Carolina Leadership Coalition Inc
To advocate for policies that promote economic development and improve education, and to educate the public regarding positive benefits of lower taxation and limited government.
Carolina Leadership Coalition Inc at a glance
In short: Carolina Leadership Coalition Inc gave $500K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $500K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $500,000
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $500,000
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500,000
- Total assets
- $143,176
- -44.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Carolina Leadership Coalition Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Gopac Education Fund ($500K).
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 4 grants of 9 (44%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Carolina Leadership Coalition Inc gives
- Giving grew 900% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2021) to $738K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $500K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gopac Education Fund Arlington, VA | See Part IV for Detl | $500,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $143,176 | $1,138,400 | $1,252,425 | $500,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $257,201 | $553,350 | $469,635 | $250,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | $173,486 | $1,139,544 | $1,376,156 | $737,800 | 2 |
| 2021 | $410,098 | $517,500 | $218,180 | $50,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | $110,778 | $864,761 | $1,079,375 | $475,000 | 4 |
About Carolina Leadership Coalition Inc
Based on IRS filings
Carolina Leadership Coalition Inc is a public charity, based in Raleigh, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $143K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $500K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Carolina Leadership Coalition Inc is led by Lindsey Griffin, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lindsey Griffin
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jeffery B. Turner
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael Luethy
Executive Di
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$68K (2022) → $72K (2024)
D. Victor Edwards
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Murchison B. Biggs
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $72K, to Michael Luethy (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Carolina Leadership Coalition Inc
How much does Carolina Leadership Coalition Inc give each year?
Carolina Leadership Coalition Inc gave $500K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $250K across 1 grant.
How large is Carolina Leadership Coalition Inc?
Carolina Leadership Coalition Inc reported $143K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
Where does Carolina Leadership Coalition Inc operate?
Carolina Leadership Coalition Inc has awarded grants in District of Columbia, North Carolina, Virginia.
What is Carolina Leadership Coalition Inc's EIN?
Carolina Leadership Coalition Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-2595702. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 16, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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