North Carolina Dental Society 5th District
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What it says it does
TO ENCOURAGE THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE ORAL HEALTH OF THE PUBLIC, TO PROMOTE THE ART AND SCIENCE OF DENTISTRY AND TO ENCOURAGE THE MAINTENANCE OF HIGH STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL COMPETENECE AND PRACTICE, AND TO REPRESENT THE INTERESTS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE DENTAL PROFESSION AND THE PUBLIC, WHICH IT SERVES.
- Income
- $77,478
- Spending
- $47,870
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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 (1)
- ANNUALLY, TO ORGANIZE AND FUND A SESSION WHERE DENTISTS AND STAFF MAY OBTAIN LOW - COST AND LOCAL CONTINUING EDUCATION AS REQUIRED BY THE NC DENTAL BOARD. THIS ACTIVITY REPRESENTS THE LARGEST SINGLE OPERATION OF THE ORGANIZATION AND IS THE MOST EXPENSIVE AND TIME CONSUMING. APPROXIMATELY 50% OF TIME AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES ARE ALLOCATED TOWARDS THIS ENDEAVOR IN THE INTEREST IN EDUCATING COLLEAGES. TOPICS INCLUDE CLINICAL TIPS, PATIENT MANAGEMENT, PRACTICE MANAGEMENT, ETC. ATTENDEES WHO ARE AFFILIATED WITH A UNIVERSITY INCLUDING STUDENTS AND EDUCATORS ARE ADMITTED A LOW OR NO FEE. THIS ALSO APPLIES TO NEW AND RETIRED DENTISTS. ANY PROFIT FOR THIS MEETING IS EARMARKED FOR FUTURE MEETINGS AND PHILANTHROPY, INCLUDING SCHOLARSHIPS AT LOCAL UNIVERSITIES, FUNDING OF DENTAL AND EDUCATIONAL VOLUNTEERISM, AND SUPPORTING FOUNDATIONS GEARED TOWARD ADDRESSING UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)(6) business league.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2016 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2016.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 2019.
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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