Carolina Common Enterprise is located in Durham, NC. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (S19) the organization is classified as: Support N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Carolina Common Enterprise employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Carolina Common Enterprise is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Carolina Common Enterprise generated $316.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $372.8k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 3.6% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES, PARTICULARLY THOSE IN LOW-INCOME AND SOCIALLY DISADVANTAGED AREAS, IN THE CREATION, EXPANSION, AND IMPROVEMENT OF RURAL AND COMMUNITY-BASED ENTERPRISES, PARTICULARLY THOSE THAT ARE COOPERATIVELY OR MUTUALLY OWNED AND GOVERNED.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OUR PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT IN ECONOMICALLY MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO STARTUP AND EXISTING COOPERATIVE ENTERPRISES, AND FOOD CO-OP DEVELOPMENT IN "FOOD DESERT" COMMUNITIES. WE CONTINUE THIS WORK BY ASSISTING FOOD SYSTEMS CO-OPS IN RURAL NORTH CAROLINA AND FOSTERING CONVERSION OF CONVENTIONAL BUSINESSES TO WORKER OWNERSHIP.CAROLINA COMMON ENTERPRISE (CCE) PROVIDES LICENSED LEGAL SERVICES TO CO-OPS THAT FALL WITHIN OUR MISSION CRITERIA. WE HAVE ALSO PARTICIPATED IN ORGANIZING COOPERATIVE LAWYERS AND ACCOUNTANTS NATIONALLY TO CREATE A COLLEGIAL NETWORK TO IMPROVE THE AVAILABILITY AND QUALITY OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR CO-OPS.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
Anne Claire Broughton Director  | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
Emily Nail Director  | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
Becky Bowen Director  | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
Jonathan Peterson Director  | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
Michael Spink Director  | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
Nicolle Villano Director  | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $0 | 
| Fundraising events | $0 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $208,212 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $38,021 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $246,233 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $64,614 | 
| Investment income | $216 | 
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Net Rental Income | $0 | 
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 | 
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 | 
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 | 
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $316,424 | 
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $300 | 
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 | 
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 | 
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $85,820 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $21,455 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $189,297 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 | 
| Other employee benefits | $0 | 
| Payroll taxes | $20,756 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $8,914 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $2,479 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $580 | 
| Office expenses | $3,333 | 
| Information technology | $9,328 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $12,352 | 
| Travel | $13,061 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $7,942 | 
| Interest | $11,082 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,330 | 
| Insurance | $2,230 | 
| All other expenses | $2,955 | 
| Total functional expenses | $372,759 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $6,775 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $359,686 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 | 
| Accounts receivable, net | $18,428 | 
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 | 
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 | 
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 | 
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 | 
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $8,832 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $850 | 
| Total assets | $394,571 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,122 | 
| Grants payable | $0 | 
| Deferred revenue | $0 | 
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 | 
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $378,121 | 
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 | 
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 | 
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 | 
| Other liabilities | $194,639 | 
| Total liabilities | $575,882 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | -$181,311 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 | 
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 | 
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 | 
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 | 
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $394,571 | 
Over the last fiscal year, Carolina Common Enterprise has awarded $29,000 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount | 
|---|---|
DOWN EAST FRESH COOPERATIVE PURPOSE: SHARED-USE AGRICULTURE EQUIPMENT  | $10,000 | 
SANDHILLS COOPERATION ASSOCIATION PURPOSE: COOPERATIVES IN AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES  | $19,000 |