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Prospera North Carolina LLC

EIN 82-1629344 · Charlotte, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair59 out of 100GovernanceFair63 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO STRENGTHEN THE ECONOMY OF NORTH CAROLINA THROUGH QUALITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING TO ENTREPRENEURS.

Income
$877,621
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
11 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 80%
Employees
8
Volunteers
23
Highest pay
$370,461, ceo/president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 27% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 21% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 38% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 48% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 21 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 63 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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.

  • 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 September 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. $432,700 spent. ONE-ON-ONE CONSULTING: PROSPERA'S STAFF MEET WITH BUSINESS OWNERS TO ASSESS THE VIABILITY OF THE BUSINESS IDEA AND THE JOB CREATION POTENTIAL OF THE BUSINESS VENTURE. IN-HOUSE STAFF ADVISE CLIENTS AS TO THE GENERAL BUSINESS PRACTICES, FINANCIALS, LICENSES/PERMITS, AND ACCESS TO CAPITAL, AMONG OTHERS. IN-HOUSE CONSULTING IS PROVIDED BILINGUAL AND FREE OF CHARGE TO THE BUSINESS OWNER. PROSPERA ASSISTED 399 BUSINESS OWNERS ACROSS THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA.
  2. $246,475 spent. EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE: ORIENTATION SESSIONS PROVIDE BASIC INFORMATION ABOUT HOW TO START A BUSINESS. PROSPERA WORKSHOP SERIES OFFERS TRAINING ON SPECIFIC TOPICS THAT ASSIST ENTREPRENEURS IN MAKING CRITICAL DECISIONS TO ACHIEVE SUCCESS. PROSPERA HAD OVER 660 ATTENDEES TO THE EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS OFFERED IN SPANISH AND FREE OF CHARGE.
  3. $236,801 spent. ENTREPRENEURIAL GRANTS: PROSPERA'S GRANTS ALLOW STARTUPS AND EXISTING BUSINESSES TO RECEIVE ADVANCED BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AT NO OR MINIMAL COST, COMPLETED BY SUBCONTRACTED PROVIDERS PAID BY PROSPERA. THE GRANTS OFFERED BY PROSPERA INCLUDE: LEGAL STRUCTURE ASSESSMENT, ACCOUNTING ASSESSMENT, BUSINESS PLAN DEVELOPMENT, MARKETING PLAN, CORPORATE BRANDING, WEB PAGE CREATION, QUICKBOOKS TRAINING, AND LOAN APPLICATION PREPARATION. PROSPERA AWARDED ENTREPRENEURIAL GRANTS TO 26 BUSINESSES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since September 2019.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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