Nonprofit · EIN 45-3251258
PARTNERSHIP FOR A SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY
Tax-exempt · CHAPEL HILL, NC 27515
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $515,106 | $366,959 | $148,147 | $317,176 | $1,751 | $315,425 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $100,646 | $113,246 | -$12,600 | $211,868 | $20,602 | $191,266 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $307,733
- Program service revenue
- $168,094
- Investment income
- $36,912
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $34,116
- Net income from fundraising events
- $2,367
- Other revenue
- $2,367
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $6,467
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $3,500
- Program services (functional)
- $340,476
- Management and general (functional)
- $26,483
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $211,868
- Total assets, end of year
- $317,176
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,751
- Net assets, end of year
- $315,425
- Publicly traded securities
- $95,731
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $174,943
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $140,482
- Gross receipts
- $515,106
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 30
- Year formed
- 2011
- 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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARON NELSON NV | PRESIDENT & SECRETARY Officer | 5 | $0 | $241,768 | $26,070 |
| CREIGHTON BLACKWELL | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT MAITLAND | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SWETA ADKIN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BOB SAUNDERS NV | GENERAL COUNSEL Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIE ABOU-RJEILEH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LORI DOHERTY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BETSY HARRIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN LEHMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM MCNEELY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| POONAM NANDANI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TOLA OGUNTOYINBO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARON NELSON NV | PRESIDENT & SECRETARY Officer | 5 | $0 | $226,136 | $31,611 |
| CREIGHTON BLACKWELL | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS PERONTO | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SWETA ADKIN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LORI DOHERTY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| VAKESIA GRAVES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BETSY HARRIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN LEHMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TOLA OGUNTOYINBO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CONNOLLY WALKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 2897, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27515-2897
- In care of
- % AARON NELSON
- Mailing address (990-N for 2011)
- 104 SOUTH ESTES DRIVE, CHAPEL HILL NC 27514
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- AARON NELSON, 104 SOUTH ESTES DRIVE PO BOX 2897, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27515
- Principal officer (990-N for 2011)
- Aaron Nelson, 104 South Estes Drive, Chapel Hill NC 27514
- Signed the 990
- AARON NELSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (919) 967-7075
- Return prepared by
- BLACKMAN & SLOOP ADVISORS INC
Mission
THE PURPOSE OF THE PARTNERSHIP FOR A SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY IS TO APPLY BUSINESS LEADERSHIP TO ADDRESS COMMUNITY CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES. THE PARTNERSHIP SUPPORTS EDUCATION, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, JOB GROWTH, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND EFFORTS THROUGH PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING, TRAINING, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY CONVENING, RESEARCH, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO COMMUNITY PROBLEM SOLVERS AND PROBLEM-SOLVING ORGANIZATIONS.
Program accomplishments
- IN 2024, THE PARTNERSHIP ORGANIZED AN INTERCITY VISIT AND LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE, TAKING 70 COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS LEADERS TO ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN FOR A BIENNIAL BENCHMARKING TRIP. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO DEVELOPED LEADERSHIP CHAPEL HILL CARRBORO, A MULTI-MONTH, COHORT-BASED LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM FOR 20 COMMUNITY LEADERS. THE PARTNERSHIP COLLABORATED WITH THE CHAMBER FOR A GREATER CHAPEL HILL CARRBORO TO LAUNCH THE CAMPAIGN FOR A GREATER CHAPEL HILL-CARRBORO, A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE FOCUSED ON: INCREASING THE SUPPLY OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING; IMPROVING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT; AND SUPPORTING BUSINESS START-UPS AND SMALL BUSINESS GROWTH; ADDITIONALLY, THE PARTNERSHIP PARTNERED WITH THE CHAMBER TO: PRESENT AN ANNUAL STATE OF THE COMMUNITY REPORT; PRODUCE A COMMUNITY DATA BOOK; CONDUCT AND REPORT COMMUNITY RESEARCH (DELIVERING 10+ PRESENTATIONS); AND SERVE AS FISCAL SPONSOR FOR THE CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES OF SEVEN ORGANIZATIONSExpenses $340,476 · grants $6,467 · revenue $168,094
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 | Not 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
- 45-3251258
- 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
- 2012
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Public and societal benefit (W70)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $317,176
- Income (IRS master file)
- $515,106
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $515,106 | $366,959 | $317,176 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $100,646 | $113,246 | $211,868 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $240,253 | $172,891 | $198,145 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2011 Officer: Aaron Nelson | June 30, 2012 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 45-3251258).
Questions about PARTNERSHIP FOR A SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY
- What is the EIN of PARTNERSHIP FOR A SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PARTNERSHIP FOR A SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY is 45-3251258.
- Is PARTNERSHIP FOR A SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2012.
- Are donations to PARTNERSHIP FOR A SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PARTNERSHIP FOR A SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY 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 PARTNERSHIP FOR A SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did PARTNERSHIP FOR A SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of PARTNERSHIP FOR A SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names AARON NELSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of PARTNERSHIP FOR A SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does PARTNERSHIP FOR A SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $515,106, expenses of $366,959 and total assets of $317,176 at year end.
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