Partners for Educational Freedom In NC
Partners for Educational Freedom In NC is a public charity focused on Education, based in Raleigh, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $120K in total assets.
Partners for Educational Freedom In NC at a glance
- Total assets
- $119,630
- +347.3% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $152,101
- +44.8% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $59,214
- -29.4% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Partners for Educational Freedom In NC funds
How this funder distributes its grants
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
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2022) to $120K (2020). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Parents for Edu Freedom In NC Raleigh, NC | For operational assistance to affiliate | $100,000 |
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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 | $119,630 | $152,101 | $59,214 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | $26,743 | $105,009 | $83,893 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $5,627 | $145,000 | $156,438 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $17,065 | $225,003 | $410,465 | $100,000 | 1 | $3 |
| 2021 | $202,527 | $361,478 | $183,015 | — | — | $17 |
| 2020 | $24,064 | $327,566 | $376,263 | $120,000 | 1 | $18 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Partners for Educational Freedom In NC is led by Michael B Long, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 8 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael B Long
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$23K (2020) → $26K (2025)
Rick Adams
Chair
Director → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joe Young
Director
Secretary → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joel Ford
Director
Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phil Strach
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven B Long
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lesa Howard
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marilyn Avila
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: John Bryson (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Rita Haire (2020–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $26K, to Michael B Long (President).
Frequently asked questions about Partners for Educational Freedom In NC
How large is Partners for Educational Freedom In NC?
Partners for Educational Freedom In NC reported $120K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-EZ. Its revenue that year was $152K.
What is Partners for Educational Freedom In NC?
Partners for Educational Freedom In NC is a public charity focused on Education, based in Raleigh, NC. It holds $120K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Partners for Educational Freedom In NC operate?
Partners for Educational Freedom In NC has awarded grants in North Carolina.
What is Partners for Educational Freedom In NC's EIN?
Partners for Educational Freedom In NC's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1979258. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 3, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 24, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 27, 2023)
Live grants for the work Partners for Educational Freedom In NC funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- UK Annual Writing Award: 'Pleasure in the Task of Writing' £250 (1st prize); £50 (runners-up); books for school library · Due November 5, 2026
- Nellie Mae Event Sponsorship Fund Grant Up to US $5,000 · Due November 5, 2026
- Rubin and Gloria Feldman Family Educational Institute Up to $5,000 · Due November 5, 2026
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