In 1991, after several years of discussion and brainstorming, the North Carolina High School Athletic Association kicked off a multi-million dollar campaign to establish a fund which resulted in the NCHSAA Endowment Fund.  This effort was spear-headed by Charlie Adams, executive director of the NCHSAA, with the support of school personnel statewide.

Purpose:
The purpose of the NCHSAA Endowment Fund is three-fold:
•  to preserve and create opportunities for over 160,000 student-athletes involved in NCHSAA programs;
•  to provide a vehicle for North Carolinians to become involved actively in supporting wholesome programs that instill lifelong values in our young citizens;
•  to insure that the Association can continue to provide quality programs and services to its membership, including Olympic (non-revenue) sports, classified championships, and special programs.

What is the NCHSAA Endowment Fund?
     The fund exists through tax-free contributions from individuals, businesses, foundations, and endowment games.  Once the NCHSAA receives contributions, they are safely and wisely invested and donations received from businesses, individuals, and foundations are restricted for investment purposes only and cannot be used.  However, the interest generated from these moneys can be used to fund program needs within the NCHSAA. In addition, since 2000/2001, all member schools have received annual reimbursement funds from interest generated on the Endowment Fund. These reimbursements are calculated based on the number of student athletes at each respective school.  In the past seven years, a total of $670,000 has been sent back directly to the member schools.

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