2025-06-25T13:16:31-07:00 2024-12-31 462573750 Bourne Bookkeeping & Admin Srvcs PO Box 497 Lexington KY 40588 990EZ 2024-01-01 853390189 LEXINGTON AFRICAN-AMERICAN SPORTS HALL OF FAME INCORPORATED LEXI 8596082175 544 Green Valley Dr Lexington KY 405113844 Jennifer Jones Secretary 8596082175 2025-05-14 1 1 Leah Bourne P02497736 8593120359 2025-05-14 X 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X https://laashof.com X X 113537 X 25046 3260 0 0 0 0 0 0 85121 74555 10566 0 0 0 110 38982 7741 0 0 27011 420 571 5501 41244 -2262 2317 0 55 2317 55 0 0 0 0 2317 55 0 0 2317 55 LAASHoF's main purpose is to recognize, honor, and celebrate our home-grown sports legends and icons. Lexington has a unique sports history that has been displayed in many ways. However, contributions made by our African-American community have never been fully appreciated as they should. For many, the high school sports teams and legends from the segregated and early post-segregated eras are now vague memories, and for today's sports enthusiasts, totally unfamiliar. Our mission is threefold. One, to identify, celebrate, and award the contributions homegrown African-Americans have made to the rich sports history and culture in Lexington. Two, to award supplemental scholarships to local high school senior scholar-athletes. Three, to ultimately establish a Lexington African-American Sports Hall of Fame Museum in a permanent location. More than 750 guests attended our third annual hall of fame induction ceremony and black-tie gala, held last September. Local media and adoring fans watched intently as our Hall of Famers were delivered to the event venue via limousine and walked the red carpet to be interviewed. A cocktail hour ensued, as guests mingled with the Hall of Famers and reminisced about their athletic feats in the schoolyards, neighborhood parks, and playing fields in their younger days. The event also included live entertainment, fine dining, vendors, giveaways, and more. Each of our Hall of Famers and team members was awarded with a fitted black blazer emblazoned with our LAASHOF logo, similar to the Hall of Fame blazers awarded by the NFL, NBA, MLB, The Masters, etc. The recipients were jacketed onstage during the formal induction portion of the gala as their bios were read and their pictures were projected on our large screens near the stage. The cheerleaders of the championship teams were honored with silver plates commemorating their role in their teams' stellar accomplishments. In addition to the blazers, each Hall of Famer also received a substantially-sized trophy inscribed with his or her name, sport, the LAASHOF logo, and Hall of Fame Category. The categories for induction are Athlete, Coach, Official/Referee, and Sports Supporter/Contributor. For our deceased Hall of Famers, members of their families represented them onstage and received their trophies or silver plates. LAASHOF blazers were ordered in sizes of the family members who would wear their loved one's blazer. After the gala, we received additional requests for blazers and awards for deceased family members. Those items were purchased and presented to the family members of several of our deceased inductees. 0 74555 Scholarship Grants - Selected local high school seniors received $2500 each. To be nominated, an athlete must reside in Lexington, have a minimum GPA threshold, a signed letter of intent from any college, two letters of recommendation, answer a questionnaire, and provide an essay on a chosen topic. This year's applicants were interviewed by members of the Scholarship Committee and the Executive Board. The recipients submitted brief videos introducing themselves to show at the Gala Event, since some could not attend due to conflicting university obligations. For those who could not attend in person, commemorative checks were awarded to family members present. 7500 0 LAASHOF's first annual 5K Fun Run/Walk and Health Fair drew more than 100 run/walkers to Coldstream Park in Lexington last June. Local health and fitness organizations and healthy food vendors set up informational booths to promote resources and strategies for living a healthier, more well-balanced life. Also, a local fitness instructor led the run/walkers in effective warm-up exercises prior to the 5K. The course covered approximately 3 miles of Lexington's well-known Legacy Trail, which winds through some of the city's lush green spaces and former historic horse farms. LAASHOF partnered with a local race timing company which provided the start/finish line, marked off the course, provided real-time race results, and announced the medal winners for each category. Each registrant and race volunteer received a t-shirt, and more than 30 medals were awarded in categories such as gender, age, and overall winners. Water stations and breakfast bars were also provided for participants, volunteers, medical/security personnel, and onlookers. 0 330 74885 Bobby Jones Executive Director 2 0 0 0 Connie Rayford Board Chairperson 2 0 0 0 Jennifer Jones Secretary 2 0 0 0 Devon Adams Treasurer 1 0 0 0 Reginald Thomas Legal Counsel 1 0 0 0 Farin Jones Sergeant at Arms 1 0 0 0 Charles Trumbo Chaplain and Nominations Chair 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 25023 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 KY Jennifer Jones 544 Green Valley Dr Lexington KY 40511 8596082175 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NONE NONE 1 X 5262 102085 20399 25046 152792 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5262 102085 20399 25046 152792 0 152792 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3221 5046 19977 28244 181036 129394 X Schedule A, Part II, Line 10 Forgivable Loan proceeds. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Awards Ceremony 85121 0 85121 0 0 52246 0 600 21709 0 0 85121 0 85121 0 0 52246 0 600 21709 74555 10566 Schedule G, Part II, Line 6 The Venue fees include catering provided by the Hotel. Bobby Jones Executive Director Forgivable Loan to cover Gala Expenses, 2022-2024 X 25023 25023 0 1 1 25023 Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 8 Refunds & Rebates Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 10 Scholarships to selected athletes, and donations to other local nonprofits. Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 Description;Amount^Admin Supplies and Materials;1644|Info Tech Hardware and Software;1351|Advertising and Promotional;50|Program General Supplies and Materials;540|Junteenth Celebration and 5K Parks and Rec Fees;330|Travel and Meals;88|Dues and Affiliations;515|Insurance;894|Bank Fees;89^Total;5501^ An extension request was e-filed timely and processed on 5/12/25.