EIN 56-1149607

Special Olympics North Carolina

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
43
Year formed
1971
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
SONC provides sports training and competition for individuals with intellectual disabilities, promoting physical fitness and social inclusion through year-round programs.
Total revenues
$6,015,826
2023
Total expenses
$6,529,922
2023
Total assets
$11,703,331
2023
Num. employees
43
2023

Program areas at Special Olympics North Carolina

Special Olympics North Carolina, Inc. (the organization or sonc) is a nonprofit corporation authorized and accredited by Special Olympics, incorporated (soi). The organization was established in 1971 to improve the physical, social, and psychological development of citizens with intellectual disabilities through successful experiences in sports training, health programs and competitions. Based on information collected for the Special Olympics 2023 global athlete census, sonc involved 34,387 athletes and unified partners (those without intellectual disabilities) throughout North Carolina in 20 sports with 526 events supported by 2,326 certified coaches. Special Olympics unified champion schools resulted in activities for 17,984 students in 581 schools throughout the state. In our work to improve the health of Special Olympics athletes, 13,182 participants were involved in partner up power up, a multi-week health education and fitness program done at home or in the classroom.
In a typical year, Special Olympics relies on the energy, expertise, and commitment of over 43,000 volunteers each year to carry out year-round sports training, competition, and health/wellness opportunities for nearly 40,000 registered athletes. Special Olympics recruits volunteers of all ages, backgrounds, and availability to serve roles that include event planning, athlete outreach, coordination of logistics, sport development team members, recruitment of other volunteers, unified champion schools, health initiatives, and much more. Volunteer coaches are essential to providing quality experiences for participating athletes, and through the Special Olympics North Carolina coaches' certification process these volunteers are trained to meet the unique needs of people with intellectual disabilities.
The 2023 year was one of 95% reengagement for Special Olympics North Carolina in terms of the implementation of the Special Olympics mission because of the covid-19 pandemic that began in North Carolina in march 2020. A few local programs (county) spring games were not held in 2023 simply due to volunteer leadership changes. In-person trainings and competition events returned to the level of 2019 participation. Some aspects of virtual options continue with schools because of the popularity of having online sessions conducted for the benefit of students throughout the state. Several out-of-state sports events had sonc athletes competing in events featuring softball, golf, powerlifting, and bowling to name a few.

Who funds Special Olympics North Carolina

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Special OlympicsProgram Assistance$1,275,548
Credit Suisse Americas FoundationGeneral Operating$77,710
University ImpactTo Support$50,000
...and 58 more grants received totalling $1,779,967

Personnel at Special Olympics North Carolina

NameTitleCompensation
Keith L FishburnePresident and Chief Executive Officer$187,000
Chiquana DancyChair$0
Allen OliverTreasurer$0
Jason AnsonSecretary$0
Ken SmithVice Chair$0
...and 2 more key personnel

Financials for Special Olympics North Carolina

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$4,476,900
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$250,788
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$20,345
Net income from fundraising events$1,231,928
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$35,865
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$6,015,826

Form 990s for Special Olympics North Carolina

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-05-13990View PDF
2022-122023-05-12990View PDF
2021-122022-05-16990View PDF
2020-122021-05-26990View PDF
2019-122020-11-18990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s
Data update history
August 20, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 9, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
July 31, 2024
Received grants
Identified 9 new grant, including a grant for $32,261 from American Online Giving Foundation
July 16, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
May 19, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $12,404 from Cumberland Community Foundation (CCF)
Nonprofit Types
Sports competitionsSports organizationsCharities
Issues
Human servicesSports
Characteristics
LobbyingFundraising eventsPeer-to-peer fundraisingState / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
2200 Gateway Centre Blvd 201
Morrisville, NC 27560
Metro area
Raleigh-Cary, NC
County
Wake County, NC
Website URL
sonc.net/ 
Phone
(919) 719-7662
Facebook page
SpecialOlympicsNC 
IRS details
EIN
56-1149607
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1971
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
N70: Amateur Sports Competitions
NAICS code, primary
7113: Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events
Parent/child status
Independent
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