NC Budget & Tax Center
As a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, we work to document and analyze fiscal and economic conditions in partnership with community leaders and north carolinians with lived experience of poverty to advance systemic solutions through public policy that drives change.
NC Budget & Tax Center at a glance
In short: NC Budget & Tax Center gave $50K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $25K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $50,000
- -77.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,000
- -55.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $1,682,806
- +7.6% 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 NC Budget & Tax Center funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was NC Black Alliance ($25K). Together the top 2 received $50K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 6 (67%).
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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2024) to $224K (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NC Black Alliance Raleigh, NC | To Help Support Better NC Fellowship Program | $25,000 |
| Blueprint NC Raleigh, NC | To advance building for community leaders on state and local budget. | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,682,806 | $1,530,363 | $1,621,438 | $50,000 | 2 | $51,251 |
| 2023 | $1,563,412 | $2,703,395 | $1,163,686 | $224,000 | 4 | $24,535 |
About NC Budget & Tax Center
Based on IRS filings
NC Budget & Tax Center is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Durham, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $50K. Net investment income was $51K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
NC Budget & Tax Center is led by Alexandra Sirota, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alexandra Sirota
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$108K (2023) → $118K (2024)
Marcus Bass
Board Chair
Chair → Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Hughes
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elaine Mejia
Vice Chair
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Felisha McElvine
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Meg Wiehe
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tyler Daye
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Margaret Mejia (2023) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 $118K, to Alexandra Sirota (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about NC Budget & Tax Center
How much does NC Budget & Tax Center give each year?
NC Budget & Tax Center gave $50K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $224K across 4 grants.
How large is NC Budget & Tax Center?
NC Budget & Tax Center reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.5M.
What is NC Budget & Tax Center?
NC Budget & Tax Center is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Durham, NC. It holds $1.7M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does NC Budget & Tax Center operate?
NC Budget & Tax Center has awarded grants in North Carolina.
What is NC Budget & Tax Center's EIN?
NC Budget & Tax Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3524937. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
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 May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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