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Energy Consumers of the Carolinas Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 82-4613002

Jan 01, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018 • Filed on Aug 06, 2019

PO Box 78032Charlotte, NC 28271

(704) 841-7649

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

34th percentile

0.00x

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

2018 filings • 501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Liabilities / Revenue

34th percentile

0.00x

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

2018 filings • 501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Net Margin

40th percentile

1.7%

Higher net margin than 40% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Top Officer Pay

83rd percentile

$36,500

Higher top officer pay than 83% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 7.0% of source-year revenue.

2018 filings • 501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2018

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2018

Assets

$8,887

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

$8,887

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

$0

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Revenue

$524,990

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$516,103

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

$8,887

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2018: $8,887Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $8,8872018Assets 2019: $151,562Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $151,5622019Assets 2020: $41Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $412020Assets 2021: $77Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $772021Assets 2022: $0Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $02022

Highlighted filing

2018

Assets$8,887
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$8,887

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2018: $524,990Expenses 2018: $516,103Net Income 2018: $8,8872018Revenue 2019: $1,039,726Expenses 2019: $897,051Net Income 2019: $142,6752019Revenue 2020: $605,000Expenses 2020: $756,521Net Income 2020: -$151,5212020Revenue 2021: $498,640Expenses 2021: $498,604Net Income 2021: $362021Revenue 2022: $78,175Expenses 2022: $78,252Net Income 2022: -$772022

Highlighted filing

2018

Revenue$524,990
Expenses$516,103
Net Income$8,887
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018
Signed
Aug 6, 2019
Return Version
2018v3.1
Gross Receipts
$524,990
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To promote and advocate for fair, reliable, clean and affordable electricity for all carolina citizens and businesses.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts-$8,887-
Total Assets$0$8,887▲ $8,887
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets-$8,887-
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$0$8,887▲ $8,887
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$0$8,887▲ $8,887
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Scott CarlbergPresidentPT$36,500$36,500
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$524,990
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$524,990
Change in Net Assets
$8,887
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$379,603
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$100,000
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$36,500
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$271,382$0$0$271,382
Grants to Domestic Orgs$100,000--$100,000
Advertising$86,732$0$0$86,732
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$36,500$0$0$36,500
Office Expenses$9,576$0$0$9,576
Fees for Services Accounting$6,100$0$0$6,100
Travel$5,813$0$0$5,813
Total Functional Expenses$516,103$0$0$516,103
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Palmetto Promise InstituteColumbia, SC501(c)3General Support$100,000
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
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Audit committee
No
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
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
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Energy Consumers of the Carolinas Inc
EIN
82-4613002
Phone
7048417649
Address
PO BOX 78032, CHARLOTTE, NC 28271

Signing Officer

Name
Scott Carlberg
Title
President
Phone
7048417649
Signed
2019-08-06
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Scott Carlberg
Formed
2018
Legal Domicile
Nc
Voting Board Members
1
Independent Board Members
0
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Christopher E Carter CPA Pllc
Address
6047 TYVOLA GLEN CIR, CHARLOTTE, NC 28217-6431
Preparer
Christopher E Carter
Phone
7049472222
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Pt VI, Line 8A

The organization did not hold any board meetings in 2018

Pt VI, Line 8B

The organization did not hold any board meetings in 2018

Pt VI, Line 11B

Members have reviewed a complete copy of tax return

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