EIN 56-1752043

MeckEd

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
59
Year formed
1991
Most recent tax filings
2024-06-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
MeckEd's mission is to guarantee all children in Mecklenburg County receive a quality public education that equips them with the necessary knowledge, skills, and experiences to lead productive, successful lives. MeckEd serviced over 2,000 students through their Career Pathways initiative at four Charlotte-Mecklenburg Title I High Schools by providing college and career readiness services. Also, they assisted 160 students with significant barriers to success (40 at each school) in achieving academic success.
Also known as...
Mecklenburg Citizens for Public Education
Total revenues
$1,094,191
2024
Total expenses
$1,071,455
2024
Total assets
$148,650
2024
Num. employees
59
2024

Program areas at MeckEd

During the 23-24 school year, MeckEd provided career readiness services to almost 2,000 students in Title I schools experiencing barriers to economic mobility. 100% of MeckEd's high school seniors graduated, with a few juniors even graduating early. Over $100,000 in wages were earned by our students through their paid internships. Close to $20,000 in scholarships for Occupational Skills Training were awarded to MeckEd's students, and almost 200 job shadowing and workplace tours were completed.

Grants made by MeckEd

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Digi-BridgeSummer Learning Program$22,000
Ymca of Greater CharlotteSummer Learning Program$13,725
Firm Foundations Youth and Family Outreach IncorporatedSummer Learning Program$10,400

Who funds MeckEd

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Equitable FoundationGeneral Contribution$60,102
Trane Technologies Charitable FoundationTo Ensure That All Students in Mecklenburg County Have Access To the Knowledge Skills and Experiences Necessary To Lead Productive Successful Lives.$35,000
Duke Energy FoundationVibrant Economies$15,000
...and 7 more grants received

Personnel at MeckEd

NameTitleCompensation
Kellie CartwrightChief Executive Officer$42,536
Shelly BibyChief Operations Officer
Ross DanisPresident / Executive Director$24,000
Omar ParkesCareer Pathways Director
Jolon ShieldsOperations Manager
...and 8 more key personnel

Financials for MeckEd

RevenuesFYE 06/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,087,084
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$7,107
Total revenues$1,094,191

Form 990s for MeckEd

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2024-062024-11-21990View PDF
2023-062024-05-15990View PDF
2022-062023-05-15990View PDF
2021-062022-05-13990View PDF
2020-062021-04-13990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 10, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024
October 25, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 11 new personnel
October 22, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Speedway Children's Charities
July 17, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
July 14, 2024
Received grants
Identified 8 new grant, including a grant for $60,102 from Equitable Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsSchoolsK-12 schoolsEducational service providersCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Provides grantsLobbyingState / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
330 Camp Rd B74
Charlotte, NC 28206
Metro area
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
County
Mecklenburg County, NC
Website URL
mecked.org/ 
Phone
(704) 335-0100
IRS details
EIN
56-1752043
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1991
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B90: Educational Services
NAICS code, primary
611110: Elementary and Secondary Schools
Parent/child status
Independent
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