Nonprofit · EIN 85-3390189
LEXINGTON AFRICAN-AMERICAN SPORTS HALL OF FAME INCORPORATED
Tax-exempt · LEXINGTON, KY 40511
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $104,506 | $102,646 | $1,860 | $1,966 | $0 | $1,966 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $38,982 | $41,244 | -$2,262 | $55 | $0 | $55 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $20,399 | $29,217 | -$8,818 | $2,317 | $0 | $2,317 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $35,607
- Program service revenue
- $68,899
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $9,430
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $12,583
- Printing, publications and postage
- $1,730
- Other expenses
- $78,903
- Program services (functional)
- $75,995
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $55
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,966
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,966
- Cash, savings and investments
- $1,966
- Gross receipts
- $104,506
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Jones | Executive Director | 2 | $0 |
| Connie Rayford | Board Chairperson | 2 | $0 |
| Jennifer Jones | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Devon Adams | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| Reginald Thomas | Legal Counsel | 1 | $0 |
| Farin Jones | Sergeant at Arms | 1 | $0 |
| Charles Trumbo | Chaplain and Nominations Chair | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Jones | Executive Director | 2 | $0 |
| Connie Rayford | Board Chairperson | 2 | $0 |
| Jennifer Jones | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Devon Adams | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| Reginald Thomas | Legal Counsel | 1 | $0 |
| Farin Jones | Sergeant at Arms | 1 | $0 |
| Charles Trumbo | Chaplain and Nominations Chair | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Jones | Executive Director | 2 | $0 |
| Connie Rayford | Board Chairperson | 2 | $0 |
| Jennifer Jones | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Devon Adams | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| Reginald Thomas | Legal Counsel | 1 | $0 |
| Farin Jones | Sergeant at Arms | 1 | $0 |
| Charles Trumbo | Chaplain and Nominations Chair | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 544 GREEN VALLEY DR, LEXINGTON, KY 40511-8851
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- 544 Green Valley Drive, Lexington KY 40511
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- Robert Jones, 544 Green Valley Drive, Lexington KY 40511
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Jennifer Jones, Secretary
- Phone
- (859) 608-2175
- Website
- www.laashof.com
- Return prepared by
- Bourne Bookkeeping & Admin Srvcs
Mission
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.
Program accomplishments
- Hundreds 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 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.Expenses $63,412 · grants $1,845
- 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.Expenses $7,500 · grants $7,500
- LAASHOF's 2nd 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.Expenses $5,083
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 85-3390189
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2021
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,966
- Income (IRS master file)
- $104,506
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $104,506 | $102,646 | $1,966 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $38,982 | $41,244 | $55 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $20,399 | $29,217 | $2,317 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Robert Jones | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 85-3390189).
Questions about LEXINGTON AFRICAN-AMERICAN SPORTS HALL OF FAME INCORPORATED
- What is the EIN of LEXINGTON AFRICAN-AMERICAN SPORTS HALL OF FAME INCORPORATED?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LEXINGTON AFRICAN-AMERICAN SPORTS HALL OF FAME INCORPORATED is 85-3390189.
- Is LEXINGTON AFRICAN-AMERICAN SPORTS HALL OF FAME INCORPORATED tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
- Are donations to LEXINGTON AFRICAN-AMERICAN SPORTS HALL OF FAME INCORPORATED tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LEXINGTON AFRICAN-AMERICAN SPORTS HALL OF FAME INCORPORATED 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 LEXINGTON AFRICAN-AMERICAN SPORTS HALL OF FAME INCORPORATED due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did LEXINGTON AFRICAN-AMERICAN SPORTS HALL OF FAME INCORPORATED last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of LEXINGTON AFRICAN-AMERICAN SPORTS HALL OF FAME INCORPORATED?
- The 990-N for 2021 names Robert Jones.
- Who are the officers and directors of LEXINGTON AFRICAN-AMERICAN SPORTS HALL OF FAME INCORPORATED?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does LEXINGTON AFRICAN-AMERICAN SPORTS HALL OF FAME INCORPORATED have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $104,506, expenses of $102,646 and total assets of $1,966 at year end.
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