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Diaper Bank of North Carolina

EIN 32-0401621 · Hillsborough, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong96 out of 100GovernanceGood74 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

DIAPER BANK OF NORTH CAROLINA PROVIDES DIAPERS AND OTHER PERSONAL CARE SUPPLIES TO FAMILIES LIVING IN POVERTY AND RECOVERING FROM NATURAL DISASTERS. IT RECIEVES SUBSTANTIAL DONATIONS OF DIAPERS AND RELATED PRODUCTS

Income
$8.6 million
Spending
$4.6 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
14.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 94%
Employees
14

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

Strong: 96 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 22% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 46% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 142% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% 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

Good: 74 out of 100. Higher than 25% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (1)
  1. $4.1 million spent. IN FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2025 THE SOLE PROGRAM WAS THE DISTRIBUTION OF DIAPERS, WIPES, CREAM, ADULT INCONTINENCE SUPPLIES, AND FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS TO FAMILIES LIVING IN POVERTY AND RECOVERING FROM NATURAL DISASTERS. DISTRIBUTIONS ARE MADE THROUGH PARTNERING ORGANIZATIONS WHO WORK DIRECTLY WITH THE FAMILIES. DIAPER BANK OF NORTH CAROLINA RECIEVES NO FEES FOR SERVICES PROVIDED. IT RELIES ON LARGE DONATIONS OF DIAPERS AND INCONTINENCE SUPPLIES WHICH IT USES TO ACCOMPLISH THE PROGRAM MISSION. IT USES CASH DONATIONS AND GRANTS TO PURCHASE NEEDED SUPPLIES TO WRAP AND PREPARE THE DIAPERS FOR DISTRIBUTION, TO BUY DIAPERS WHEN IN-KIND DONATIONS ARE NOT ENOUGH TO MEET THE NEED, AND TO PAY FOR OPERATING COSTS.

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 November 6, 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 December 2013.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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