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North Carolina Business Leaders for Educ

EIN 46-2988453 • 501(c)3 • Cary, NC

Profile

The mission of north carolina business leaders for education (dba best nc) is to unite an engaged and informed business perspective to dramatically transform and improve north carolina's education system. Our goal is for every student to graduate with the knowledge, skills and behaviors to succeed in a competitive global economy.

501 Sas Campus Drive Building VCary, NC 27513

bestnc.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

23rd percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 23% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE B99 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

28th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 28% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE B99 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

38th percentile

-2.1%

Higher net margin than 38% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE B99 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

92nd percentile

$296,404

Higher top officer pay than 92% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 31.7% of source-year revenue.

NTEE B99 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

42nd percentile

-1.1%

Faster asset growth than 42% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE B99 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

15th percentile

-22%

Faster revenue growth than 15% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE B99 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Assets

Down

$1,580,044

Down $17,916 (-1.1%) from 2024

Liabilities

Up

$5,260

Up $1,513 (+40%) from 2024

Net Assets

Down

$1,574,784

Down $19,429 (-1.2%) from 2024

Revenue

Down

$936,000

Down $268,662 (-22%) from 2024

Expenses

Up

$955,429

Up $75,347 (+8.6%) from 2024

Net Income

Down

-$19,429

Down $344,009 (-106%) from 2024

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2014: $170,753Liabilities 2014: $1,013Net Assets 2014: $169,7402014Assets 2015: $273,143Liabilities 2015: $2,940Net Assets 2015: $270,2032015Assets 2016: $531,480Liabilities 2016: $2,195Net Assets 2016: $529,2852016Assets 2017: $490,325Liabilities 2017: $5,854Net Assets 2017: $484,4712017Assets 2018: $599,770Liabilities 2018: $2,796Net Assets 2018: $596,9742018Assets 2019: $1,252,282Liabilities 2019: $3,035Net Assets 2019: $1,249,2472019Assets 2020: $1,018,985Liabilities 2020: $712Net Assets 2020: $1,018,2732020Assets 2021: $1,277,991Liabilities 2021: $785Net Assets 2021: $1,277,2062021Assets 2022: $1,247,428Liabilities 2022: $826Net Assets 2022: $1,246,6022022Assets 2023: $1,274,065Liabilities 2023: $4,432Net Assets 2023: $1,269,6332023Assets 2024: $1,597,960Liabilities 2024: $3,747Net Assets 2024: $1,594,2132024Assets 2025: $1,580,044Liabilities 2025: $5,260Net Assets 2025: $1,574,7842025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$1,580,044
Liabilities$5,260
Net Assets$1,574,784

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2014: $372,100Expenses 2014: $202,360Net Income 2014: $169,7402014Revenue 2015: $811,843Expenses 2015: $711,621Net Income 2015: $100,2222015Revenue 2016: $1,120,015Expenses 2016: $860,933Net Income 2016: $259,0822016Revenue 2017: $916,106Expenses 2017: $960,920Net Income 2017: -$44,8142017Revenue 2018: $892,609Expenses 2018: $780,106Net Income 2018: $112,5032018Revenue 2019: $1,454,049Expenses 2019: $801,776Net Income 2019: $652,2732019Revenue 2020: $1,210,937Expenses 2020: $1,441,912Net Income 2020: -$230,9752020Revenue 2021: $1,106,060Expenses 2021: $847,127Net Income 2021: $258,9332021Revenue 2022: $899,114Expenses 2022: $929,718Net Income 2022: -$30,6042022Revenue 2023: $821,251Expenses 2023: $798,220Net Income 2023: $23,0312023Revenue 2024: $1,204,662Expenses 2024: $880,082Net Income 2024: $324,5802024Revenue 2025: $936,000Expenses 2025: $955,429Net Income 2025: -$19,4292025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$936,000
Expenses$955,429
Net Income-$19,429

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Apr 1, 2024 to Mar 31, 2025
Signed
Jul 30, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$936,000
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The mission of north carolina business leaders for education (dba best nc) is to unite an engaged and informed business perspective to dramatically transform and improve north carolina's education system. Our goal is for every student to graduate with the knowledge, skills and behaviors to succeed in a competitive global economy.

Dramatically transform and improve education in north carolina.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,597,960$1,580,044▼ $17,916
Total Assets$1,597,960$1,580,044▼ $17,916
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$2,308$5,260▲ $2,952
Other Liabilities$1,439$0▼ $1,439
Total Liabilities$3,747$5,260▲ $1,513
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$1,354,559$1,403,183▲ $48,624
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$239,654$171,601▼ $68,053
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,594,213$1,574,784▼ $19,429
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,597,960$1,580,044▼ $17,916
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Brenda BergCEO & DirectorFT$290,592$5,812$296,404

Board Members and Trustees

Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$902,003
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$33,997
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$902,003
Change in Net Assets
$-19,429

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeReported AmountValuation Method
Real Estate Commercial$41,003Market Rent
Total Noncash Contributions$41,003-

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$902,003
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$33,997
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Other Revenue Adjustments
$33,997
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$902,003
Total Revenue per Form 990
$936,000
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$700,565
Other Expenses$194,864
Total Fundraising Expense$88,355
Professional Fundraising Fees$60,000
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$586,286$37,106$23,374$646,766
Fees for Services Lobbying$60,000--$60,000
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$60,000$60,000
Payroll Taxes$38,521$2,510$1,430$42,461
Occupancy$37,178$2,350$1,475$41,003
Fees for Services Accounting-$21,521-$21,521
Conferences and Meetings$20,834$84-$20,918
Advertising$14,124-$1,411$15,535
Other Expenses$7,282$5,724$269$13,275
Other Employee Benefits$10,409$533$396$11,338
Office Expenses-$11,191-$11,191
Travel$9,965--$9,965
Insurance-$1,456-$1,456
Total Functional Expenses$784,599$82,475$88,355$955,429

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$955,429
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$955,429
Total Expenses per Form 990$955,429
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
Yes

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$60,000
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
No
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

The board is provided a copy of the 990 to review before filing.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

Best nc requires each officer, director or trustee, and key employee to complete/update disclosure forms annually, and more frequently if necessary, in order for each officer, director or trustee, and key employee to meet his/her ongoing responsibility to disclose business or personal interests that could create a conflict of interest.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

The board chair manages the process for ceo pay increases and bonuses. They are established in discussion with and approved by the board without the ceo present and based on a written performance evaluation. They have been in the 2-3% range, so the board has not consulted an outside consultant. Starting compensation and first year increase was determined by a professional recruiting firm.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

Documents required to be available for public inspection are made available upon request.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
North Carolina Business Leaders for Educ
EIN
46-2988453
Phone
9197447447
Address
501 SAS CAMPUS DRIVE BUILDING V, CARY, NC 27513
Doing Business As
Best Nc

Signing Officer

Name
Brenda Berg
Title
CEO
Phone
9195311663
Signed
2025-07-30
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Brenda Berg
Formed
2013
Legal Domicile
Nc
Voting Board Members
13
Independent Board Members
12
Employees
6
Volunteers
11

Preparer

Firm
Smith Leonard Pllc
Address
4035 PREMIER DRIVE SUITE 300, HIGH POINT, NC 27265
Preparer
Lisa C Brown
Phone
3368830181
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

It is the organization's policy to evaluate all tax positions to identify any that may be considered uncertain. All identified material tax positions are assessed and measured by a "more-likely-than-not" threshold to determine if the tax position is uncertain and what, if any, the effect of the uncertain tax position may have on the financial statements. No material uncertain tax positions were identified in 2025 and 2024. Currently, the statute of limitations remains open subsequent to and including the year ended march 31, 2021; however, no examinations are in process or anticipated. Any changes in the amount of a tax position, as well as penalties and interest, will be recognized in the period the change occurs.

PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

INVESTMENT INCOME

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IRS990/OtherLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt01439
IRS990/OtherLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/FundraisingAmt023374
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt037106
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0586286
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/TotalAmt0646766
IRS990/PartialLiquidationInd00
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/FundraisingAmt01430
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt02510
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt038521
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/TotalAmt042461
IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd00
IRS990/PrincipalOfficerNm0BRENDA BERG
IRS990/ProfessionalFundraisingInd01
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0STATE VISION/COLLABORATION: BEST NC BELIEVES THAT NORTH CAROLINA IS UNIQUELY POSITIONED TO LEAD THE NATION IN DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING TRANSFORMATIVE EDUCATION STRATEGIES. WITH THAT GOAL IN MIND, WE REGULARLY CONVENE EDUCATION STAKEHOLDERS TO DEVELOP SPECIFIC, ACTIONABLE STRATEGIES TOWARD A SHARED EDUCATION VISION. MOTIVATED BY THE EXCELLENCE EDUCATION VISION. MOTIVATED BY OUR BELIEF IN THE IMPORTANCE OF SYSTEMS CHANGE, BEST NC HAS CONVENED REGULAR CONVERSATIONS AROUND ELEVATING EDUCATORS FOR STUDENT SUCCESS, SETTING HIGH STANDARDS AND MEANINGFUL ACCOUNTABILITY, AND MORE.
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IRS990/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd00
IRS990/PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt00
IRS990/PYContributionsGrantsAmt01175294
IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd00
IRS990/PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt00
IRS990/PYInvestmentIncomeAmt029368
IRS990/PYOtherExpensesAmt0181488
IRS990/PYOtherRevenueAmt00
IRS990/PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt00
IRS990/PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt0324580
IRS990/PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt0638594
IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt0880082
IRS990/PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt060000
IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt01204662
IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd00
IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt0-19429
IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd01
IRS990/RelatedEntityInd00
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd00
IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd00
IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd00
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd00
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd00
IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd00
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0902003
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt01175294
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0821251
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0899114
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt01106060
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/TotalAmt04903722
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicOrganization170Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportCY170Pct00.75910
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportPY170Pct00.83910
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportTotal170Amt03722536
IRS990ScheduleA/SubstantialContributorsTotAmt01181186
IRS990ScheduleA/ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0902003
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt01175294
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0821251
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0899114
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt01106060
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/TotalAmt04903722
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportAmt04903722
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorBusinessName/BusinessNameLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorNum0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine20RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/City0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/State0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/ZIPCode0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/TotalContributionsAmt0RESTRICTED
IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleC/DirectContactLegislatorsAmt060000
IRS990ScheduleC/DirectContactLegislatorsInd01
IRS990ScheduleC/GrantsOtherOrganizationsInd00
IRS990ScheduleC/MailingsMembersInd01
IRS990ScheduleC/MediaAdvertisementsInd00
IRS990ScheduleC/NotDescribedSection501c3Ind00
IRS990ScheduleC/OtherActivitiesInd00
IRS990ScheduleC/PaidStaffOrManagementInd01
IRS990ScheduleC/PublicationsOrBroadcastInd00
IRS990ScheduleC/RalliesDemonstrationsInd00
IRS990ScheduleC/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt01D: BEST NC SENT PERIODIC EMAIL UPDATES TO MEMBERS, ENCOURAGING THEM TO ADVOCATE FOR EDUCATION-RELATED BILLS TO THEIR ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES. BEST NC ALSO SENT EMAILS TO LEGISLATORS, ENCOURAGING THEIR SUPPORT ON EDUCATION-RELATED BILLS. BEST NC DID NOT INCUR EXPENSES RELATED TO SENDING THESE EMAILS. 1G: BEST NC STAFF MEMBERS MET WITH LEGISLATORS AND STAFF IN THE NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO DISCUSS EDUCATION-RELATED LEGISLATION.
IRS990ScheduleC/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART II-B, LINE 1:
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IRS990ScheduleC/VolunteersInd00
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotReportedAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesSubtotalAmt0955429
IRS990ScheduleD/FootnoteTextInd0X
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherRevenuesNotIncludedAmt033997
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt033997
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueSubtotalAmt0902003
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0IT IS THE ORGANIZATION'S POLICY TO EVALUATE ALL TAX POSITIONS TO IDENTIFY ANY THAT MAY BE CONSIDERED UNCERTAIN. ALL IDENTIFIED MATERIAL TAX POSITIONS ARE ASSESSED AND MEASURED BY A "MORE-LIKELY-THAN-NOT" THRESHOLD TO DETERMINE IF THE TAX POSITION IS UNCERTAIN AND WHAT, IF ANY, THE EFFECT OF THE UNCERTAIN TAX POSITION MAY HAVE ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. NO MATERIAL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS WERE IDENTIFIED IN 2025 AND 2024. CURRENTLY, THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS REMAINS OPEN SUBSEQUENT TO AND INCLUDING THE YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2021; HOWEVER, NO EXAMINATIONS ARE IN PROCESS OR ANTICIPATED. ANY CHANGES IN THE AMOUNT OF A TAX POSITION, AS WELL AS PENALTIES AND INTEREST, WILL BE RECOGNIZED IN THE PERIOD THE CHANGE OCCURS.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1INVESTMENT INCOME
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART X, LINE 2:
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
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IRS990ScheduleD/TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt0955429
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt0936000
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt0902003
IRS990ScheduleD/TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt0955429
IRS990ScheduleG/AgrmtProfFundraisingActyInd01
IRS990ScheduleG/EmailSolicitationsInd0X
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/ActivityTxt0PUBLIC RELATIONS AND MARKETING
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/FundraiserControlOfFundsInd00
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/GrossReceiptsAmt0781000
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/NetToOrganizationAmt0721000
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/OrganizationBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0KOHN ASSOCIATES
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/RetainedByContractorAmt060000
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt05 WEST HARGETT STREET STE 212
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/USAddress/CityNm0RALEIGH
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0NC
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/USAddress/ZIPCd027601
IRS990ScheduleG/InPersonSolicitationsInd0X
IRS990ScheduleG/MailSolicitationsInd0X
IRS990ScheduleG/PhoneSolicitationsInd0X
IRS990ScheduleG/SolicitationOfNonGovtGrantsInd0X
IRS990ScheduleG/TotalGrossReceiptsAmt0781000
IRS990ScheduleG/TotalNetToOrganizationAmt0721000
IRS990ScheduleG/TotalRetainedByContractorsAmt060000
IRS990ScheduleJ/AnyNonFixedPaymentsInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/BoardOrCommitteeApprovalInd0X
IRS990ScheduleJ/CompBasedOnRevenueOfFlngOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/CompBsdNetEarnsFlngOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/CompBsdNetEarnsRltdOrgsInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/CompBsdOnRevRelatedOrgsInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/EquityBasedCompArrngmInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/InitialContractExceptionInd00
IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt0290592
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/BonusFilingOrganizationAmount00
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/BonusRelatedOrganizationsAmt00
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/CompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmt00
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/CompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmt00
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/CompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt00
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt00
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/DeferredCompRltdOrgsAmt00
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt05812
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/NontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt00
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/OtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt00
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/OtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmt00
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/PersonNm0BRENDA BERG
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/TitleTxt0CEO & DIRECTOR
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt0296404
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/TotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmt00
IRS990ScheduleJ/SeverancePaymentInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/SupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd00
IRS990ScheduleM/AnyPropertyThatMustBeHeldInd00
IRS990ScheduleM/RealEstateCommercialGrp/MethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt0MARKET RENT
IRS990ScheduleM/RealEstateCommercialGrp/NonCashCheckboxInd0X
IRS990ScheduleM/RealEstateCommercialGrp/NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt041003
IRS990ScheduleM/ReviewProcessUnusualNCGiftsInd00
IRS990ScheduleM/ThirdPartiesUsedInd00
IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE BOARD IS PROVIDED A COPY OF THE 990 TO REVIEW BEFORE FILING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1BEST NC REQUIRES EACH OFFICER, DIRECTOR OR TRUSTEE, AND KEY EMPLOYEE TO COMPLETE/UPDATE DISCLOSURE FORMS ANNUALLY, AND MORE FREQUENTLY IF NECESSARY, IN ORDER FOR EACH OFFICER, DIRECTOR OR TRUSTEE, AND KEY EMPLOYEE TO MEET HIS/HER ONGOING RESPONSIBILITY TO DISCLOSE BUSINESS OR PERSONAL INTERESTS THAT COULD CREATE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE BOARD CHAIR MANAGES THE PROCESS FOR CEO PAY INCREASES AND BONUSES. THEY ARE ESTABLISHED IN DISCUSSION WITH AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD WITHOUT THE CEO PRESENT AND BASED ON A WRITTEN PERFORMANCE EVALUATION. THEY HAVE BEEN IN THE 2-3% RANGE, SO THE BOARD HAS NOT CONSULTED AN OUTSIDE CONSULTANT. STARTING COMPENSATION AND FIRST YEAR INCREASE WAS DETERMINED BY A PROFESSIONAL RECRUITING FIRM.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO BE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
IRS990/SchoolOperatingInd00
IRS990/SignificantChangeInd00
IRS990/SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd00
IRS990/StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd0NC
IRS990/SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd00
IRS990/SubjectToProxyTaxInd00
IRS990/SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd00
IRS990/TaxablePartyNotificationInd00

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