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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

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar sports & recreation in United States
Program spending This charity: 79%
Peer average: 74%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 4.45%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
Peer average: 89

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.79
Program$0.79
79% to programs beats the peer average (74%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1962, it predates 88% of the sports & recreation charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 75% of comparable organizations. See the sources
  • Its integrity score of 80 places it in the top 25% of the 1,408 sports & recreation charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-27. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

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. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. 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's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 560935608. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

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 89/100.

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 in line with the average of 74% 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 79% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 74%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

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: It allocates 79% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $784K is comparable to the peer average of $781K.

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.

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

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
2

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

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Julie L•••••••••••
Deputy Executive Dir

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

5 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

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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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Sports & Recreation this charity 1,408
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

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
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 113 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1962
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

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, NC, 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/