Majority Rising NC
Our mission is to build majority support for public policies that create prosperity and opportunity for all North Carolinians. Through education and civic engagement, we seek a fair and just society where everyone can shape our collective future.
Majority Rising NC at a glance
In short: Majority Rising NC gave $115K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $29K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $115,000
- +109.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $28,750
- +4.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $32,500
- Total assets
- $476,035
- -57.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (87% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Majority Rising NC funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fair Future NC ($35K). Together the top 4 received $115K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $55K (2023) to $115K (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $115K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fair Future NC Raleigh, NC | general support grant | $35,000 |
| Progress NC Action Raleigh, NC | general support grant | $35,000 |
| North Carolina League of Cons Raleigh, NC | general support grant | $30,000 |
| Community News Center Washington, DC | general support grant | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $476,035 | $4,774,825 | $5,356,033 | $115,000 | 4 |
| 2023 | $1,106,257 | $1,489,100 | $490,813 | $55,000 | 2 |
| 2022 | $73,072 | $2,799,077 | $2,748,162 | — | — |
About Majority Rising NC
Based on IRS filings
Majority Rising NC is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Cary, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $476K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $115K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Majority Rising NC is led by Ian Shannon, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ian Shannon
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
45 hrs/week
$113K (2022) → $90K (2024)
Mack Paul
Board Chair
Chair → Board Chair, 2023
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Dickson
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Page Gardner
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Reggie Love
Board Treasurer
Treasurer → Board Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shawna Williams
Board Secretary
Secretary → Board Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rick Glazier
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Asher Hildebrand (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Tori Taylor (2022) — Board Officer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 $90K, to Ian Shannon (Executive Dir.).
Frequently asked questions about Majority Rising NC
How much does Majority Rising NC give each year?
Majority Rising NC gave $115K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $55K across 2 grants.
What is Majority Rising NC's typical grant size?
Majority Rising NC's median grant in 2024 was $32,500, and its average grant was $28,750, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Majority Rising NC give grants?
Majority Rising NC gives mostly in North Carolina: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Raleigh, NC (3 grants).
Does Majority Rising NC give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Majority Rising NC's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Majority Rising NC?
Majority Rising NC reported $476K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.8M.
What is Majority Rising NC?
Majority Rising NC is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Cary, NC. It holds $476K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Majority Rising NC's EIN?
Majority Rising NC's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-4783603. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 3, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
Live grants for the work Majority Rising NC funds
Public, Societal Benefit Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- I.M.P.A.C.T. Council Grants $5,000 - $20,000 · Due October 26, 2026
- Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion $25,000 · Due October 27, 2026
- Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project · Due October 27, 2026
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