Mdc Inc
MDC Inc is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Durham, North Carolina, founded in 1967. Originally established as Manpower Development Corp., MDC has evolved from a workforce development organization into a catalyst for equitable change across the South. The organization operates as both a research and implementation entity, working to advance racial and gender equity while improving economic mobility in the region.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$13.0M
-22.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.9M
+107.4% YoY
Grant Count
36
+9.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$53K
+90.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: MDC equips Southern leaders, institutions, and communities with the necessary tools and strategies to advance equity—particularly racial and gender equity—and economic mobility.
Vision: A South where all people thrive.
Core Program Areas:
Research, Framing & Analysis — MDC conducts economic and demographic research across the South, producing the landmark State of the South report since 1996 to inform regional narratives and policy discussions.
Systems Design for Systems Change — The organization interrogates how systems impact people and supports community leaders in shifting or recreating systems to achieve better outcomes in areas including education, employment, and health. Services include coaching, training, technical assistance, program design, program management, and impact evaluation.
Equity Centered Leadership — MDC identifies and empowers leaders throughout communities, cultivating collaborative leadership focused on human dignity and improving lives across all populations.
Specific Initiatives:
- Great Expectations (early childhood initiative in partnership with Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust)
- Learning for Equity: A Network for Solutions (LENS-NC)
- Home-Based Child Care (HBCC) initiatives
- Rural Forward
- Network for Southern Economic Mobility (NSEM)
- Investing in Leaders of Color Fellowship (ILOC)
- Race Matters Institute
- Emerging Leaders Fellowship
- Autry Fellowship
- Dan Broun Award & Internship
- Southern Partnership to Reduce Debt
- Integrated Services Delivery and Social Determinants of Health
- Guilford Success Network
- North Carolina Inclusive Disaster Recovery Network
Grantmaking
Average Grant
amount and median grant amount data available but specific figures not disclosed in sources
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
MDC's grantmaking and programming primarily focus on:
- North Carolina
- South Carolina
- New York
- The broader South region
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024 (most recent filing):
- Total assets: $12,983,649
- Total revenues: $3,285,476
- Total expenses: $8,015,838
- Number of employees: 68
Rating: MDC holds a Four-Star rating with a 97% overall score, reflecting strong performance in accountability, finance, culture, community, leadership, and adaptability.
Tax Status: 501(c)(3) organization; tax-exempt since May 1968 (EIN: 56-0894222)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $12,983,649 | $16,821,754 | $15,379,560 |
| Revenue | $3,285,476 | $7,864,295 | $15,380,803 |
| Expenses | $8,015,838 | $6,111,461 | $5,551,859 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $479,662 | $167,937 | $50,791 |
| 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
106 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Hayti Reborn Justice Movement ($101,975), Community Initiatives Inc ($100,000), Bertie County Ymca ($100,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| HAYTI REBORN JUSTICE MOVEMENT DURHAM, NC | METLIFE ECONOMIC SECURITY AND MOBILITY | $101,975 |
| MONROE UNION COUNTY CDC MONROE, NC | AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT SUBAWARD | $37,500 |
| COLABORATIVE A LA MILPA ASHEVILLE, NC | AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT SUBAWARD | $52,500 |
| FRANKLIN COUNTY INTERFAITH COUNCIL LOUISBURG, NC | AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT SUBAWARD | $37,500 |
| CORE COMMUNITY COALITION SHELBY, NC | AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT SUBAWARD | $37,500 |
| FAYETTEVILLE PACT FAYETTEVILLE, NC | AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT SUBAWARD | $37,500 |
| BEAUFORT COUNTY UNITED WAY INC WASHINGTON, NC | AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT SUBAWARD | $37,500 |
| A BETTER CHANCE A BETTER COMMUNITY ENFIELD, NC | AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT SUBAWARD | $37,500 |
| EL CENTRO HISPANO INC DURHAM, NC | PROMOTING EQUITABLE EARLY CHILDHOOD OUTCOMES | $15,000 |
| PELETAH MINISTRIES NEW BERN, NC | PROMOTING EQUITABLE EARLY CHILDHOOD OUTCOMES | $15,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
President and CEO: Lakeisha Hood Moise (joined in 2025, marking MDC's fourth president and CEO)
Historical Leadership: George B. Autry was the founding executive director.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOSH CARPENTER- TO 382024 | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| JUAN SEPULVEDA | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| MICHELLE MAPP-TO 382024 | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| MONICA DONGRE | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| RICHARD AMMONS | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| STEPHANIE KANG | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| DARRIN GOSS SR | CHAIR | 1.5 | — |
| SUSAN GOODEN | VICE-CHAIR | 0.5 | — |
| AMIR FAROKHI | SECRETARY | 0.5 | — |
| KWEKU FORSTALL | TREASURER | 0.5 | — |
| JOHN LS SIMPKINS | PRESIDENT AND CEO | 40 | $249,519 |
| MARK MOTAMEN | VP OPERATIONS AND CULTURE | 40 | $178,894 |
| RALPH GILDEHAUS | SENIOR PROGRAM DIRECTOR | 40 | $168,620 |
| CALVIN ALLEN | VP PARTNERSHIPS AND PROGRAMS | 40 | $165,219 |
| KERRI FORREST | SENIOR PROGRAM DIRECTOR | 40 | $128,352 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**2025:** MDC welcomed new President and CEO Lakeisha Hood Moise, marking a leadership transition rooted in continuity and purpose. The organization continued advancing work toward equity and opportunity across the South despite policy changes and economic uncertainty.
**2024:** MDC released its "24 in 2024" report highlighting key accomplishments and continued focus on systems change and equity advancement.
MDC serves as the activating agency for the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust's Great Expectations early childhood initiative, a $40 million, 10-year investment focused on kindergarten readiness in Forsyth County.
MDC has partnered with Oak Foundation under their learning differences programme to advance policy and practice at the intersection of race, educational equity, and learning differences through LENS-NC.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Mdc Inc fund?
**Mission:** MDC equips Southern leaders, institutions, and communities with the necessary tools and strategies to advance equity—particularly racial and gender equity—and economic mobility. **Vision:** A South where all people thrive. **Core Program Areas:** • **Research, Framing & Analysis** — MDC conducts economic and demographic research across the South, producing the landmark State of the South report since 1996 to inform regional narratives and policy discussions. • **Systems Design for …
How do I apply for a grant from Mdc Inc?
**Grant Activity:** • Total giving: $2,030,725 (based on most recent IRS 990 filing for 2024) • Typical award range: $12,000–$101,975 • Average grant amount and median grant amount data available but specific figures not disclosed in sources **Focus Areas for Grants:** • Education • Human Services • Health Care • Nonprofit Human Services • Poverty Alleviation • Life Skills, Training & Rehabilitation • After School Programs
Where does Mdc Inc make grants?
MDC's grantmaking and programming primarily focus on: • North Carolina • South Carolina • New York • The broader South region
What size grants does Mdc Inc award?
In 2024, Mdc Inc awarded 36 grants totaling $1.9M — an average of about $53K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Mdc Inc's EIN?
Mdc Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-0894222. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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