North Carolina Science Mathematics
North Carolina Science Mathematics is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Durham, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $165K in total assets. In 2025, it made $487K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $3K.
North Carolina Science Mathematics at a glance
- Total assets
- $164,847
- +1.3% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $913,406
- +31.2% vs 2024
- Qualifying distributions (2025)
- $486,525
- +17.9% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $837,332
- +8.7% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who North Carolina Science Mathematics funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How North Carolina Science Mathematics gives
- Giving grew 92% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2021) to $10K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Development Foundation of Ncaat Inc Cullowhee, NC | STEM Support | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $164,847 | $913,406 | $837,332 | — | — | $486,525 | $2,838 | $8,056 |
| 2024 | $162,705 | $696,422 | $770,638 | $5,000 | 1 | $412,490 | $3,772 | $8,128 |
| 2023 | $164,203 | $729,335 | $726,448 | $5,000 | 1 | $5,000 | $2,545 | $8,217 |
| 2022 | $166,934 | $630,072 | $642,226 | $10,000 | 1 | $11,500 | $299 | $8,839 |
| 2021 | $187,232 | $611,676 | $565,934 | $2,600 | 1 | — | $295 | $9,055 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, North Carolina Science Mathematics reported a distributable amount of $8K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
North Carolina Science Mathematics is led by Sam Houston, President & CEO on every filing since 2021; 2 of 18 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sam Houston
President & CEO
On filings since 2021
38 hrs/week
$247K (2021) → $289K (2025)
Nakia Carson
Chair
Board Member → Chair of Board, 2024
Chair of Board → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Akua Carraway
Secretary & Smt Program Associate
Secretary → Secretary & Smt Program Associate, 2024
On filings since 2022
38 hrs/week
$21K (2022) → $81K (2025)
Don Phipps
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lou Muglia
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tomika Altman
Co-Chair
Board Member → Co-Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Pearce
Vice Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Cox
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Myrick
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shelby Morge
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Lassiter
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Gordon
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Kaiser
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Del Ruff
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeni Corn
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michele Ellis
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Miller
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tanya McGhee
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Bridget Jones (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Claudia Walker (2021–2024) — Chair of Board
- Former: Mark Meno (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Mary Hemphill (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Susanne Swanger (2021–2024) — Co-Chair of Board
- Former: Crystal Harden (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Sheronda Fleming (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Carol Moore (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Jill Reinhardt (2021–2022) — Chairwoman
- Former: Joshua Kennedy (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Kristy Moore (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Leanne Daughtry (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Lisa Rhoades (2021–2022) — Senior Program Assc & Secretary
- Former: Tracy Hargrove (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Anthony Jackson (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Jose Garcia (2021) — Vice Chairman
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 $289K, to Dr Sam Houston (President & CEO). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about North Carolina Science Mathematics
How large is North Carolina Science Mathematics?
North Carolina Science Mathematics reported $165K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $487K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is North Carolina Science Mathematics?
North Carolina Science Mathematics is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Durham, NC. It holds $165K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does North Carolina Science Mathematics operate?
North Carolina Science Mathematics has awarded grants in North Carolina.
What is North Carolina Science Mathematics's EIN?
North Carolina Science Mathematics's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3602929. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
Live grants for the work North Carolina Science Mathematics 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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