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North Carolina Association for the Gifted and Talented Incorporated N

EIN 58-1574140 · Pfafftown, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood83 out of 100GovernanceGood74 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE NCAGT IS TO SUPPORT THE EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL NEEDS OF ACADEMICALLY AND/OR INTELLECTUALLY GIFTED STUDENTS. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR MORE SPECIFIC DETAILS.

Income
$171,691
Spending
$176,225
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
14.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 80%
Employees
1
Highest pay
$71,386, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 19% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 74 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 May 31, 2026, 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 (2)
  1. $176,225 spent. EACH YEAR, THE NORTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION FOR THE GIFTED AND TALENTED RECOGNIZES OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS IN THE FIELD OF GIFTED EDUCATION. ANNUAL AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS ARE PRESENTED AT THE NCAGT ANNUAL CONFERENCE.
  2. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1 - PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE IN ADDITION TO THE PRIMARY PURPOSE LISTED IN PART III, THE ASSOCIATION SEEKS TO INCREASE PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE NATURE AND NEEDS OF THE ACADEMICALLY/INTELLECTUALLY GIFTED, ACCESS PUBLIC POLICY AND WORK TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN THOSE POLICIES THAT BENEFIT THE EDUCATION OF THE GIFTED, ENHANCE COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS BETWEEN STAKEHOLDERS IN GIFTED EDUCATION, EXAMINE BEST PRACTICES TO GUIDE IMPLEMENTATION OF GIFTED PROGRAMS, SUPPORT PERSONNEL PREPARATION AND PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AMONG THOSE WORKING WITH THE GIFTED STUDENTS, AND ENCOURAGE ACTION RESEARCH AND OTHER INCENTIVES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2026, 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 May 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 November 2016.

    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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