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Nonprofit · EIN 88-3368787

NOW SERVING INC

Tax-exempt · RALEIGH, NC 27605

Financials

$257K$261K2023$311K$345K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of NOW SERVING INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$311,058$344,994-$33,936$56,643$1,625$55,018
December 31, 2023990$256,898$260,993-$4,095$92,553$3,599$88,954
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$264,518
Program service revenue
$54,499
Investment income
$0
Net income from fundraising events
-$7,959
Other revenue
-$7,959

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$79,950
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$79,950
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$3,023
Travel
$284
Program services (functional)
$164,847
Management and general (functional)
$180,147

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$92,553
Total assets, end of year
$56,643
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,625
Net assets, end of year
$55,018
Publicly traded securities
$13,716
Gross receipts
$343,967
Employees
0
Volunteers
25
Year formed
2022
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
GREG LOWENHAGENEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$79,950
JESMA REYNOLDSBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
MCGAVOCK EDWARDSVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
JOYCE KOHNSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
MIKE BECKERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
SARA WALKERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CHRIS MATTONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JIMBO PERRYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CICELY MITCHELLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CATHERINE FAINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
BRIGID WASHINGTONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
HARRIS VAUGHANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
BRIAN ETHERIDGEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
LYTONYA ALEXANDERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JOHN YATESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 18 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
GREG LOWENHAGENEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$80,859
JESMA REYNOLDSCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
MCGAVOCK EDWARDSVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
CHRIS MATTONTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
JOYCE KOHNSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
LYTONYA ALEXANDERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MIKE BECKERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
BRIAN ETHERIDGEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CATHERINE FAINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CICELY MITCHELLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JIMBO PERRYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
HARRIS VAUGHANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
SARA WALKERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
BRIGID WASHINGTONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JOHN YATESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
WILLA KANEBOARD MEMBER EMERITUS
Trustee or director
1$0
JIMMY BROUGHTONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
SCOTT CRAWFORDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
907 GLENWOOD AVE, RALEIGH, NC 27605-1511
In care of
% MCGAVOCK EDWARDS
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
MCGAVOCK EDWARDS, 907 GLENWOOD AVE, RALEIGH, NC 27608
Signed the 990
MCGAVOCK EDWARDS, BOARD CHAIR
Phone
(919) 949-8870
Return prepared by
THOMAS JUDY & TUCKER PA

Mission

NOW SERVING PAIRS RESTAURANTS, CATERERS, AND COMMERCIAL KITCHENS (MEAL MAKERS) WITH COMMUNITY AGENCIES TO DELIVER HEALTHY MEALS TO NEIGHBORS IN NEED. WITH OUR RESOURCES, MEAL MAKERS INTEGRATE COMMUNITY MEALS INTO THEIR OPERATIONS AND CONNECT WITH TRUSTED PARTNERS TO ENABLE EFFICIENT DISTRIBUTION. THIS FRESH APPROACH TO HUNGER RELIEF HAS THREE MAIN BENEFITS: IT PROVIDES REGULAR INCOME TO LOCAL BUSINESS PRODUCING COMMUNITY MEALS, GIVES COMMUNITY AGENCIES INPUT ON MEAL QUANTITY AND TYPE, AND MOST IMPORTANTLY, PROVIDES NUTRITIOUS, READY-TO-CONSUME MEALS TO RECIPIENTS. OUR VISION IS A SUSTAINABLE SUPPORT SYSTEM TO UPLIFT RESIDENTS ACROSS NORTH CAROLINA AND THE SOUTH.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • NOW SERVING IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION BASED IN RALEIGH, NC, THAT PAIRS COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS (CBOS) WITH RESTAURANTS TO PROVIDE HEALTHY MEALS TO NEIGHBORS IN NEED. WITH OUR RESOURCES, RESTAURANTS INTEGRATE COMMUNITY MEALS INTO THEIR OPERATIONS AND CONNECT WITH TRUSTED PARTNERS TO ENABLE EFFICIENT DISTRIBUTION. WITH RECIPIENTS ALWAYS TOP-OF-MIND, MEALS ARE NUTRITIOUS, CULTURALLY CONSCIOUS, AND READY-TO-EAT.
    Expenses $164,847 · revenue $54,499

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
88-3368787
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
2023
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$56,643
Income (IRS master file)
$343,967

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$311,058$344,994$56,643IRS
990December 2023$256,898$260,993$92,553XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––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 88-3368787).

Questions about NOW SERVING INC

What is the EIN of NOW SERVING INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of NOW SERVING INC is 88-3368787.
Is NOW SERVING INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
Are donations to NOW SERVING INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does NOW SERVING 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 NOW SERVING 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 NOW SERVING 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 NOW SERVING INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names MCGAVOCK EDWARDS.
Who are the officers and directors of NOW SERVING INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 15 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $79,950 (GREG LOWENHAGEN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does NOW SERVING INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $311,058, expenses of $344,994 and total assets of $56,643 at year end.

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