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North Carolina Alliance for School Leadership Development

EIN 47-2069439 · Raleigh, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood88 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO GROW LEADERSHIP CAPACITY AMONG PRACTICING SCHOOL LEADERS THROUGH LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS THAT ARE ALIGNED TO THE RESEARCH-BASED PERFORMANCE EVALUATION STANDARDS AND COMPETENCIES FOR HIGHLY EFFECTIVE SCHOOL LEADERSHIP.

Income
$1.5 million
Spending
$1.0 million
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
8.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 45%
Employees
1
Volunteers
11
Highest pay
$193,636, treasurer

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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 83% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 14% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 32% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 88 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (education, $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

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $378,517 spent. PRINCIPAL PROGRAMS WERE OFFERED THAT INCLUDED THE ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL ACCELERATOR, THE EARLY CAREER PRINCIPAL ACADEMY, THE DISTINGUISHED LEADERSHIP IN PRACTICE PROGRAM, AND THE FUTURE-READY LEADERSHIP PROGRAM.
  2. $454,667 spent. SUPERINTENDENT PROGRAMS WERE OFFERED THAT INCLUDED THE ASPIRING SUPERINTENDENT PROGRAM, THE SUPERINTENDENT EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP AND EXECUTIVE COACHING PROGRAMS, SUPERINTENDENT MEETINGS, AND A CONVENING OF SUPERINTENDENTS AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE PRESIDENTS.
  3. $158,996 spent. SCIENCE MATERIALS & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTER SUPPORTING PUBLIC SCHOOLS WITH SCIENCE MATERIALS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR THE EFFECTIVE TEACHING OF INQUIRY-BASED SCIENCE. PARTNERING WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA SCIENCE, MATHEMATICS AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION CENTER, THIS PROGRAM WORKS TO SUPPORT AND PROMOTE THE INTEGRATION OF THE SCIENCE CURRICULUM IN OUR PUBLIC SCHOOLS. THE SCIENCE MATERIALS & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTER IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE KIT-BASED SCIENCE MATERIALS, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHERS AND SCHOOL LEADERS, AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF A CURRICULUM MATERIALS HUB, REACHING THOUSANDS OF STUDENTS IN NORTH CAROLINA TO DATE.

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 February 2015.

    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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