Charlotte Life Navigators Inc
The corporation will help develop a community-wide network of life navigators in charlotte who will bring integrated support services to families in poverty on a long-term basis.
Charlotte Life Navigators Inc at a glance
In short: Charlotte Life Navigators Inc gave $140K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $70K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $140,000
- +40.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $70,000
- -30.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $70,000
- Total assets
- $92,963
- -59.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Charlotte Life Navigators Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Renaissance West Community Initiative ($100K). Together the top 2 received $140K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2023) to $150K (2022). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $140K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Renaissance West Community Initiative Charlotte, NC | Funding | $100,000 |
| Freedom Communities Charlotte, NC | Funding | $40,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $92,963 | $3,000 | $140,301 | $140,000 | 2 |
| 2023 | $230,264 | $211,950 | $100,206 | $100,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | $118,520 | $258,000 | $150,283 | $150,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | $10,803 | $148,000 | $150,197 | — | — |
About Charlotte Life Navigators Inc
Based on IRS filings
Charlotte Life Navigators Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Charlotte, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $93K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $140K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Charlotte Life Navigators Inc is led by W. Edwin McMahan Jr., President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
W. Edwin McMahan Jr.
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Anna McMahan
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Christopher Nesbit
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Charlotte Life Navigators Inc
How much does Charlotte Life Navigators Inc give each year?
Charlotte Life Navigators Inc gave $140K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $100K across 1 grant.
How large is Charlotte Life Navigators Inc?
Charlotte Life Navigators Inc reported $93K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3K.
What is Charlotte Life Navigators Inc?
Charlotte Life Navigators Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Charlotte, NC. It holds $93K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Charlotte Life Navigators Inc operate?
Charlotte Life Navigators Inc has awarded grants in North Carolina.
What is Charlotte Life Navigators Inc's EIN?
Charlotte Life Navigators Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-1976549. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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