Nonprofit · EIN 85-3321777
REAL SPORTS
Tax-exempt · SANFORD, NC 27330
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990-EZ | $161,698 | $111,399 | $50,299 | $83,496 | $0 | $83,496 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990-EZ | $96,349 | $88,144 | $8,205 | $30,945 | $0 | $30,945 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990-EZ | $68,602 | $64,946 | $3,656 | $18,555 | $0 | $18,555 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $37,800
- Program service revenue
- $123,898
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Occupancy
- $5,996
- Other expenses
- $105,403
- Program services (functional)
- $103,055
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $30,945
- Total assets, end of year
- $83,496
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $83,496
- Cash, savings and investments
- $74,185
- Gross receipts
- $161,698
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-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darrell Brown | President | 15 | $0 |
| Bradley Peffly | Vice President | 10 | $0 |
| Allen Coats | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Carla West | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| Robyn Brown | Board member | 10 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darrell Brown | President | 15 | $0 |
| Bradley Peffly | Vice President | 10 | $0 |
| Allen Coats | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Carla West | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| Robyn Brown | Board member | 10 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darrell Brown | President | 3 | $0 |
| Bradley Peffly | Vice President | 1 | $0 |
| Allen Coats | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Carla West | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| Robyn Brown | Board member | 3 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 406 ALMA BROWN RD, SANFORD, NC 27330-9814
- In care of
- % ROBYN H BROWN
- Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
- 406 Alma Brown Rd, SANFORD NC 27330
- Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
- Darrell Brown, 406 Alma Brown Rd, SANFORD NC 27330
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Robyn Brown, board member
- Phone
- (910) 584-0962
- Website
- realsports925.org
Mission
The purpose of REAL Sports is to minister to the whole person, radically equipping athletes for life. We seek to do this by developing individuals physically, emotionally, socially, relationally, and spiritually. It is the mission of REAL Sports to provide a positive, competitive, faith-based sports culture for players, parents, spectators, and coaches driven by a desire to honor Jesus Christ in and through sports.
Program accomplishments
- The heart of REAL Sports is to develop the whole person through a Christ-centered sports culture and to prepare athletes to achieve their fullest potential for God in all areas, including the sports they love. Our program services, which include open gyms, clinics, camps, and competitive club sports, seek to develop individuals through sport in each of these 5 distinct areas: physically, emotionally, socially, relationally, and spiritually. Our program services are conducted by coaches, trainers, and other volunteers. We conduct our program services at various athletic venues, some of which we are able to use at no charge and others for which we must pay rental fees. The percentage of time allocated to our program services was substantial, as activities took place multiple times each week for at least 6 months out of the year, and at least monthly for the other 6 months, with many of those months having multiple day activities. The program services offered by REAL Sports are funded by participation fees and donations. The exempt purpose for which REAL Sports is organized is to establish, maintain, promote, and operate a faith-based sports ministry that is religious, charitable, and educational. Our program services are critical to this purpose by allowing our volunteers the opportunity to impact athletes and their families, spectators, and coaches purposely and directly. Our program services allow us to incorporate basic disciplines that minister to the whole person. In addition, we perform these objectives with a God-centered focus.Expenses $101,207
- Real Sports seeks to "love our neighbors" through serving our community. Sports offer a great platform for us to do this. We offered free clinics and trainings and partnered with other Christian sports entities, such as Upwards and Fellowship of Christian Athletes to provide resources and support for our community members. We also participate in other community outreach events as the Lord leads and opportunities arise. For example, in this fiscal year, we have collected and purchased back-to-school materials to donate to local schools, sponsored Christmas Angels through local schools, and served alongside church ministries in ministering to various needs in the community. Our community outreach endeavors are conducted by volunteers and take place in various sectors of the community, including schools, churches, and neighborhoods. The percentage of time allocated to our community outreach events varies based on need and opportunity. Community outreach events offered by REAL Sports are funded by donations. The exempt purpose for which REAL Sports is organized is to establish, maintain, promote, and operate a faith-based sports ministry that is religious, charitable, and educational. Our community outreach endeavors are critical to this purpose by allowing our volunteers the opportunity to impact our community through sports and other avenues by putting others ahead of themselves and serving with the heart of Jesus.Expenses $1,848
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 16, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 17, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 85-3321777
- 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
- 2022
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Recreation and sports (N99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $83,496
- Income (IRS master file)
- $161,698
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | September 2025 | $161,698 | $111,399 | $83,496 | XML |
| 990-EZ | September 2024 | $96,349 | $88,144 | $30,945 | XML |
| 990-EZ | September 2023 | $68,602 | $64,946 | $18,555 | XML |
| 990-EZ | September 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Darrell Brown | September 30, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 85-3321777).
Questions about REAL SPORTS
- What is the EIN of REAL SPORTS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of REAL SPORTS is 85-3321777.
- Is REAL SPORTS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
- Are donations to REAL SPORTS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does REAL SPORTS 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 REAL SPORTS due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did REAL SPORTS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of REAL SPORTS?
- The 990-N for 2020 names Darrell Brown.
- Who are the officers and directors of REAL SPORTS?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does REAL SPORTS have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $161,698, expenses of $111,399 and total assets of $83,496 at year end.
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