LEXINGTON AFRICAN-AMERICAN SPORTS HALL OF FAME INCORPORATED

Programs

1. 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…

   $63,412 spentof which $1,845 as grants
   83% of program spending

2. 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.

   $7,500 spentof which $7,500 as grants
   10% of program spending

3. 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.

   $5,083 spent
   7% of program spending

The 3 programs described on its FY2025 Form 990-EZ. Program spending in total: $75,995.