Civic Intelligence

The Charlotte Optimist

EIN 99-5045024 • Charlotte, NC

Pub. 78 EligibleNTEE A30

Profile

A nonprofit media platform that strengthens the Charlotte community through thoughtful dialogue and high-quality local storytelling and journalism.

2124 Chambwood DrCharlotte, NC 28205

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Balance Sheet

Assets

Up

$216,017

Up $8,517 (+4.1%) from 2024

Liabilities

Up

$6,212

Up $6,212 from 2024

Net Assets

Up

$209,805

Up $2,305 (+1.1%) from 2024

Operations

Revenue

Down

$198,706

Down $8,794 (-4.2%) from 2024

Expenses

Up

$196,401

Up $196,401 from 2024

Net Income

Down

$2,305

Down $205,195 (-99%) from 2024

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Balance Sheet Trend

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

$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2024: $207,500Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $207,5002024Assets 2025: $216,017Liabilities 2025: $6,212Net Assets 2025: $209,8052025

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2025

Assets$216,017
Liabilities$6,212
Net Assets$209,805
Open 2025 Filing

Operations Trend

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

$300K$200K$100K$0Revenue 2024: $207,500Expenses 2024: $0Net Income 2024: $207,5002024Revenue 2025: $198,706Expenses 2025: $196,401Net Income 2025: $2,3052025

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2025

Revenue$198,706
Expenses$196,401
Net Income$2,305
Open 2025 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2025 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$216,017
Liabilities
$6,212
Net assets
$209,805
Revenue
$198,706
Expenses
$196,401
Net income
$2,305
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.16$0.06$2.10$1.99$1.96$0.02
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.08$0.00$2.08$2.08$0.00$2.08
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025
Signed
May 15, 2026
Return Version
2025v4.1
Gross Receipts
$198,706
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

A nonprofit media platform that strengthens the Charlotte community through thoughtful dialogue and high-quality local storytelling and journalism.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Newsletter: The organization provides a weekly long form newsletter.-$39,254
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Michael GraffCEOFT$121,875$15,339$137,214
Brian CastleberryChair-$0--
Ami ShuklaSecretary-$0--
Bruce ClarkTreasurer-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Charlotte Optimist
EIN
99-5045024
Address
2124 Chambwood Dr, Charlotte, NC 28205

Signing Officer

Name
Michael Nevitt Graff
Title
CEO
Signed
2026-05-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Foard and Company PA
Address
1347 Harding Place, Charlotte, NC 28204
Preparer
Robert Dobbins
Phone
7043721515
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other Expenses.1009

“Depreciation $129”

Other Expenses.1012

“Insurance $580”

Other Expenses.1

“Dues & Subscriptions $3534”

Other Expenses.2

“Meals & Entertainment $770”

Other Expenses.3

“Miscellaneous $118”

Other Expenses.4

“Bank Service Fees $66”

Other Assets.1003

“Machinery and Equipment - Beginning $0 Machinery and Equipment - Ending $1157”

Total Liabilities.1001

“Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $0 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $6212”

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