Action Institute Nc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Thin reserves Declining revenue
Action Institute Nc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Durham, North Carolina, registered in 1975, with $1,013,393 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
305 E Chapel Hill St, Durham, NC, 27701 EIN 56-1088116 Since 1975
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.0M
▼ 13.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.1M
Net assets
-$15K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
D
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Action Institute Nc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating0 mo reserves · -11% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Action Institute Nc: 0 mo reserves · -11% margin earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Action Institute Nc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Action Institute Nc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 305 E Chapel Hill St, Durham, NC, 27701
- City
- Durham
- State
- North Carolina
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $193K (FY2013) to $1.0M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $87KNet assets -$15K
Operating margin
-10.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$72K
Total liabilities
$87K
Net assets
-$15K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,013,393▼13.4% | $1,122,747▼5.1% | -$15,325▼116% | $71,693▼65.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,169,592▼9.7% | $1,183,121▼22.1% | $94,029▼8.3% | $208,966▲43.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,295,561▼1.5% | $1,518,861▲23.9% | $102,504▼68.5% | $145,863▼59.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,315,893▲55.7% | $1,225,456▲16.6% | $325,804▲168% | $359,411▲40.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $845,132▼18.7% | $1,051,165▲40.9% | $121,551▼63.4% | $255,980▼33.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,039,924▲44.9% | $745,803▼8.0% | $331,751▲782% | $384,180▲870% | 990 |
| 2018 | $717,625▲19.0% | $810,357▲59.4% | $37,632▼71.1% | $39,621▼71.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $603,010▲10.6% | $508,424▲10.3% | $130,364▲52.0% | $140,275▲18.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $545,299▲8.3% | $461,107▼1.8% | $85,778▲5308% | $118,079▲85.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $503,501▲78.4% | $469,330▲37.5% | $1,586▲105% | $63,778▼31.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $282,247▲45.9% | $341,252▲24.4% | -$33,473▼231% | $92,712▲34.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $193,459 | $274,363▼20.9% | $25,532▼76.0% | $68,816▼45.3% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | — | $346,909▲65.9% | $106,211▼37.9% | $125,704▼30.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $209,090 | $170,938 | $180,439 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $2.1M total
28 grants to Action Institute Nc totaling $2.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Catalyst Inc | Support health issues | 2024 | $201,500 |
| Tides Foundation | Equity, human rights, and economic empowerment | 2024 | $200,000 |
| Community Catalyst Inc | Support health issues | 2023 | $201,500 |
| Tides Foundation | Equity, human rights, and economic empowerment | 2023 | $86,000 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc | General operating support | 2023 | $30,000 |
| Common Counsel Foundation | General operating | 2023 | $30,000 |
| Voter Registration Project | Voter registration | 2022 | $164,576 |
| Tides Foundation | Equity, human rights, and economic empowerment | 2022 | $50,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Equity, human rights, and economic empowerment | 2022 | $50,000 |
| Public Health Institute | Capacity building | 2022 | $47,375 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | In furtherance of grantee's tax-exempt purpose | 2022 | $30,000 |
| Partners In Health A Nonprofit Corporation | Sub-grantee to support the reaching equity through community-based vaccination engagement and resourcing (recover) initiative to mobilize the us public health workforce and accelerate vaccine uptake. | 2021 | $87,274 |
| Public Health Institute | Technical assistance | 2021 | $47,375 |
| Tides Foundation | Equity, human rights, and economic empowerment | 2021 | $25,000 |
| New Venture Fund | Civil rights, social action, advocacy | 2021 | $25,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Action Institute Nc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Action Institute Nc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 56-1088116, based in Durham, North Carolina. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Action Institute Nc's EIN?
- Action Institute Nc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 56-1088116.
- How much revenue does Action Institute Nc report?
- Action Institute Nc reported $1,013,393 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Action Institute Nc have?
- CharityIndex grades Action Institute Nc D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Action Institute Nc (EIN 56-1088116) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.