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North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame Inc

Celebrates excellence and extraordinary achievement in athletics. The hall of fame also commemorates and memorializes exceptional accomplishments in sports for the inspiration and enjoyment of all north carolinians, …

Raleigh, NC EIN 560935608 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame Inc

I Remember When… Writing history. Breaking records. Winning championships. Making memories. THIS IS THE PLACE OF LEGENDS.

Founded
Headquarters
Raleigh, NC
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1970

Mission

Celebrates excellence and extraordinary achievement in athletics. The hall of fame also commemorates and memorializes exceptional accomplishments in sports for the inspiration and enjoyment of all north carolinians, especially the youth, through popular exhibits and educational displays.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Sports & Recreation
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar sports & recreation in United States
Program spending This charity: 79%
Peer average: 97%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 4.45%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
Peer average: 91

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.79
Program expenses$0.79 ($440,665)
79% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame Inc is a registered sports & recreation nonprofit based in Raleigh, NC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1962 and has been operating for 64 years. Its EIN is 560935608. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 90/100 for sports & recreation charities in United States. The organization reports $784K in annual revenue. 113 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 79% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for sports & recreation charities in United States is 90/100.

North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame Inc is located in Raleigh, NC, United States. The organization was established in 1962 and has been active for 64 years.

Based on official tax filings, North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame Inc has $784K in annual revenue. It allocates 79% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 97% for sports & recreation charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame Inc is classified as a Sports & Recreation organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $784K in annual revenue. The organization has 113 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 79% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 97%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

I Remember When… Writing history. Breaking records. Winning championships. Making memories. THIS IS THE PLACE OF LEGENDS. North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame Inc is classified as a sports & recreation organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1962.

Among sports & recreation charities registered in United States: North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100 is below the peer average of 90/100. It allocates 79% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 97%. Its annual revenue of $784K is comparable to the peer average of $725K.

Yes, donations to North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 560935608, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
79% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

JU
Julie Lawhon-Marks
Deputy Executive Dir

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AJ
Aj C•••
SECRETARY/TR
BI
Bill H••••
Director
BI
Billy T••••
Director
BO
Bobby G••••••
ASSOCIATE EX
BR
Brian M•••••••
Director
CA
Carlester C•••••••
Director
CH
Charlene C•••••
Director
CR
Cristy M•••••••
Director
DA
Dan K•••••
Director
DA
Dave O•••
Director
DR
Dr I••••• W••••• M•••••
Director
DR
Dr J•••• M••••
PRESIDENT
ED
Eddie B•••••••••
Director
FR
Frederick R••••
Director
GE
George W••••••••
Director
GE
George W•••••••
Director
HA
Harris P••••••
Director
HE
Helen R•••
SECRETARY
HE
Henry T••••••••
Director
JE
Jeff E••••••
EXECUTIVE DI
JI
Jim B•••• J•
Director
JI
Jim C•••••
Director
JI
Jim O••••••
Director
JO
Johnny M••••
Director
JO
Johnny T••••••
Director
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Latest news

From global news sources

5 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Kelvin Sampson to be Inducted into North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame - University of Houston Athletics - University of
Jan 2026
uhcougars.com
Form filed
$0.8M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Barnes selected for North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame induction - WVLT
Jan 2023
www.wvlt.tv
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Gastonia native, Virginia Union basketball coach named to NC Sports Hall of Fame - Gaston Gazette
Jan 2022
www.gastongazette.com
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Charles Kernodle, late-longtime Williams team doctor, inducted into NC Sports Hall of Fame - The Fayetteville Observer
Jul 2021
www.fayobserver.com
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990
NASCAR: Dale Earnhardt Jr. elected to North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame - Beyond the Flag
Jan 2019
beyondtheflag.com

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Peer charities

Other sports & recreation in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame Inc This page 80 $783,728 79%
National Junior Basketball 93 $366,628 100%
Fishers Area Swimming Tigers Inc 93 $847,192 96%
National Junior Basketball 90 $128,259 100%
Mansfield Girls Softball Association 90 $130,251 90%
Team Elmhurst Soccer Club 90 $830,473 92%
USA Swimming Inc 90 $192,697 100%
Naperville Little League Baseball 89 $512,202 95%
Glacier Hockey Association Inc 89 $345,356 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 113 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame Inc

What is North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame Inc?
North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame Inc is a sports & recreation publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Raleigh, United States. I Remember When… Writing history. Breaking records. Winning championships. Making memories. THIS IS THE PLACE OF LEGENDS.
When was North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame Inc founded?
North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame Inc was founded in 1962.
Who leads North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame Inc?
Julie Lawhon-Marks serves as Deputy Executive Dir.
Where is North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame Inc located?
Headquartered in Raleigh, United States.
What is North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 79% of expenses go to program services.
Is North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame Inc trustworthy?
North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 560935608.
What is North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame Inc's website?
http://www.ncshof.org/