Civic Intelligence

The Nc Zeitgeist Foundation Inc

EIN 47-1516016 • 501(c)3 • Charlotte, NC

Pub. 78 Eligible990-N CoverageNTEE A23

Profile

In recognition of the significant and long-standing german-american bilateral relationship in north carolina, the n.c. Zeitgeist foundation works to inform and foster dialogue about germany's current and historic influence of industry, culture and arts in the region. Zeitgeist means "the spirit of the age, and in carrying out its mission, the foundation seeks to strengthen relationships between germany and north carolina.

9564 Greyson Heights DriveCharlotte, NC 28277

www.nczeitgeistfoundation.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

66th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

NTEE A23 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

66th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

NTEE A23 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

62nd percentile

18%

Higher net margin than 62% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE A23 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

91st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 91% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

NTEE A23 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

84th percentile

61%

Faster asset growth than 84% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE A23 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

64th percentile

19%

Faster revenue growth than 64% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE A23 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets66th percentile

Assets

Up

$49,935

Up $18,881 (+61%) from 2023

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$49,935

Up $18,881 (+61%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue66th percentileNet Margin62nd percentile

Revenue

Up

$103,341

Up $16,582 (+19%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$84,460

Up $10,635 (+14%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$18,881

Up $5,947 (+46%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth84th percentile

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

$60K$40K$20K$0Assets 2015: $33,821Liabilities 2015: $3,3002015Assets 2016: $18,155Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $18,1552016Assets 2017: $13,503Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $13,5032017Assets 2022: $18,120Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $18,1202022Assets 2023: $31,054Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $31,0542023Assets 2024: $49,935Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $49,9352024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$49,935
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$49,935
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth64th percentile

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

$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2015: $28,792Expenses 2015: $8,367Net Income 2015: $20,4252015Revenue 2016: $34,175Expenses 2016: $46,541Net Income 2016: -$12,3662016Revenue 2017: $11,119Expenses 2017: $15,771Net Income 2017: -$4,6522017Revenue 2022: $59,644Expenses 2022: $60,882Net Income 2022: -$1,2382022Revenue 2023: $86,759Expenses 2023: $73,825Net Income 2023: $12,9342023Revenue 2024: $103,341Expenses 2024: $84,460Net Income 2024: $18,8812024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$103,341
Expenses$84,460
Net Income$18,881
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$49,935
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$49,935
Revenue
$103,341
Expenses
$84,460
Net income
$18,881
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.50$0.00$0.50$1.03$0.84$0.19
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.31$0.00$0.31$0.87$0.74$0.13
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.18$0.00$0.18$0.60$0.61$0.01
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.14$0.00$0.14$0.11$0.16$0.05
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.18$0.00$0.18$0.34$0.47$0.12
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.34$0.03$0.29$0.08$0.20
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 13, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$103,341
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

In recognition of the significant and long-standing german-american bilateral relationship in north carolina, the n.c. Zeitgeist foundation works to inform and foster dialogue about germany's current and historic influence of industry, culture and arts in the region. Zeitgeist means "the spirit of the age, and in carrying out its mission, the foundation seeks to strengthen relationships between germany and north carolina.

All revenues and expenses are directly related to the organization's tax exempt purpose.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
THE NC ZEIGEIST FOUNDATIONN INC. WORKS TO INFORM AND FOSTER DIALOGUE ABOUT GERMANY'S CURRENT AND HISTORIC INFLUENCE OF INDUSTRY, CULTURE AND ARTS IN THE NORTH CAROLINA REGION. THE FOUNDATION SEEKS TO STRENGTHEN RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN GERMANY AND NORTH CAROLINA. THE N.C. ZEITGEIST FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH IN THE GREATER CHARLOTTE REGION, INCLUDING INITIATIVES TO BRAND AND PROMOTE CHARLOTTE AS A PREMIER U.S. LOCATION FOR INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS, TRADE AND INVESTMENT.$0$84,461
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay91st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
KLAUS BECKERChairman-$0--
BETTINA GRUBERPresident-$0--
BETTINA GRUBERSecretary-$0--
OLIVER HECKINGTreasurer-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Nc Zeitgeist Foundation Inc
EIN
47-1516016
Phone
7045344112
Address
9564 GREYSON HEIGHTS DRIVE, CHARLOTTE, NC 28277

Signing Officer

Name
Klaus Becker
Title
Chairman
Phone
7045344112
Signed
2025-11-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Langford De Kock Llp
Address
121 W TRADE ST STE 2900, CHARLOTTE, NC 28202-1024
Preparer
Steve Cooper CPA
Phone
7043762145
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 16 - Other Expenses

“Description: insurance. Amount: 1,653. Description: event expenses. Amount: 72,413. Description: travel expenses. Amount: 383. Description: bank charges. Amount: 803. Total to form 990-ez, line 16: 75,252.”

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