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Nonprofit · EIN 83-4522850

CAROLINAS FOOTBALL CLUB

Also known as CHARLOTTE INDEPENDENCE SOCCER CLUB

Tax-exempt · CORNELIUS, NC 28031

Financials

$10.7M$10.6M2022$9.5M$10M2023$10.7M$10.1M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CAROLINAS FOOTBALL CLUB by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
May 31, 2025990$10,659,313$10,128,291$531,022$2,202,943$2,433,229-$230,286
May 31, 2024990$9,527,517$9,960,652-$433,135$1,612,445$2,373,749-$761,304
May 31, 2023990$10,707,184$10,635,905$71,279$2,327,098$2,655,270-$328,172
Financial details: 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$25,000
of which government grants
$25,000
Program service revenue
$10,324,911
Investment income
$8,456
Other revenue
$300,946

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$211,569
Other salaries and wages
$4,915,961
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$5,630,635
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$33,661
Accounting fees
$156,414
Occupancy
$178,752
Travel
$193,642
Depreciation
$29,267
Program services (functional)
$9,971,877
Management and general (functional)
$156,414

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,612,445
Total assets, end of year
$2,202,943
Total liabilities, end of year
$2,433,229
Net assets, end of year
-$230,286
Land, buildings and equipment
$33,128
Net assets without donor restrictions
-$230,286
Gross receipts
$10,659,313
Employees
235
Volunteers
920
Year formed
2018
State of legal domicile
NC

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
THOMAS FINLAYCEO
Officer
40$309,490
JULIE CARRCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
WILLIAM BRAYVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
CAITLIN MOENSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
REX BELLTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
PATRICK CONDONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
4$0
JOSHUA DOBIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
4$0
PAT COOKBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
4$0
990 for the year ended May 31, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
THOMAS FINLAYCEO
Officer
40$273,315$20,798
JULIE CARRCHAIR OF HTE
Trustee or director
2$0$0
PAT COOKVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
REX BELLTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
CAITLIN MOENSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
KEVIN MCMAHANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
WILLIAM BRAYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
PATRICK CONDONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
990 for the year ended May 31, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
THOMAS FINLAYCEO
Officer
40$324,631$19,929
CHAD METZLERCOO
Officer
40$116,365$19,929
DAVE CARTONTECH DIR
Officer
40$116,411$12,235
PATRICK CONDONPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
PAT COOKVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
REX BELLTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
CAITLIN MOENSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
JULIE CARRDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
SANDRA GASTONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
WILLIAM BRAYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
11034 BAILEY RD, CORNELIUS, NC 28031-9106
In care of
% THOMAS FINLAY
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
THOMAS FINLAY, 14903 DUNBETH DR, HUNTERSVILLE, NC 28078
Signed the 990
THOMAS FINLAY, CEO
Phone
(704) 894-9995
Return prepared by
LADD MCCALL & ASSOCIATES CPAS PA

Mission

MISSION IS TO DEVELOP, PROMOTE AND ADMINISTER THE GAME OF SOCCER BY USING THE KEY VALUES OF CHARACTER, COMMITMENT, COMMUNITY, COMPETITION AND COMMUNICATION AS THE GUIDING PRINCIPALS TO ACHIEVE SUCCESS AND PROVIDE AN EXCEPTIONAL EXPERIENCE WHILE ALSO DEVELOPING AND PROMOTING LIFE LESSONS AND VALUES.

990 for the year ended May 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • TEACH THE GAME OF SOCCER, SPONSOR YOUTH TEAMS IN THE NC YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION LEAGUE AND PROVIDE CLINICS FOR COACHES AND REFEREES.
    Expenses $9,613,400 · grants $211,569 · revenue $9,628,441
  • TEACH THE GAME OF SOCCER BY HOSTING TOURNAMENTS FOR YOUTH TEAMS.
    Expenses $358,477 · revenue $696,469
  • N/A

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in May, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025May 31, 2026October 15, 2026Not on file
2024May 31, 2025October 15, 2025990 on file
2023May 31, 2024October 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
83-4522850
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2020
Accounting year ends
May
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,202,943
Income (IRS master file)
$10,659,313

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990May 2025$10,659,313$10,128,291$2,202,943XML
990May 2024$9,527,517$9,960,652$1,612,445XML
990May 2023$10,707,184$10,635,905$2,327,098XML
990May 2022$8,219,866$8,170,763$1,019,941IRS
990May 2021–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 83-4522850).

Questions about CAROLINAS FOOTBALL CLUB

What is the EIN of CAROLINAS FOOTBALL CLUB?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CAROLINAS FOOTBALL CLUB is 83-4522850.
Is CAROLINAS FOOTBALL CLUB tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
Are donations to CAROLINAS FOOTBALL CLUB tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CAROLINAS FOOTBALL CLUB file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of CAROLINAS FOOTBALL CLUB due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending May 31, 2026) is due October 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did CAROLINAS FOOTBALL CLUB last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended May 2025.
Who is the principal officer of CAROLINAS FOOTBALL CLUB?
The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 names THOMAS FINLAY.
Who are the officers and directors of CAROLINAS FOOTBALL CLUB?
The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $309,490 (THOMAS FINLAY, CEO).
How much revenue does CAROLINAS FOOTBALL CLUB have?
On its 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $10,659,313, expenses of $10,128,291 and total assets of $2,202,943 at year end.

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