The Charlotte Sports Foundation is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization created in 2013 to provide leadership for sports-based initiatives that enhance the economy and quality of life in the Charlotte region. We provide unique events and business opportunities around professional, collegiate and amateur sporting events. Our efforts are intended to create a positive economic impact in the region as well as to enhance the quality of life.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Recreation & Sports organizations in North Carolina.
- Base
- $413k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $42k
- Base
- $256k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $41k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Director Above 90th percentile | $413k | — | — | $42k | $472k $516k |
Chief Operating Officer 75th to 90th percentilevs Recreation & Sports peers nationwide | $256k | — | — | $41k | $311k $340k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 38 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at Charlotte Sports Foundation equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for recreation & sports organizations is 8%.
Based on 7,435 recreation & sports organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about Charlotte Sports Foundation
What does the Chief Executive Officer of Charlotte Sports Foundation earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of Charlotte Sports Foundation received $472,405 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Recreation & Sports organizations in North Carolina: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at Charlotte Sports Foundation compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Recreation & Sports organizations in North Carolina, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at Charlotte Sports Foundation falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at Charlotte Sports Foundation equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for recreation & sports organizations is 8%.
What are Charlotte Sports Foundation's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, Charlotte Sports Foundation reported $23.3M in total revenue and $21.7M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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