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Nonprofit · EIN 99-3459944

ENCORE CONNECTS

Also known as ENCORE

Tax-exempt · DURHAM, NC 27709

Financials

$1.6M$433K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ENCORE CONNECTS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$1,557,382$432,689$1,124,693$1,557,382$432,689$1,124,693
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,542,857
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$14,525
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Program services (functional)
$432,689

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$0
Total assets, end of year
$1,557,382
Total liabilities, end of year
$432,689
Net assets, end of year
$1,124,693
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,124,693
Gross receipts
$1,557,382
Employees
0
Volunteers
5
Year formed
2024
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
Jeffrey SuralSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
Robert Coughlin JrPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Sarah TaylorTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Tracy DoaksVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Heather KinderBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 12889, DURHAM, NC 27709-2889
In care of
% SARAH TAYLOR
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Robert Coughlin Jr, 401 E Church St, Edenton, NC 27932
Signed the 990
Robert Coughlin Jr, President
Phone
(919) 248-1820
Return prepared by
Forvis Mazars LLP

Mission

The purpose of the organization is to promote public access to affordable, high-speed internet connections in unserved, underserved, or overlooked areas of the State of North Carolina and thereby assist in the development of devices and skills necessary to participate in the modern digital economy.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Given that the organization was newly formed in 2024, the accomplishments were development of foundational elements necessary for future construction of broadband networks. These include identification of unserved, underserved, and overlooked areas that the organization will build in, feasibility studies, and financial models to inform decision-making.
    Expenses $432,689

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, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
99-3459944
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2025
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,557,382
Income (IRS master file)
$1,557,382

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$1,557,382$432,689$1,557,382XML

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 99-3459944).

Questions about ENCORE CONNECTS

What is the EIN of ENCORE CONNECTS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ENCORE CONNECTS is 99-3459944.
Is ENCORE CONNECTS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2025.
Are donations to ENCORE CONNECTS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ENCORE CONNECTS 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 ENCORE CONNECTS 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 ENCORE CONNECTS 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 ENCORE CONNECTS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Robert Coughlin Jr.
Who are the officers and directors of ENCORE CONNECTS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does ENCORE CONNECTS have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,557,382, expenses of $432,689 and total assets of $1,557,382 at year end.

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