Nonprofit · EIN 83-4572349
THE GOOD SPORT
Tax-exempt · BIRMINGHAM, AL 35203
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2025 | 990 | $649,200 | $556,443 | $92,757 | $148,701 | $119,516 | $29,185 |
| May 31, 2024 | 990 | $291,987 | $370,347 | -$78,360 | $142,515 | $76,625 | $65,890 |
| May 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,421,054 | $1,068,046 | $353,008 | $494,947 | $350,697 | $144,250 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $649,200
- of which government grants
- $587,500
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $1,800
- Program services (functional)
- $500,200
- Management and general (functional)
- $56,243
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $142,515
- Total assets, end of year
- $148,701
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $119,516
- Net assets, end of year
- $29,185
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $29,185
- Gross receipts
- $649,200
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 2
- Year formed
- 2019
- State of legal domicile
- AL
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 May 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GARY MICHAEL EADY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $175,000 |
| CHRIS NIX | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 | $85,500 |
| ANDREW JACKSON KNIGHT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID J KNIGHT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended May 31, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GARY MICHAEL EADY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $152,857 |
| ANDREW JACKSON KNIGHT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $92,763 |
| CHRIS NIX | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID J KNIGHT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended May 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GARY MICHAEL EADY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $152,857 | $12,229 |
| CHRIS NIX | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 | $92,763 | $7,268 |
| DAVID J KNIGHT | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW J KNIGHT | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3RD AVENUE N 200, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35203-0000
- In care of
- % ANDREW J KNIGHT
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CHRIS NIX, 3RD AVENUE N 200, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35203
- Signed the 990
- CHRIS NIX, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (205) 791-7427
- Return prepared by
- WARREN AVERETT LLC
Mission
THE GOOD SPORT EXISTS TO PURSUE, DEVELOP, AND ENHANCE CURRENT PUBLIC SPORTING EVENTS ACROSS ALABAMA. THE GOOD SPORT LEVERAGES HIGH QUALITY, PREMIUM SPORTING EVENTS TO CREATE PROFOUND ECONOMIC IMPACT, TO PROMOTE AND DRIVE AWARENESS TO LOCAL AND NATIONAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND PROVIDE ATHLETES A PLATFORM TO COMPETE.
Program accomplishments
- C.M. NEWTON CLASSIC EVENT IS A HIGH-PROFILE SPORTING EVENT HELD IN ALABAMA AT LEGACY ARENA WHICH THE GOOD SPORT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR DEVELOPING AND MANAGING. IT CREATES ECONOMIC IMPACT BY DRIVING CROWDS FROM RURAL, URBAN, AND METROPOLITAN ALABAMA TO BIRMINGHAM. IT IS USED TO PROMOTE AND PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO SEVERAL LOCAL CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS.Expenses $364,103
- CONFERENCE USA HOSTS BOTH MEN'S AND WOMEN'S BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS IN HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA. THIS IS A MAJOR COLLEGE SPORTING EVENT MADE POSSIBLE BY THE GOOD SPORT'S EVENT MANAGEMENT DIRECTLY DRIVING ECONOMIC IMPACT TO AND AWARENESS OF HUNTSVILLE TO FANS ALL OVER THE SOUTHEAST.Expenses $70,629
- NCAA MARCH MADNESS IS A HUGE ECONOMIC DRIVER SENDING BOTH ATHLETES AND FANS FROM ALL OVER THE SOUTHEAST TO BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA TO A SIGNIFICANT COMPETITION PLATFORM. THIS EVENT WOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE IN BIRMINGHAM WITHOUT THE SUPPORT OF FUNDING AND MANAGEMENT FROM THE GOOD SPORT.Expenses $65,468
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 May, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | May 31, 2026 | October 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | May 31, 2025 | October 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | May 31, 2024 | October 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 83-4572349
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2020
- Accounting year ends
- May
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Recreation and sports (N6A)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $148,701
- Income (IRS master file)
- $649,200
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | May 2025 | $649,200 | $556,443 | $148,701 | XML |
| 990 | May 2024 | $291,987 | $370,347 | $142,515 | XML |
| 990 | May 2023 | $1,421,054 | $1,068,046 | $494,947 | XML |
| 990 | May 2022 | $1,261,628 | $1,422,963 | $403,957 | IRS |
| 990 | May 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 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 83-4572349).
Questions about THE GOOD SPORT
- What is the EIN of THE GOOD SPORT?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE GOOD SPORT is 83-4572349.
- Is THE GOOD SPORT tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
- Are donations to THE GOOD SPORT tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE GOOD SPORT 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 THE GOOD SPORT due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending May 31, 2026) is due October 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THE GOOD SPORT last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended May 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of THE GOOD SPORT?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 names CHRIS NIX.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE GOOD SPORT?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does THE GOOD SPORT have?
- On its 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $649,200, expenses of $556,443 and total assets of $148,701 at year end.
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