﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<Return returnVersion="2024v5.0" xmlns="http://www.irs.gov/efile" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance">
  <ReturnHeader binaryAttachmentCnt="0">
    <ReturnTs>2025-03-12T16:37:58-07:00</ReturnTs>
    <TaxPeriodEndDt>2024-12-31</TaxPeriodEndDt>
    <ReturnTypeCd>990</ReturnTypeCd>
    <TaxPeriodBeginDt>2024-01-01</TaxPeriodBeginDt>
    <Filer>
      <EIN>561624186</EIN>
      <BusinessName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>NORTH CAROLINIANS FOR HOME EDUCATION</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </BusinessName>
      <BusinessNameControlTxt>NORT</BusinessNameControlTxt>
      <PhoneNum>8446243338</PhoneNum>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>4441 Six Forks Road Ste 106 PMB 144</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>Raleigh</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>NC</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>276095773</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
    </Filer>
    <BusinessOfficerGrp>
      <PersonNm>Barry Bickley</PersonNm>
      <PersonTitleTxt>Treasurer</PersonTitleTxt>
      <PhoneNum>7047137649</PhoneNum>
      <SignatureDt>2025-03-12</SignatureDt>
    </BusinessOfficerGrp>
    <IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd>1</IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd>
    <TaxYr>2024</TaxYr>
    <BuildTS>2025-03-06 01:10:19Z</BuildTS>
  </ReturnHeader>
  <ReturnData documentCnt="3">
    <IRS990 documentId="R000001" referenceDocumentId="R000003" softwareId="24021167" softwareVersionNum="v1.00">
      <PrincipalOfficerNm>Matthew McDill</PrincipalOfficerNm>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>4441 Six Forks Road</AddressLine1Txt>
        <AddressLine2Txt>Ste 106 PMB 144</AddressLine2Txt>
        <CityNm>Raleigh</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>NC</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>276095773</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
      <GrossReceiptsAmt>434771</GrossReceiptsAmt>
      <GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>0</GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>
      <Organization501c3Ind>X</Organization501c3Ind>
      <WebsiteAddressTxt>https://nche.com/</WebsiteAddressTxt>
      <TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>X</TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>
      <FormationYr>1985</FormationYr>
      <LegalDomicileStateCd>NC</LegalDomicileStateCd>
      <ActivityOrMissionDesc>Our mission is to help parents homeschool with confidence and joy by working to: protect the rights of NC citizens to homeschool, equip families with the information &amp; encouragement they need, and connect families with other homeschooling families &amp; groups across the state.</ActivityOrMissionDesc>
      <VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>11</VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>
      <VotingMembersIndependentCnt>8</VotingMembersIndependentCnt>
      <TotalEmployeeCnt>4</TotalEmployeeCnt>
      <TotalVolunteersCnt>135</TotalVolunteersCnt>
      <TotalGrossUBIAmt>0</TotalGrossUBIAmt>
      <NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt>0</NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt>
      <PYContributionsGrantsAmt>73342</PYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <CYContributionsGrantsAmt>76915</CYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>398087</PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>357856</CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>3208</PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>0</CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <PYOtherRevenueAmt>4149</PYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <CYOtherRevenueAmt>0</CYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <PYTotalRevenueAmt>478786</PYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <CYTotalRevenueAmt>434771</CYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>0</PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>0</CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>0</PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>0</CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>152437</PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>160734</CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>0</PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>0</CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>0</CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>
      <PYOtherExpensesAmt>283078</PYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <CYOtherExpensesAmt>296301</CYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <PYTotalExpensesAmt>435515</PYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <CYTotalExpensesAmt>457035</CYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>43271</PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>-22264</CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <TotalAssetsBOYAmt>278014</TotalAssetsBOYAmt>
      <TotalAssetsEOYAmt>265509</TotalAssetsEOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>0</TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>0</TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>278014</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>265509</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>
      <MissionDesc>Our mission is to help parents homeschool with confidence and joy. We do this by working to (1) Protect the rights of North Carolina citizens to homeschool, (2) equip families with the information and encouragement they need, and (3) connect families with other homeschooling families and groups across the state.</MissionDesc>
      <SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>0</SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>
      <SignificantChangeInd>0</SignificantChangeInd>
      <ExpenseAmt>151280</ExpenseAmt>
      <RevenueAmt>251023</RevenueAmt>
      <Desc>NCHE's annual conference offers seminars, instructional resources, access to college recruiters (a "college fair"), and a Trades Fair, along with a high school graduation ceremony to support the homeschooling community. In 2024 the conference had 90 educational seminars conducted by 46 speakers. In addition, 23 vendor workshops were put on by some of our 115 vendors to familiarize potential, new, and continuing home educators with available material and techniques. The conference was attended by 4,454 people representing 1,540 families. In addition, 211 graduates and their families and friends took part in high school graduation ceremonies.</Desc>
      <ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp>
        <ExpenseAmt>38529</ExpenseAmt>
        <RevenueAmt>37589</RevenueAmt>
        <Desc>The NCHE Athletic Commission organizes and administers regular season leagues and post-season tournaments in the traditional high school sports. These teams compete against other homeschool, private school, and public-school teams. Sports covered typically include Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Fencing, Golf, Soccer (Boys and Girls), Swimming, and Volleyball. In 2024 NCHE provided opportunities for 143 teams and 1,842 student athletes in nine different sports.</Desc>
      </ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp>
      <ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp>
        <ExpenseAmt>36012</ExpenseAmt>
        <RevenueAmt>36203</RevenueAmt>
        <Desc>NCHE organizes numerous educational activities such as field trips and chess tournaments. In addition, NCHE awards scholarships to graduating seniors each year. In 2024, 14 field trips and activities provided educational opportunities for over 2,900 attendees. NCHE also awarded $9,000 in scholarships to five graduating seniors who excelled in the areas of academics, the arts, community service, sports, and missions.</Desc>
      </ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp>
      <ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp>
        <ExpenseAmt>26297</ExpenseAmt>
        <RevenueAmt>33041</RevenueAmt>
        <Desc>Program Services other than the top three include: (1) publications (magazine, radio, and other media) used to inform members and others about topics of interest and keep them abreast of resources available to homeschoolers, (2) conferences, meetings, and other support for the homeschooling community.</Desc>
      </ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp>
      <TotalOtherProgSrvcExpenseAmt>26297</TotalOtherProgSrvcExpenseAmt>
      <TotalOtherProgSrvcGrantAmt>0</TotalOtherProgSrvcGrantAmt>
      <TotalOtherProgSrvcRevenueAmt>33041</TotalOtherProgSrvcRevenueAmt>
      <TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>252118</TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>
      <DescribedInSection501c3Ind referenceDocumentId="R000002">1</DescribedInSection501c3Ind>
      <ScheduleBRequiredInd>0</ScheduleBRequiredInd>
      <PoliticalCampaignActyInd>0</PoliticalCampaignActyInd>
      <LobbyingActivitiesInd>0</LobbyingActivitiesInd>
      <SubjectToProxyTaxInd>0</SubjectToProxyTaxInd>
      <DonorAdvisedFundInd>0</DonorAdvisedFundInd>
      <ConservationEasementsInd>0</ConservationEasementsInd>
      <CollectionsOfArtInd>0</CollectionsOfArtInd>
      <CreditCounselingInd>0</CreditCounselingInd>
      <DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd>0</DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd>
      <ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd>0</ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd>
      <ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd>0</ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd>
      <ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd>0</ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd>
      <ReportOtherAssetsInd>0</ReportOtherAssetsInd>
      <ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd>0</ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd>
      <IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd>0</IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd>
      <IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd>0</IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd>0</ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <SchoolOperatingInd>0</SchoolOperatingInd>
      <ForeignOfficeInd>0</ForeignOfficeInd>
      <ForeignActivitiesInd>0</ForeignActivitiesInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>0</MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>0</MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>
      <ProfessionalFundraisingInd>0</ProfessionalFundraisingInd>
      <FundraisingActivitiesInd>0</FundraisingActivitiesInd>
      <GamingActivitiesInd>0</GamingActivitiesInd>
      <OperateHospitalInd>0</OperateHospitalInd>
      <GrantsToOrganizationsInd>0</GrantsToOrganizationsInd>
      <GrantsToIndividualsInd>0</GrantsToIndividualsInd>
      <ScheduleJRequiredInd>0</ScheduleJRequiredInd>
      <TaxExemptBondsInd>0</TaxExemptBondsInd>
      <EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>0</EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <PYExcessBenefitTransInd>0</PYExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <LoanOutstandingInd>0</LoanOutstandingInd>
      <GrantToRelatedPersonInd>0</GrantToRelatedPersonInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>0</BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>0</BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>0</BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>
      <DeductibleNonCashContriInd>0</DeductibleNonCashContriInd>
      <DeductibleArtContributionInd>0</DeductibleArtContributionInd>
      <TerminateOperationsInd>0</TerminateOperationsInd>
      <PartialLiquidationInd>0</PartialLiquidationInd>
      <DisregardedEntityInd>0</DisregardedEntityInd>
      <RelatedEntityInd>0</RelatedEntityInd>
      <RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>0</RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>
      <TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>0</TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>
      <ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>0</ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>
      <ScheduleORequiredInd>1</ScheduleORequiredInd>
      <IRPDocumentCnt>17</IRPDocumentCnt>
      <IRPDocumentW2GCnt>0</IRPDocumentW2GCnt>
      <BackupWthldComplianceInd>1</BackupWthldComplianceInd>
      <EmployeeCnt>4</EmployeeCnt>
      <EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>1</EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>
      <UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>0</UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>
      <ForeignFinancialAccountInd>0</ForeignFinancialAccountInd>
      <ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>0</ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>
      <TaxablePartyNotificationInd>0</TaxablePartyNotificationInd>
      <NondeductibleContributionsInd>0</NondeductibleContributionsInd>
      <IndoorTanningServicesInd>0</IndoorTanningServicesInd>
      <SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>0</SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>
      <SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>0</SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>
      <GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>11</GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>
      <IndependentVotingMemberCnt>8</IndependentVotingMemberCnt>
      <FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>1</FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>
      <DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>0</DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>
      <ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>0</ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>
      <MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>0</MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>
      <MembersOrStockholdersInd>0</MembersOrStockholdersInd>
      <ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>0</ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>
      <DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>0</DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>
      <MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>1</MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>
      <MinutesOfCommitteesInd>1</MinutesOfCommitteesInd>
      <OfficerMailingAddressInd>0</OfficerMailingAddressInd>
      <LocalChaptersInd>0</LocalChaptersInd>
      <Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>1</Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>
      <ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>1</ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>
      <AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>1</AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>
      <RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>1</RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>
      <WhistleblowerPolicyInd>1</WhistleblowerPolicyInd>
      <DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>1</DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>
      <CompensationProcessCEOInd>1</CompensationProcessCEOInd>
      <CompensationProcessOtherInd>0</CompensationProcessOtherInd>
      <InvestmentInJointVentureInd>0</InvestmentInJointVentureInd>
      <UponRequestInd>X</UponRequestInd>
      <BooksInCareOfDetail>
        <PersonNm>Barry Bickley</PersonNm>
        <PhoneNum>7047137649</PhoneNum>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>4441 Six Forks Road Ste 106 PMB 144</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Raleigh</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>NC</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>276095773</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
      </BooksInCareOfDetail>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Matthew McDill</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>President</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>5</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <HighestCompensatedEmployeeInd>X</HighestCompensatedEmployeeInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>86250</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>F Spencer Mason</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Law and Policy Director</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>15</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <KeyEmployeeInd>X</KeyEmployeeInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>38934</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Barry Bickley</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Treasurer</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>20</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Jessica Frierson</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Secretary</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>5</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Diane Helfrich</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Development Director</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>15</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Jessica Smith</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Marketing Director</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>10</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Debbie Mason</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Events Director</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>40</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Evelyn Bickley</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Activities Director</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>25</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Melanie Willis</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Community Relations Director</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>8</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Amanda Wares</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Homeschool Helps Director</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>10</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Richard Lowery</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>IT Director</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>3</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>125184</TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
      <TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt>0</TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt>
      <TotalOtherCompensationAmt>0</TotalOtherCompensationAmt>
      <IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>0</IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>0</FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>
      <TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>0</TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>
      <CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>0</CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>
      <CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>0</CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <FederatedCampaignsAmt>0</FederatedCampaignsAmt>
      <MembershipDuesAmt>34494</MembershipDuesAmt>
      <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      <RelatedOrganizationsAmt>0</RelatedOrganizationsAmt>
      <GovernmentGrantsAmt>0</GovernmentGrantsAmt>
      <AllOtherContributionsAmt>42421</AllOtherContributionsAmt>
      <NoncashContributionsAmt>0</NoncashContributionsAmt>
      <TotalContributionsAmt>76915</TotalContributionsAmt>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>Annual Conference</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>611430</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>251023</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>251023</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>0</UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>0</ExclusionAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>Sports Programs</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>713990</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>37589</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>37589</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>0</UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>0</ExclusionAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>Educational Programs</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>611710</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>36203</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>36203</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>0</UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>0</ExclusionAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>Publications</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>513190</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>29509</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>29509</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>0</UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>0</ExclusionAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <TotalOthProgramServiceRevGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>3532</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>3532</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>0</UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>0</ExclusionAmt>
      </TotalOthProgramServiceRevGrp>
      <TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt>357856</TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <RentalIncomeOrLossGrp>
        <RealAmt>0</RealAmt>
        <PersonalAmt>0</PersonalAmt>
      </RentalIncomeOrLossGrp>
      <GainOrLossGrp>
        <SecuritiesAmt>0</SecuritiesAmt>
        <OtherAmt>0</OtherAmt>
      </GainOrLossGrp>
      <ContriRptFundraisingEventAmt>0</ContriRptFundraisingEventAmt>
      <OtherRevenueTotalAmt>0</OtherRevenueTotalAmt>
      <TotalRevenueGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>434771</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>357856</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>0</UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>0</ExclusionAmt>
      </TotalRevenueGrp>
      <GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>0</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp>
      <GrantsToDomesticIndividualsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>0</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </GrantsToDomesticIndividualsGrp>
      <ForeignGrantsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>0</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </ForeignGrantsGrp>
      <BenefitsToMembersGrp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>0</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </BenefitsToMembersGrp>
      <CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>125454</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>0</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>125454</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
      <CompDisqualPersonsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>0</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>0</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </CompDisqualPersonsGrp>
      <OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>23285</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>0</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>23285</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
      <PensionPlanContributionsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>0</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>0</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </PensionPlanContributionsGrp>
      <OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>0</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>0</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp>
      <PayrollTaxesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>11995</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>0</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>11995</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </PayrollTaxesGrp>
      <FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>1017</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>1017</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
      <AdvertisingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>418</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>418</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </AdvertisingGrp>
      <OfficeExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>4376</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>4376</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OfficeExpensesGrp>
      <InformationTechnologyGrp>
        <TotalAmt>5214</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>5214</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </InformationTechnologyGrp>
      <TravelGrp>
        <TotalAmt>4598</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>4598</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </TravelGrp>
      <ConferencesMeetingsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>7651</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>7651</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </ConferencesMeetingsGrp>
      <InsuranceGrp>
        <TotalAmt>1585</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>1585</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </InsuranceGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>Annual Conference</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>151280</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>151280</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>0</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>Sports Programs</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>38529</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>38529</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>0</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>Educational Programs</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>36012</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>36012</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>0</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>Publications</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>22052</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>22052</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>0</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <AllOtherExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>23569</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>4245</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>19324</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </AllOtherExpensesGrp>
      <TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>457035</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>252118</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>204917</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
      <CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
        <BOYAmt>110509</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>55423</EOYAmt>
      </CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
      <SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
        <BOYAmt>164650</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>205045</EOYAmt>
      </SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
      <PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp>
        <BOYAmt>2855</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>5041</EOYAmt>
      </PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp>
      <TotalAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>278014</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>265509</EOYAmt>
      </TotalAssetsGrp>
      <OtherLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>0</BOYAmt>
      </OtherLiabilitiesGrp>
      <TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>0</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
      <OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind>X</OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind>
      <NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>278014</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>265509</EOYAmt>
      </NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
      <DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>0</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
      <TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>278014</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>265509</EOYAmt>
      </TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>278014</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>265509</EOYAmt>
      </TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>-22264</ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>
      <NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt>9759</NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt>
      <DonatedServicesAndUseFcltsAmt>0</DonatedServicesAndUseFcltsAmt>
      <InvestmentExpenseAmt>0</InvestmentExpenseAmt>
      <PriorPeriodAdjustmentsAmt>0</PriorPeriodAdjustmentsAmt>
      <OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt>0</OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt>
      <MethodOfAccountingCashInd>X</MethodOfAccountingCashInd>
      <AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>0</AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>
      <FSAuditedInd>0</FSAuditedInd>
      <FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>0</FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>
    </IRS990>
    <IRS990ScheduleA documentId="R000002" softwareId="24021167" softwareVersionNum="v1.00">
      <PubliclySupportedOrg509a2Ind>X</PubliclySupportedOrg509a2Ind>
      <GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>80504</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>64929</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>65819</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>73342</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>76915</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>361509</TotalAmt>
      </GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp>
      <GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>110746</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>294489</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>369443</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>398087</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>357856</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>1530621</TotalAmt>
      </GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp>
      <Total509Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>191250</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>359418</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>435262</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>471429</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>434771</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>1892130</TotalAmt>
      </Total509Grp>
      <PublicSupportTotal509Amt>1892130</PublicSupportTotal509Amt>
      <GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>0</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>6213</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>4031</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>5846</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>12280</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>28370</TotalAmt>
      </GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp>
      <InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>0</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>6213</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>4031</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>5846</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>12280</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>28370</TotalAmt>
      </InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp>
      <TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>191250</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>365631</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>439293</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>477275</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>447051</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>1920500</TotalAmt>
      </TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp>
      <PublicSupportCY509Pct>0.98523</PublicSupportCY509Pct>
      <PublicSupportPY509Pct>0.99136</PublicSupportPY509Pct>
      <InvestmentIncomeCYPct>0.01477</InvestmentIncomeCYPct>
      <InvestmentIncomePYPct>0.00864</InvestmentIncomePYPct>
      <ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY509Ind>X</ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY509Ind>
    </IRS990ScheduleA>
    <IRS990ScheduleO documentId="R000003" softwareId="24021167" softwareVersionNum="v1.00">
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Two husband-wife teams hold positions on the Board (F. Spencer &amp; Debbie Mason &amp; Barry &amp; Evelyn Bickley).</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>The completed 990 (with schedules) is first reviewed by the Finance Committee, then posted to the organization's shared document site with links sent to all Governing Board members for further review and comment before submission.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>There is an annual policy review that includes collection of signatures acknowledging any conflicts. Reviews and follow-ups are conducted through the regularly scheduled (typically monthly) Board meetings.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>The Executive Director's salary is reviewed and any recommended changes are made by an independent Executive Oversight Committee; final determination is made by the independent voting members of the Board of Directors. The last full review was conducted in 2024.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Available upon request to the Office.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleO>
  </ReturnData>
</Return>