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Mfha Foundation

EIN 54-1999844 · Middleburg, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MHFA Foundations Mission is to help preserve the sport of foxhunting for future generations.

Income
$239,836
Spending
$302,201
Spent on programs
69%
Reserves
74.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 72%
Employees
0
Highest pay
$163,901, former 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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 74.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 26% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 667% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    69% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 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 96% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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. $208,995 spent. THE MFHA FOUNDATION IS A 501 (C)(3) ORGANIZATION. MFHA FOUNDATIONS MISSION IS TO HELP PRESERVE THE SPORT OF FOXHUNTING FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS. MFHA FOUNDATION ACCOMPLISHES THIS BY WORKING HAND-IN-HAND WITH MFHA AND MANY OTHER ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS TO PROVIDE INFORMATION AND PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE SPORT OF FOXHUNTING, PROMOTE THE CONSERVATION OF LANDS, FACILITATE THE PRESERVATION OF NATURAL HABITATS, AND SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGE RESEARCH ON HEALTH, WELFARE AND TRAINING OF HOUNDS AND HORSES. IT IS SUPPORTED BY FIVE VOLUNTEER DIRECTORS. FROM THOSE FIVE DIRECTORS, TWO ARE APPOINTED OFFICERS.
  2. NOT ONLY DOES MFHA FOUNDATION CONDUCT ITS OWN ACIVITIES, BUT IT ALSO HAS TAKEN ON THE ROLE OF RAISING FUNDS FOR ALL CHARITABLE ANDEDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND ENDEAVORS ASSOCIATED WITH THE MASTERS OF FOXHUNTING GROUP. MFHA FOUNDATION SUPPORTS AND OFFERS PROGRAMS INCLUDING PROVIDING CONSERVATON AND HABITAT-PRESERVATION INFORMATION AND EDUCTONAL MATERIALS; PUBLISHING FOX HUNTING RELATED BOOKS, CDS, TAPES AND VIDEOS; AND CONDUCTING SEMINARS COVERING ALL ELEMENTS OF THE SPORT, INCLUDING THE BREEDING, TRAINING AND HUNTING HOUNDS, SUPPORTING RESEARCH THAT CONTRIBUTES TO HOUND HEALTH AND DISEASE PREVENTION, ACODE OF HUNTING PRACTICES THAT PROVIDED STANDARDS FOR ITS MEMBERS TO ASSURE ALL ASPECTS OF THE SPORT CONTRIBUTE TO GOOD SPORTING PRACTICES AND HUMANE TREATMENT OF DOMESTIC AND WILD ANIMALS, (CONTINUED) INFORMATION ON THREATS TO FOXHUNTINGS CONTINUED SURVIVAL,GAME MANAGEMENT, HISTORICAL TREATISES, AND HOW TO ENJOY YOURSELF MORE FULLY AS A MEMBER OF THE MOUNTED FIELD. MFHA FOUNDATION REMAINS DEDICATED TO THE EDUCATONAL MISSION AND PROGRAMS STARTED BY MASTERS OF FOXHOUNDS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION AND WILL CONTINUE TO PROVIDE AND DEVELOP SUCH PROGRAMS. PROMOTING KNOWLEDGE OF THE BASIS FOR AND THE VALUE OF TRADITONAL FIELD SPORTS IS THE MOST EFFECTIVE WAY TO DEAL WITH PUBLIC MEDIA THAT MIGHT OTHERWISE EXPLOIT IGNORANCE OF FIELD SPORTS BY DISTORTING AND MISREPRESENTING THEM IN STORIES OPPOSED TO MOUNTED FOXHUNTING AND OTHER OUTDOOR PURSUITS.THE MFHA NATIONAL OFFICE SUPPORTS MFHA FOUNDATIONS ACTIVITIES AND MISSIONS. THE MFHA OFFICE STAFF HANDLES COMMUNICATIONS ACCOUNTING AND (CONTINUED)PUBLICATION FOR MFHA FOUNDATION. MFHA STAFF ALSO HANDLES OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PLANNING AND ARRANGING MEETINGS, PANEL DISCUSSIONS, PUBLISHING EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS ASSOCIATED WITH ALL ASPECTS OF TOPICS IMPORTANT TO FOXHUNTING AND ITS FUTURE, AS WELL AS ENSURING CHARITABLE SOLICITATION REGISTRATIONS ARE COMPLETE. MFHA FOUNDATION PAYS FAIR MARKET VALUE FOR THESE SERVICES. MFHA FOUNDATION PURCHASES SERVICES FROM MFHA, PAYING THE ACTUAL COST OF EMPLOYEE TIME SPENT ON FOUNDATION MATTERS BASED ON THE ACTUAL NUMBER OF HOURS EACH EMPLOYEE SPENDS ON MFHA FOUNDATION ACTIVITIES, AND OTHER EMPLOYEE COSTS. THIS IS DONE USING A RATIO OF THE PERCENTAGE OF TIME EACH EMLOYEE SPENDS ON EACH OF THE ENTITIESS ACTIITIES.

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 November 2000.

    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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