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Firebirds Cares Eaf Inc.

990EZ • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 93-1912433

Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 • Filed on Jul 15, 2025

8700 Red Oak Blvd Ste JCharlotte, NC 28217-3979

(855) 871-9027

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

70th percentile

0.00x

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

2024 filings • NTEE P60 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

70th percentile

0.00x

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

2024 filings • NTEE P60 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

88th percentile

56%

Higher net margin than 88% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • NTEE P60 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

90th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 90% of similar nonprofits.

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

2024 filings • NTEE P60 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

76th percentile

49%

Faster asset growth than 76% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • NTEE P60 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

22nd percentile

-20%

Faster revenue growth than 22% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • NTEE P60 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Up

$138,450

Up $45,373 (+49%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$138,450

Up $45,373 (+49%) from 2023

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2023

Revenue

Down

$81,123

Down $20,895 (-20%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$35,750

Up $26,809 (+300%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

$45,373

Down $47,704 (-51%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2023: $93,077Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $93,0772023Assets 2024: $138,450Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $138,4502024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$138,450
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$138,450

Operations Trend

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

$150K$100K$50K$0Revenue 2023: $102,018Expenses 2023: $8,941Net Income 2023: $93,0772023Revenue 2024: $81,123Expenses 2024: $35,750Net Income 2024: $45,3732024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$81,123
Expenses$35,750
Net Income$45,373
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Jul 15, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$81,123
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The firebirds cares employee assistance fund (eaf) provides financial support to team members experiencing a sudden financial crisis resulting from an unforeseen qualified event. Eaf grants are considered non-taxable income and do not have to be repaid.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
THE FUND IS THE ONLY PROGRAM THAT OPERATES AND IS INTENDED TO ASSIST THE TEAM IN CASE OF SEVERE FINANCIAL DIFFICULTY.$35,750$35,750
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
CHARLES BLANKSHIPPresidentPT$0--
NICOLE THARRINGTONSecretary-$0--
CORY LILLISTONTreasurer-$0--
TAMMY HICKEYDirector-$0--
MARIE COLLINSDirector-$0--
TAMMY CALHOUNDirector-$0--
PATRICK GREENEDirector-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Firebirds Cares Eaf Inc
EIN
93-1912433
Phone
8558719027
Address
8700 RED OAK BLVD STE J, CHARLOTTE, NC 28217-3979

Signing Officer

Name
Cory Lilliston
Title
Treasurer
Phone
8558719027
Signed
2025-07-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Skody Scot & Co Cpas Pc
Address
520 EIGHTH AVE SUITE 2200, NEW YORK, NY 10018
Preparer
William Skody
Phone
2129671100
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 10 - Grants and Similar Amounts Paid

Activity classification: grants. Grantee name: multiple recipients. Amount given: 35,750.

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