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North Carolina Spine Society

EIN 56-1910573 • 501(c)6 • Raleigh, NC

Profile

The north carolina spine society (ncss), founded in 1994, is a professional multi-disciplinary organization dedicated to the advancement of comprehensive spinal care. Through education, research, and collegiate exchange, the ncss promotes standards of excellence amongst specialties treating complex disorders of the spine.

222 North Person Street 101Raleigh, NC 27601

www2.ncmedsoc.org/NORTH-CAROLINA-SPINE-SO

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

57th percentile

0.00x

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

NTEE S41 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

56th percentile

0.00x

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

NTEE S41 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

43rd percentile

1.4%

Higher net margin than 43% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE S41 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

85th percentile

$6,745

Higher top officer pay than 85% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 6.4% of source-year revenue.

NTEE S41 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

51st percentile

3.0%

Faster asset growth than 51% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE S41 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

59th percentile

7.2%

Faster revenue growth than 59% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE S41 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets57th percentile

Assets

Up

$52,844

Up $1,525 (+3.0%) from 2023

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$52,844

Up $1,525 (+3.0%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue56th percentileNet Margin43rd percentile

Revenue

Up

$105,880

Up $7,080 (+7.2%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$104,355

Down $21,660 (-17%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$1,525

Up $28,740 (+106%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth51st percentile

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

$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2011: $148,797Liabilities 2011: $02011Assets 2012: $175,734Liabilities 2012: $02012Assets 2013: $185,026Liabilities 2013: $02013Assets 2014: $207,541Liabilities 2014: $02014Assets 2015: $208,975Liabilities 2015: $02015Assets 2016: $198,418Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $198,4182016Assets 2017: $172,555Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $172,5552017Assets 2018: $159,852Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $159,8522018Assets 2019: $144,396Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $144,3962019Assets 2020: $106,548Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $106,5482020Assets 2021: $123,774Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $123,7742021Assets 2022: $77,890Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $77,8902022Assets 2023: $51,319Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $51,3192023Assets 2024: $52,844Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $52,8442024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$52,844
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$52,844
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth59th percentile

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

$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2011: $89,425Expenses 2011: $44,987Net Income 2011: $44,4382011Revenue 2012: $82,225Expenses 2012: $55,288Net Income 2012: $26,9372012Revenue 2013: $75,680Expenses 2013: $66,388Net Income 2013: $9,2922013Revenue 2014: $82,900Expenses 2014: $60,385Net Income 2014: $22,5152014Revenue 2015: $74,725Expenses 2015: $73,291Net Income 2015: $1,4342015Revenue 2016: $84,100Expenses 2016: $94,657Net Income 2016: -$10,5572016Revenue 2017: $71,650Expenses 2017: $102,513Net Income 2017: -$30,8632017Revenue 2018: $104,250Expenses 2018: $119,095Net Income 2018: -$14,8452018Revenue 2019: $84,965Expenses 2019: $103,035Net Income 2019: -$18,0702019Revenue 2020: $6,275Expenses 2020: $44,123Net Income 2020: -$37,8482020Revenue 2021: $72,650Expenses 2021: $55,424Net Income 2021: $17,2262021Revenue 2022: $89,685Expenses 2022: $135,571Net Income 2022: -$45,8862022Revenue 2023: $98,800Expenses 2023: $126,015Net Income 2023: -$27,2152023Revenue 2024: $105,880Expenses 2024: $104,355Net Income 2024: $1,5252024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$105,880
Expenses$104,355
Net Income$1,525
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

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

Open filing
Assets
$52,844
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$52,844
Revenue
$105,880
Expenses
$104,355
Net income
$1,525
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.53$0.00$0.53$1.06$1.04$0.02
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.51$0.00$0.51$0.99$1.26$0.27
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.78$0.00$0.78$0.90$1.36$0.46
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.24$0.00$1.24$0.73$0.55$0.17
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.07$0.00$1.07$0.06$0.44$0.38
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.44$0.00$1.44$0.85$1.03$0.18
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.60$0.00$1.60$1.04$1.19$0.15
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.73$0.00$1.73$0.72$1.03$0.31
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.98$0.00$1.98$0.84$0.95$0.11
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.09$0.00$0.75$0.73$0.01
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.08$0.00$0.83$0.60$0.23
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.85$0.00$0.76$0.66$0.09
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.76$0.00$0.82$0.55$0.27
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.49$0.00$0.89$0.45$0.44
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 14, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$105,880
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The north carolina spine society (ncss), founded in 1994, is a professional multi-disciplinary organization dedicated to the advancement of comprehensive spinal care. Through education, research, and collegial exchange, the ncss promotes standards of excellence amongst specialties treating complex disorders of the spine.

The north carolina spine society (ncss), founded in 1994, is a professional multi-disciplinary organization dedicated to the advancement of comprehensive spinal care. Through education, research, and collegiate exchange, the ncss promotes standards of excellence amongst specialties treating complex disorders of the spine.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE NC SPINE SOCIETY OFFERS CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION FOR PRACTICING ORTHOPAEDIC AND NEUROSURGICAL SPINE SURGEONS, FELLOWS, RESIDENTS, MEDICAL STUDENTS, AND PHYSICIAN EXTENDERS TO EDUCATE AND FACILITATE DISCUSSION ON NEW RESEARCH IN SURGICAL TECHNIQUES AND TO FACILITATE DISCUSSION ON CURRENT OUTCOME METRICS AS THEY RELATE TO QUALITY AND VALUE IN SPINE CARE.$0$57,202
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay85th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
ASHLEY NEWTONExecutive Director-$6,745-$6,745
W ALAN SKIPPERSr. Executive Director-$1,228-$1,228
MELISSA ERICKSON MDPresident-$0--
MUHAMMAD ABD-EL-BARR MDPresident Elect-$0--
CHRISTOPHER DIBBLE MDVice President-$0--
ANTHONY KWON MDSecretary - Treasurer-$0--
TADHG J O'GARA MDPast - President-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
North Carolina Spine Society
EIN
56-1910573
Phone
9198333836
Address
222 NORTH PERSON STREET 101, RALEIGH, NC 27601

Signing Officer

Name
Ashley Newton
Title
Executive Director
Phone
9198333836
Signed
2025-11-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Mpcompany Llp
Address
4600 MARRIOTT DRIVE SUITE 300, RALEIGH, NC 27612
Preparer
Martha Register-futrell
Phone
9198369200
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 8 - Other Revenue

“Description: interest income. Amount: 45.”

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

“Description: meeting expense. Amount: 57,202. Description: bank fees. Amount: 3,165. Description: governmental affairs. Amount: 301. Description: insurance. Amount: 3,791. Total to form 990-ez, line 16: 64,459.”

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