﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<Return xmlns="http://www.irs.gov/efile" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" returnVersion="2024v5.0">
  <ReturnHeader binaryAttachmentCnt="0">
    <ReturnTs>2025-11-16T17:49:00-05:00</ReturnTs>
    <TaxPeriodEndDt>2024-12-31</TaxPeriodEndDt>
    <PreparerFirmGrp>
      <PreparerFirmEIN>562119415</PreparerFirmEIN>
      <PreparerFirmName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>HOLLINGSWORTH AVENT AVERRE &amp; PURVIS PA</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </PreparerFirmName>
      <PreparerUSAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>300 W MILLBROOK RD</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>RALEIGH</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>NC</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>276094306</ZIPCd>
      </PreparerUSAddress>
    </PreparerFirmGrp>
    <ReturnTypeCd>990</ReturnTypeCd>
    <TaxPeriodBeginDt>2024-01-01</TaxPeriodBeginDt>
    <Filer>
      <EIN>812595702</EIN>
      <BusinessName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>CAROLINA LEADERSHIP COALITION INC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </BusinessName>
      <BusinessNameControlTxt>CARO</BusinessNameControlTxt>
      <PhoneNum>9193246606</PhoneNum>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>PO BOX 98626</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>RALEIGH</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>NC</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>27624</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
    </Filer>
    <BusinessOfficerGrp>
      <PersonNm>MURCHISON B BIGGS</PersonNm>
      <PersonTitleTxt>SECRETARY &amp; DIRECTOR</PersonTitleTxt>
      <PhoneNum>9198891817</PhoneNum>
      <SignatureDt>2025-11-14</SignatureDt>
    </BusinessOfficerGrp>
    <IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd>true</IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd>
    <PreparerPersonGrp>
      <PreparerPersonNm>TIMOTHY M AVENT CPA</PreparerPersonNm>
      <PTIN>P01060148</PTIN>
      <PhoneNum>9198484100</PhoneNum>
      <PreparationDt>2025-11-14</PreparationDt>
    </PreparerPersonGrp>
    <TaxYr>2024</TaxYr>
    <BuildTS>2025-03-06 01:10:19Z</BuildTS>
  </ReturnHeader>
  <ReturnData documentCnt="6">
    <IRS990 documentId="RetDoc2" referenceDocumentId="RetDoc6">
      <PrincipalOfficerNm>LINDSEY GRIFFIN</PrincipalOfficerNm>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>PO BOX 98626</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>RALEIGH</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>NC</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>27624</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
      <GrossReceiptsAmt>1138400</GrossReceiptsAmt>
      <GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>false</GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>
      <Organization501cInd organization501cTypeTxt="4">X</Organization501cInd>
      <WebsiteAddressTxt>WWW.CAROLINALEADERSHIPCOALITION.COM</WebsiteAddressTxt>
      <TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>X</TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>
      <FormationYr>2016</FormationYr>
      <LegalDomicileStateCd>NC</LegalDomicileStateCd>
      <ActivityOrMissionDesc>TO ADVOCATE FOR POLICIES THAT PROMOTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND IMPROVE EDUCATION, AND TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC REGARDING POSITIVE BENEFITS OF LOWER TAXATION AND LIMITED GOVERNMENT.</ActivityOrMissionDesc>
      <VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>3</VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>
      <VotingMembersIndependentCnt>3</VotingMembersIndependentCnt>
      <TotalEmployeeCnt>0</TotalEmployeeCnt>
      <TotalGrossUBIAmt>0</TotalGrossUBIAmt>
      <PYContributionsGrantsAmt>553350</PYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <CYContributionsGrantsAmt>1138400</CYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>0</CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>0</CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <CYOtherRevenueAmt>0</CYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <PYTotalRevenueAmt>553350</PYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <CYTotalRevenueAmt>1138400</CYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>250000</PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>500000</CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>0</CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>36000</PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>71500</CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>25000</PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>88275</CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>100575</CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>
      <PYOtherExpensesAmt>158635</PYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <CYOtherExpensesAmt>592650</CYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <PYTotalExpensesAmt>469635</PYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <CYTotalExpensesAmt>1252425</CYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>83715</PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>-114025</CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <TotalAssetsBOYAmt>257201</TotalAssetsBOYAmt>
      <TotalAssetsEOYAmt>143176</TotalAssetsEOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>0</TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>257201</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>143176</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd>
      <MissionDesc>TO ADVOCATE FOR POLICIES THAT PROMOTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND IMPROVE EDUCATION, AND TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC REGARDING POSITIVE BENEFITS OF LOWER TAXATION AND LIMITED GOVERNMENT.</MissionDesc>
      <SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>false</SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>
      <SignificantChangeInd>false</SignificantChangeInd>
      <ExpenseAmt>500000</ExpenseAmt>
      <GrantAmt>500000</GrantAmt>
      <Desc>CONTRIBUTED TO A SOCIAL WELFARE ORGANIZATION THAT PROMOTES CONSERVATIVE POLICIES FOR FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND ENCOURAGES LOWER TAXATION AND LIMITED GOVERNMENT.</Desc>
      <ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp>
        <ExpenseAmt>38500</ExpenseAmt>
        <Desc>THE ORGANIZATION SPONSORED A PUBLIC OPINION SURVEY TO DETERMINE THE PUBLIC'S VIEWS REGARDING BUDGET AND OTEHR ISSUES AND PUBLICIZED THE RESULTS.</Desc>
      </ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp>
      <ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp>
        <ExpenseAmt>30882</ExpenseAmt>
        <Desc>CO-SPONSORED A CHARLOTTE LUNCHEON WITH BUSINESS LEADERS AND NC SENATE AND HOUSE LEGISLATIVE LEADERS TO REVIEW A STATEWIDE ISSUES POLL AND ADDRESS ISSUES TO BE ADDRESSED IN THE 2024 LEGISLATIVE SESSION.</Desc>
      </ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp>
      <ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp>
        <ExpenseAmt>9044</ExpenseAmt>
        <Desc>THE ORGANIZATION SPONSORED TWO EVENTS. (1) A RALEIGH DINNER WITH BUSINESS LEADERS AND NC LEGISLATIVE LEADERS TO ADDRESS BUDGET AND OTHER ISSUES TO BE ADDRESSED IN THE 2024 LEGISLATIVE SESSION. (2) A PUBLIC LUNCHEON PRESENTATION BY AUTHOR PATRICK RUFFINI TO DISCUSS HIS BOOK ENTITLED PARTY OF THE PEOPLE: INSIDE THE MULTIRACIAL POPULIST COALITION REMAKING THE GOP, WHICH ADDRESSES HOW THE REPUBLICAN PARTY STRUGGLES AS THEY SEEK TO UNITE WORKING-CLASS VOTERS IN A MULTI-RACIAL, CROSS-GENERATIONAL POPULIST COALITION. TOTAL PROGRAM EXPENSES 9,044.</Desc>
      </ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp>
      <TotalOtherProgSrvcExpenseAmt>9044</TotalOtherProgSrvcExpenseAmt>
      <TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>578426</TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>
      <DescribedInSection501c3Ind>false</DescribedInSection501c3Ind>
      <ScheduleBRequiredInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1">true</ScheduleBRequiredInd>
      <PoliticalCampaignActyInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">true</PoliticalCampaignActyInd>
      <SubjectToProxyTaxInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">false</SubjectToProxyTaxInd>
      <DonorAdvisedFundInd>false</DonorAdvisedFundInd>
      <ConservationEasementsInd>false</ConservationEasementsInd>
      <CollectionsOfArtInd>false</CollectionsOfArtInd>
      <CreditCounselingInd>false</CreditCounselingInd>
      <DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd>false</DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd>
      <ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd>false</ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd>
      <ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd>false</ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd>
      <ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd>false</ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd>
      <ReportOtherAssetsInd>false</ReportOtherAssetsInd>
      <ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd>false</ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd>
      <IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd>false</IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd>
      <IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd>false</IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd>false</ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <SchoolOperatingInd>false</SchoolOperatingInd>
      <ForeignOfficeInd>false</ForeignOfficeInd>
      <ForeignActivitiesInd>false</ForeignActivitiesInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>false</MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>false</MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>
      <ProfessionalFundraisingInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc4">true</ProfessionalFundraisingInd>
      <FundraisingActivitiesInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc4">true</FundraisingActivitiesInd>
      <GamingActivitiesInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc4">false</GamingActivitiesInd>
      <OperateHospitalInd>false</OperateHospitalInd>
      <GrantsToOrganizationsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc5">true</GrantsToOrganizationsInd>
      <GrantsToIndividualsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc5">false</GrantsToIndividualsInd>
      <ScheduleJRequiredInd>false</ScheduleJRequiredInd>
      <TaxExemptBondsInd>false</TaxExemptBondsInd>
      <EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>false</EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <PYExcessBenefitTransInd>false</PYExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <LoanOutstandingInd>false</LoanOutstandingInd>
      <GrantToRelatedPersonInd>false</GrantToRelatedPersonInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>false</BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>false</BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>false</BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>
      <DeductibleNonCashContriInd>false</DeductibleNonCashContriInd>
      <DeductibleArtContributionInd>false</DeductibleArtContributionInd>
      <TerminateOperationsInd>false</TerminateOperationsInd>
      <PartialLiquidationInd>false</PartialLiquidationInd>
      <DisregardedEntityInd>false</DisregardedEntityInd>
      <RelatedEntityInd>false</RelatedEntityInd>
      <RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>false</RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>
      <ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>false</ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>
      <ScheduleORequiredInd>true</ScheduleORequiredInd>
      <IRPDocumentCnt>5</IRPDocumentCnt>
      <IRPDocumentW2GCnt>0</IRPDocumentW2GCnt>
      <BackupWthldComplianceInd>true</BackupWthldComplianceInd>
      <EmployeeCnt>0</EmployeeCnt>
      <UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>false</UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>
      <ForeignFinancialAccountInd>false</ForeignFinancialAccountInd>
      <ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>false</ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>
      <TaxablePartyNotificationInd>false</TaxablePartyNotificationInd>
      <NondeductibleContributionsInd>true</NondeductibleContributionsInd>
      <NondeductibleContriDisclInd>true</NondeductibleContriDisclInd>
      <IndoorTanningServicesInd>false</IndoorTanningServicesInd>
      <SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>false</SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>
      <SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>false</SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>
      <GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>3</GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>
      <IndependentVotingMemberCnt>3</IndependentVotingMemberCnt>
      <FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>false</FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>
      <DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>true</DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>
      <ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>false</ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>
      <MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>false</MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>
      <MembersOrStockholdersInd>false</MembersOrStockholdersInd>
      <ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>false</ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>
      <DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>false</DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>
      <MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>true</MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>
      <MinutesOfCommitteesInd>true</MinutesOfCommitteesInd>
      <OfficerMailingAddressInd>false</OfficerMailingAddressInd>
      <LocalChaptersInd>false</LocalChaptersInd>
      <Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>true</Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>
      <ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>true</ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>
      <AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>true</AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>
      <RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>true</RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>
      <WhistleblowerPolicyInd>true</WhistleblowerPolicyInd>
      <DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>true</DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>
      <CompensationProcessCEOInd>false</CompensationProcessCEOInd>
      <CompensationProcessOtherInd>false</CompensationProcessOtherInd>
      <InvestmentInJointVentureInd>false</InvestmentInJointVentureInd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>NC</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <UponRequestInd>X</UponRequestInd>
      <BooksInCareOfDetail>
        <PersonNm>D VICTOR EDWARDS</PersonNm>
        <PhoneNum>9193246606</PhoneNum>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>PO BOX 98626</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>RALEIGH</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>NC</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>27624</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
      </BooksInCareOfDetail>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>MICHAEL LUETHY</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>EXECUTIVE DI</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>71500</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>MURCHISON B BIGGS</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>SECRETARY &amp;</TitleTxt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>LINDSEY GRIFFIN</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>PRESIDENT &amp;</TitleTxt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>JEFFERY B TURNER</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>D VICTOR EDWARDS</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>TREASURER</TitleTxt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>71500</TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
      <FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>false</FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>
      <TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>false</TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>
      <CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>false</CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>
      <ContractorCompensationGrp>
        <ContractorName>
          <BusinessName>
            <BusinessNameLine1Txt>ART AND COPY PARTNERS LLC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
          </BusinessName>
        </ContractorName>
        <ContractorAddress>
          <USAddress>
            <AddressLine1Txt>3245 PEACHTREE PKWY STE 238D</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>SUWANEE</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>GA</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>30024</ZIPCd>
          </USAddress>
        </ContractorAddress>
        <ServicesDesc>DIRECT MAIL</ServicesDesc>
        <CompensationAmt>464530</CompensationAmt>
      </ContractorCompensationGrp>
      <CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>1</CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <FundraisingAmt>1138400</FundraisingAmt>
      <NoncashContributionsAmt>12300</NoncashContributionsAmt>
      <TotalContributionsAmt>1138400</TotalContributionsAmt>
      <ContriRptFundraisingEventAmt>1138400</ContriRptFundraisingEventAmt>
      <TotalRevenueGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>1138400</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
      </TotalRevenueGrp>
      <GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>500000</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>500000</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp>
      <CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>71500</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>71500</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
      <FeesForServicesLegalGrp>
        <TotalAmt>9023</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>9023</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </FeesForServicesLegalGrp>
      <FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>4148</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>4148</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
      <FeesForServicesProfFundraising>
        <TotalAmt>88275</TotalAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>88275</FundraisingAmt>
      </FeesForServicesProfFundraising>
      <OfficeExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>894</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>894</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OfficeExpensesGrp>
      <TravelGrp>
        <TotalAmt>3949</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>3949</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </TravelGrp>
      <ConferencesMeetingsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>8477</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>8477</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </ConferencesMeetingsGrp>
      <InsuranceGrp>
        <TotalAmt>1378</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>1378</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </InsuranceGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>DIRECT MAIL</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>464530</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>464530</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>POLLING</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>66000</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>66000</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>WEBSITE SERVICES</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>21540</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>21540</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>IN-KIND OFFSET ET CARE</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>12300</TotalAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>12300</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <AllOtherExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>411</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>411</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </AllOtherExpensesGrp>
      <TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>1252425</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>578426</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>573424</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>100575</FundraisingAmt>
      </TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
      <CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
        <BOYAmt>257201</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>143176</EOYAmt>
      </CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
      <TotalAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>257201</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>143176</EOYAmt>
      </TotalAssetsGrp>
      <TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>0</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
      <OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind>X</OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind>
      <NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>257201</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>143176</EOYAmt>
      </NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
      <TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>257201</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>143176</EOYAmt>
      </TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>257201</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>143176</EOYAmt>
      </TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>-114025</ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>
      <MethodOfAccountingCashInd>X</MethodOfAccountingCashInd>
      <AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>false</AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>
      <FSAuditedInd>false</FSAuditedInd>
      <FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>false</FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>
    </IRS990>
    <IRS990ScheduleB documentId="RetDoc1">
      <ContributorInformationGrp>
        <ContributorNum>RESTRICTED</ContributorNum>
        <ContributorBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1>RESTRICTED</BusinessNameLine1>
        </ContributorBusinessName>
        <ContributorUSAddress>
          <AddressLine1>RESTRICTED</AddressLine1>
          <AddressLine2>RESTRICTED</AddressLine2>
          <City>RESTRICTED</City>
          <State>RESTRICTED</State>
          <ZIPCode>RESTRICTED</ZIPCode>
        </ContributorUSAddress>
        <TotalContributionsAmt>RESTRICTED</TotalContributionsAmt>
      </ContributorInformationGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleB>
    <IRS990ScheduleC documentId="RetDoc3">
      <PoliticalExpendituresAmt>464530</PoliticalExpendituresAmt>
      <Expended527ActivitiesAmt>464530</Expended527ActivitiesAmt>
      <TotalExemptFunctionExpendAmt>464530</TotalExemptFunctionExpendAmt>
      <Form1120POLFiledInd>false</Form1120POLFiledInd>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>SCHEDULE C, PART I-A, LINE 1</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION SPONSORED MAILINGS TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT POSITIONS AND RECORDS OF NC LEGISLATIVE CANDIDATES.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleC>
    <IRS990ScheduleG documentId="RetDoc4">
      <EmailSolicitationsInd>X</EmailSolicitationsInd>
      <PhoneSolicitationsInd>X</PhoneSolicitationsInd>
      <InPersonSolicitationsInd>X</InPersonSolicitationsInd>
      <AgrmtProfFundraisingActyInd>true</AgrmtProfFundraisingActyInd>
      <FundraiserActivityInfoGrp>
        <OrganizationBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>CARDINAL STRATEGIES LLC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </OrganizationBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>1722 L STREET NE</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>WASHINGTON</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>DC</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>20002</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <ActivityTxt>SOLICITING</ActivityTxt>
        <FundraiserControlOfFundsInd>false</FundraiserControlOfFundsInd>
        <GrossReceiptsAmt>1041635</GrossReceiptsAmt>
        <RetainedByContractorAmt>80775</RetainedByContractorAmt>
        <NetToOrganizationAmt>960860</NetToOrganizationAmt>
      </FundraiserActivityInfoGrp>
      <FundraiserActivityInfoGrp>
        <OrganizationBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>CAROLINA PUBLIC AFFAIRS LLC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </OrganizationBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>PO BOX 490</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>PINEVILLE</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>NC</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>28134</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <ActivityTxt>SOLICITING</ActivityTxt>
        <FundraiserControlOfFundsInd>false</FundraiserControlOfFundsInd>
        <GrossReceiptsAmt>96765</GrossReceiptsAmt>
        <RetainedByContractorAmt>7500</RetainedByContractorAmt>
        <NetToOrganizationAmt>89265</NetToOrganizationAmt>
      </FundraiserActivityInfoGrp>
      <TotalGrossReceiptsAmt>1138400</TotalGrossReceiptsAmt>
      <TotalRetainedByContractorsAmt>88275</TotalRetainedByContractorsAmt>
      <TotalNetToOrganizationAmt>1050125</TotalNetToOrganizationAmt>
      <LicensedStatesCd>NC</LicensedStatesCd>
      <FundraisingEventInformationGrp>
        <Event1Nm>FUNDRAISING</Event1Nm>
        <GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt>1041635</GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt>
        <CharitableContriEvent1Amt>1041635</CharitableContriEvent1Amt>
        <Event2Nm>FUNDRAISING</Event2Nm>
        <GrossReceiptsEvent2Amt>96765</GrossReceiptsEvent2Amt>
        <CharitableContriEvent2Amt>96765</CharitableContriEvent2Amt>
        <GrossReceiptsTotalAmt>1138400</GrossReceiptsTotalAmt>
        <CharitableContributionsTotAmt>1138400</CharitableContributionsTotAmt>
      </FundraisingEventInformationGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleG>
    <IRS990ScheduleI documentId="RetDoc5">
      <GrantRecordsMaintainedInd>false</GrantRecordsMaintainedInd>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>GOPAC EDUCATION FUND</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>CONTRIBUTION FUND</AddressLine1Txt>
          <AddressLine2Txt>1201 WILSON BLVD STE 2110</AddressLine2Txt>
          <CityNm>ARLINGTON</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>VA</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>22209</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>451475628</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501C4</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>500000</CashGrantAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>SEE PART IV FOR DETL</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>SCHEDULE I, PAGE 4, PART IV</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>TO SUPPORT SOCIAL WELFARE ORGANIZATION THAT PROMOTES CONSERVATIVE POLICIES FOR FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND ENCOURGAGES LOWER TAXATION AND LIMITED GOVERNMENT.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleI>
    <IRS990ScheduleO documentId="RetDoc6">
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION SPONSORED TWO EVENTS. (1) A RALEIGH DINNER WITH BUSINESS LEADERS AND NC LEGISLATIVE LEADERS TO ADDRESS BUDGET AND OTHER ISSUES TO BE ADDRESSED IN THE 2024 LEGISLATIVE SESSION. (2) A PUBLIC LUNCHEON PRESENTATION BY AUTHOR PATRICK RUFFINI TO DISCUSS HIS BOOK ENTITLED PARTY OF THE PEOPLE: INSIDE THE MULTIRACIAL POPULIST COALITION REMAKING THE GOP, WHICH ADDRESSES HOW THE REPUBLICAN PARTY STRUGGLES AS THEY SEEK TO UNITE WORKING-CLASS VOTERS IN A MULTI-RACIAL, CROSS-GENERATIONAL POPULIST COALITION. TOTAL PROGRAM EXPENSES 9,044.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 3</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION DELEGATED CONTROL OVER MANAGMENT DUTIES.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>A COPY OF THIS FORM 990 HAS BEEN PROVIDED TO ALL MEMBERS OF ITS GOVERNING BODY PRIOR TO FILING VIA EMAIL OR POSTAL SERVICE.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>FOR THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, DIRECTORS ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ANY CONFLICT OF INTEREST THAT THEY ARE AWARE OF AND TO REPORT ANY INCOME THAT COULD BE CONSIDERED A CONFLICT OF INTEREST.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC DURING THE TAX YEAR BY WRITTEN REQUEST TO CAROLINA LEADERSHIP COALITION; PO BOX 98626 RALEIGH, NC 27624. A NOMINAL FEE MAY BE CHARGED FOR COPYING AND MAILING.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleO>
  </ReturnData>
</Return>