Civic Intelligence

Just Economics

EIN 61-1403579 • 501(c)3 • Asheville, NC

Profile

Our Mission is to educate, advocate and organize for a more just and sustainable local economy that works for all in Western North Carolina.

PO Box 2396Asheville, NC 28802

justeconomicswnc.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

78th percentile

0.09x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 78% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

76th percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 76% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

78th percentile

24%

Higher net margin than 78% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

85th percentile

$1,070

Higher top officer pay than 85% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.9% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2013

Asset Growth

95th percentile

175%

Faster asset growth than 95% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

89th percentile

71%

Faster revenue growth than 89% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets78th percentile

Assets

Up

$175,528

Up $111,733 (+175%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$15,805

Up $5,570 (+54%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$159,723

Up $106,163 (+198%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue76th percentileNet Margin78th percentile

Revenue

Up

$441,994

Up $183,500 (+71%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$335,831

Up $3,120 (+0.9%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$106,163

Up $180,380 (+243%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth95th percentile

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

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2011: $4,731Liabilities 2011: $1,860Net Assets 2011: $2,8712011Assets 2012: $29,474Liabilities 2012: $1,421Net Assets 2012: $28,0532012Assets 2013: $26,349Liabilities 2013: $1,665Net Assets 2013: $24,6842013Assets 2014: $30,481Liabilities 2014: $5,127Net Assets 2014: $25,3542014Assets 2015: $28,607Liabilities 2015: $3,636Net Assets 2015: $24,9712015Assets 2016: $34,949Liabilities 2016: $3,6962016Assets 2017: $23,898Liabilities 2017: $3,728Net Assets 2017: $20,1702017Assets 2018: $22,113Liabilities 2018: $3,401Net Assets 2018: $18,7122018Assets 2019: $72,812Liabilities 2019: $4,364Net Assets 2019: $68,4482019Assets 2020: $92,489Liabilities 2020: $31,235Net Assets 2020: $61,2542020Assets 2021: $118,795Liabilities 2021: $6,251Net Assets 2021: $112,5442021Assets 2022: $133,188Liabilities 2022: $5,411Net Assets 2022: $127,7772022Assets 2023: $63,795Liabilities 2023: $10,235Net Assets 2023: $53,5602023Assets 2024: $175,528Liabilities 2024: $15,805Net Assets 2024: $159,7232024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$175,528
Liabilities$15,805
Net Assets$159,723
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth89th percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2011: $80,884Expenses 2011: $99,532Net Income 2011: -$18,6482011Revenue 2012: $129,026Expenses 2012: $103,844Net Income 2012: $25,1822012Revenue 2013: $117,704Expenses 2013: $121,073Net Income 2013: -$3,3692013Revenue 2014: $114,657Expenses 2014: $113,987Net Income 2014: $6702014Revenue 2015: $108,881Expenses 2015: $109,264Net Income 2015: -$3832015Revenue 2016: $116,000Expenses 2016: $109,718Net Income 2016: $6,2822016Revenue 2017: $135,355Expenses 2017: $146,438Net Income 2017: -$11,0832017Revenue 2018: $140,925Expenses 2018: $142,383Net Income 2018: -$1,4582018Revenue 2019: $208,621Expenses 2019: $158,885Net Income 2019: $49,7362019Revenue 2020: $176,042Expenses 2020: $183,236Net Income 2020: -$7,1942020Revenue 2021: $281,739Expenses 2021: $230,449Net Income 2021: $51,2902021Revenue 2022: $294,603Expenses 2022: $279,370Net Income 2022: $15,2332022Revenue 2023: $258,494Expenses 2023: $332,711Net Income 2023: -$74,2172023Revenue 2024: $441,994Expenses 2024: $335,831Net Income 2024: $106,1632024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$441,994
Expenses$335,831
Net Income$106,163
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$175,528
Liabilities
$15,805
Net assets
$159,723
Revenue
$441,994
Expenses
$335,831
Net income
$106,163
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.76$0.16$1.60$4.42$3.36$1.06
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.64$0.10$0.54$2.58$3.33$0.74
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.33$0.05$1.28$2.95$2.79$0.15
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.19$0.06$1.13$2.82$2.30$0.51
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.92$0.31$0.61$1.76$1.83$0.07
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.73$0.04$0.68$2.09$1.59$0.50
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.22$0.03$0.19$1.41$1.42$0.01
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.24$0.04$0.20$1.35$1.46$0.11
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.35$0.04$1.16$1.10$0.06
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.29$0.04$0.25$1.09$1.09$0.00
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.30$0.05$0.25$1.15$1.14$0.01
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.26$0.02$0.25$1.18$1.21$0.03
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.29$0.01$0.28$1.29$1.04$0.25
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.05$0.02$0.03$0.81$1.00$0.19
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Aug 19, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$441,994
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

A just and sustainable local economy for WNC.

Our mission is to educate, advocate and organize for a more just and sustainable local economy that works for all in Western North Carolina.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$63,795$175,528▲ $111,733
Total Assets$63,795$175,528▲ $111,733
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$10,235$15,805▲ $5,570
Total Liabilities$10,235$15,805▲ $5,570
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$53,560$159,723▲ $106,163
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$53,560$159,723▲ $106,163
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$63,795$175,528▲ $111,733
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay85th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Vicki MeathExecutive DirectorFT$73,343$73,343
Whitley EnglishBoad Member-$600$600

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Hector SelgadoBoard Chair
David BartholomewBoard Vice-Chair
Albert MaybinBoard Member
Annelise HagedornBoard Member
Emma AllenBoard Member
Gennie GonzalezBoard Member
Laura HaireBoard Secretary
Ela TwiggBoard Treasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$425,352
Program Service Revenue
$14,991
Investment Income
$1,651
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$415,991
Change in Net Assets
$106,163
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$282,669
Other Expenses$53,162
Total Fundraising Expense$19,701
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$168,785$9,377$9,377$187,539
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$66,009$3,667$3,667$73,343
Payroll Taxes$19,609$1,089$1,089$21,787
Occupancy$11,232$624$624$12,480
Office Expenses$7,809$1,460$1,388$10,657
Fees for Services Other$5,280$26$26$5,332
Insurance$0$4,179$0$4,179
Fees for Services Accounting$0$4,070$0$4,070
Conferences and Meetings$4,012$0$0$4,012
Other Expenses$2,367$0$0$2,367
Travel$0$1,326$0$1,326
Total Functional Expenses$290,312$25,818$19,701$335,831
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
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
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
No
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
Yes
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
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Just Economics
EIN
61-1403579
Phone
8285057466
Address
PO Box 2396, Asheville, NC 28802

Signing Officer

Name
Vicki Meath
Title
Executive Director
Phone
8285057466
Signed
2025-08-19
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
2002
Legal Domicile
Nc
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
7
Volunteers
100

Preparer

Firm
Corliss & Solomon Pllc
Address
242 CHARLOTTE ST SUITE 1, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Preparer
Todd Oldenburg
Phone
8282360206
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Pt III, Line 2

“The organization partnered Swannanoa Communities Together by providing direct staff capacity for a resource center in November and December after Tropical Storm Helene.”

Pt VI, Line 11B

“The 990 is prepared by a CPA firm, reviewed by management, presented to the board for review, proposed revisions and final approval.”

Pt VI, Line 12C

“Enforced as necessary. Any board member with a conflict of interest on any specific issue informs the board and abstains from voting on the issue.”

Pt VI, Line 15A

“The wage for the Executive Director and any associated raises involves an annual review and discussion/decision by the Executive Committee of the board.”

Pt VI, Line 18

“Forms 990 are available through the websites of many charity watch organizations and upon request. The Form 1023 is available upon request.”

Pt VI, Line 19

“Governing documents and reviewed financial statements are available upon request.”

Pt VI, Line 6

“The organization has non-voting members.”

Other

“Whitney English was compensated for leading a workshop provided by Just Economics and was not paid for their work on the board.”

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0- Engaged in the City of Ashevilles Affordable Housing Plan. - Hosted Affordable Housing Advocacy 101 workshops. - Joined the NC Tenants Union. - Co-facilitating Tenants Rights Workshops with Pisgah Legal. - Hosted a Spring Transit Riders Assembly. - Led Asheville Regional Transit Coalitions work to advocate for increased frequency to South Asheville and gain better understanding of microtransit. - Completed a study with partners at UNCA/UNC Gillings on Hospitality Worker Health and Wellbeing - Advocated Transylvania County for Living Wages and a Paid Family Leave policy through public comment, meetings, and an op-ed.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, we: - Delivered supplies to individuals and helped to prevent evictions. - Ramped up our housing work by advocating for zero rent in public housing during the disaster, canvassing in public housing, leading the WNC Tenants Network, hosting a fair housing training, and providing information and support to tenants in both public and private housing. - Supported local businesses advocating for small business grants and providing new ways for individuals to show support for Living Wage Certified employers from near and far. - Organized a disaster relief laundry service organizing 20+ washers in Transylvania County to help do laundry for individuals in Buncombe County without usable water. - Partnered with Swannanoa Communities Together by providing direct staff capacity for a resource center.
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IRS990ScheduleC/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Just Economics participates in grassroots lobbying on issues related to our mission and primarily at the local level. We have engaged volunteers and members through meetings, had meetings/phone calls/ email exchanges with local elected leaders, run a workshop on how to engage on public budgets and spent time developing email and on-line action alerts.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The organization partnered Swannanoa Communities Together by providing direct staff capacity for a resource center in November and December after Tropical Storm Helene.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The 990 is prepared by a CPA firm, reviewed by management, presented to the board for review, proposed revisions and final approval.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Enforced as necessary. Any board member with a conflict of interest on any specific issue informs the board and abstains from voting on the issue.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3The wage for the Executive Director and any associated raises involves an annual review and discussion/decision by the Executive Committee of the board.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4Forms 990 are available through the websites of many charity watch organizations and upon request. The Form 1023 is available upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5Governing documents and reviewed financial statements are available upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6The organization has non-voting members.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7Whitney English was compensated for leading a workshop provided by Just Economics and was not paid for their work on the board.
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