Charlotte Sports Foundation
The Charlotte Sports Foundation is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization created in 2013 to provide leadership for sports-based initiatives that enhance the economy and quality of life in the Charlotte region. We provide unique events and business opportunities around professional, collegiate and amateur sporting events. Our efforts are intended to create a positive economic impact in the region as well as to enhance the quality of life.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF
Total Assets
$20.1M
-10.9% YoY
Annual Giving
—
Grant Count
0
Avg Grant Size
—
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $20,148,844 | $22,608,097 | $17,953,915 |
| Revenue | $29,547,228 | $23,265,919 | $18,481,910 |
| Expenses | $30,128,671 | $21,682,601 | $16,064,841 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $500,093 | $450,019 | $143,932 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
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Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrea Smith | Co-Chair of the Board | 2 | — |
| Danny Morrison | Executive Director | 40 | $555,760 |
| Johnny Harris | Co-Chair of the Board | 2 | — |
| Steve Luquire | Vice President | 2 | — |
| Steve Young | Treasurer/Secretary | 2 | — |
| Andrea Brimmer | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Carol Lovin | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Chris Clunie | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Darius Adamczyk | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Dena Diorio | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Derick Close | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Ed Weisiger Jr | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Francisco Alvarado | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Fred Whitfield | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Heath Campbell | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Jeff Brown | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Jenna Kelly | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Jim Phillips | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Jimmy Rayburn | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Joe Foster | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Jon Pollack | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Ken Gill | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Kent Masters | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Kieth Cockrell | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Kristi Coleman | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Luke Kuechly | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Malcomb Coley | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Marcus Jones | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Marcus Smith | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Mark Schuler | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Michael Smith | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Mike Hill | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Nicole Tepper | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Patricia Rodgers | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Preston Gillespie | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Ron Smith | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Saad Ehtisham | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Sheldon Francis | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Steve Bagwell | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Tammy DeBoer | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Thomas Davis | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Will Webb | Board Member | 2 | — |
| William Pitts | Chief Operating Officer | 40 | $373,144 |
| Angela Davis | Director of Ticket Operations | 40 | $103,649 |
| Kaleah Ellerbe | Director of Administration and Events | 40 | $116,581 |
| Miller Yoho | Director of Communications and Media | 40 | $131,915 |
| Owen Godfrey | Director of Ticket Sales and Service | 40 | $144,855 |
| William Lawson | Director of Sponsorship Sales | 40 | $109,456 |
Geographic Focus
Where this funder has awarded grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Cities
Data last updated March 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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