Missouri Sports Hall of Fame
The Missouri Sports Hall of Fame is a public charity based in Springfield, Missouri. Its mission is to honor and recognize people who have made significant contributions to Missouri sports. The organization operates a sports museum with memorabilia and interactive exhibits, and holds events that celebrate Missouri athletes and sports history.
Missouri Sports Hall of Fame at a glance
In short: Missouri Sports Hall of Fame gave $701K across 36 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), mostly in Missouri. 14% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $701,099
- -31.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 36
- -30.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $19,475
- -0.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $11,800
- Total assets
- $4,309,628
- -2.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (5 of 36, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Missouri Sports Hall of Fame
- How to Apply
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Submit an application describing the charitable need and documentation of 501(c)(3) exemption. The organization says it sends applicants a decision or a request for additional information within two months.
- Contact
Mailing address: 433 W Walnut, Springfield, MO 65806
Phone: (417) 889-3100
Website: https://mosportshalloffame.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Missouri Sports Hall of Fame funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Children's Smile Center ($61K). Together the top 10 received $422K.
Grant Size Distribution
136 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 125 grants of 136 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Missouri. The Hall of Fame’s 2024 charitable initiative also described designated charity partners at events across the state.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Missouri Sports Hall of Fame open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 36 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $9K first-time, $12K repeat.
- 83% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2022–2024). 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $701K (2024) to $1.0M (2022). In 2024 it made 36 grants totaling $701K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Smile Center Ozark, MO | Community | $61,000 |
| Legal Services of Southern Missouri Springfield, MO | Community | $57,064 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes Springfield, MO | Community | $53,457 |
| Silver Dollar City Foundation Branson, MO | Community | $53,200 |
| Music Therapy of the Ozarks Springfield, MO | Community | $46,981 |
| Ronald McDonald House Springfield, MO | Community | $40,878 |
| Whetstone Boy's Ranch Moutain View, MO | Community | $33,125 |
| Cardinals Care Foundation Springfield, MO | Community | $31,000 |
| Champion Athletes of the Ozarks Springfield, MO | Community | $24,047 |
| Make-a-Wish Foundation of Missouri Springfield, MO | Community | $21,100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,309,628 | $1,234,580 | $2,449,940 | $701,099 | 36 | $11,974 |
| 2023 | $4,409,710 | $1,853,791 | $2,852,747 | $1,016,917 | 52 | $24,253 |
| 2022 | $5,966,208 | $2,615,578 | $2,727,597 | $1,027,501 | 48 | $9,285 |
| 2021 | $3,066,826 | $1,423,015 | $1,384,295 | — | — | $25,943 |
| 2020 | $2,330,491 | $1,279,459 | $1,257,019 | — | — | $16,899 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to “honor & recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to Missouri sports.” Its filing describes operating and maintaining the Hall of Fame facility, holding enshrinement activities, and sponsoring golf tournaments whose net proceeds are donated to recognized charities.
In 2024, its grants were reported under the purpose “COMMUNITY.” Examples of supported organizations include Children’s Smile Center, whose mission is to improve children’s oral health and wellness through access to dental care; Legal Services of Southern Missouri, which provides civil legal services to low-income individuals and families; and Whetstone Boys Ranch, which provides counseling, therapy and boarding school for at-risk boys.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the Hall of Fame reported 36 grants totaling $701,099. Grant amounts ranged from $5,475 to $61,000, with a median of $11,800. Its largest reported grants included Children’s Smile Center ($61,000), Legal Services of Southern Missouri ($57,064), Fellowship of Christian Athletes ($53,457), Silver Dollar City Foundation ($53,200) and Music Therapy of the Ozarks ($46,981).
The filing says applicants submit an application detailing a specific charitable need and a copy of their 501(c)(3) exemption. Applicants are sent approval, rejection or requests for additional information within two months.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Dan Nelson as chairman. It lists Scott Smith, Steve Williams, Rick Beaman, Gary Goetz, Darrel Wilson, Christian Lewis, Brian Jared, David McQueary and Laura Smith as governing board members.
Missouri Sports Hall of Fame is led by Byron Shive, Executive Director since 2023 (on filings since 2021); 2 of 19 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Byron Shive
Executive Director
President → Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$123K (2021) → $266K (2024)
Dan Nelson
Chairman
Secretary → Chairman, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kari Norris
Executive Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$104K (2024)
Alan Spencer
Governing Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Jared
Governing Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bryan Magers
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David McQueary
Governing Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary Goetz
Governing Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joel Thomas
Treasurer
Governing Board Member → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rick Beaman
Governing Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rob Marsh
Governing Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Russell Hinds
Secretary
Governing Board Member → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Smith
Governing Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Williams
Governing Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christian Lewis
Governing Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Darrel Wilson
Governing Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Smith
Governing Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Griessel
Governing Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Myers
Governing Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (43)
- Former: Jerald Andrews (2020–2023) — Former Executive Director
- Former: Bill Killian (2021–2023) — Advisory Board Member
- Former: Brad Wyrsch (2021–2023) — Governing Board Member
- Former: Charles Brown (2021–2023) — Advisory Board Member
- Former: Cheryl Burnett (2021–2023) — Advisory Board Member
- Former: David Gibbs (2021–2023) — Advisory Board Member
- Former: David Jones (2021–2023) — Advisory Board Member
- Former: Dick Bartow (2021–2023) — Advisory Board Member
- Former: Don Walsworth (2021–2023) — Advisory Board Member
- Former: Donn Sorensen (2021–2023) — Advisory Board Member
- Former: Gary Hazelrigg (2021–2023) — Advisory Board Member
- Former: Ginny Fuldner (2021–2023) — Honorary Board Member
- Former: Jackie Smith (2021–2023) — Honorary Board Member
- Former: James Sterling (2021–2023) — Advisory Board Member
- Former: Jerry Jared (2021–2023) — Advisory Board Member
- Former: Jodie Adams (2021–2023) — Advisory Board Member
- Former: Tara Jenkins (2021–2023) — Governing Board Member
- Former: Rick Meewes (2022–2023) — Governing Board Member
- Former: Craig Curry (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Marty Willadsen (2020–2022) — Executive Vice President
- Former: Mike Spruill (2021–2022) — Governing Board Member
- Former: Dennis Heim (2020–2021) — Governing Board Member
- Former: Joe Scott (2020–2021) — Advisory Board Member
- Former: Kris Conley (2020–2021) — Chairman
- Former: Leon Combs (2020–2021) — Past Chairman
- Former: Steve Kitrel (2020–2021) — Governing Board Member
- Former: Joe Turner (2021) — Advisory Board Member
- Former: Ken Meyer (2021) — Advisory Board Member
- Former: Larry O'Reilly (2021) — Advisory Board Member
- Former: Mark Speight (2021) — Advisory Board Member
- Former: Martin Macdonald (2021) — Advisory Board Member
- Former: Ned Reynolds (2021) — Advisory Board Member
- Former: Norm Stewart (2021) — Honorary Board Member
- Former: Robert Roth (2021) — Advisory Board Member
- Former: Roger Wehrli (2021) — Honorary Board Member
- Former: Sam Hamra (2021) — Advisory Board Member
- Former: Steve Gore (2021) — Advisory Board Member
- Former: William Turner (2021) — Advisory Board Member
- Former: Bruce Long (2020) — Governing Board Member
- Former: Craig McCoy (2020) — Governing Board Member
- Former: Gordon Kinne (2020) — Past Chairman
- Former: Steve Moore (2020) — Governing Board Member
- Former: Tara Rayle (2020) — Governing Board Member
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $266K, to Byron Shive (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Missouri Sports Hall of Fame
How much does Missouri Sports Hall of Fame give each year?
Missouri Sports Hall of Fame gave $701K across 36 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.0M across 52 grants.
What is Missouri Sports Hall of Fame's typical grant size?
Missouri Sports Hall of Fame's median grant in 2024 was $11,800, and its average grant was $19,475, across 36 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Missouri Sports Hall of Fame that year got $14K on average.
Where does Missouri Sports Hall of Fame give grants?
Missouri Sports Hall of Fame gives mostly in Missouri: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Springfield, MO (19 grants), Nixa, MO (3 grants), Ozark, MO (2 grants) and Branson, MO (2 grants).
Does Missouri Sports Hall of Fame give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 36 grants with a stated purpose on Missouri Sports Hall of Fame's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community" (36 grants).
Who are Missouri Sports Hall of Fame's largest grantees?
Missouri Sports Hall of Fame's largest 2024 grantees include Children's Smile Center ($61,000), Legal Services of Southern Missouri ($57,064) and Fellowship of Christian Athletes ($53,457), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Missouri Sports Hall of Fame?
Missouri Sports Hall of Fame reported $4.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.2M.
What does Missouri Sports Hall of Fame fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to “honor & recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to Missouri sports.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Missouri Sports Hall of Fame?
Submit an application describing the charitable need and documentation of 501(c)(3) exemption. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Missouri Sports Hall of Fame's EIN?
Missouri Sports Hall of Fame's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1624519. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 10, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 25, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Assets
$3.5M
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Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc
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Assets
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Robert M - Bobby - Allison Charitable Tr
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The Charlie & Mary Beth O'Reilly Family Foundation
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The Charlie & Mary Beth O’Reilly supports charitable organizations in areas including human services, religion, animal welfare, and community programs, with most 2024 funding going to Missouri. Its 2024 grants ranged from $400 to $27,500, with a median of $2,000. It does not accept unsolicited requests and gives only to preselected organizations.
Assets
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Rick and Marsha Floyd Foundation
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The Rick and Marsha Floyd Foundation supports charitable organizations and scholarships, with recent grants benefiting youth, children’s needs, mentoring, and food assistance. In 2025, it gave 42 grants of $1,000–$8,200 (median $1,750), prioritizing qualified 501(c)(3) organizations in Southwest Missouri. The profile does not say whether unsolicited grant requests are accepted; scholarship applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.
Assets
$2.0M
Grants
42
Total Given
$105K
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Missouri Sports Hall of Fame funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/missouri-sports-hall-of-fame-morg_2d9a786fb94842949109aa582a5865e9
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