Nonprofit · EIN 56-1495483
COUNCIL ON ADOLESCENTS OF CATAWBA COUNTY INC
Tax-exempt · HICKORY, NC 28602
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $557,580 | $508,210 | $49,370 | $184,704 | $3,514 | $181,190 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $414,334 | $401,075 | $13,259 | $123,607 | $3,542 | $120,065 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $471,962
- of which government grants
- $369,351
- Program service revenue
- $45,465
- Investment income
- $1,569
- Net income from fundraising events
- $38,262
- Other revenue
- $38,584
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $344,046
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $391,688
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $4,325
- Travel
- $27,077
- Depreciation
- $2,933
- Program services (functional)
- $418,095
- Management and general (functional)
- $90,115
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $136,067
- Total assets, end of year
- $184,704
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,514
- Net assets, end of year
- $181,190
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $16,398
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $165,545
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $15,645
- Gross receipts
- $573,650
- Employees
- 10
- Volunteers
- 100
- Year formed
- 1986
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEAH BETH HUBBARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DANIELLE THURMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOSH MCKINNEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| GARRETT CLARK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LISA YANG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BRANDY DAWKINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MELISSA SETZER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KATIE GOMERSALL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MICHAEL MCNALLY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CASEY STAFFORD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MICHELLE LUSK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SARAH PRENCIPE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| VANESSA FURCHES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MARK SEAMAN | CHAIR Officer | 2 | $0 |
| TRACY MOSS | SECRETARY Officer | 2 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KARI DUNLAP | TREASURER Officer | 2 | $0 |
| THEA HELDERMAN | VICE CHAIR Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEAH BETH HUBBARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TRACY MOSS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOSH MCKINNEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| THEA HELDERMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TERRENCE TIPPS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KELLY FARR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MELISSA SETZER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MARK SEAMAN | VICE CHAIR Officer | 2 | $0 |
| DANIELLE THURMAN | CHAIR Officer | 2 | $0 |
| KARI DUNLAP | TREASURER Officer | 2 | $0 |
| HOLLY BENNETT | SECRETARY Officer | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1120 FAIRGROVE CHURCH RD, HICKORY, NC 28602-9630
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- JORDAN LEDFORD, 1120 FAIRGROVE CHURCH ROAD SE 22, HICKORY, NC 28601
- Signed the 990
- JORDAN LEDFORD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (828) 322-4591
- Website
- COACATAWBA.ORG
- Return prepared by
- LOWDERMILK CHURCH & CO LLP
Mission
TO INSPIRE TODAY'S YOUTH TO BE PHYSICALLY AND EMOTIONALLY HEALTHY THROUGH EDUCATION, AWARENESS AND ADVOCACY.
Program accomplishments
- TEEN TALK - THIS PROGRAM IS PART OF THE TEEN PREGNANCY PREVENTION INITIATIVE (TPPI) FUNDED THROUGH THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (NCDHHS) AND IS DESIGNED TO REDUCE RISKY SEXUAL BEHAVIOR AND PREVENT TEEN PREGANANCIES IN CATAWBA COUNTY. COUNCIL STAFF IMPLEMENTS AGE APPROPRIATE, CULTURALLY SENSITIVE, MEDICALLY ACCURATE COMPREHENSIVE SEXUALITY PROGRAMMING.Expenses $418,095 · revenue $45,787
- HEALTHLY YOUTH EDUCATION: THESE ARE IN-SCHOOL PROGRAMS THAT FOLLOW NORTH CAROLINA'S HEALTHY YOUTH ACT REQUIREMENTS AND HEALTHFUL LIVING GUIDELINES. THIS INCLUDES REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH AND SAFETY EDUCATION TO 7TH-9TH GRADES AND PUBERTY EDUCATION TO 5TH AND 6TH GRADES, AS WELL AS A BOOSTER PROGRAM FOR 10TH GRADE STUDENTS.
- LUNCH BUDDY - THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO HELP REACH STUDENTS WHO WOULD BENEFIT FROM HAVIN AN ADDITIONAL POSITIVE ROLE MODEL IN THEIR LIFE. IT HELPS CREATE HEALTHY ATTITUDES AND BEHAVIOR IN YOUTH, AS WELL AS PROVIDE SKILLS, RESOURCES, AND POSITIVE EXPERIENCES THAT WILL HELP THEM BECOME SUCCESSFUL PRODUCTIVE CITIZENS. COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS ARE RECRUITED TO BECOME MENTORS, TRAINED, HAVE BACKGROUND CHECKS PERFORMED, AND ARE MATCHED WITH AN APPROPRIATE CHILD. MENTORS SPEND 30 MINUTES EACH WEEK OF THE SCHOOL YEAR GOING INTO THE SCHOOL AND EATING LUNCH WITH THE STUDENT, WHILE BUILDING A POSITIVE RELATIONSHIP WITH HIM/HER.
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 | Check at the IRS |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 56-1495483
- 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
- 1987
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $184,704
- Income (IRS master file)
- $573,650
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $557,580 | $508,210 | $184,704 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $414,334 | $401,075 | $123,607 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $368,596 | $386,902 | $111,002 | 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 56-1495483).
Questions about COUNCIL ON ADOLESCENTS OF CATAWBA COUNTY INC
- What is the EIN of COUNCIL ON ADOLESCENTS OF CATAWBA COUNTY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of COUNCIL ON ADOLESCENTS OF CATAWBA COUNTY INC is 56-1495483.
- Is COUNCIL ON ADOLESCENTS OF CATAWBA COUNTY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1987.
- Are donations to COUNCIL ON ADOLESCENTS OF CATAWBA COUNTY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does COUNCIL ON ADOLESCENTS OF CATAWBA COUNTY 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 COUNCIL ON ADOLESCENTS OF CATAWBA COUNTY 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 COUNCIL ON ADOLESCENTS OF CATAWBA COUNTY 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 COUNCIL ON ADOLESCENTS OF CATAWBA COUNTY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names JORDAN LEDFORD.
- Who are the officers and directors of COUNCIL ON ADOLESCENTS OF CATAWBA COUNTY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 17 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does COUNCIL ON ADOLESCENTS OF CATAWBA COUNTY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $557,580, expenses of $508,210 and total assets of $184,704 at year end.
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