NC Counts Coalition is a nonpartisan, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization based in Raleigh, North Carolina. The organization is committed to building a healthy, just, and equitable North Carolina through cross-sector partnerships that advance systemic solutions for communities facing systemic barriers. The coalition specifically focuses on serving BIPOC communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, low-wealth communities, immigrant communities, and other marginalized populations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$9.3M
+8.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$369K
-89.4% YoY
Grant Count
22
-76.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$17K
-55.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: Building a North Carolina where everyone counts and has a fair opportunity to reach their full potential.
The organization operates through three primary program areas:
Recovery and Resiliency — Helps communities recover from unforeseen crises by working with government and community partners to understand the true needs of communities and develop appropriate responses to crises.
Civic Engagement and Representation — Supports community partners in power building by providing nonpartisan civic engagement education and resources to educate, engage, and empower communities on the democratic process and the intersection of issues they care about, such as education and healthcare.
Advocacy — Advances systemic solutions through advocacy initiatives addressing issues including fair representation, health equity, and digital equity.
The organization emphasizes a people-centered approach and public and private partnerships in its work.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
NC Counts Coalition operates statewide throughout North Carolina, with a particular focus on communities facing systemic barriers across the state.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2023 Financial Data:
- Total Revenue: $13.3 million
- Total Expenses: $6.03 million
- Total Assets: $8.53 million
- Total Liabilities: $0
Staffing: Approximately 20 employees
Tax Status: Tax-exempt since March 2019; IRS ruling year 2019; EIN: 82-5469509
Rating: The organization holds a Three-Star rating with an 87% score based on accountability and finance metrics.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $9,264,537 | $8,533,242 | $1,238,053 |
| Revenue | $3,640,478 | $13,323,090 | $6,020,797 |
| Expenses | $2,909,183 | $6,027,901 | $5,106,257 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $77,440 | — | — |
| 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
194 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Unidxs Western Nc ($34,700), Center for Participatory Change ($29,250), Centro Comunitario Hispano-americano ($29,250).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NARIAH'S WAY FOUNDATION BISCOE, NC | BEHAVIORAL HEALTH | $5,750 |
| ULECAN UNION DE LATINOS EN EL ESTE DE CAROLINA DEL NORTE HAVELOCK, NC | BEHAVIORAL HEALTH | $5,750 |
| A BETTER CHANCE A BETTER COMMUNITY ENFIELD, NC | CENSUS EQUITY FUND | $6,200 |
| 1 2 3 JUMP CONCORD, NC | CENSUS EQUITY FUND | $6,200 |
| CAMBODIAN ASSOCIATION OF NORTH CAROLINA GREENSBORO, NC | CENSUS EQUITY FUND | $6,200 |
| LILA LATINX LGBTQI INITIATIVE INC DURHAM, NC | CENSUS EQUITY FUND | $6,200 |
| RALEIGH YOUTH CHAPTER APRI RALEIGH, NC | CENSUS EQUITY FUND | $5,750 |
| SCOTLAND NECK COMMUNITY TASK FORCE SCOTLAND NECK, NC | CENSUS EQUITY FUND | $6,750 |
| SCOTLAND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT LAURINBURG, NC | CENSUS EQUITY FUND | $5,750 |
| THE HELP CENTER NC FRANKLINTON, NC | CENSUS EQUITY FUND | $6,200 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Stacey Carless — Principal Officer
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GWENDOLYN KEA | CHAIR/TREASURER | 1 | — |
| CONCHITA MCIVER | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| CORNELL WRIGHT | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DR TONYA WILLIAMS LEATHERS ED | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JORGE SOUSA | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| IESHIA ROBERTSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| STACEY CARLESS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $152,261 |
Recent Activity
Recent developments and announcements
NC Counts Coalition hosts an annual convening titled "We, the People, Count! Collaborating for a Healthier North Carolina," which fosters community, collaboration, and connection among coalition members and allies. The event empowers participants with information and resources needed to engage in NC Counts initiatives. Recent convenings have addressed health equity, census participation, nonprofit involvement in election years, digital equity, and policies affecting BIPOC communities.
NCDHHS, NC Counts Coalition Announce $500K in Grants to ...Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Nc Counts Coalition fund?
**Mission:** Building a North Carolina where everyone counts and has a fair opportunity to reach their full potential. The organization operates through three primary program areas: **Recovery and Resiliency** — Helps communities recover from unforeseen crises by working with government and community partners to understand the true needs of communities and develop appropriate responses to crises. **Civic Engagement and Representation** — Supports community partners in power building by providin…
Where does Nc Counts Coalition make grants?
NC Counts Coalition operates statewide throughout North Carolina, with a particular focus on communities facing systemic barriers across the state.
What size grants does Nc Counts Coalition award?
In 2024, Nc Counts Coalition awarded 22 grants totaling $369K — an average of about $17K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Nc Counts Coalition's EIN?
Nc Counts Coalition's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-5469509. 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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