E E Smith Alumni Sports Hall of Fame Incorporated
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The organization operates for charitable purposes by preserving the rich tradition of athletic success at E.E. Smith High School Fayetteville North Carolina recognizing the athletic successes of the school and in conducting annual Hall of Fame induction ceremonies honoring and recognizing the athletes teams coaches and supporters who have made significant contributions to the schools tradition of athletic excellence.The corporation also supports the high school by making financial contributions to school administrators to support their educational programs and provides an annual scholarship to graduating high school seniors for tuition and other expenses in college.
- Income
- $55,500
- Spending
- $42,874
- Reserves
- 5.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 56%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
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 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 (3)
- $50,959 spent. On May 25 2025 the nonprofit corporation conducted its sports hall of fame banquet ceremony. Ten former athletes one coach and one contributor were inducted into the E.E. Smith Alumni Sports Hall of Fame. Four hundred fifty 450 members of the community attended the annual Hall of Fame induction ceremony. The work performed in organizing and implementing the selection process is charitable work performed to benefit the community. In addition the organization performs an annual sports HOF banquet for the community which furthers the organizations exempt purposes.
- $617 spent. Organization also makes financial contributions to high school administrators who use funds to support students and schools academic programs.
- $2,500 spent. Organization awards an annual scholarship to graduating high school student who has been accepted to attend college or trade school.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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 November 6, 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 2025.
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 July 2023.
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 November 4, 2026.
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