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The Herb Brooks Foundation

EIN 41-1493766 · White Bear Lk, MN

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood73 out of 100GovernanceGood88 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

GROW THE BASE OF HOCKEY GIVE KIDS A POSITIVE HOCKEY EXPERIENCE AND AN OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN LIFE LESSONS.

Income
$79,289
Spending
$94,884
Spent on programs
63%
Reserves
19.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 79%
Employees
0
Volunteers
20

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

Good: 73 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 19.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 20% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    63% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Good: 88 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports 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 (2)
  1. $60,178 spent. RINK RATS PROGRAM: THE RINK RATS PROGRAM IS A LEARN TO SKATE/HOCKEY PROGRAM FOR TWIN CITIES YOUTH WITH REGULAR, POSITIVE ACTIVITY UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF CARING ADULTS. THE PROGRAM ENGAGES YOUTH THROUGH THE SPORT OF HOCKEY, BY INTRODUCING YOUTH AGES 7 TO 12 YEARS OLD TO THE GAME OF HOCKEY. THE RINK RATS PROGRAM IS A HUGE STEP TOWARDS, AS HERB SAID IT, WIDENING THE PYRAMID. MEANING, THE SPORT OF HOCKEY IS NOT CONSIDERED BY MANY YOUNG PEOPLE BECAUSE OF THE OVER-ORGANIZATION AND EMPHASIS ON ULTRA COMPETITIVE PLAY - ESPECIALLY FOR INNER-CITY YOUTH. THE HERB BROOKS FOUNDATION WANTS TO LET KIDS LIVING IN THE TWIN CITIES REAP THE WONDERFUL BENEFITS OF PLAYING IN A VERY FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT THAT FOCUSES ON THE POSITIVE DEVELOPMENT OF THE YOUTH.
  2. THE HERB BROOKS HOCKEY CLINIC: THE H B HOCKEY CLINIC PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR EXISTING INNER CITY PLAYERS TO RECEIVE THE HIGHEST QUALITY INSTRUCTION AT THE HBTC AT NO COST TO PLAYERS OR ORGANIZATIONS. ONE 2 HOUR SESSION PER WEEK OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING AT THE HBTC & HERB BROOKS RINK IF PROVIDED AT NO COST TO THE PLAYERS. THIS PROGRAM COVERS 4 WEEKS AND INCLUDES APPORXIMATELY 100 SKATERS. ELEMENTARY SKATING PROGRAM: THIS PROGRAM RUNS FOR 4 WEEKS STARTING ON OR ABOUT THE END OF MARCH AND GOES FOR 4 WEEKS. THIS IS AN EXTENSION OF THE RICK RATS PROGRAM FOR THE BOYS AND GIRLS THAT ATTEND SEWARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. THE ON ICE PROGRAM IS DIRECTED BY THE COACHING STAFF AT AUGSBURG COLLEGE AND THE STUDENTS ARE TRANSPORTED TO AND FROM SEWARD TO AUGSBURG VIA MORRIE'S AUTOMOTIVE GROUP VANS.

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

  1. 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 October 13, 2026.

  2. 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 November 6, 2026.

  3. 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 October 13, 2026.

  4. 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 October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since February 1986.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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 November 4, 2026.

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