Partners For Educational Freedom In North Carolina is located in Raleigh, NC. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (B01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Partners For Educational Freedom In North Carolina is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Partners For Educational Freedom In North Carolina generated $145.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $156.4k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.3%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ADVOCATE AND EDUCATE PUBLIC CONCERNING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES IN NC
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
MAJOR SCHOOL CHOICE EXPANSION AS THE NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY WAS ABLE TO PASS A BI-PARTISAN BUDGET THAT INCLUDES OUR SCHOOL CHOICE PRIORITIES, INCLUDING: SCHOLARSHIP MAXIMUM INCREASES FROM A FLAT $4,200 TO 90% OF THE STATES PUBLIC SCHOOL PER PUPIL SPENDING FOR A FULL-TIME STUDENT (45% FOR PART-TIME STUDENTS), WHICH IS APPROXIMATELY $5,900. AS PUBLIC SCHOOL PER PUPIL SPENDING INCREASES EACH YEAR, SO WOULD THE SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT. INCREASES INCOME REQUIREMENTS FROM 150% TO 175% OF THE AMOUNT REQUIRED FOR THE STUDENT TO QUALIFY FOR FREE AND REDUCED LUNCHINCOME FOR A FAMILY OF FOUR INCREASES FROM APPROXIMATELY $73,000/YEAR TO APPROXIMATELY $85,000/YEAR. INCREASES THE STATES YEARLY APPROPRIATION FROM $10 MILLION PER YEAR TO $15 MILLION PER YEAR UNTIL THE 2031-2032 SCHOOL YEAR. THE STATE MAY CONTRACT WITH A NONPROFIT TO PROVIDE OUTREACH AND ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES AS THEY NAVIGATE THE SCHOLARSHIP PROCESS.
PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS $1.1 MILLION FOR CHARTERS THAT ACCEPTED STUDENTS AFTER THE SECOND ADM COUNT. FAST TRACK REPLICATION PROCESS FOR SOME CHARTER SCHOOLS. PLANNING YEAR WILL NOT BE REQUIRED FOR THESE SCHOOLS. $4.9 MILLION TOTAL FOR THE BIENNIUM TO IMPLEMENT MOBILE PANIC ALARM CAPABILITY IN ALL PUBLIC K-12 AND CHARTER SCHOOLS. $2.5 MILLION FOR TRANSPORTATION GRANT PROGRAM FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS WITH 50%+ FRL, REIMBURSEMENT UP TO 65% COSTS. CHARTER SCHOOLS GET WATER AND SEWER REQUIREMENTS FOR MUNICIPALITIES. EXTENDED VIRTUAL CHARTER SCHOOL PROGRAM.
SPECIAL NEEDS SCHOLARSHIP GRANT PROGRAMS INCREASES FUNDING FOR THE DISABILITIES GRANT BY $5.95M AND INCREASES FUNDING FOR THE ESA PROGRAM BY $9.65M FOR THE 2021-22 SCHOOL YEAR. COMBINES THE CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES GRANT AND EDUCATION SAVINGS ACCOUNT PROGRAM INTO ONE PROGRAM: NC PERSONAL EDUCATION STUDENT ACCOUNTS FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES, WITH OVER $31.6M FOR 2022-23. IMPLEMENTS FORWARD FUNDING AND GUARANTEES AN ADDITIONAL $1M EACH YEAR THROUGH 2032-33.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Rick Adams Director | 1 | $0 | |
John Bryson Treasurer | 1 | $0 | |
Michael B Long President | 10 | $25,520 | |
Joel Ford Chair | 1 | $0 | |
Rita Haire Director | 1 | $0 | |
Lesa Howard Secretary | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $145,000 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $145,000 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $27,514 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $7,596 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $22,608 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $2,478 |
Other expenses | $96,242 |
Total expenses | $156,438 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $5,627 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $5,627 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $5,627 |