City of Champions Inc
City of Champions, Inc., a New Mexico nonprofit corporation, is organized exclusively to engage in charitable, educational, and scientific purposes in a manner consistent with Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or any corresponding section of any future federal tax code, and with the Articles of Incorporation, as the Board of Directors, in their discretion, shall determine will best promote the mental, moral, intellectual, physical, and economic well-being of the inhabitants of the United States and, in particular, the inhabitants of Eddy County, New Mexico.
City of Champions Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $1,179
- -99.6% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $266,766
- -33.3% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who City of Champions Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $400K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Artesia Artesia, NM | As part of City of Champions, Inc.'s mission to support community development, the organization is assisting with renovations at Jaycee Park Athletic Field's football and soccer complex, owned and maintained by the City of Artesia, New Mexico. City of Champions is funding the construction of a public bathroom facility to improve overall usability of the facility for athletes, spectators and community members. | $399,688 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,179 | — | $266,766 | — | — |
| 2024 | $267,945 | $251,000 | $399,845 | $399,688 | 1 |
| 2023 | $416,790 | $365,106 | $27,777 | — | — |
| 2022 | $79,669 | $111,376 | $36,194 | — | — |
| 2021 | $4,551 | $17,000 | $12,731 | — | — |
About City of Champions Inc
Based on IRS filings
City of Champions Inc is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Artesia, NM. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1K in total assets.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
City of Champions Inc is led by Kristy Hamilton, President & Director since 2022 (on filings since 2021); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kristy Hamilton
President & Director
Vice President & Director → President & Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lewis Derrick
Treasurer & Director
Treasurer → Treasurer & Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Victor Rodriguez
Vice President & Director
Director → Vice President & Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Anna Whitmire (2021) — Secretary & Director
- Former: Rocky Hocker (2021) — President & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about City of Champions Inc
How large is City of Champions Inc?
City of Champions Inc reported $1K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-EZ.
What is City of Champions Inc?
City of Champions Inc is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Artesia, NM. It holds $1K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does City of Champions Inc operate?
City of Champions Inc has awarded grants in New Mexico.
What is City of Champions Inc's EIN?
City of Champions Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-1010297. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 5, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
Live grants for the work City of Champions Inc funds
Recreation & Sports Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
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