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North Carolina Business Leadership Network Inc

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
70/100 · methodology

About North Carolina Business Leadership Network Inc

Your Business Partner for Disability Inclusion

Founded
Headquarters
Huntersville, NC
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
J30
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2011

Mission

Advancing disability inclusion in businesses across nc. Disability:in north carolina is your business partner for disability inclusion. We serve as the voice for north carolina businesses to enhance their disability advantage. By offering strategic solutions to remove barriers, increase effectiveness of recruiting and employment practices and increase productivity through the use of accommodations.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 88%
Peer average: 93%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 32.92%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 70
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 40.3% of total expenses ($107,822 of $267,707).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.88
Program$0.88
88% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show North Carolina Business Leadership Network Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 71% of the 322,679 human services charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

North Carolina Business Leadership Network Inc is a registered human services nonprofit based in Huntersville, NC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2002 and has been operating for 24 years. Its EIN is 611652144. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 70/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $328K in annual revenue. 72 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

North Carolina Business Leadership Network Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 611652144. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

North Carolina Business Leadership Network Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 70 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 88% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.

North Carolina Business Leadership Network Inc is located in Huntersville, NC, United States. The organization was established in 2002 and has been active for 24 years.

Based on official tax filings, North Carolina Business Leadership Network Inc has $328K in annual revenue. It allocates 88% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 93% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

North Carolina Business Leadership Network Inc is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $328K in annual revenue. The organization has 72 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for North Carolina Business Leadership Network Inc. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, North Carolina Business Leadership Network Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 88% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 93%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 88% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $328K is below the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to North Carolina Business Leadership Network Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. North Carolina Business Leadership Network Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 611652144, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
88% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
2

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

ME
Merribeth B••••• F••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (23)

Source: Public filings

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services this charity 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 72 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 72 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2002
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about North Carolina Business Leadership Network Inc

What is North Carolina Business Leadership Network Inc?
North Carolina Business Leadership Network Inc is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Huntersville, United States. Your Business Partner for Disability Inclusion
When was North Carolina Business Leadership Network Inc founded?
North Carolina Business Leadership Network Inc was founded in 2002.
Who leads North Carolina Business Leadership Network Inc?
Merribeth Butler Fadel serves as Executive Director.
Where is North Carolina Business Leadership Network Inc located?
Headquartered in Huntersville, NC, United States.
What is North Carolina Business Leadership Network Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 88% of expenses go to program services.
Is North Carolina Business Leadership Network Inc trustworthy?
North Carolina Business Leadership Network Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is North Carolina Business Leadership Network Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 611652144.
What is North Carolina Business Leadership Network Inc's website?
http://di-nc.org