North Carolina Education Corps
North Carolina Education Corps is a nonprofit entity organized to accelerate student learning and strengthen communities by equipping adults to improve literacy outcomes of low-performing k-5 students.since 2021, the organization has focused on partnering with schools to create, develop, and implement high-impact tutoring programs to improve student achievement and attainment that benefits all students, especially students in need of additional support to master foundational reading skills.since inception, education corps has helped over 250 title 1 elementary schools in rural, suburban, and urban areas find, train, coach, and support high-dosage tutors (I.e., "corps members") who work with k-5 students in-person, at school, during the school day to improve student literacy outcomes in alignment with the science of reading and the multi-tiered system of supports framework.
North Carolina Education Corps at a glance
In short: North Carolina Education Corps gave $150K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $150K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $150,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $150,000
- Median grant
- $150,000
- Total assets
- $3,242,635
- +70.2% 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 North Carolina Education Corps funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cherokee County School District ($150K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 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 $150K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cherokee County School District Marble, NC | To provide high-impact early literacy tutoring to Cherokee county schools stude | $150,000 |
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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 | $3,242,635 | $6,822,291 | $6,524,284 | $150,000 | 1 | $57,440 |
| 2024 | $1,905,050 | $5,299,266 | $4,826,660 | — | — | $5,086 |
| 2023 | $1,434,963 | $3,898,001 | $3,326,777 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $602,096 | $2,166,743 | $2,060,423 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $351,479 | $500,000 | $193,059 | — | — | — |
About North Carolina Education Corps
Based on IRS filings
North Carolina Education Corps is a public charity focused on Education, based in Raleigh, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $150K. Net investment income was $57K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
North Carolina Education Corps is led by John-Paul Smith, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 6 of 14 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John-Paul Smith
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$97K (2022) → $203K (2025)
Mike Ward
Board Chair
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jacqueline Chiras
Director of Finance & Oper
Director of Finance & Operations → Director of Finance & Oper, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$48K (2022) → $158K (2025)
Laura Bilbro-Berry
Senior Director
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$123K (2024) → $115K (2025)
Charles Price
Director of Partnership Development
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$121K (2025)
Mary Stockton
Director of Corps Member Recruitment
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$119K (2025)
Shanitah Young
Director of Learning
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$123K (2025)
Anthony Jackson
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Craig Horn
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mariarosa Rangel
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Jamison
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Stegall
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Johana Anderson
Vice Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margo Drakos
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Catherine Truitt (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Geoff Coltrane (2023–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Caroline Farmer (2021–2023) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $203K, to John-Paul Smith (Executive Director). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about North Carolina Education Corps
How much does North Carolina Education Corps give each year?
North Carolina Education Corps gave $150K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is North Carolina Education Corps?
North Carolina Education Corps reported $3.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $6.8M.
What is North Carolina Education Corps?
North Carolina Education Corps is a public charity focused on Education, based in Raleigh, NC. It holds $3.2M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does North Carolina Education Corps operate?
North Carolina Education Corps has awarded grants in North Carolina.
What is North Carolina Education Corps's EIN?
North Carolina Education Corps's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-2714571. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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 2021–2025
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