOVERNMENT TO IDENTIFY INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AND SUPPORT A STRUCTURED MENTORSHIP PROGRAM. THESE EFFORTS PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH RESUME-READY EXPERIENCE WHILE DELIVERING ACTIONABLE GUIDANCE TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT OFTEN LACK DEDICATED SECURITY RESOURCES.
    Expenses $2,157,436 · grants $360,000 · revenue $463,627
  • CITY OF REFUGE: IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CITY OF REFUGE, WE DELIVERED A CYBERSECURITY TRAINING PROGRAM TO 30 STUDENTS ACROSS TWO COHORTS. OUR TEAM PROVIDED CURRICULUM AND HANDS-ON TRAINING DESIGNED TO EQUIP PARTICIPANTS WITH FOUNDATIONAL CYBERSECURITY KNOWLEDGE AND JOB-READY SKILLS. CITY OF REFUGE, KNOWN FOR ITS HOLISTIC APPROACH TO SERVING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN CRISIS, INTEGRATED THIS PROGRAM INTO ITS BROADER MISSION OF COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION OFFERING RESOURCES SUCH AS HOUSING, HEALTHCARE, JOB TRAINING, AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT. THIS INITIATIVE HELPED PARTICIPANTS TAKE MEANINGFUL STEPS TOWARD STABLE, HIGH-DEMAND CAREERS IN CYBERSECURITY.
    Expenses $44,636
  • THROUGH SUPPORT FROM THE DOGWOOD HEALTH TRUST, THE CAROLINA CYBER CENTER PROVIDED CYBERSECURITY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT TRAINING TO 20 STUDENTS IN 2025 ACROSS TWO COHORTS, AND MORE THAN 251 STUDENTS SINCE THE PROGRAM'S INCEPTION. THE PROGRAM PREPARES PARTICIPANTS FOR ENTRY LEVEL CYBERSECURITY CAREERS THROUGH INDUSTRY RECOGNIZED CERTIFICATIONS AND HANDS-ON, APPLIED LEARNING EXPERIENCES. MANY STUDENTS RECEIVED STIPENDS AND WRAPAROUND SUPPORT SERVICES, ENABLING THEM TO FULLY ENGAGE IN THEIR TRAINING. THIS INITIATIVE IS DESIGNED TO REDUCE BARRIERS TO EDUCATION AND CREATE CLEAR PATHWAYS INTO HIGH DEMAND, HIGH WAGE CYBERSECURITY ROLES IN THE REGION.
    Expenses $146,854

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
93-1911615
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Supporting organization, Type I
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Supporting organization, 50% limit
Exempt since
2025
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,525,702
Income (IRS master file)
$486,372

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$486,372$2,348,926$1,525,702IRS
990June 2024$2,847,943$2,124,847$3,648,267IRS

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 93-1911615).

Questions about CAROLINA CYBER CENTER INC

What is the EIN of CAROLINA CYBER CENTER INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CAROLINA CYBER CENTER INC is 93-1911615.
Is CAROLINA CYBER CENTER INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2025.
Are donations to CAROLINA CYBER CENTER INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization, 50% limit).
Which annual return does CAROLINA CYBER CENTER 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 CAROLINA CYBER CENTER INC 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 CAROLINA CYBER CENTER INC 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 CAROLINA CYBER CENTER INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names EDWARD CARROLL.
Who are the officers and directors of CAROLINA CYBER CENTER INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 2 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does CAROLINA CYBER CENTER INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $486,372, expenses of $2,348,926 and total assets of $1,525,702 at year end.

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