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EIN 56-1255578

Swiss Bear

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
2
City
New Bern
State
North Carolina
Year formed
1979
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
S31: Urban, Community Economic Development
Description
Swiss Bear, Inc. empowers community stakeholders to enhance and promote the unique cultural and natural resources of New Bern's downtown area through leadership and planning. The organization hosts special events and programs to support the promotion of the greater downtown business district.
Total revenues
$387,151
2023
Total expenses
$433,005
2023
Total assets
$322,293
2023
Num. employees
2
2023

Program areas at Swiss Bear

Special events and programs to assist in the promotion of the greater downtown business district

Who funds Swiss Bear

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Thomas B and Robertha K Coleman FoundationEducation Thru Historic-Cultural$50,000
North Carolina Community Foundation (NCCF)Community Improvement & Economic Development$8,730

Personnel at Swiss Bear

NameTitle
Karen SullivanExecutive Director
Ann Marie ByrdEvents Director

Financials for Swiss Bear

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$59,103
Program services$325,855
Investment income and dividends$2,193
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$0
Total revenues$387,151

Form 990s for Swiss Bear

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-26990View PDF
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-11-10990View PDF
2020-122021-08-11990View PDF
2019-122021-04-02990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 30, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
January 20, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
November 25, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
February 4, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $17,249 from North Carolina Community Foundation (NCCF)
January 19, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Business and community development organizationsConvention and visitors bureausCharities
Issues
Community improvementEconomic development
Characteristics
State / local levelCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 597
New Bern, NC 28563
Metro area
New Bern, NC
County
Craven County, NC
Website URL
downtownnewbern.com/ 
Phone
(252) 288-9825
IRS details
EIN
56-1255578
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1979
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
S31: Urban, Community Economic Development
NAICS code, primary
561591: Convention and Visitors Bureaus
Parent/child status
Independent
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