Blueprint North Carolina
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Organization is a partnership of public policy, advocacy and grassroots organizing nonprofits dedicated to achieving a better, fairer, healthier North Carolina through the development of an integrated communications and civic engagement strategy.
- Income
- $3.7 million
- Spending
- $5.4 million
- Spent on programs
- 80%
- Reserves
- 6.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 99%
- Employees
- 23
- Volunteers
- 0
- Highest pay
- $213,425, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 63 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 6.1 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 8% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 45% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 57% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1580% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 259 of 9 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
0 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (5)
- $1.1 million spent. Statewide civic engagement - Blueprint North Carolina coordinated a statewide network of approximately 45 partner organizations to support civic engagement and public accountability efforts during periods of heightened electoral activity and community engagement. Activities included shared planning, public education, coordinated communications, public convenings, and outreach to policymakers. Partners conducted multiple statewide actions, constituent engagement efforts, earned media placements, and digital outreach to inform the public and elevate community concerns. This work strengthened alignment, coordination, and collective capacity for civic participation across North Carolina.
- $844,220 spent. Movement building and grassroots leadership development - Blueprint North Carolina expanded movement-building efforts by supporting grassroots organizing, coalition alignment, and leadership development statewide. The organization hosted regional community convenings and launched an 18-month capacity-building cohort serving approximately 14 grassroots organizations. Program activities included civic education, peer learning, strategic planning, and base-building support to help organizations recruit and engage community members, strengthen local leadership, and collaborate across issue areas. These efforts increased organizational capacity and long-term sustainability for cohort members.
- $520,530 spent. Statewide convenings and cross-organizational training - Blueprint North Carolina designed and delivered statewide convenings to strengthen coordination and shared learning among civic organizations. The 2025 Convergence convened approximately 200 participants, including organizers, advocates, and community leaders, for trainings, facilitated discussions, and collaborative planning. Sessions focused on civic engagement strategies, community organizing practices, and organizational resilience. These convenings supported peer exchange, skill development, and stronger collaboration across organizations engaged in community-based civic work.
- $1.3 million spent. Community care and organizational resilience initiatives - Blueprint North Carolina expanded programmatic support for partner organizations through community care and organizational resilience initiatives, including structured trainings serving dozens of organizational leaders and staff. Programming emphasized participant well-being, organizational preparedness, and continuity of civic engagement activities. The organization also developed an issue-based community outreach pilot integrating community feedback with education and engagement efforts. These initiatives strengthened partner capacity and supported sustainable, healthy participation in civic life.
- $557,407 spent. Program coordination, technical assistance, and partner support - Blueprint North Carolina provided ongoing program coordination, technical assistance, and partner support to community-based organizations across North Carolina. Activities included facilitation of cross-organizational collaboration, technical assistance, trainings, resource sharing, and direct staff support to assist partners in planning and implementing mission-aligned program activities. This work supported a robust partnership network during the year and ensured alignment and effective delivery of program services not otherwise described in other program service accomplishments.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since July 2010.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
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