Think North Carolina First
Think North Carolina First is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Raliegh, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2022. As of 2022, the organization holds $268 in total assets.
Think North Carolina First at a glance
- Total assets
- $268
- -98.9% vs 2021
- Revenue (2022)
- $60,000
- -92.1% vs 2021
- Expenses (2022)
- $83,828
- -89.1% vs 2021
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Think North Carolina First funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 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
In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Blueprint NC Durham, NC | Grant for operations | $35,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $268 | $60,000 | $83,828 | — | — |
| 2021 | $24,072 | $764,323 | $766,420 | $35,000 | 1 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Think North Carolina First is led by Justin Guillory, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2022 is compensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Justin Guillory
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$89K (2021) → $64K (2022)
Mac McCorkle
Board Chairperson
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carmen Hooker Odem
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Fletcher
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susanna Birdsong
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $64K, to Justin Guillory (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Think North Carolina First
How large is Think North Carolina First?
Think North Carolina First reported $268 in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990-EZ. Its revenue that year was $60K.
What is Think North Carolina First?
Think North Carolina First is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Raliegh, NC. It holds $268 in total assets as of 2022.
Where does Think North Carolina First operate?
Think North Carolina First has awarded grants in North Carolina.
What is Think North Carolina First's EIN?
Think North Carolina First's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3994159. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 15, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2022
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