Civic Intelligence

Carolina International Relations Association Inc.

EIN 47-1880524 • 501(c)3 • Chapel Hill, NC

Pub. 78 Eligible990-N CoverageNTEE B80

Profile

The purpose of CIRA is to foster thought, discussion, and debate on current international issues, stimulate creative and effective responses to them, and develop the analytical, communicational, and team building skills of its members and the broader university community.

Box 188 FPG Student UnionChapel Hill, NC 27599

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Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-assets requires both liabilities and assets on the latest valid filing.

Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-revenue requires both liabilities and revenue on the latest valid filing.

Source year 2024

Net Margin

23rd percentile

-8.0%

Higher net margin than 23% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE B80 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

86th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 86% of similar nonprofits.

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

NTEE B80 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

40th percentile

-11%

Faster asset growth than 40% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE B80 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

61st percentile

9.1%

Faster revenue growth than 61% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE B80 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / AssetsScore unavailable

Assets

Down

$68,782

Down $8,831 (-11%) from 2023

Liabilities

-

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

Down

$68,782

Down $8,831 (-11%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / RevenueScore unavailableNet Margin23rd percentile

Revenue

Up

$110,518

Up $9,257 (+9.1%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$119,349

Up $46,486 (+64%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$8,831

Down $37,229 (-131%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth40th percentile

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

$80K$60K$40K$20K$0Assets 2022: $49,215Net Assets 2022: $49,2152022Assets 2023: $77,613Net Assets 2023: $77,6132023Assets 2024: $68,782Net Assets 2024: $68,7822024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$68,782
Liabilities-
Net Assets$68,782
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth61st percentile

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

$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2022: $86,485Expenses 2022: $76,124Net Income 2022: $10,3612022Revenue 2023: $101,261Expenses 2023: $72,863Net Income 2023: $28,3982023Revenue 2024: $110,518Expenses 2024: $119,349Net Income 2024: -$8,8312024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$110,518
Expenses$119,349
Net Income-$8,831
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

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

Open filing
Assets
$68,782
Liabilities
-
Net assets
$68,782
Revenue
$110,518
Expenses
$119,349
Net income
-$8,831
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.69$0.69$1.11$1.19$0.09
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.78$0.78$1.01$0.73$0.28
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.49$0.49$0.86$0.76$0.10
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Oct 30, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$110,518
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The purpose of CIRA is to foster thought, discussion, and debate on current international issues, stimulate creative and effective responses to them, and develop the analytical, communicational, and team building skills of its members and the broader university community.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Two annual conferences including one of the largest and most prestigious Model United Nations conferences in the Southeast region of the United States, bringing together hundreds of college students from across the country to simulate the workings of the United Nations. CIRA serves as an important platform for students to engage with global issues, develop their skills, and build meaningful connections with fellow participants.$1,008$102,386
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay86th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Thomas KettererPresidentPT$0--
Sunhee FreckerVice PresidentPT$0--
Nicholas LongueiraFormer CFOPT$0--
Kevin O'KeefeCFOPT$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Carolina International Relations
EIN
47-1880524
Phone
7048078402
Address
Box 188 FPG Student Union, Chapel Hill, NC 27599

Signing Officer

Name
Kevin O'Keefe
Title
CFO
Signed
2025-10-30
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Edgington & Holliday PLLC
Address
102 Market St STE 100, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Preparer
Jeffrey Edgington CPA
Phone
9199290595
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other Expenses.1005

“Travel $40717”

Other Expenses.1007

“Conferences, Conventions, and Meetings $28377”

Other Expenses.1

“Meals $20170”

Other Expenses.2

“Supplies $15955”

Other Expenses.4

“Books, Subscriptions,Reference $1204”

Other Expenses.5

“Merchant Fees $938”

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