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Nonprofit · EIN 23-7036422

TENNESSEE SPORTS HALL OF FAME INC

Tax-exempt · NASHVILLE, TN 37243

Financials

$418K$333K2023$855K$595K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of TENNESSEE SPORTS HALL OF FAME INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$855,287$594,671$260,616$964,058$65,351$898,707
December 31, 2023990$417,974$332,920$85,054$703,443$65,352$638,091
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$626,047
of which government grants
$500,000
Program service revenue
$217,048
Investment income
$7,192
Other revenue
$5,000

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$104,292
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$126,422
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$225
Travel
$3,093
Depreciation
$14,130
Program services (functional)
$214,015
Management and general (functional)
$366,122
Fundraising (functional)
$14,534

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$703,443
Total assets, end of year
$964,058
Total liabilities, end of year
$65,351
Net assets, end of year
$898,707
Land, buildings and equipment
$14,655
Net assets without donor restrictions
$884,052
Net assets with donor restrictions
$14,655
Gross receipts
$855,287
Employees
1
Volunteers
0
Year formed
1969
State of legal domicile
TN

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Brad WillisExecutive Director
Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$104,292
Mark EzellExecutive Committee Chair
Trustee or director
1$0
Phillip FulmerBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Harold GraeterBoard President
Trustee or director
1$0
Julie BennettBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Dane BradshawBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Art SparksBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Scott CarterBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Marianne DunavantBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Brad LampleyBoard Vice President
Trustee or director
1$0
Ammon HitchcockBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Chris MassaroBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Candice LeeBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Harold ByrdBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Shan FosterBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
5 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Chris WamplerBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Jack SammonsBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Laird F VeatchBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Rebecca PaulBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Chris CorwinBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 19 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Brad WillisExecutive Director
Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$98,903
Mark EzellExecutive Committee Chair
Trustee or director
1$0
Phillip FulmerBoard President
Trustee or director
1$0
Harold GraeterVice-President
Trustee or director
1$0
Julie BennettBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Dane BradshawBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Art SparksBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Scott CarterBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Marianne DunavantBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Brad LampleyBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Ammon HitchcockBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Chris MassaroBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Candice LeeBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Harold ByrdBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Shan FosterBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Chris WamplerBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Jack SammonsBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Laird F VeatchBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Rebecca PaulBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
312 ROSA L PARKS AVE 13TH FL, NASHVILLE, TN 37243-1102
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Bradley Willis, 312 Rosa L Parks Ave, 13th Floor, Nashville, TN 37243
Signed the 990
Bradley Willis, Executive Director
Phone
(615) 864-4380

Mission

The Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame enshrines and honors athletes, teams, coaches, sports writers, and sports administrators who have made an impact on the history of sports in Tennessee. We believe the lessons learned through sports can be carried throughout one's life and enable them to not only accomplish their goals but also excel in them.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • During early 2024 the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame maintained an archive of sports memorabilia located in downtown Nashville, TN. School Children, sports fans, and citizens of the state, throughout the year visited the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame. Long term goals are to continue to make improvements to the museum and to increase the number of visitors by making the public more aware of its existence. The museum was closed in June 2024 with a grand reopening planned for early 2027 in Nashville's newly constructed stadium
    Expenses $52,143
  • The Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame held the annual induction ceremony and created a TV special. The purpose of the banquet is to honor those individuals and teams in the state who exhibit and contribute to the spirit of sportsmanship and genteel competition as well as excellence in their chosen sport.
    Expenses $156,872 · revenue $217,048
  • East Tennessee Community Foundation Scholarship
    Expenses $5,000 · revenue $5,000

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
23-7036422
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1969
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B80Z)
Assets (IRS master file)
$964,058
Income (IRS master file)
$855,287

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$855,287$594,671$964,058XML
990December 2023$417,974$332,920$703,443XML
990December 2022$381,294$310,892$612,215IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 23-7036422).

Questions about TENNESSEE SPORTS HALL OF FAME INC

What is the EIN of TENNESSEE SPORTS HALL OF FAME INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of TENNESSEE SPORTS HALL OF FAME INC is 23-7036422.
Is TENNESSEE SPORTS HALL OF FAME INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1969.
Are donations to TENNESSEE SPORTS HALL OF FAME INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does TENNESSEE SPORTS HALL OF FAME INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of TENNESSEE SPORTS HALL OF FAME INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did TENNESSEE SPORTS HALL OF FAME INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of TENNESSEE SPORTS HALL OF FAME INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Bradley Willis.
Who are the officers and directors of TENNESSEE SPORTS HALL OF FAME INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 20 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $104,292 (Brad Willis, Executive Director).
How much revenue does TENNESSEE SPORTS HALL OF FAME INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $855,287, expenses of $594,671 and total assets of $964,058 at year end.

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