Nc Sound Economy Inc
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What it says it does
PROMOTING THE SOCIAL WELFARE OF THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA BY A) EDUCATING THE GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF THE STATE'S FISHERIES MANAGEMENT LAWS AND POLICIES; B) ADVOCATING FOR REFORMS TO SUCH LAWS AND POLICIES THAT WILL HELP INCREASE THE STATE'S FISH STOCKS; C) ENGAGING IN ANY AND ALL LAWFUL ACTIVITIES THAT ARE APPROPRIATE TO CARRY OUT AND FULFILL ANY OR ALL OF SUCH PURPOSES.
- Income
- $50,040
- Spending
- $50,833
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)
- $43,006 spent. ADVOCATED FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO LAWS AND POLICIES THAT WILL HELPINCREASE THE ABUNDANCE OF THE STATE'S FISH STOCKS WHILE GROWING THEIR ECONOMIC VALUE. EDUCATED POLICY MAKERS AND THE PEOPLE OF NORTH CAROLINA REGARDING THOSE ISSUES, HIGHLIGHTING THE NEED FOR TIMELY AND ACCURATE FISHERIES DATA. NC SOUND ECONOMY ASSISTED WITH DRAFT LEGISLATION AND PROVIDED CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR A MANDATORY HARVEST REPORTING SYSTEM INTENDED TO ELIMINATE DATA GAPS IN BOTH COMMERCIAL AND RECREATIONAL FISHERIES. THIS INCLUDED ADVOCATING FOR A $5 MILLION BUDGET PROVISION TO BE DIRECTED TO THE NC DIVISION OF MARINE FISHERIES TO DEVELOP THE HARVEST REPORTING PLATFORMS. BOTH THE NEW HARVEST LEGISLATION AND THE $5 MILLION IN FUNDING FOR PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION WERE ULTIMATELY APPROVED BY THE NC GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(4) social welfare organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
Not 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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 2018.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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