Civic Intelligence

Asheville Poverty Initiative

EIN 81-0757744 • 501(c)3 • Asheville, NC

Profile

Asheville Poverty Initiative aims to build community and promote economic justice: dismantling stereotypes, reducing fear, and empowering hope through telling stories across socio-economic difference. We envision a beloved community that celebrates mutuality, abundance, and justice.

610 Haywood RoadAsheville, NC 28806

ashevillepovertyinitiative.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

53rd percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 53% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE K • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

54th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 54% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE K • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

74th percentile

32%

Higher net margin than 74% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE K • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

87th percentile

$86,000

Higher top officer pay than 87% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 14.2% of source-year revenue.

NTEE K • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

73rd percentile

37%

Faster asset growth than 73% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE K • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

42nd percentile

10%

Faster revenue growth than 42% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE K • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets53rd percentile

Assets

Up

$499,950

Up $231,362 (+86%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$16,122

Up $8,804 (+120%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$483,828

Up $222,558 (+85%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue54th percentileNet Margin74th percentile

Revenue

Up

$548,987

Up $332,765 (+154%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$326,429

Up $128,782 (+65%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$222,558

Up $203,983 (+1098%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth73rd percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2017: $73,914Liabilities 2017: $8752017Assets 2018: $75,273Liabilities 2018: $1,7342018Assets 2019: $116,443Liabilities 2019: $2,5812019Assets 2020: $282,576Liabilities 2020: $3,771Net Assets 2020: $278,8052020Assets 2021: $252,653Liabilities 2021: $3,927Net Assets 2021: $248,7262021Assets 2022: $247,584Liabilities 2022: $4,889Net Assets 2022: $242,6952022Assets 2023: $268,588Liabilities 2023: $7,318Net Assets 2023: $261,2702023Assets 2024: $499,950Liabilities 2024: $16,122Net Assets 2024: $483,8282024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$499,950
Liabilities$16,122
Net Assets$483,828
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth42nd percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2017: $100,922Expenses 2017: $49,411Net Income 2017: $51,5112017Revenue 2018: $94,450Expenses 2018: $93,424Net Income 2018: $1,0262018Revenue 2019: $172,489Expenses 2019: $132,165Net Income 2019: $40,3242019Revenue 2020: $330,160Expenses 2020: $165,217Net Income 2020: $164,9432020Revenue 2021: $163,398Expenses 2021: $193,477Net Income 2021: -$30,0792021Revenue 2022: $175,151Expenses 2022: $181,182Net Income 2022: -$6,0312022Revenue 2023: $216,222Expenses 2023: $197,647Net Income 2023: $18,5752023Revenue 2024: $548,987Expenses 2024: $326,429Net Income 2024: $222,5582024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$548,987
Expenses$326,429
Net Income$222,558
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

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

Open filing
Assets
$499,950
Liabilities
$16,122
Net assets
$483,828
Revenue
$548,987
Expenses
$326,429
Net income
$222,558
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.00$0.16$4.84$5.49$3.26$2.23
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.69$0.07$2.61$2.16$1.98$0.19
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.48$0.05$2.43$1.75$1.81$0.06
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.53$0.04$2.49$1.63$1.93$0.30
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.83$0.04$2.79$3.30$1.65$1.65
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.16$0.03$1.72$1.32$0.40
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.75$0.02$0.94$0.93$0.01
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.74$0.01$1.01$0.49$0.52
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Jun 18, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$550,768
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The mission of Asheville Poverty Initiative is to build community and educate about the realities of poverty.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$171,082$267,579▲ $96,497
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$71,484$186,204▲ $114,720
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$12,022$26,638▲ $14,616
Pledges and Grants Receivable$11,064$16,580▲ $5,516
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$544$520▼ $24
Inventories for Sale or Use$300$300→ $0
Accounts Receivable$225$262▲ $37
Total Assets$268,588$499,950▲ $231,362
Other Assets Total$1,867$1,867→ $0
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue-$11,384-
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$7,318$4,738▼ $2,580
Total Liabilities$7,318$16,122▲ $8,804
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$155,635$248,522▲ $92,887
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$105,635$235,306▲ $129,671
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$261,270$483,828▲ $222,558
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$268,588$499,950▲ $231,362

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$21,803$19,933$41,736
Leasehold Improvements$4,835$571$5,406
Land$0--
Other Assets Org$1,867--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay87th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Ben WilliamsonExecutive DirectorFT$71,032$71,032
Shaad BellamyBoard Member-$1,633$1,633
TJ AmosBoard Member-$506$506

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Kimberleigh WellsBoard Chair
Melissa HarrisBoard Member
Shunyu HuangBoard Member
Steve LeventerBoard Member
Taija VentrellaBoard Member
Bill BuchananSecretary
Philip LeonardTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$533,933
Program Service Revenue
$4,625
Investment Income
$8,995
Other Revenue
$1,434
All Other Contributions
$516,129
Change in Net Assets
$222,558
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$201,476
Other Expenses$123,117
Total Fundraising Expense$27,175
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$1,836
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$96,472$3,445$14,930$114,847
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$56,826$7,103$7,103$71,032
Occupancy$46,545$2,085$0$48,630
Fees for Services Other$16,253$2,368$0$18,621
Payroll Taxes$12,789$1,092$1,716$15,597
Depreciation Depletion$6,831$0$0$6,831
Information Technology$3,802$1,407$844$6,053
Insurance$2,907$969$0$3,876
Office Expenses$865$546$2,025$3,436
Other Expenses$1,323$744$0$2,067
Fees for Services Accounting$0$2,050$0$2,050
Grants to Domestic Orgs$1,500--$1,500
Conferences and Meetings$0$1,272$0$1,272
Advertising$696$0$232$928
Grants to Domestic Individuals$336--$336
Travel$224$56$0$280
Total Functional Expenses$275,721$23,533$27,175$326,429
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Gaming Gross Income$309
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
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
Yes
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
Asheville Poverty Initiative
EIN
81-0757744
Phone
8282220393
Address
610 Haywood Road, Asheville, NC 28806

Signing Officer

Name
Phil Leonard
Title
Treasurer
Phone
8282220393
Signed
2025-06-18
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Phil Leonard
Formed
2016
Legal Domicile
Nc
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
7
Volunteers
250

Preparer

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

Additional Explanations

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

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

Pt VI, Line 15A

“API conducted a search from August-December 2023 to fill the vacant Executive Director position. We engaged an outside consultant to assist with the search, and this consultant provided comparability data and independent guidance to the search committee as to appropriate compensation. The deliberation and decision as to compensation is documented in the board minutes.”

Other

“Board of Directors: Directors Amos and Bellamy received compensation for their services as Proverty Educators. They received no compensation for their services as Board Members.”

Pt VI, Line 4

“Voted Expanded Board of Directors from nine members to twelve members. The filling of newly created board seats did not happen until the next fiscal year.”

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0APIs Realities of Poverty Education Programs include group discussions, panels, and tours of places in downtown Asheville that a homeless person might visit in a day. This program provided 55 activities to 543 participants in 2024. Groups can include schools, colleges, churches, civic groups, or interested individuals. The programs are led by our Poverty Educators, giving voice and leadership opportunities to people with life experiences of poverty to educate others as to the causes and challenges of poverty.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc012 Baskets Caf also provides meeting space for community groups outside of food serving hours. Affinity groups include people creating art and music, sharing creative writings, playing chess, sharing community information, and discussing important local topics.
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IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt0Other Income Part II, Line 10 Description: Gaming 2020: 1273. 2021: 0. 2022: 0. Description: Miscellaneous 2020: 0. 2021: 605. 2022: 252. 2023: 308. 2024: 776.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The 990 is prepared by a CPA firm, reviewed by management, presented to the board for review, proposed revisions and final approval.

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