North Carolina Association of Free and Charitable Clinics Inc
The North Carolina Association of Free & Charitable Clinics is a public charity based in Charlotte, North Carolina. It supports and advocates for member organizations providing healthcare to uninsured and underinsured people across the state.
North Carolina Association of Free and Charitable Clinics Inc at a glance
In short: North Carolina Association of Free and Charitable Clinics Inc gave $5.1M across 62 grants in 2024 (avg $81K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,052,614
- -9.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 62
- -8.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $81,494
- -0.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $61,183
- Total assets
- $6,752,084
- +39.7% 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.
How to apply to North Carolina Association of Free and Charitable Clinics Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 10735 David Taylor Dr Ste 140, Charlotte, NC 28262
Phone: (336) 251-1111
Website: https://ncafcc.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who North Carolina Association of Free and Charitable Clinics Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Abccm Medical Ministry ($246K). Together the top 10 received $2.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
255 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 98 grants of 255 (38%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The association’s mission and grantmaking are focused on North Carolina. Its 2024 filing reports that 100% of grant dollars went to recipients in the state.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 62 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How North Carolina Association of Free and Charitable Clinics Inc gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $4.0M (2021) to $9.7M (2022). In 2024 it made 62 grants totaling $5.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Abccm Medical Ministry Asheville, NC | Support Membr Clinic | $245,600 |
| Camino Clinic Charlotte, NC | Support Membr Clinic | $241,561 |
| Community Care Center for Forsyth C Winston-Salem, NC | Support Membr Clinic | $216,770 |
| Healthnet Albemarle Elizabeth City, NC | Support Membr Clinic | $215,372 |
| Lake Norman Community Health Clinic Huntersville, NC | Support Membr Clinic | $200,365 |
| Matthews Free Medical Clinic Matthews, NC | Support Membr Clinic | $176,859 |
| Alliance Medical Ministry Raleigh, NC | Support Membr Clinic | $171,850 |
| NC Medassist Charlotte, NC | Support Membr Clinic | $171,850 |
| Moore Free and Charitable Clinic Southern Pines, NC | Support Membr Clinic | $168,157 |
| Watch Healthcare (Wayne Memorial) Goldsboro, NC | Support Membr Clinic | $156,730 |
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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 | $6,752,084 | $6,425,481 | $6,011,696 | $5,052,614 | 62 | $72,344 |
| 2023 | $4,834,391 | $6,579,941 | $6,404,845 | $5,575,493 | 68 | $57,370 |
| 2022 | $4,924,754 | $10,294,551 | $10,539,523 | $9,716,003 | 65 | $7,586 |
| 2021 | $1,942,143 | $278,241 | $4,663,486 | $3,957,051 | 58 | $914 |
| 2020 | $7,650,388 | $15,845,028 | $10,426,928 | $9,664,398 | 2 | $12,232 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to support and advocate for its member organizations so they can provide healthcare for uninsured and underinsured North Carolinians. Its filing describes programs to improve access to free health clinics and pharmacies, provide support for member clinics, and fund healthcare services and other supports for uninsured and underinsured patients.
In 2024, grants went to North Carolina clinics. Examples of the kinds of organizations supported include Matthews Free Medical Clinic, whose mission is to provide quality healthcare to low-income, uninsured, and underinsured patients in Matthews and surrounding areas, and Moore Free and Charitable Clinic, which says it provides primary care to limited-income people without adequate health benefits in Moore County. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the association’s.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the association reported 62 grants totaling $5,052,614. Grant amounts ranged from $5,880 to $245,600, with a median of $61,183. The filing lists the grants’ purpose as “support member clinic.” All reported grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina.
Among the largest reported awards were $245,600 to ABCCM Medical Ministry in Asheville, $241,561 to Camino Clinic in Charlotte, $216,770 to Community Care Center for Forsyth County in Winston-Salem, and $215,372 to HealthNet Albemarle in Elizabeth City. Other listed awards included $200,365 to Lake Norman Community Health Clinic and $176,859 to Matthews Free Medical Clinic.
The filing states that grantees must submit quarterly reports listing costs eligible for grant reimbursement. A grants manager reviews the reports and determines whether costs qualify.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists April Cook as CEO; Lyn Jenkins as vice chair; Janet Jarrett as secretary; and Elizabeth Campbell, Amy Carr, John Devaney, Rosh Foskey, Michael Lischke, Tchernavia Montgomery, and Mitch Perry as directors.
North Carolina Association of Free and Charitable Clinics Inc is led by April Cook, CEO since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 14 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
April Cook
CEO
Chairman → Director, 2021
Director → CEO, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$46K (2022) → $125K (2024)
Krista Woolly
Chair
Secretary → Vice Chairman, 2022
Vice Chairman → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Lischke
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mitch Perry
Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rosh Foskey
Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tchernavia Montgomery
Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Carr
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Campbell
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Devaney
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sommer Wisher
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Price
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janet Jarrett
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lyn Jenkins
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tony Price
Ex-Officio
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Anthony Price (2020–2023) — Chairman
- Former: John Mills (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Randolph S Jordan (2020–2022) — CEO
- Former: Sherri Fisher (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Lucy Vidal-Barreto (2022) — Director
- Former: Andy Kurtzman (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Sissy Lee-Elmore (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Lisa Bottomley (2020) — Director
- Former: Tracy Salisbury (2020) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 $125K, to April Cook (CEO).
Frequently asked questions about North Carolina Association of Free and Charitable Clinics Inc
How much does North Carolina Association of Free and Charitable Clinics Inc give each year?
North Carolina Association of Free and Charitable Clinics Inc gave $5.1M across 62 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $5.6M across 68 grants.
What is North Carolina Association of Free and Charitable Clinics Inc's typical grant size?
North Carolina Association of Free and Charitable Clinics Inc's median grant in 2024 was $61,183, and its average grant was $81,494, across 62 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does North Carolina Association of Free and Charitable Clinics Inc give grants?
North Carolina Association of Free and Charitable Clinics Inc gives mostly in North Carolina: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Raleigh, NC (5 grants), Charlotte, NC (4 grants), Winston-Salem, NC (4 grants) and Durham, NC (3 grants).
Does North Carolina Association of Free and Charitable Clinics Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 62 grants with a stated purpose on North Carolina Association of Free and Charitable Clinics Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Membr Clinic" (62 grants).
Who are North Carolina Association of Free and Charitable Clinics Inc's largest grantees?
North Carolina Association of Free and Charitable Clinics Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Abccm Medical Ministry ($245,600), Camino Clinic ($241,561) and Healthnet Albemarle ($222,872 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 14% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is North Carolina Association of Free and Charitable Clinics Inc?
North Carolina Association of Free and Charitable Clinics Inc reported $6.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $6.4M.
What does North Carolina Association of Free and Charitable Clinics Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to support and advocate for its member organizations so they can provide healthcare for uninsured and underinsured North Carolinians. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from North Carolina Association of Free and Charitable Clinics Inc?
North Carolina Association of Free and Charitable Clinics Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check ncafcc.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is North Carolina Association of Free and Charitable Clinics Inc's EIN?
North Carolina Association of Free and Charitable Clinics Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-2062170. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 22, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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