2025-06-20T07:36:43-07:00 2024-12-31 202571677 CORLISS & SOLOMON PLLC 242 CHARLOTTE ST SUITE 1 ASHEVILLE NC 28801 990 2024-01-01 810757744 Asheville Poverty Initiative ASHE 8282220393 610 Haywood Road Asheville NC 28806 Phil Leonard Treasurer 8282220393 2025-06-18 true true Todd Oldenburg P02281691 8282360206 2025-06-20 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X Phil Leonard 610 Haywood Road Ste B Asheville NC 28806 550768 false X ashevillepovertyinitiative.org X 2016 NC The mission of Asheville Poverty Initiative is to build community and educate about the realities of poverty. 9 9 7 250 0 0 210717 533933 600 4625 4920 8995 -15 1434 216222 548987 4500 1836 0 100542 201476 0 27175 92605 123117 197647 326429 18575 222558 268588 499950 7318 16122 261270 483828 The mission of Asheville Poverty Initiative is to build community and educate about the realities of poverty. false false 275721 1836 4625 12 Baskets Caf expanded to provide lunch and groceries 4 days each week, not missing a day in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Helene. The Caf served over 33,000 meals and rescued approximately 120,000 pounds of food. We serve all who come at no charge, serving donated/rescued food provided by local restaurants, food services, grocery stores, and farms. APIs Realities of Poverty Education Programs include group discussions, panels, and tours of places in downtown Asheville that a homeless person might visit in a day. This program provided 55 activities to 543 participants in 2024. Groups can include schools, colleges, churches, civic groups, or interested individuals. The programs are led by our Poverty Educators, giving voice and leadership opportunities to people with life experiences of poverty to educate others as to the causes and challenges of poverty. 12 Baskets Caf also provides meeting space for community groups outside of food serving hours. Affinity groups include people creating art and music, sharing creative writings, playing chess, sharing community information, and discussing important local topics. 275721 true true false false false false false false false false true false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 8 0 7 true false false false false false false false false false false false false X 9 9 false false true false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true false false NC X Philip A Leonard 8284581704 33 E Owl Creek Lane Fairview NC 28730 X Ben Williamson Executive Director 40.00 X 71032 0 0 Kimberleigh Wells Board Chair 3.00 X X 0 0 0 Philip Leonard Treasurer 20.00 X X 0 0 0 Bill Buchanan Secretary 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Melissa Harris Board Member 2.00 X 0 0 0 TJ Amos Board Member 2.00 X 506 0 0 Steve Leventer Board Member 2.00 X 0 0 0 Shaad Bellamy Board Member 2.00 X 1633 0 0 Shunyu Huang Board Member 2.00 X 0 0 0 Taija Ventrella Board Member 2.00 X 0 0 0 73171 0 0 false false false 17804 516129 18420 533933 Program Income 624230 4625 0 0 4625 6508 0 6508 480 480 480 480 2487 2487 2487 0 0 2487 309 309 309 1650 1781 -131 -131 Miscellaneous 999999 776 0 0 776 776 548987 4625 0 10429 1500 1500 336 336 71032 56826 7103 7103 114847 96472 3445 14930 15597 12789 1092 1716 2050 0 2050 0 18621 16253 2368 0 928 696 0 232 3436 865 546 2025 6053 3802 1407 844 48630 46545 2085 0 280 224 56 0 1272 0 1272 0 6831 6831 0 0 3876 2907 969 0 Program Supplies 10328 9932 396 0 Fundraising Expenses 325 0 0 325 In Kind Donations Utilized 18420 18420 0 0 Miscellaneous 2067 1323 744 0 326429 275721 23533 27175 71484 186204 171082 267579 11064 16580 225 262 300 300 544 520 47142 20504 12022 26638 1867 1867 268588 499950 7318 4738 11384 7318 16122 X 155635 248522 105635 235306 261270 483828 268588 499950 222558 X false false false X 0 309184 134039 169716 210717 533933 1357589 0 0 309184 134039 169716 210717 533933 1357589 55463 1302126 531 381 1226 4920 6988 14046 0 1273 605 252 308 776 3214 1374849 61093 0.94710 0.96400 X 0 0 0 Pt II Ln 10 Other Income Part II, Line 10 Description: Gaming 2020: 1273. 2021: 0. 2022: 0. Description: Miscellaneous 2020: 0. 2021: 605. 2022: 252. 2023: 308. 2024: 776. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 0 5406 571 4835 41736 19933 21803 26638 Security Deposits 1867 1867 Pt VI, Line 11b The 990 is prepared by a CPA firm, reviewed by management, presented to the board for review, proposed revisions and final approval. Pt VI, Line 12c Enforces as necessary. Any board member with a conflict of interest on any specific topic informs the board and abstains from voting on the issued. Pt VI, Line 15a API conducted a search from August-December 2023 to fill the vacant Executive Director position. We engaged an outside consultant to assist with the search, and this consultant provided comparability data and independent guidance to the search committee as to appropriate compensation. The deliberation and decision as to compensation is documented in the board minutes. Other Board of Directors: Directors Amos and Bellamy received compensation for their services as Proverty Educators. They received no compensation for their services as Board Members. Pt VI, Line 4 Voted Expanded Board of Directors from nine members to twelve members. The filling of newly created board seats did not happen until the next fiscal year.