North Carolina Albert Schweitzer Fellowship Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The North Carolina Albert Schweitzer Fellowship, Inc. (NCASF) is dedicated to preparing the next generation of professionals who will partner with vulnerable people to live healthier lives and create healthier communities. The program provided Fellowships to 33 graduate level health professional students who led 17 projects aimed in communities throughout the state. Fellows led several free clinics providing comprehensive cardiology care, oral health clinical care, connections to a dental home, vision services and eyewear, street medicine, and dental clearance for cancer patients so they can begin their medical treatment. In addition, they provided a multitude of services including mental health support for patients affected by Hurricane Helene, mobilizing hospitalized older adults, diabetes education for farmworkers, patient navigator and peer support for people with head and neck cancer and a second one for stroke patients, a nutrition initiative for pregnant women with gestational d
- Income
- $150,385
- Spending
- $194,812
- Spent on programs
- 84%
- Reserves
- 29.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 97%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 13
- Highest pay
- $103,574, executive dir.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 29.9 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 13% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 30% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 27% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1584% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 2512 of 12 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 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 (1)
- $163,613 spent. The North Carolina Albert Schweitzer Fellowship, Inc. (NCASF) provided Fellowships to 31 graduate level health professional students who led 17 projects aimed at improving the health and wellness of vulnerable communities in North Carolina.The projects:- 40 patients who would otherwise not afford it received free cardiovascular care worth $27,000- $20,000 worth of digitally designed prostheses (complete denture or partial) were fitted, fabricated, and inserted for our patients at no charge based on dental school pricing- $3120 value of dental and orthodontic screenings and fluoride varnish application were provided at no cost to 24 children- 75 out of 75 children increased the length of time brushing or increased proficiency in proper brushing techniques- A monthly in-person Head and Neck Cancer Support Group was launched in January 2026 through the DCI Supportive Care and Survivorship Center, with consistent attendance of 810 patients per session. - 150 unhoused community members received medical assistance- $14,000 autorefractor was donated by Dr. Bond giving them the ability to provide prescriptions and give free glasses.- $50,250 worth of free screenings including prescriptions were provided to 288 adults and 47 children - $2880 worth of free glasses were given to 108 adults and 36 children - Launched the NC Collaborative Care Model at the Brie Folkner MD Family Medicine Clinic in response to mental health needs of patients as a result of Hurricane Helene- 6 out of 6 pregnant patients received fresh produce deliveries twice a month at a value of $3,000- Improved the oral health and wellness of 46 older adults- 29 out of 35 participants made progress toward two or more participant-selected health goals - $15,847 worth of free dental care delivered, 64 patients served, include 28 returning patients, over 19 clinic sessions- 80 older adult patients were mobilized during their hospital stay- 22 patients were referred from ECU Health hospitals Hematology and Oncology department for dental clearance and were cleared for cancer treatment - Developed and implemented a statewide stroke survivor mentorship program- 60 uninsured patients were trained on joint pain relief techniques- Launched an educational outreach focused on improving diabetes management, preventive skin health practices, and access to culturally appropriate health resources for 30 Spanish-speaking migrant farmworkers- 18 older adults attended the Matter of Balance classes
Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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)(3) charitable 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? 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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending March 2026.
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 April 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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