Cape Fear Rc&d Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Hampstead, North Carolina, registered in 1993, with $52,261 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
Revenue (FY2024)
$52K
▼ 72.3% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2024)
$121K
Net assets
$34K
Employees
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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 Cape Fear Rc&d Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Cape Fear Rc&d Inc: 3 mo reserves · -132% margin earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Cape Fear Rc&d Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Cape Fear Rc&d Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue declined from $100K (FY2010) to $52K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-132.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$34K
Total liabilities
$15
Net assets
$34K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $52,261▼72.3% | $121,474▼50.6% | $34,191▼66.9% | $34,206▼67.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $188,940▲16.4% | $245,887▲236% | $103,221▼8.0% | $105,668▼5.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $162,280▲15.6% | $73,141▼47.7% | $112,236▲115% | $112,312▲79.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $140,413▲130% | $139,826▲93.1% | $52,124▲1.1% | $62,443▲14.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $61,168▲1.4% | $72,419▲51.7% | $51,537▼17.9% | $54,794▼12.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $60,306▼49.3% | $47,726▼54.3% | $62,788▲149% | $62,932▲25.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $119,009▲267% | $104,407▲32.1% | $25,208▲36.9% | $50,208▲173% | 990 |
| 2014 | $32,461▼54.2% | $79,038▲20.4% | $18,411▼75.5% | $18,411▼78.3% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $70,845▼26.5% | $65,671▼18.4% | $75,132▲7.4% | $84,853▲17.6% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $96,327▼3.7% | $80,446▼26.5% | $69,958▲29.4% | $72,154▲28.5% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $100,014 | $109,383 | $54,077 | $56,162 | 990EZ |
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.
6 grants to Cape Fear Rc&d Inc totaling $236K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Black river culvert restoration boost fish habitat | 2023 | $12,367 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Improving fish passage | 2022 | $7,904 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Enhancing aquatic connection | 2021 | $84,053 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Conservation projects | 2020 | $14,899 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Assessing aquatic connect | 2019 | $41,357 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Assessing aquatic connect | 2018 | $75,643 |
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Data for Cape Fear Rc&d Inc (EIN 56-1774505) 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.