NCHSAA Foundation Inc
NCHSAA Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. It supports NCHSAA member schools by providing funding for student-athletes’ physical wellness, psychosocial well-being, mental wellness, and life-skill development.
NCHSAA Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: NCHSAA Foundation Inc gave $967K across 498 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $967,173
- +613.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 498
- +730.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,942
- -14.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,845
- Total assets
- $25,858,716
- +6.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to NCHSAA Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 222 Finley Golf Course Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Phone: (919) 240-7401
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who NCHSAA Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Julius L Chambers High School ($7K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $66K.
Organizations only. It also paid 38 grants to individuals ($66,900), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
558 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 558 grants of 558 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing’s recipient-state breakdown attributes 98% of grant dollars to North Carolina. The foundation’s stated charitable activity supports NCHSAA member schools.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 498 itemized grants.
Cities
How NCHSAA Foundation Inc gives
- In 2025 it paid out 82% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $136K (2024) to $967K (2025). In 2025 it made 498 grants totaling $967K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 15 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $45,650 |
| Clover Garden School Burlington, NC | Health, Safety & Wellness Initiatives | $5,000 |
| GLHS Booster Club Cary, NC | Student-Athlete Focused Program | $5,000 |
| Julius L Chambers High School Charlotte, NC | Health, Safety & Wellness Initiatives | $5,000 |
| Pasquotank County High School Elizabeth City, NC | Equipment | $5,000 |
| Riverside High School (Durham) Durham, NC | Equipment | $5,000 |
| Rocky Mount Preparatory Rocky Mount, NC | Health, Safety & Wellness Initiatives | $5,000 |
| South View High School Hope Mills, NC | Equipment | $5,000 |
| Southern Wayne High School Dudley, NC | Health, Safety & Wellness Initiatives | $5,000 |
| Starmount High School Boonville, NC | Equipment | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $25,858,716 | $1,140,073 | $1,206,028 | $967,173 | 498 | $994,899 | $927,404 | $1,211,430 |
| 2024 | $24,378,602 | $5,345,750 | $321,258 | $135,550 | 60 | $171,201 | $1,088,813 | $943,130 |
| 2023 | $18,409,479 | $18,258,564 | — | — | — | — | $560 | $380 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, NCHSAA Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.2M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
In its 2023 filing, the foundation described its direct charitable activity as supporting NCHSAA member schools through funding that enhances student-athletes’ physical wellness, psychosocial well-being, mental wellness, and life-skill development. Its 2025 grants included support for student-athlete-focused programs, health, safety and wellness initiatives, equipment, and scholarships.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 498 grants totaling $967,173. Grant amounts ranged from $750 to $5,000, with a median of $1,845. Examples of grants at the maximum reported amount included $5,000 each to an individual recipient High School for a student-athlete-focused program, Clover Garden School for health, safety and wellness initiatives, and Pasquotank County High School for equipment. Two individual recipients also received $5,000 each for Gainey student scholarships.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Dr. William Steed as chair, Mark Mansfield as vice chair, Andre Lassiter as treasurer, Neil Blankenship as secretary, and Anna Hipps, William Miller, and Kathy Spencer as trustees.
NCHSAA Foundation Inc is led by William Steed, Chair since 2024 (on filings since 2023); none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
William Steed
Chair
Trustee → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2023
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anna Hipps
Trustee
On filings since 2024
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Spencer
Trustee
On filings since 2024
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Miller
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andre Lassiter
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Mansfield
Vice Chair
On filings since 2024
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Neil Blankenship
Secretary
On filings since 2024
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Bill Miller (2024) — Trustee
- Former: Marilyn Tucker (2023) — Trustee
- Former: Rob Jackson (2023) — Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 NCHSAA Foundation Inc
How much does NCHSAA Foundation Inc give each year?
NCHSAA Foundation Inc gave $967K across 498 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $136K across 60 grants.
What is NCHSAA Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
NCHSAA Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,845, and its average grant was $1,942, across 498 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does NCHSAA Foundation Inc give grants?
NCHSAA Foundation Inc gives mostly in North Carolina: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Charlotte, NC (20 grants), Greensboro, NC (13 grants), Durham, NC (10 grants) and Raleigh, NC (10 grants).
Does NCHSAA Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 498 grants with a stated purpose on NCHSAA Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Athletic Program Grant" (436 grants), "Willie Bradshaw Scholarship" (13 grants) and "Health, Safety & Wellness Initiatives" (12 grants).
Who are NCHSAA Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
NCHSAA Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Julius L Chambers High School ($6,949 across 2 grants), Pasquotank County High School ($6,941 across 2 grants) and South View High School ($6,939 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 38 grants to individuals ($66,900), which are not listed by name. Together they received 2% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is NCHSAA Foundation Inc?
NCHSAA Foundation Inc reported $25.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $995K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does NCHSAA Foundation Inc fund?
In its 2023 filing, the foundation described its direct charitable activity as supporting NCHSAA member schools through funding that enhances student-athletes’ physical wellness, psychosocial well-being, mental wellness, and life-skill development. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from NCHSAA Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is NCHSAA Foundation Inc's EIN?
NCHSAA Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-3899307. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Does NCHSAA Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2025
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