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North Surry Greyhound Foundation Inc

EIN 74-3130707 · Toast, NC

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

What it says it does

The North Surry Greyhound Foundation was formed to provide support for boys and girls athletic programs at North Surry High School.

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

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

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

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 24% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

Independent board
25 of 25
20 of 20 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15
Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8
Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7
Reports no 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.
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

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

Programs described in its return (10)

In 2015, the Foundation collected contributions and disbursed funds to be used for the building of an alumni tribute brick walk, this will be a continuous fund raise
In 2016, the Foundation collected contributions and disbursed funds for the purchase of a new scoreboard and sign.
In 2017, the Foundation collected contributions and disbursed funds for granite bookends presented to Hall of Fame inductees and payments on the sign that was purchased in 2016.
In 2018, the Foundation collected contributions and had fund raisers. The funds will not be disbursed until 2019 for new wrestling equipment.
In 2019, the Foundation collected contributions and disbursed funds for new wrestling equipment.
In 2020, the Foundation collected contributions which will fund projects that will take place in 2021.
In 2021, the Foundation collected contributions and disbursed funds for a new scoreboard, press box, and weight room.
In 2022, the Foundation collected contributions and disbursed funds for softball field upfit, interior Hall of Fame signage, and student passes so all students could attend school sponsored sporting events.
In 2023, the Foundation collected contributions and disbursed funds for softball field upfit, specific athletic programs, and student passes so all students could attend school sponsored sporting events.
In 2024, the Foundation collected contributions and disbursed funds for uniforms, football field upfit, and baseball equipment.

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

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.
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 October 13, 2026.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since February 2006.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 October 21, 2026.

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