2026-02-24T14:09:42-06:00 2025-12-31 261444438 Vivian Wan CPA PA 2054 Kildaire Farm Road Box 242 Cary NC 27518 990 2025-01-01 202754466 Parents for Educational Freedom in NC % Mike B Long PARE 9198711084 PO Box 98355 Raleigh NC 27624 MIKE B LONG President 9198711084 2026-02-01 true VIVIAN WAN P00967748 9193087202 2026-02-24 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Rick Adams PO Box 98355 Raleigh NC 27624 1028420 false X www.pefnc.org X 2005 NC Parents for Educational Freedom in NC advocates for quality educational options through parental school choice. Our mission is to ENGAGE at the grassroots level, EDUCATE NC about the options in our state, and EMPOWER families to have a voice in their childrens education. 7 7 7 0 0 914692 932494 348736 1750 24492 29376 30000 4759 1317920 968379 0 0 813028 683799 0 85164 445922 422915 1258950 1106714 58970 -138335 869974 731639 0 869974 731639 Parents for Educational Freedom in NC advocates for quality educational options through parental school choice. 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Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c The board members monitor and enforce compliance with conflict of interest policy by regularly and consistently reviewing the policy at board meetings. Each member of the board is required to sign the policy and disclose any and all conflicts. CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a The board of directors completed an in-depth review process, which included school choice arena in determining the appropriate compensation for the president. Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15b Compensation for other officers and key employees is monitored with the board supervision and periodic meetings between the president and corporate attorney during the course of the year. Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19 The organization provides its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, financial statements and tax returns to the public upon request. List of other fees for services expenses Part IX line 11g PEFNC hired outside contractors from different regions in NC to engage at the grassroots level to educate parents about the educational options in NC State. Partners for Edu Freedom in NC PO Box 98355 Raleigh NC 27624 261979258 Parental School Choice in NC NC 501c4 10 N/A true