NC Chapter of Swana
Swana is an organization of professionals committed to advancing from solid waste management to resource management through their shared emphasis on education, advocacy, and research.
NC Chapter of Swana at a glance
In short: NC Chapter of Swana gave $10K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $10,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $10,000
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $424,805
- +4.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who NC Chapter of Swana funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund ($10K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund Raleigh, NC | Hurricane Helene Disaster Relief Efforts | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $424,805 | $314,335 | $295,650 | $10,000 | 1 | $8,187 |
| 2024 | $407,832 | $427,559 | $370,483 | — | — | $33 |
| 2023 | $434,567 | $274,011 | $272,761 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | $182,159 | $221,806 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | $179,080 | $140,664 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | $137,830 | $177,759 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $401,757 | $441,018 | $411,590 | — | — | $2,828 |
About NC Chapter of Swana
Based on IRS filings
NC Chapter of Swana is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Newton, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $425K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K. Net investment income was $8K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
NC Chapter of Swana is led by Joe Hack, President since 2024 (on filings since 2019); 1 of 13 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joe Hack
President
Secretary → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
D. Scott Bost
Director
Director & Trainer → Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
6 hrs/week
$3K (2025)
Mike Brinchek
Director
President → Past President, 2020
Past President → Director, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rodney Hamby
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heather Cashwell
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jordan Weiner
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chad Beane
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Van Ness
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lewis Walker
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tracy Nestor
Past President
Vice President → President, 2021
President → Past President, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Plummer
Vice President
Treasurer → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ellen Price
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Lee
Secretary
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Angel White (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Amanda Bader (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Scott Bost (2019–2023) — Past President
- Former: Dane Pedersen (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Chris Stahl (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Ray Hoffman (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Joe Suleyman (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: John Pfleger (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Jim Woodie (2019) — Director
- Former: Joe Readling (2019) — Director
- Former: Marcie Smith (2019) — Director
- Former: Michele Sakwa (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $3K, to D Scott Bost (Director).
Frequently asked questions about NC Chapter of Swana
How much does NC Chapter of Swana give each year?
NC Chapter of Swana gave $10K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is NC Chapter of Swana?
NC Chapter of Swana reported $425K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $314K.
What is NC Chapter of Swana?
NC Chapter of Swana is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Newton, NC. It holds $425K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does NC Chapter of Swana operate?
NC Chapter of Swana has awarded grants in North Carolina.
What is NC Chapter of Swana's EIN?
NC Chapter of Swana's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-1397340. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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