Crystal Coast Tournament Inc
Crystal Coast Tournament Inc is a public charity based in Morehead City, North Carolina. Formed in 1982, it raises funds for charitable organizations and community projects and promotes sportfishing, conservation, maritime heritage, and marine education.
Key facts about Crystal Coast Tournament Inc
In short: Crystal Coast Tournament Inc gave $1.5M across 32 grants in 2024 (avg $46K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- EIN
- 56-1330701
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,478,150
- Grants made (2024)
- 32
- Average grant
- $46,192
- Median grant
- $22,500
- Total assets
- $1,665,806
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to apply
- The organization accepts unsolicited requests. Full details ↓
- Deadline
- For the 2026 cycle, requests may be submitted beginning January 1, with a deadline of August 3, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990 · View filing
Total Assets
$1.7M
-42.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.5M
-45.5% YoY
Grant Count
32
+39.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$46K
-60.9% YoY
How Crystal Coast Tournament Inc gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission includes raising funds for charitable organizations and worthy community projects; promoting sportfishing in Carteret County and North Carolina; promoting conservation among sport fishermen; preserving maritime culture and heritage; and promoting marine education.
Its 2024 grants included support for school and community facilities, arts and culture, youth and family services, and maritime heritage. For example, Carteret Community Theatre described its mission as advancing the cultural betterment of Carteret County through theatrical productions. The Bridge Downeast described its mission as providing education and opportunities for youth and families in Down East communities, while Core Sound Waterfowl Museum described its mission as supporting and preserving the way of life of coastal maritime communities in eastern North Carolina.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the organization reported 32 grants totaling $1,478,150. Grants ranged from $5,150 to $250,000, with a median of $22,500. The largest awards were $250,000 each to Carteret Community Theatre for production needs and Carteret County Public School Foundation for its Teacher Housing Fund. Other large awards included $115,000 to Smyrna Elementary and Down East Middle for sports-field improvements, and $90,000 to Broadcreek Middle School for bleacher seating.
Review Cycle
For the 2026 cycle, requests may be submitted beginning January 1, with a deadline of August 3, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Applicants are to be notified by October 31, 2026.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The application guidelines require proposed projects to benefit Carteret County and Eastern North Carolina. In 2024, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina, 2% to Florida, and 1% to New Hampshire; percentages may not total 100% because of rounding.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $200K (2020) to $2.9M (2022). In 2024 it made 32 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Carteret Community Theatre ($250K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
100 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 65 grants of 100 (65%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Carteret Community Theatre Morehead City, NC | To Provide Ongoing Support for Production Needs | $250,000 |
| Carteret County Public School Foundation Beaufort, NC | To Provide Assistance for the Teacher Housing Fund | $250,000 |
| Smyrna Elementary and Down East Middle Smyrna, NC | To Provide Assistance for Improving Sports Fields | $115,000 |
| Broadcreek Middle School Newport, NC | To Provide Assistance for Bleacher Seating | $90,000 |
| Morehead City Little League Morehead City, NC | To provide assistance for artificial turf for infield/homeplate and (4) batting cages | $83,000 |
| Town of Atlantic Beach Atlantic Beach, NC | To provide assistance for guardrails/picnic tables/bike rack/ 8'wide sidewalk | $83,000 |
| Bogue Sound Elementary School Newport, NC | To Provide Assistance for the Quarter-Mile Track | $51,000 |
| Camp Albemarle Newport, NC | To provide assistance for the rope challenge/br ship reno/splash pad | $50,000 |
| The Bridge Downeast Harkers Island, NC | To provide assistance for 2- hvac units/ van (3rd) | $50,000 |
| Core Sound Museum Harkers Island, NC | To Provide Assistance for the Video Wall | $46,500 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grant sum | Grant count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,665,806 | $11,701,515 | $10,831,663 | $1,478,150 | 32 |
| 2023 | $2,875,246 | $10,407,971 | $11,011,741 | $2,714,000 | 23 |
| 2022 | $1,569,391 | $10,102,081 | $11,031,510 | $2,900,668 | 22 |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,665,806 | $2,875,246 | $1,569,391 |
| Revenue | $11,701,515 | $10,407,971 | $10,102,081 |
| Expenses | $10,831,663 | $11,011,741 | $11,031,510 |
| Net Investment Income | $84,196 | $60,916 | $-29,671 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 18, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Billy Kornegay, Caroline Petrilli, Curtis Strange, Dew Forbes, Howard Basnight, Jack Jordan, and Jim Bailey as directors; Casey Wagner as vice president; and Dale Britt and Emery Ivey as past presidents.
Crystal Coast Tournament Inc is led by Les Collins, President since 2023 (on filings since 2019); 1 of 19 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Les Collins
President
Director → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Madison Struyk
Tournament Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$162K (2022) → $157K (2024)
Billy Kornegay
Director
Past President → Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Caroline Petrilli
Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Curtis Strange
Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dew Forbes
Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Howard Basnight
Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jack Jordan
Director
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Bailey
Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Randy Ramsey
Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roger Crowe
Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Bennett
Director
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brent Gaskill
Director
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Casey Wagner
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dale Britt
Past President
President → Past President, 2020
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emery Ivey
Past President
Vice President → President, 2022
President → Past President, 2023
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joy Bell
Past President
Vice President → President, 2020
President → Past President, 2022
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Thompson
Treasurer
Treasurer → Director, 2020
Director → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Crowe
Secretary
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Carol Lohr (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Crystal Hesmer (2019–2021) — Tournament Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $157K, to Madison Struyk (Tournament Director).
Contact
Mailing address: 710 Evans Street, Morehead City, NC 28557-4222
Phone: (252) 247-3575
Website: https://thebigrock.com
Frequently asked questions about Crystal Coast Tournament Inc
How much does Crystal Coast Tournament Inc give each year?
Crystal Coast Tournament Inc gave $1.5M across 32 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $2.7M across 23 grants.
What is Crystal Coast Tournament Inc's typical grant size?
Crystal Coast Tournament Inc's median grant in 2024 was $22,500, and its average grant was $46,192, across 32 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Crystal Coast Tournament Inc give grants?
Crystal Coast Tournament Inc gives mostly in North Carolina: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Morehead City, NC (8 grants), Newport, NC (7 grants), Beaufort, NC (3 grants) and Atlantic Beach, NC (2 grants).
Does Crystal Coast Tournament Inc give general operating support?
Occasionally: 3% of Crystal Coast Tournament Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 32) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Crystal Coast Tournament Inc's largest grantees?
Crystal Coast Tournament Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Carteret Community Theatre ($250,000), Carteret County Public School Foundation ($250,000) and Smyrna Elementary and Down East Middle ($115,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Crystal Coast Tournament Inc?
Crystal Coast Tournament Inc reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $11.7M.
What does Crystal Coast Tournament Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission includes raising funds for charitable organizations and worthy community projects; promoting sportfishing in Carteret County and North Carolina; promoting conservation among sport fishermen; preserving maritime culture and heritage; and promoting marine education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Crystal Coast Tournament Inc?
The organization accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Crystal Coast Tournament Inc's EIN?
Crystal Coast Tournament Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-1330701. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Crystal Coast Tournament Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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