Nonprofit · EIN 56-0670576
CATAPULT EMPLOYERS ASSOCIATION INC
Tax-exempt · CHARLOTTE, NC 28273
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $8,258,838 | $7,620,454 | $638,384 | $35,303,814 | $3,915,543 | $31,388,271 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $11,930,583 | $7,421,066 | $4,509,517 | $35,048,921 | $4,545,271 | $30,503,650 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $7,482,222
- Investment income
- $945,302
- Net rental income
- $274,111
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$59,456
- Other revenue
- -$168,686
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,040,727
- Other salaries and wages
- $4,087,327
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $6,137,585
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $12,013
- Occupancy
- $573,361
- Travel
- $89,010
- Depreciation
- $157,381
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $35,048,921
- Total assets, end of year
- $35,303,814
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,915,543
- Net assets, end of year
- $31,388,271
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $821,987
- Publicly traded securities
- $26,835,255
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $31,388,271
- Gross receipts
- $9,506,201
- Employees
- 97
- Volunteers
- 11
- Year formed
- 1958
- 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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheryl Richards | CEO Officer | 40 | $614,476 | $20,202 |
| J Douglas Blizzard III | Chief Solutions Officer Key employee | 40 | $261,217 | $28,018 |
| Shannon Prosser | CHIEF MARKETING AND ENGAGEMENT OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $233,999 | $46,405 |
| Camilla Robinson | Key Employee Key employee | 40 | $188,889 | $22,205 |
| Thomas Sheehan | DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP Highest-paid employee | 40 | $152,733 | $30,856 |
| Carlie Houchins | DIRECTOR OF LEARNING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $161,167 | $15,582 |
| Kevin Von der Lippe | DIRECTOR OF PRE-EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $155,404 | $20,087 |
| Jill Feldman | DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC HR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $156,731 | $9,403 |
| Kim Boyko | Employee Highest-paid employee | 40 | $148,963 | $7,624 |
| Hyunna Coelho | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| John Matthews | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Marshall Cherry | Board Member & Officer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Nick Ellis | Board Member & Officer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Brandy Milazzo | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Gary Salamido | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Batten | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jeannette Anselmo | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Laura Belcher | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Trent Scovell | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheryl Richards | CEO Officer | 40 | $393,029 | $21,915 |
| Shannon Prosser | Chief Marketing and Engagement Officer Key employee | 40 | $201,822 | $41,771 |
| J Douglas Blizzard III | Chief Solutions Officer Key employee | 40 | $208,048 | $30,378 |
| Thomas Sheehan | Director of Membership Highest-paid employee | 40 | $136,941 | $27,130 |
| Carlie Houchins | Director of Learning Highest-paid employee | 40 | $143,904 | $16,137 |
| Kevin Von der Lippe | Director of Pre-Employment Solutions Highest-paid employee | 40 | $138,418 | $17,989 |
| Jill Feldman | Director of Strategic HR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $140,250 | $9,272 |
| Angela Brown | Director of Business Transformation Highest-paid employee | 40 | $133,288 | $9,612 |
| Hyunna Coelho | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| John Matthews | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Melissa McGuire | Secretary/Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Henry Batten | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Laura Belcher | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Marshall Cherry | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mary Cloninger | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Nick Ellis | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sharon Bryson | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Trent Scovell | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 9140 ARROWPOINT ROAD, CHARLOTTE, NC 28273-8120
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Dr Wen Hemingway, 9140 Arrowpoint Blvd 140, Charlotte, NC 28273
- Signed the 990
- Dr Wen Hemingway, CFO and COO
- Phone
- (866) 440-0302
- Website
- HTTPS://LETSCATAPULT.ORG/
- Return prepared by
- Forvis Mazars LLP
Mission
CATAPULT PROVIDES EMPLOYERS WITH THE CONFIDENCE TO NAVIGATE EVERYDAY OPERATIONAL CHALLENGES, MAKING WORKPLACES MORE EFFECTIVE AND EMPLOYEES MORE SUCCESSFUL.
Program accomplishments
- Membership: Catapult achieves our mission by providing members with current data, best-practices, and compliance advice 24/7 through seasoned HR professionals. Our staff researches local, state, and national employment practices and educates members on the latest employment policies and trends. Members receive publications and results of survey data along with opportunities for networking and professional engagement through conferences, roundtables, webinars, and small group gatherings.
- Training & Development: Catapult offers a range of professional training and development for emerging supervisors and managers, credential preparation for HR professionals, and leadership for individuals expanding their careers. Public courses are offered in-person and online allowing employers to advance their workforce skills and leadership capabilities for the future. Catapult's signature "The Management Advantage" program was recently redesigned allowing additional flexibility for employers to develop their employees through shorter modules. Catapult helps ensure professional standards are maintained for the HR profession while developing critical skills for the future workforce.
- Publications, Surveys and Tools: Catapult provides an extensive library of data, resources, and tools for members. Launched in 2024, the HUB provides members with access documents, templates, data, and resources that allow companies to remain compliant with workplace laws. Catapult produces employment related publications and surveys including salary, wage and hour, employee benefits, business trends and workforce trends and members receive compliance posters for their workplaces. Through the HUB, Catapult members engage in forum discussions and share best practices across industries and company size.
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
- 56-0670576
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 1960
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $35,303,814
- Income (IRS master file)
- $9,506,201
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $8,258,838 | $7,620,454 | $35,303,814 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $11,930,583 | $7,421,066 | $35,048,921 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $11,212,644 | $10,400,253 | $29,887,100 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | $11,591,592 | $12,071,472 | $29,062,151 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | 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 56-0670576).
Questions about CATAPULT EMPLOYERS ASSOCIATION INC
- What is the EIN of CATAPULT EMPLOYERS ASSOCIATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CATAPULT EMPLOYERS ASSOCIATION INC is 56-0670576.
- Is CATAPULT EMPLOYERS ASSOCIATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 1960.
- Are donations to CATAPULT EMPLOYERS ASSOCIATION INC tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does CATAPULT EMPLOYERS ASSOCIATION 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 CATAPULT EMPLOYERS ASSOCIATION INC 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 CATAPULT EMPLOYERS ASSOCIATION INC 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 CATAPULT EMPLOYERS ASSOCIATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Dr Wen Hemingway.
- Who are the officers and directors of CATAPULT EMPLOYERS ASSOCIATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 19 people; 9 received compensation from the organization, the highest $614,476 (Cheryl Richards, CEO).
- How much revenue does CATAPULT EMPLOYERS ASSOCIATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $8,258,838, expenses of $7,620,454 and total assets of $35,303,814 at year end.
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