Carpe Diem Collegiate Alcohol & Drug Education Program
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Carpe Diem's mission is: A. To provide an effective, engaging, evidenced-based alcohol and drug education program specifically designed for local college students or those young adults with higher-education aspirations who are participating in a court-mandated deferral or a pre-arrest diversion program or other University Referrals. B. To ensure that all participants complete an individual substance abuse evaluation with either the University of North Carolina or a licensed professional to ensure their compatibility with Carpe Diem and that they are receiving the correct level of care.C. To collaborate with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, campus and community professionals and local researchers to educate participants on the legal and health ramifications related to the use of alcohol and drugs. D. To use a non-judgmental, motivational enhancement, harm-reduction approach to help students make safer, smarter and healthier decisions.E. To encourage students to consider
- Income
- $60,791
- Spending
- $92,146
- Reserves
- 7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 72%
- Highest pay
- $85,404, director
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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 June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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 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 (1)
- $91,837 spent. Carpe Diem partnered with The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to develop an evidence-based curriculum and used student feedback to create a unique 15-hour program specifically tailored for college students. Carpe Diem serves the entire UNC - Chapel Hill campus community as well as many students who are enrolled in other universities.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 November 6, 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 June 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 2020.
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 November 4, 2026.
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