The Harold Hunter Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO USE SKATEBOARDING AS A VEHICLE TO PROVIDE UNDERSERVED YOUTH WITH VALUABLE LIFE EXPERIENCES THAT NURTURE INDIVIDUAL CREATIVITY, RESOURCEFULNESS, AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF LIFE SKILLS.
- Income
- $232,106
- Spending
- $453,643
- Spent on programs
- 78%
- Reserves
- 2.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 99%
- Employees
- 17
- Volunteers
- 38
- Highest pay
- $51,711, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 35 out of 100. Higher than 11% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 2.3 months of spending.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 47% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 95% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 59% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1578% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 93% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 258 of 8 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (1)
- $355,727 spent. HHF PROVIDES MENTORSHIP, LIFE SKILLS WORKSHOPS, AND PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT DESIGNED TO HELP YOUTH OVERCOME BARRIERS BY NURTURING THE DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL AND SELF-MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES AS WELL AS GUIDING SKATERS THROUGH THE PROCESS OF POST-SECONDARY CAREER EXPLORATION. COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS Skate Clinics Our open-enrollment outreach-based program that serves as the primary point of entry into all HHF programs, events, and opportunity. Locations of open skate clinics are posted weekly on our Instagram page. Skate Camp Program In our SKATE CAMP motivated teen skaters (age 14-17) participate in HHF's year-round Skate Program and are invited to our amazing week away in the mountains of NY state for a week of skating, swimming, camping, hiking, bonding, and so much more! Women & Girls Initiative The Women & Girls Initiative is a pioneering program designed to empower and engage girls at a younger age in the world of skateboarding. This initiative creates a safe and supportive space for organic mentorship between women and girls, fostering connections within the traditionally male-dominated sport. LGBTQIA+ Initiative HHF's Women & LGBTQIA+ Initiative seeks to provide support, advocacy and opportunity to skateboarders in the NYC area who identify as women and/or LGBTQIA+. Men's Mental Health Initiative The Men's Health Initiative focuses on male-identifying skaters and their impact within the skateboard community. We host a series of workshops and events that support men's ability to listen, learn, and become better allies and role models. Rider Development Program This initiative provides structured support to talented competitive skateboarders, who often face unique challenges due to their singular focus on skateboarding. It ensures they can balance their passion for skateboarding with other essential life goals. Creative Careers Program This program offers pathways to skateboarding adjacent careers, helping young individuals explore and pursue creative professions that align with their passion for skateboarding. Workforce Development This component creates internship opportunities for young adults, offering them structured work environments to gain valuable experience and prepare for their future careers. Grow With Google Grow With Google @ HHF is a collaboration between Google and HHF to provide NYC skateboarders scholarships for Google Career Certificates, which is a self-paced, online training program that offers professional certificates in the fast-growing high-demand fields of project management, user experience (UX) design, data analytics, digital marketing & e-commerce, and IT support.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 2008.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.
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