Nonprofit · EIN 56-1416719
CRISIS ASSISTANCE MINISTRY
Tax-exempt · CHARLOTTE, NC 28206
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $18,570,042 | $18,285,131 | $284,911 | $8,703,775 | $549,321 | $8,154,454 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $17,263,228 | $18,671,892 | -$1,408,664 | $8,131,718 | $523,162 | $7,608,556 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $16,579,232 | $16,838,687 | -$259,455 | $9,234,154 | $452,151 | $8,782,003 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $18,446,773
- of which government grants
- $4,577,986
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $69,693
- Other revenue
- $53,576
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $11,994,462
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $197,793
- Other salaries and wages
- $4,085,143
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $5,323,766
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $7,636
- Travel
- $25,150
- Program services (functional)
- $16,656,257
- Management and general (functional)
- $450,093
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,178,781
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $8,131,718
- Total assets, end of year
- $8,703,775
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $549,321
- Net assets, end of year
- $8,154,454
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $42,297
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $6,627,247
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,527,207
- Gross receipts
- $18,570,042
- Employees
- 67
- Volunteers
- 12,869
- Year formed
- 1975
- 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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carol Hardison | CEO Officer | 45 | $189,167 | $8,626 |
| Timothy Ryan | CFO | 45 | $140,423 | $8,626 |
| Sue Wright | Chief Information | 45 | $134,302 | $9,258 |
| Ashley Medford | Chief Housing Stab | 45 | $127,605 | $10,663 |
| Steven Chastain | Chief Culture Off | 45 | $132,806 | $916 |
| Jacqueline Cunningham | CCSO | 45 | $104,936 | $11,308 |
| Gina Esquivel | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Keith Brunnemer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Steve Newmark | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Ed Holland | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Stuart Christhilf | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tamera Green | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Deidre John | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Deborah Brewer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Alexis McDaniels | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
15 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kerry-ann Archer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lori Crowder | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Quentin Fogan | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Ken Szymanski | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Lucinda Blue | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| John Magnuson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Debra Foster | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Chasity Boyce | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Stuart Proffitt | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Andrew Ladd | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Anne W Poole | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Melia James | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kati Everette | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Yog Hari | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Cameron Hall Wagner | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 30 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carol Hardison | CEO Officer | 45 | $175,984 | $8,562 |
| Timothy Ryan | CFO Officer | 45 | $138,186 | $8,562 |
| Mike Davis | Chief Advancement | 45 | $132,016 | $9,977 |
| Sue Wright | Chief Information | 45 | $130,505 | $8,916 |
| Ashley Medford | Chief Housing Stab | 45 | $126,079 | $10,663 |
| Steven Chastain | Chief Culture Off | 45 | $124,718 | $879 |
| Gina Esquivel | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Keith Brunnemer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Steve Newmark | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Ed Holland | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Stuart Christhilf | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tamera Green | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Deidre John | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Deborah Brewer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Alexis McDaniels | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kerry-ann Archer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lori Crowder | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Quentin Fogan | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Ken Szymanski | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Lucinda Blue | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| John Magnuson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Debra Foster | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Chasity Boyce | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Stuart Proffitt | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Andrew Ladd | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Anne W Poole | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Melia James | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kati Everette | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Yog Hari | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Cameron Hall Wagner | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 29 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carol Hardison | CEO Officer | 45 | $167,098 | $27,496 |
| Timothy Ryan | CFO Officer | 45 | $132,551 | $11,178 |
| Mike Davis | Chief Advancement | 45 | $128,151 | $12,901 |
| Sue Wright | Chief Information | 45 | $128,050 | $11,685 |
| Ashley Medford | Chief Housing Stab | 45 | $123,474 | $13,607 |
| Steven Chastain | Chief Culture Off | 45 | $127,808 | $3,809 |
| Gina Esquivel | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Quentin Fogan | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Ed Holland | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tamera Green | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Deidre John | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Deborah Brewer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Alexis McDaniels | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ken Szymanski | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lori Crowder | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Stuart Christhilf | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Nikhil Sawant | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Lucinda Blue | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| John Magnuson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Debra Foster | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Stuart Proffitt | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Andrew Ladd | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Steve Newmark | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kati Everette | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Yog Hari | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Melissa Agnew | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mitchell Baldwin | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Martino | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lisa Quisenberry | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 500 SPRATT ST STE A, CHARLOTTE, NC 28206-3235
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Carol Hardison, 500-A Spratt Street, Charlotte, NC 28206
- Signed the 990
- Ken Szymanski, Treasurer
- Phone
- (704) 371-3001
- Website
- www.crisisassistance.org
- Return prepared by
- Foard and Company PA
Mission
To provide assistance and advocacy for people in financial crisis, helping them move toward self-sufficiency.
Program accomplishments
- Housing and Financial Stability Program: Serves individuals and families in financial distress by preventing eviction and utility loss through financial aid paid directly to housing and utility vendors. Customers are counseled on how to develop a long-term strategy to avoid future housing crisis and are referred to any of numerous partner agencies for other needs identified during the assessment interview.Expenses $9,077,888 · grants $5,293,216
- Free Store: Provides donated clothing and household items free of charge to families in need. By providing these essential items at no cost, families are able to use their very limited resources on other basic necessities.Expenses $7,419,155 · grants $6,629,484
- Appliance Store:Expenses $159,214 · grants $71,762
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 56-1416719
- 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
- 1984
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P60Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $8,703,775
- Income (IRS master file)
- $18,570,042
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $18,570,042 | $18,285,131 | $8,703,775 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $17,263,228 | $18,671,892 | $8,131,718 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $16,579,232 | $16,838,687 | $9,234,154 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $12,946,602 | $13,635,118 | $9,210,179 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 56-1416719).
Questions about CRISIS ASSISTANCE MINISTRY
- What is the EIN of CRISIS ASSISTANCE MINISTRY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CRISIS ASSISTANCE MINISTRY is 56-1416719.
- Is CRISIS ASSISTANCE MINISTRY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1984.
- Are donations to CRISIS ASSISTANCE MINISTRY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CRISIS ASSISTANCE MINISTRY 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 CRISIS ASSISTANCE MINISTRY due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CRISIS ASSISTANCE MINISTRY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CRISIS ASSISTANCE MINISTRY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Carol Hardison.
- Who are the officers and directors of CRISIS ASSISTANCE MINISTRY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 30 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $189,167 (Carol Hardison, CEO).
- How much revenue does CRISIS ASSISTANCE MINISTRY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $18,570,042, expenses of $18,285,131 and total assets of $8,703,775 at year end.
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