Shift NC
Shift NC (Sexual Health Initiatives For Teens) was a statewide nonprofit based in Durham, North Carolina, focused on improving adolescent and young adult sexual health. The organization’s website announced that it would close on June 30, 2022, because its operations were no longer sustainable; the most recent filing on record is for 2021, with nothing filed since. Shift NC appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
Shift NC at a glance
In short: Shift NC gave $249K across 12 grants in 2021 (avg $21K), mostly in North Carolina. 58% of 2021 grantees were new. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $249,121
- -58.3% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 12
- -36.8% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $20,760
- -34.0% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $15,766
- Total assets
- $765,748
- +1.5% vs 2020
- New grantees (estimate)
- 58% first-time grantees (7 of 12, 2021; small sample)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2021; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Shift NC
- Contact
Mailing address: 3710 University Drive No 310, Durham, NC 27707
Phone: (919) 266-1220
Website: https://shiftnc.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Shift NC funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Elon University ($49K). Together the top 10 received $238K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 47 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Shift NC described itself as a statewide nonprofit working in North Carolina. Its 2021 reported grants all went to North Carolina recipients. The website also described Alamance Youth Connected, a community-wide initiative intended to address teen pregnancy, birth, and STI rates in Alamance County.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Shift NC open to new grantees?
58%
first-time grantees, 2021
In 2021, 7 of 12 grantees (58%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $27K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $35K first-time, $14K repeat.
- 42% of 2021 grantees were also funded in 2020. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2021). 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 2019 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $249K (2021) to $686K (2019). In 2021 it made 12 grants totaling $249K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Elon University Elon, NC | Teen Pregnancy Prevention. | $49,046 |
| Citygate Dream Center Burlington, NC | Teen Pregnancy Prevention. | $35,000 |
| Crossroads Burlington, NC | Teen Pregnancy Prevention. | $35,000 |
| Positive Attitude Youth Center Burlington, NC | Teen Pregnancy Prevention. | $35,000 |
| The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club of Alamance County Burlington, NC | Teen Pregnancy Prevention. | $23,113 |
| Duke University Charlotte, NC | Teen Pregnancy Prevention. | $16,532 |
| Lincoln Community Health Center Durham, NC | Teen Pregnancy Prevention. | $15,000 |
| Durham County Dept of Public Health Durham, NC | Teen Pregnancy Prevention. | $13,750 |
| City of Greensboro Parks and Recreation Greensboro, NC | Teen Pregnancy Prevention. | $8,480 |
| Burlington Pediatrics Burlington, NC | Teen Pregnancy Prevention. | $7,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Filing type: Form 990 (a public charity).
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $765,748 | $2,799,867 | $2,852,867 | $249,121 | 12 | $1,316 |
| 2020 | $754,283 | $3,082,474 | $3,406,298 | $597,971 | 19 | $1,138 |
| 2019 | $796,856 | $3,167,208 | $3,683,295 | $685,803 | 16 | $-275 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Shift NC’s stated mission was to empower North Carolinians so that every adolescent grows up in a state equipped to support their sexual health. It said it pursued this through evidence-based programming, training, and statewide policy work.
Its policy priorities included medically accurate, age-appropriate sex education; access to high-quality, adolescent-friendly sexual and reproductive healthcare; and stronger support programs for youth at disproportionate risk, including young parents, LGBTQ youth, and youth in foster care or juvenile detention. Its 2020 filing also described programs involving community-based pregnancy and STI prevention, training and technical assistance for youth-serving systems, and connections to healthcare and supportive services.
In its 2021 filing, Shift NC reported grants for teen pregnancy prevention. Among the grantees, Elon University described its mission as providing liberal arts undergraduate and graduate education. Positive Attitude Youth Center said it works with children and young adults in Burlington to support their physical, spiritual, and emotional development. Crossroads Sexual Assault Response described work to address sexual violence, child victimization, and human trafficking through services, education, and community awareness. Alamance Dream Center described itself as a community hub supporting children, students, and families. Lincoln Community Health Center said it provides, among other services, pediatric and adolescent care and serves many uninsured or underinsured patients.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2021, Shift NC reported 12 grants totaling $249,121. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $49,046, with a median of $15,766. All listed grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina.
The largest reported grants were $49,046 to Elon University; $35,000 each to CityGate Dream Center, Crossroads, and Positive Attitude Youth Center; $23,113 to The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club of Alamance County; and $16,532 to Duke University. Each was listed for teen pregnancy prevention. Other 2021 recipients included Lincoln Community Health Center ($15,000), Durham County Department of Public Health ($13,750), City of Greensboro Parks and Recreation ($8,480), Burlington Pediatrics ($7,000), North Carolina A&T State University ($6,200), and Piedmont Health Services Inc. ($5,000); each grant was also listed for teen pregnancy prevention.
No application instructions or information about unsolicited requests are provided in the available materials.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing listed Joseph Gllee, PhD, MPH, as chair. Directors listed were Brandy B. Dawson, Aleese Fosnight, Cathy Lee, Jamie Williams, Deidre Lewis, Jen Marovich, Jaleel Kuteh, and Leslie Dill. Liza Rodler was listed as a board intern.
Shift NC is led by Dana Mangum, CEO since 2020 (on filings since 2019); 2 of 15 officers listed in 2021 are compensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Dana Mangum
CEO
CEO Fr: → CEO, 2020
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$97K (2020) → $106K (2021)
Joseph Gllee PhD MPH
Chair
Director → Secretary, 2020
Secretary → Chair, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brandy B. Dawson Ma Qmhp
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deidre Lewis
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aleese Fosnight Mspas Pa-C Csc Cs
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cathy Lee MD
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jaleel Kuteh
Director
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jamie Williams
Director
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jen Marovich
Director
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Dill
Director
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Subramanian Subu Chittur Srinivasan
CFO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$53K (2020) → $98K (2021)
Ashley L. Felton JD
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gina Reynolds
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vance Brantley MBA
Vice Chair
Treasurer → Vice Chair, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Liza Rodler
Board Intern
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Kristin Ito MD MPH (2019–2020) — Board Chair
- Former: Terri Mitchell PhD (2019–2020) — Vice Chair
- Former: Kate Sanyer (2020) — Director
- Former: Michael Bennett (2020) — Board Intern
- Former: Bethann James (2019) — Interim CEO & Fr:
- Former: Carolyn T. Halpern PhD (2019) — Director
- Former: Deborah Engelbrecht (2019) — CFO
- Former: Gabriela Magallanes (2019) — Secretary
- Former: Sally Swanson (2019) — Chief Program Officer
- Former: Subu Chittur (2019) — CFO Fr:
- Former: Tchernavia Montgomery Msw (2019) — Director
- Former: Traci Baird (2019) — CEO Thr:
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $106K, to Dana Mangum (CEO). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Shift NC
How much does Shift NC give each year?
Shift NC gave $249K across 12 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990. In 2020 it gave $598K across 19 grants.
What is Shift NC's typical grant size?
Shift NC's median grant in 2021 was $15,766, and its average grant was $20,760, across 12 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Shift NC that year got $27K on average.
Where does Shift NC give grants?
Shift NC gives mostly in North Carolina: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Burlington, NC (6 grants), Durham, NC (2 grants) and Greensboro, NC (2 grants).
Does Shift NC give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Shift NC's 2021 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Teen Pregnancy Prevention." (12 grants).
Who are Shift NC's largest grantees?
Shift NC's largest 2021 grantees include Elon University ($49,046), Citygate Dream Center ($35,000) and Crossroads ($35,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
How large is Shift NC?
Shift NC reported $766K in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.8M.
What does Shift NC fund?
Shift NC’s stated mission was to empower North Carolinians so that every adolescent grows up in a state equipped to support their sexual health. It said it pursued this through evidence-based programming, training, and statewide policy work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Shift NC?
Shift NC has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check shiftnc.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Shift NC's EIN?
Shift NC's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-1493369. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 31, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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