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Communities in Schools of North Carolina Inc

EIN 56-1677831 · Durham, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood88 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CISNC'S MISSION IS TO SURROUND STUDENTS WITH A COMMUNITY OF SUPPORT, EMPOWERING THEM TO STAY IN SCHOOL AND ACHIEVE IN LIFE. CISNC SERVES AS THE BACKBONE FOR ITS STATEWIDE NETWORK OF 20 INDEPENDENT NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT SERVE LOCAL STUDENTS IN MORE THAN 300 SCHOOLS. CISNC PROVIDES CORE PROGRAM SUPPORT TO ITS NETWORK OF AFFILIATED NONPROFITS TO ENSURE STUDENT IMPACT: PROGRAM TRAINING, DATA MANAGEMENT SUPPORT AND RESEARCH, ACCREDITATION SUPPORT, AND NON-PROFIT MANAGEMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE IN THE AREAS OF HUMAN RESOURCES, PLANNING, FINANCE AND GOVERNANCE.

Income
$6.5 million
Spending
$5.4 million
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
11 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 51%
Employees
80
Volunteers
65
Highest pay
$174,267, president & ceo

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

Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 75% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 7% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 18% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    23 of 23 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 (4)
  1. $2.0 million spent. CISNC ENSURES STUDENT IMPACT BY PROVIDING CORE PROGRAM SUPPORT TO 17 CIS ORGANIZATIONS LOCATED ACROSS NORTH CAROLINA. SUPPORT SERVICES INCLUDE: TRAINING IN EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAMS, DATA MANAGEMENT SUPPORT, ACCREDITATION SUPPORT, COMMUNICATIONS SUPPORT, RESEARCH, AND NON-PROFIT MANAGEMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WITH HUMAN RESOURCES, FINANCE, PLANNING AND GOVERNANCE. TOGETHER, OUR NETWORK EMPOWERED MORE THAN 94,462 STUDENTS TO STAY IN SCHOOL AND ACHIEVE SUCCESS DESPITE THE CHALLENGES. OF STUDENTS THAT WE SUPPORTED WITH INTENSIVE SERVICES, 90% OF SENIORS GRADUATED WITH A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA; 94% OF STUDENTS IDENTIFIED AS PROMOTION RISK WERE PROMOTED TO THE NEXT GRADE; 87% OF STUDENTS IDENTIFIED AS NEEDING TO IMPROVE THEIR BEHAVIOR MET THEIR IMPROVEMENT GOALS; 88% OF STUDENTS IDENTIFIED AS NEEDING TO IMPROVE THEIR COURSEWORK MET THEIR GOALS; AND 81% OF STUDENTS IDENTIFIED AS NEEDING TO IMPROVE THEIR ATTENDANCE MET THEIR GOALS.
  2. $1.3 million spent. JOBS FOR NC GRADUATES IS A STUDENT-CENTERED COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS PROGRAM OF CISNC THAT HELPS STUDENTS STAY IN SCHOOL THROUGH GRADUATION, PURSUE POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION, AND SECURE QUALITY ENTRY-LEVEL JOBS LEADING TO CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES STUDENTS WITH CLASSROOM LEARNING, COLLEGE AND CAREER CONNECTIONS, ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES WITH LOCAL EMPLOYERS, AND MENTORING AFTER HIGH SCHOOL. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN 10 COUNTIES OF NORTH CAROLINA.
  3. $500,942 spent. CISNC PROVIDED SUPPORT DIRECTLY TO 892 STUDENTS AND NEARLY 1,552 PARENTS DURING THE 2024-25 SCHOOL YEAR IN 20 PUBLIC SCHOOLS LOCATED IN 6 COUNTIES ACROSS NORTH CAROLINA. WE USE A PROVEN EVIDENCE-BASED MODEL THAT REMOVES BARRIERS FOR STUDENTS AT RISK OF DROPPING OUT, KEEPING KIDS IN SCHOOL AND ON THE PATH TO GRADUATION AND SUCCESS BEYOND. OUR SCHOOL-BASED STAFF PARTNERS WITH TEACHERS TO IDENTIFY CHALLENGES STUDENTS FACE IN CLASS OR AT HOME AND COORDINATE WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO BRING OUTSIDE RESOURCES INSIDE SCHOOLS. SUPPORTS INCLUDE ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE, BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTIONS, BASIC NEED SUPPORT, FAMILY ENGAGEMENT, LIFE SKILLS, AND COLLEGE & CAREER PREPARATION.
  4. $408,033 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE REENTRY TO RESILIENCE (R2R) PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES A BRIDGE FOR YOUTH TRANSITIONING FROM YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTERS (YDC) BACK INTO THEIR FAMILIES, SCHOOLS, AND COMMUNITIES WITH A UNIQUE APPROACH TO WRAPAROUND SUPPORTS AND SERVICES. WITH A FOCUS ON REDUCING RECIDIVISM, YOUTH SUCCESS COACHES BEGIN WORKING WITH YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES IN THE EARLIEST STAGES TO CREATE EDUCATIONAL PLANS, SUPPORTS, AND WORK OPPORTUNITIES. COACHES CONTINUE TO WORK WITH THE YOUTH AND FAMILY FOR UP TO ANOTHER 12 MONTHS, PROVIDING CRUCIAL SUPPORT. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO YOUTH IN 8 COUNTIES OF NORTH CAROLINA. YOUTH GRADUATING FROM THE PROGRAM RECIDIVATE ONLY OF THE TIME.# OF YOUTH SERVED IN THE COMMUNITY- 66# OF YOUTH SERVED IN THE YDC- 57

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 March 1991.

    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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