North Carolina Alliance for
To grow leadership capacity among practicing school leaders through leadership development programs that are aligned to the research-based performance evaluation standards and competencies for highly effective school leadership.
North Carolina Alliance for at a glance
In short: North Carolina Alliance for gave $60K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $20K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $60,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- Average grant
- $20,000
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $4,954,532
- +9.6% 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 North Carolina Alliance for funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Buncombe County Schools ($40K). Together the top 3 received $60K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $60K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Buncombe County Schools Asheville, NC | Disaster Recovery | $40,000 |
| Ashe County Schools Jefferson, NC | Disaster Recovery | $10,000 |
| Yancey County Schools Burnsville, NC | Disaster Recovery | $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 | $4,954,532 | $1,516,265 | $1,036,377 | $60,000 | 3 | $61,034 |
| 2024 | $4,521,434 | $1,407,409 | $1,371,193 | — | — | $72,846 |
| 2023 | $4,627,013 | $1,348,728 | $1,411,428 | — | — | $5,182 |
| 2022 | $4,542,545 | $639,051 | $957,257 | — | — | $611 |
| 2021 | $4,895,211 | $1,242,714 | $845,398 | — | — | $998 |
| 2019 | $3,349,480 | $1,259,686 | $1,126,060 | — | — | $10,581 |
About North Carolina Alliance for
Based on IRS filings
North Carolina Alliance for is a public charity focused on Education, based in Raleigh, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $5.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $60K. Net investment income was $61K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
North Carolina Alliance for is led by Michelle Baker, President-El since 2025 (on filings since 2022); 1 of 12 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michelle Baker
President-El
Director → President-El, 2025
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rhonda Schuler
President
President-Elect → President, 2025
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andre Peek
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill McNeal
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Samuel H. Houston
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tony Jackson
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Logan
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yvette Smith-Mason
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emily Doyle
Executive Di
Executive Director → Executive Di, 2025
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
$3K (2019) → $10K (2025)
Jack Hoke
Vice President
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Joyce
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shirley Prince
Secretary
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Brad Richardson (2022–2024) — Past-President
- Former: Aaron Slutsky (2023–2024) — President
- Former: Mark Sorrells (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Anthony Jackson (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Ethan Lenker (2021–2023) — Past-President
- Former: Matt Wight (2019–2022) — Past-President
- Former: Tahira Stalberte (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Glenda Jones (2021) — President
- Former: Carrie Tulbert (2019) — Director
- Former: Jeff Hollamon (2019) — Past-President
- Former: Patrick Miller (2019) — President
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 $10K, to Emily Doyle (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about North Carolina Alliance for
How much does North Carolina Alliance for give each year?
North Carolina Alliance for gave $60K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is North Carolina Alliance for's typical grant size?
North Carolina Alliance for's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $20,000, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does North Carolina Alliance for give grants?
North Carolina Alliance for gives mostly in North Carolina: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does North Carolina Alliance for give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on North Carolina Alliance for's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Disaster Recovery" (3 grants).
How large is North Carolina Alliance for?
North Carolina Alliance for reported $5.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.5M.
What is North Carolina Alliance for?
North Carolina Alliance for is a public charity focused on Education, based in Raleigh, NC. It holds $5.0M in total assets as of 2025.
What is North Carolina Alliance for's EIN?
North Carolina Alliance for's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2069439. 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 23, 2026)
Live grants for the work North Carolina Alliance for funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Creative Impact Grants $500 - $2,500 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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