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South Carolina Football Hall of Fame Inc

EIN 46-2381743 · Greenville, SC

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceFair66 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PEOPLE WITH CONNECTIONS TO SC WHO HAVE MADE SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS TO HIGH SCHOOL, COLLEGE & PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL. WE NOT ONLY HONOR THE MOST INFLUENTIAL FOOTBALL LEADERS, BUT FOCUS THEIR INFLUENCE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF YOUNG PEOPLE ACROSS THE STATE THROUGH MENTOR- SHIP & CAREER READINESS INITIATIVES. BRIDGE BUILDER EXCELLENCE COMMUNITY (BBEC) MOVEMENT.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$270,505
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
41.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 85%
Employees
0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 41.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 75% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 858% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 66 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (2)
  1. ANNUAL INDUCTION, WHICH CELEBRATE THE THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES, ALONG WITH RECOGNIZING INDIVIDUALS WHO EXEMPLIFY LEADERSHIP & CHARACTER: THE HUMANITARIAN OF THE YEAR, SC COLLEGE PLAYER OF THE YEAR AND THE BRIDGE BUILDER EXCELLENCE AWARD (BBEA) (HIGH SCHOOL LEADERS) & LEADESHIP MINUTE (CHARACTER EDUCATION VIDEO & PROGRAM) FOR KIDS 6-12 YEARS OLD (ELEMENTARY SCHOOL). SCFHOF LEVERAGES THE POWER OF FOOTBALL TO MENTOR AND GUIDE STUDENTS AT EVERY LEVEL FROM HIGH SCHOOL TO PROFESSIONAL PREPARING THEM FOR COLLEGE, CAREERS, AND LIFE. WE ARE DEDICATED TO ELEVATING SC TO THE TOP 10 STATES IN COLLEGE AND CAREER (LIFE) READINESS BY DECEMBER 31,2030. WE EDUCATE ENCOURAGE AND EMPOWER EXCELLENCE. WHEN YOU SUPPORT THE SCFHOF YOU ARE INVESTING IN THE FUTURE OF SC YOUTH AND COMMUNITIES. ANNUAL INDUCTION, WHICH CELEBRATE THE THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES, ALONG WITH RECOGNIZING INDIVIDUALS WHO EXEMPLIFY LEADERSHIP & CHARACTER: THE HUMANITARIAN OF THE YEAR, SC COLLEGE PLAYER OF THE YEAR AND THE BRIDGE BUILDER EXCELLENCE AWARD (BBEA) (HIGH SCHOOL LEADERS) & LEADESHIP MINUTE (CHARACTER EDUCATION VIDEO & PROGRAM) FOR KIDS 6-12 YEARS OLD (ELEMENTARY SCHOOL). SCFHOF LEVERAGES THE POWER OF FOOTBALL TO MENTOR AND GUIDE STUDENTS AT EVERY LEVEL FROM HIGH SCHOOL TO PROFESSIONAL PREPARING THEM FOR COLLEGE, CAREERS, AND LIFE. WE ARE DEDICATED TO ELEVATING SC TO THE TOP 10 STATES IN COLLEGE AND CAREER (LIFE) READINESS BY DECEMBER 31,2030. WE EDUCATE ENCOURAGE AND EMPOWER EXCELLENCE. WHEN YOU SUPPORT THE SCFHOF YOU ARE INVESTING IN THE FUTURE OF SC YOUTH AND COMMUNITIES.
  2. $205,352 spent. SCHOLARSHIPS AND INTERNSHIPS

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since December 2014.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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