Nonprofit · EIN 92-1089656
GREAT SCHOOLS NC
Tax-exempt · CHARLOTTE, NC 28209
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $3,107,192 | $3,909,337 | -$802,145 | $664,977 | $21,219 | $643,758 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $3,353,335 | $1,917,432 | $1,435,903 | $1,611,383 | $165,480 | $1,445,903 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,025,000
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $81,111
- Other revenue
- $1,081
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $975,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $238,173
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,209,973
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,745,817
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $9,124
- Accounting fees
- $9,467
- Occupancy
- $22,810
- Travel
- $51,013
- Program services (functional)
- $3,125,721
- Management and general (functional)
- $688,315
- Fundraising (functional)
- $95,301
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,611,383
- Total assets, end of year
- $664,977
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $21,219
- Net assets, end of year
- $643,758
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $643,758
- Gross receipts
- $3,107,192
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 3
- 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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MADELINE HANNIGAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $230,223 | $7,950 |
| SHEA REEDER | MANAGING DIRECTOR, SCHOOLS & PARTNERSHIPS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $230,223 | $7,950 |
| REID PHILLIPS | MANAGING DIRECTOR,SCHOOL FINANCE & REAL ESTATE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $230,223 | $7,950 |
| SHAUNA BELL | MANAGING DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $213,090 | $7,950 |
| ALLISON BECKER | CHIEF OF STAFF Highest-paid employee | 40 | $205,223 | $7,200 |
| HUNTER SCHIMPFF | DIRECTOR, FINANCE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $180,000 | $0 |
| SCOTT BENSON | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| BETH ANDERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| KAMEELAH SHAHEED | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MADELINE HANNIGAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $180,000 | $25,798 |
| HUNTER SCHIMPFF | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $144,150 | $19,135 |
| ALLIE BECKER | CHIEF OF STAFF Highest-paid employee | 40 | $140,025 | $19,135 |
| SHAUNA BELL | MANAGING DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $150,983 | $5,845 |
| REID PHILLIPS | MANAGING DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $131,825 | $17,064 |
| MARVIN ESPINOZA-LEIVA | DIRECTOR OF DATA STRATEGY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $128,625 | $0 |
| SCOTT BENSON | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| LANE FAISON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1515 MOCKINGBIRD LN STE 400, CHARLOTTE, NC 28209-3298
- In care of
- % LANE FAISON
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- MADELINE HANNIGAN, 1515 MOCKINGBIRD LN 400, CHARLOTTE, NC 28209
- Signed the 990
- MADELINE HANNIGAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (704) 409-3070
- Website
- WWW.GREATSCHOOLSNC.ORG
- 990-N for 2022 filed under this EIN
- Most likely by a chapter, club or affiliate (it says receipts are normally $50,000 or less). Officer: Madeline Hannigan, 7738 Rathlin Court, Charlotte NC 28203. Mailing address: 112 S Tryon Street Suite 850, Charlotte NC 28284. Website: www.greatschoolsnc.org
- Return prepared by
- SHARPE PATEL CPA
Mission
GREAT SCHOOLS NORTH CAROLINA (GSNC) SUPPORTS LEADERS WITH STRATEGIC FUNDING AND COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIP TO INCREASE ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY PUBLIC EDUCATION OPTIONS.
Program accomplishments
- GREAT SCHOOLS NORTH CAROLINA (GSNC) SUPPORTS LEADERS WITH STRATEGIC FUNDING AND COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIP TO INCREASE ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY PUBLIC EDUCATION OPTIONS.Expenses $3,125,721 · grants $975,000
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 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 92-1089656
- 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
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B12)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $664,977
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,107,192
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $3,107,192 | $3,909,337 | $664,977 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $3,353,335 | $1,917,432 | $1,611,383 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Madeline Hannigan Filed under this EIN, most likely by a chapter or affiliate | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $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 92-1089656).
Questions about GREAT SCHOOLS NC
- What is the EIN of GREAT SCHOOLS NC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GREAT SCHOOLS NC is 92-1089656.
- Is GREAT SCHOOLS NC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
- Are donations to GREAT SCHOOLS NC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GREAT SCHOOLS NC 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 GREAT SCHOOLS NC 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 GREAT SCHOOLS NC 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 GREAT SCHOOLS NC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names MADELINE HANNIGAN.
- Who are the officers and directors of GREAT SCHOOLS NC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $230,223 (MADELINE HANNIGAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does GREAT SCHOOLS NC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,107,192, expenses of $3,909,337 and total assets of $664,977 at year end.
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