Durham Sports Club Scholarship Foundatio
Durham Sports Club Scholarship Foundatio is a private foundation based in Durham, North Carolina. Its 2024 grants supported scholarships and organizations sponsoring youth teams, athletic events, and youth programs.
Durham Sports Club Scholarship Foundatio at a glance
In short: Durham Sports Club Scholarship Foundatio gave $148K across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $148,000
- +126.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- +14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,167
- +97.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,000
- Total assets
- $849,902
- -20.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (79% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Durham Sports Club Scholarship Foundatio
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing says written applications must be sponsored by a current member of Durham Sports Club. Recipients must provide services to Durham youth.
- Review Cycle
- The 2024 filing lists November 1. That deadline is a past cycle, not a current application deadline.
- Deadline
- The 2024 filing lists November 1.
- Contact
Application contact: Durham Sports Scholarship Fdn
Mailing address: PO Box 52734, Durham, NC 27717
Phone: (919) 452-0372
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Durham Sports Club Scholarship Foundatio funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was NC AT University ($14K). Together the top 10 received $86K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($14,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 51 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 79% of grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina. Other recipient states were Missouri (7%), Massachusetts (7%), Virginia (2%), and Florida (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
Cities
How Durham Sports Club Scholarship Foundatio gives
- 67% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 887% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 272% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2021) to $148K (2024). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $148K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $14,000 |
| NC AT University Greensboro, NC | Scholarship | $13,500 |
| NC State University Raleigh, NC | Scholarship | $10,500 |
| Washington University St. Louis, MO | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Williams College Williamstown, MA | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Durham Durham, NC | Sponsor youth team | $7,000 |
| Durham Sports Commission Durham, NC | Sponsor youth basketball tournament | $7,000 |
| Holt Athletic Association Durham, NC | Sponsor youth team | $7,000 |
| Special Olympics of NC Morrisville, NC | Sponsor athletic event | $7,000 |
| Swing Pals Inc Durham, NC | Sponsor low income youths | $7,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $849,902 | $84,385 | $148,033 | $148,000 | 24 | $148,000 | $40,388 | $54,457 |
| 2023 | $1,074,872 | $136,882 | $65,860 | $65,500 | 21 | $65,500 | $35,203 | $51,574 |
| 2022 | $1,004,643 | $154,748 | $31,194 | $29,500 | 4 | $29,500 | $25,880 | — |
| 2021 | $871,100 | $78,908 | $15,639 | $15,000 | 1 | $15,000 | $24,899 | — |
| 2020 | $708,570 | $124,755 | $18,599 | $18,000 | 1 | — | $23,639 | $32,784 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Durham Sports Club Scholarship Foundatio reported a distributable amount of $54K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included scholarships to universities and support for youth teams, athletic events, and low-income youth.
Among the organizations it supported, the Durham Sports Commission describes its mission as creating economic and social impact through community sporting and recreational events. Durham Nativity School describes its mission as providing an educational experience for socioeconomically disadvantaged and at-risk boys. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 24 grants totaling $148,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $14,000, with a median grant of $7,000. Major awards included $14,000 to an individual recipient, $13,500 to NC A&T University, $10,500 to NC State University, and $10,000 each to Washington University and Williams College, all for scholarships. The foundation also awarded $7,000 each to the Durham Sports Commission for a youth basketball tournament and to the Boys and Girls Club of Durham and Holt Athletic Association to sponsor youth teams.
The filing lists additional 2024 awards of $7,000 each to Special Olympics of NC for an athletic event, Swing Pals Inc to sponsor low-income youths, NC Down Syndrome to sponsor a youth team, and Durham Nativity School for an athletic event. Other listed recipients include Fayetteville State University ($5,500), the University of Miami ($3,000), Wingate University ($3,000), and Durham Academy ($500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Edwin Bryson as president, Kim E Anglin as treasurer, Nick Tennyson as secretary, and Matt Yarbrough as vice president.
Durham Sports Club Scholarship Foundatio is led by Edwin Bryson, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Edwin Bryson
President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kim E Anglin
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matt Yarbrough
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nick Tennyson
Secretary
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Ed Bryson (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Katherine Sholtis (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Archie Smith (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Bob Yowell (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Dan Hill (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Jim Delbridge (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Joe Beavers (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Jon Fletcher (2020) — Scholarship
- Former: Lucy Petrucceli (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Pam Matheson (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Reid Davis (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Rollie Olin (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Stephanie Wallace (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Durham Sports Club Scholarship Foundatio
How much does Durham Sports Club Scholarship Foundatio give each year?
Durham Sports Club Scholarship Foundatio gave $148K across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $66K across 21 grants.
What is Durham Sports Club Scholarship Foundatio's typical grant size?
Durham Sports Club Scholarship Foundatio's median grant in 2024 was $7,000, and its average grant was $6,167, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Durham Sports Club Scholarship Foundatio give grants?
Durham Sports Club Scholarship Foundatio gives mostly in North Carolina: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Missouri (7%) and Massachusetts (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Durham, NC (11 grants) and Raleigh, NC (2 grants).
Does Durham Sports Club Scholarship Foundatio give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on Durham Sports Club Scholarship Foundatio's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (12 grants) and "Sponsor youth team" (3 grants).
Who are Durham Sports Club Scholarship Foundatio's largest grantees?
Durham Sports Club Scholarship Foundatio's largest 2024 grantees include NC AT University ($13,500), NC State University ($10,500) and Washington University ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($14,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Durham Sports Club Scholarship Foundatio?
Durham Sports Club Scholarship Foundatio reported $850K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $148K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $54K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Durham Sports Club Scholarship Foundatio fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included scholarships to universities and support for youth teams, athletic events, and low-income youth. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Durham Sports Club Scholarship Foundatio?
The 2024 filing says written applications must be sponsored by a current member of Durham Sports Club. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Durham Sports Club Scholarship Foundatio's EIN?
Durham Sports Club Scholarship Foundatio's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1595087. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Durham Sports Club Scholarship Foundatio funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/durham-sports-club-scholarship-foundatio-morg_fe12175238b342cab4966dd7846df089
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