Center For Community Self-help
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Center For Community Self-help is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Durham, North Carolina, registered in 1981, with $7,553,705 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
301 W Main St, Durham, NC, 27701 EIN 56-1271685 Since 1981
Revenue (FY2024)
$7.6M
▲ 133.1% vs prior year
Employment median: $367K
Expenses (FY2024)
$5.8M
Net assets
$45.9M
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.
B
—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 Center For Community Self-help— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating95 mo reserves · +23% 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 Center For Community Self-help: 95 mo reserves · +23% margin earns a B+ 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 Center For Community Self-help— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 Center For Community Self-help: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 301 W Main St, Durham, NC, 27701
- City
- Durham
- State
- North Carolina
- Category
- Employment
- Subcategory
- Employment Preparation & Placement
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $6.7M (FY2013) to $7.6M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $11.4MNet assets $45.9M
Operating margin
23.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$57.3M
Total liabilities
$11.4M
Net assets
$45.9M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,553,705▲133% | $5,817,069▲131% | $45,873,947▲3.9% | $57,288,052▲3.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $3,240,499▼53.6% | $2,520,442▼65.3% | $44,137,311▲1.7% | $55,248,135▲5.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $6,987,039▲31.8% | $7,267,568▲189% | $43,417,254▼0.6% | $52,606,933▲3.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $5,300,422▼63.7% | $2,517,509▼42.6% | $43,697,783▲6.8% | $50,951,499▲12.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $14,619,141▲516% | $4,384,549▲52.7% | $40,914,870▲33.4% | $45,315,972▲29.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $2,371,521▼79.4% | $2,871,525▲25.9% | $30,680,278▼1.6% | $35,025,225▼1.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $11,489,153▲118% | $2,281,294▼5.8% | $31,180,282▲41.9% | $35,596,688▲36.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $5,272,712▲407% | $2,420,743▲42.5% | $21,972,423▲14.9% | $26,116,090▲12.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,040,835▼70.5% | $1,699,140▼17.1% | $19,120,454▼3.3% | $23,223,226▼2.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $3,532,736▲47.0% | $2,050,214▼36.0% | $19,778,759▲8.1% | $23,912,689▲7.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $2,403,420▼63.9% | $3,202,439▼38.7% | $18,296,237▼4.2% | $22,257,305▼4.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $6,654,830 | $5,224,899▲109% | $19,095,256▲8.1% | $23,372,864▲7.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $2,494,410▼73.7% | $17,665,325▲0.7% | $21,817,827▼3.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $9,472,457▲102% | $17,542,732▼4.8% | $22,524,925▼1.6% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $4,694,920 | $18,426,508 | $22,899,664 | 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 · $9.9M total
17 grants to Center For Community Self-help totaling $9.9M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation | See part iv | 2024 | $50,000 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc | Project support | 2024 | $7,000 |
| Winston-salem Foundation | 1 grant(s) for varying purposes | 2023 | $350,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | 2023 | $280,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $4,527,910 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | Project support for reclaiming communities, a homeownership effort in which the resurrection project, lawndale christian development corporation and the center for community self help will develop homeownership solutions. | 2022 | $280,000 |
| AARP | General support | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $500,750 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $500,750 |
| San Francisco Foundation | Program - to provide project support to launch an accessory dwelling unit (adu) pilot project in the city of oakland. | 2021 | $330,000 |
| Impactassets Inc | To support lending to food system entrepreneurs in the chicago region, with an emphasis to reach bipoc food entrepreneurs. in particular, to support the operations and deployment of a separate recoverable grant. | 2021 | $250,000 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation | See part iv | 2021 | $75,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Human services | 2020 | $2,500,000 |
| Impactassets Inc | Funding for loan loss reserve for expansion of the runway project in oakland | 2020 | $75,000 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation | See part iv | 2020 | $58,688 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Center For Community Self-help a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Center For Community Self-help is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 56-1271685, based in Durham, North Carolina. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Center For Community Self-help's EIN?
- Center For Community Self-help's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 56-1271685.
- How much revenue does Center For Community Self-help report?
- Center For Community Self-help reported $7,553,705 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Center For Community Self-help have?
- CharityIndex grades Center For Community Self-help B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Center For Community Self-help (EIN 56-1271685) 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.