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Carolinas Care Partnership

EIN 31-1768358 · Charlotte, NC

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair55 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To seek justice through health and housing.

Income
$4.9 million
Spending
$5.3 million
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
3.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 96%
Employees
31
Volunteers
15
Highest pay
$145,556, executive direc

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 55 out of 100. Higher than 17% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 26% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 26% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 (9)
  1. $3.4 million spent. The HOPWA MSA served a total of 485 undupicated clients with short term emergency assistance with rent, mortgage and utility payments, supportive services, end of life care, in-patient substance abuse treatment, housing information services, tenant-based rental services and facility based housing services. All eligible clients are HIV positive with and annual income of 80% or below the AMI in the 11 counties.
  2. $517,445 spent. Program 2: SAMHSA Rx ACEThe RX ACE program is a SAMHSA funded program to advocate for inclusive communities by providing education, outreach,prevention, and collaborative initiatives that improve overall wellness, promote dignity and eradicate stigma related to substance use disorder while addressing prescription drug misuse. We provide services throughout the 11 county MSA. The populations of focus include LGBTQ and general youth and young adults ages 14 - 25 and anyone living with HIV. The goals are to train first responsers in the use of narcan. All goals have been reached.
  3. $320,252 spent. Program 3: SAMHSA Opt OutThe Opt Out program is a SAMHSA funded program to build capacity among organizations that serve LGBTQIA youth and young adults, and all people living with HIV, to provide culturally appropriate services regarding Opioid Prevention and Treatment. This project uses the Strategic Prevention Framework, an evidence-based practice, to meet its goals.
  4. $262,017 spent. Program 4: County Homeless Supportive Services Program The County Homeless Supportive Services program served 52 chronically homeless, HIV positive individuals with supportive services. Supportive services includes assistance in locating, acquiring and maintaining housing with a HOPWA voucher. Clients are visited monthly and offered support in accessing medical care and other essential services to maintain housing.Goals: Increase income and stability for 40 chronically homeless, HIV + individuals. Actuals: 52 clients served, with 10 family members
  5. $138,104 spent. Program 12: Opioid SettlementCarolinas CARE Partnerships Opioid Settlement Program provides community-based support and recovery services to individuals and families impacted by opioid use disorder. The program focuses on prevention, harm reduction, recovery support, case management, and connecting residents to treatment and behavioral health resources. Funding from opioid settlement initiatives helps expand access to services that address the long-term impact of the opioid crisis within underserved communitie.
  6. $135,690 spent. Program 6: County THAThe County THA program is to serve HIV positive individuals who are currently residing in hotels/motels. The goal of the program is to pay the hotel/motel cost of the individuals, assist them with food and transportation and to provide them with housing information services.The services are provided for a total of 90 days. The goal is to transition the clients from the hotels/motels into permanent, stable housing within the designated time frame. The goal is to serve 15 individuals. During the fiscal year, the program served a total of 22 clients.
  7. $130,234 spent. Program 5: State Testing ProgramThe State Program covers 5 counties in NC at 32 testing sites. In FY 2025, we tested a total of 807 individuals for HIV. 2 were found to be positive and all were linked to care. We tested 415 individuals for Syphilis. 5 were found to be positive and all were linked to care. We tested 100 individuals for Hep C. 30 were found to be positive and all were linked to care. Additionally,5 HIV positive individuals who had been out of care for 6 months or more were reached and reconnected to care.
  8. $70,724 spent. Program 8:County EHE TestingThe County EHE program covers Mecklenburg county in NC. In FY 2025, we tested a total of 318 individuals for HIV. 1 was found to be positive. We tested 195 individuals for Syphilis. 2 were found to be positive and all were linked to care. We tested 35 individuals for Hep C.1 was found to be positive and all were linked to care.
  9. $52,203 spent. Program 10: County ABCThe ABC grant facilitated the financing of a program dedicted to delivering harm reduction services tailored to the need of LGBTQIA and HIV positive community members. Despite encountering siggnificant staffing challenges, we successfully provided comprehensive harm reduction services to eight clients throuh both group and individual interventions. While only a modest portion of the grant was utilized by CCP for billing purposes, our observation underscores an ongoing demand for accessible substance misuse services within the aforementioned communities.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since June 2001.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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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