CISNC'S MISSION IS TO SURROUND STUDENTS WITH A COMMUNITY OF SUPPORT, EMPOWERING THEM TO STAY IN SCHOOL AND ACHIEVE IN LIFE. CISNC SERVES AS THE BACKBONE FOR ITS STATEWIDE NETWORK OF 20 INDEPENDENT NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT SERVE LOCAL STUDENTS IN MORE THAN 300 SCHOOLS. CISNC PROVIDES CORE PROGRAM SUPPORT TO ITS NETWORK OF AFFILIATED NONPROFITS TO ENSURE STUDENT IMPACT: PROGRAM TRAINING, DATA MANAGEMENT SUPPORT AND RESEARCH, ACCREDITATION SUPPORT, AND NON-PROFIT MANAGEMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE IN THE AREAS OF HUMAN RESOURCES, PLANNING, FINANCE AND GOVERNANCE.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.8M
-4.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.3M
+10.0% YoY
Grant Count
13
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$177K
+10.0% YoY
About Communities in Schools of North
Based on IRS filings
Communities in Schools of North is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in RALEIGH, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 13 grants totaling $2.3M. Net investment income was $210K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,795,894 | $7,123,800 | $8,297,246 |
| Revenue | $7,224,040 | $5,858,590 | $8,586,637 |
| Expenses | $6,948,882 | $6,833,691 | $4,466,799 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $210,069 | $85,172 | $10,780 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
62 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Cis of Charlotte-mecklenburg Inc ($596,004), Cis of Cape Fear Inc ($375,676), Cis of Robeson County Inc ($230,720).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CIS OF CAPE FEAR INC WILMINGTON, NC | EXPANSION AND PANDEMIC RESPONSE | $375,676 |
| CIS OF CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG INC CHARLOTTE, NC | EXPANSION AND PANDEMIC RESPONSE | $596,004 |
| CIS OF BRUNSWICK COUNTY INC SOUTHPORT, NC | EXPANSION AND PANDEMIC RESPONSE | $172,234 |
| ALLIANCE FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH INC GASTONIA, NC | EXPANSION | $16,328 |
| CIS OF CHATHAM COUNTY INC SILER CITY, NC | PANDEMIC RESPONSE | $168,118 |
| CIS OF CLEVELAND COUNTY INC SHELBY, NC | PANDEMIC RESPONSE | $57,419 |
| CIS OF GREATER GREENSBORO INC GREENSBORO, NC | PANDEMIC RESPONSE | $159,495 |
| CIS OF HIGH POINT INC HIGH POINT, NC | PANDEMIC RESPONSE | $36,899 |
| CIS OF RANDOLPH COUNTY ASHBORO, NC | PANDEMIC RESPONSE | $96,365 |
| CIS OF ROBESON COUNTY INC LUMBERTON, NC | EXPANSION AND PANDEMIC RESPONSE | $230,720 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEN PYSCH | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| KENDRICK FENTRESS | VICE-CHAIR | 1 | — |
| JAMES SPEED | SECRETARY / TREASURER | 1 | — |
| BLAINE MOREHEAD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRYAN BICKLEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CYNTHIA MARSHALL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DR HOPE WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ELENOR HAITH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| EUNIKA SMALLS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JAMES REID III | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JUSTIN SOSNE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JUSTIN WOOD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LEON CHISHOLM | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARIA PITRE-MARTIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MELANIE GEARY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MELINDA DICKINSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHELLE LAIR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RAVEN JEFFERSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ROBERT DOREAUK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| STEPHANIE ADAMS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| STEPHANIE DRISCOLL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TINA WILSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TRINITA CARLTON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| VICTORIA JACOBS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| WILLIAM BILLY LASSITER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JILL COX | PRESIDENT & CEO | 36 | $159,732 |
| SARAH ALMEIDA | CFO | 36 | $145,178 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Communities in Schools of North?
Communities in Schools of North is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in RALEIGH, NC. It holds $6.8M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Communities in Schools of North?
As of 2024, Communities in Schools of North holds $6.8M in total assets with $7.2M in annual revenue. It awarded 13 grants totaling $2.3M in 2024.
Where does Communities in Schools of North operate?
Communities in Schools of North has awarded grants in North Carolina.
What size grants does Communities in Schools of North award?
In 2024, Communities in Schools of North awarded 13 grants totaling $2.3M — an average of about $177K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Communities in Schools of North's EIN?
Communities in Schools of North's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-1677831. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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