Nonprofit · EIN 01-0975452
SUSTAIN CHARLOTTE INC
Tax-exempt · CHARLOTTE, NC 28203
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $716,841 | $678,252 | $38,589 | $956,932 | $32,889 | $924,043 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $695,546 | $812,338 | -$116,792 | $918,429 | $83,700 | $834,729 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $762,073 | $826,545 | -$64,472 | $1,039,535 | $139,424 | $900,111 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $702,530
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $12,775
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$1,153
- Net income from fundraising events
- $1,395
- Other revenue
- $1,536
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $134,660
- Other salaries and wages
- $296,468
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $487,574
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Depreciation
- $8,754
- Program services (functional)
- $438,090
- Management and general (functional)
- $112,867
- Fundraising (functional)
- $127,295
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $918,429
- Total assets, end of year
- $956,932
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $32,889
- Net assets, end of year
- $924,043
- Publicly traded securities
- $464,107
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $779,043
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $145,000
- Gross receipts
- $740,919
- Employees
- 6
- Volunteers
- 88
- Year formed
- 2010
- State of legal domicile
- NC
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shannon Binns | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $130,392 | $4,268 |
| Keith Alyea | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ray Addison II | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Philip Otienoburu | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Vaama Joshi | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Bill Staton | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Joni Emry | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Nicholas Sanford-Vu | VC, Ext Affairs Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| James Cass | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Betsy Bodien | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Gander | Governance Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Hannah O'Connor | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jolaine Elien | VC, Int Affairs Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shannon Binns | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $131,315 | $4,289 |
| Betsy Bodien | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ray Addison II | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Philip Otienoburu | VC, Governance Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Vaama Joshi | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Bill Staton | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Joni Adams | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Keith Alyea | VC, Ext Affairs Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Tyler Richardson | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Hannah O'Connor | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Nicholas Sanford-Vu | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Joel Olsen | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Niketa Mittal | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Gander | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| James Cass | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jolaine Elien | VC, Int Affairs Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shannon Binns | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $124,867 | $3,850 |
| Betsy Bodien | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ray Addison II | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Philip Otienoburu | VC, Governance Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jolaine Elien | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Bill Staton | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Joni Adams | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Keith Alyea | VC, Ext Affairs Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Tyler Richardson | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Joel Olsen | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Niketa Mittal | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Gander | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Becca Smith | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| James Cass | VC, Int Affairs Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1100 S MINT ST STE 208, CHARLOTTE, NC 28203-4010
- In care of
- % KEVIN GARRISON
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Shannon Binns, 1100 S Mint Street Suite 208, Charlotte, NC 28203
- Signed the 990
- Joni Emry, Current Chair
- Phone
- (704) 338-2610
- Website
- www.sustaincharlotte.org
- Return prepared by
- Foard and Company PA
Mission
Sustain Charlotte's mission is to create a more equitable, connected, and healthy community by inspiring responsible growth and transportation choices.
Program accomplishments
- Sustain Charlotte informs, engages, and empowers residents to tackle the complex sustainability challenges resulting from the regions rapid population growth. We achieve this by creating meaningful opportunities for residents to voice their opinions and advocate for decisions that shape their future; providing accessible, up-to-date information through our website, weekly newsletter, and social media channels; hosting educational and inspiring events that foster community connection and learning; collaborating closely with the City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County; partnering with over 100 community organizations to amplify our collective impact; and offering volunteer opportunities for individuals passionate about sustainability.Expenses $438,090
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 01-0975452
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2010
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Community improvement and capacity building (S31)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $956,932
- Income (IRS master file)
- $740,919
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $716,841 | $678,252 | $956,932 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $695,546 | $812,338 | $918,429 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $762,073 | $826,545 | $1,039,535 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $883,102 | $761,227 | $974,951 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 01-0975452).
Questions about SUSTAIN CHARLOTTE INC
- What is the EIN of SUSTAIN CHARLOTTE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SUSTAIN CHARLOTTE INC is 01-0975452.
- Is SUSTAIN CHARLOTTE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2010.
- Are donations to SUSTAIN CHARLOTTE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SUSTAIN CHARLOTTE INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of SUSTAIN CHARLOTTE INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SUSTAIN CHARLOTTE INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SUSTAIN CHARLOTTE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Shannon Binns.
- Who are the officers and directors of SUSTAIN CHARLOTTE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 13 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $130,392 (Shannon Binns, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does SUSTAIN CHARLOTTE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $716,841, expenses of $678,252 and total assets of $956,932 at year end.
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