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North Carolina Foundation for Nursing Inc

EIN 56-1651319 · Raleigh, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE PURPOSE AND GOALS OF THE FOUNDATION ARE TO SECURE AND ADMINISTER FUNDS DIRECTED TOWARD (1) EDUCATION THAT ASSURES THAT REGISTERED NURSES ARE PREPARED TO MEET THE CURRENT AND CHANGING HEALTH CARE NEEDS OF NORTH CAROLINA CITIZENS; (2) RESEARCH (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) THAT IDENTIFIES THE VALUE OF REGISTERED NURSES IN HEALTH CARE DELIVERY; AND (3) ACTIVITIES THAT PUBLICIZE THE VALUE OF REGISTERED NURSES IN HEALTH CARE DELIVERY.

Income
$204,577
Spending
$197,457
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
8.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 51%
Employees
0
Volunteers
43
Highest pay
$386,200, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 62% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 94 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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

    0 of 5

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

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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. $66,384 spent. THE FOUNDATION ADMINISTERS SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS AND AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS THAT ARE SEEKING BACHELOR, MASTERS, AND DOCTORATE-LEVEL DEGREES IN THE FIELD OF NURSING. SCHOLARSHIPS WERE AWARDED TO 21 STUDENTS DURING 2024.
  2. $69,167 spent. THE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY IS A LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR NURSES TO PREPARE THEM FOR POSITIONS OF STRATEGY AND INFLUENCE. THE PROGRAM EMPHASIZES EDUCATION AND MENTORING OF NURSES TO REPRESENT THEIR PROFESSION THROUGH ACTIVE LEADERSHIP IN A VARIETY OF POSITIONS AT THE STATE AND LOCAL LEVEL. 18 NURSES PARTICIPATED IN THE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY PROGRAM IN 2024.
  3. $47,088 spent. TO RESPOND TO THE NEEDS OF NORTH CAROLINA NURSES IMPACTED BY HURRICANE HELENE IN 2024, THE FOUNDATION TEAMED WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA NURSES ASSOCIATION TO COLLECT DONATIONS, WHICH WERE THEN DISTRIBUTED TO LICENSED REGISTERED NURSES THAT WERE IMPACTED BY THE HURRICANE. FUNDS REMAINING AT THE END OF 2024 WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE FUTURE ASSISTANCE TO NURSES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.

    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 1990.

    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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