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Addison Hutchison Foundation

EIN 84-2876442 · Mooresville, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood79 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To support our youth through educational, athletic and spiritual support. These areas are critical for the growth and development of each and every child. We aim to help foster that growth through the foundation and it's continued research in Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP).

Income
$41,197
Spending
$51,429
Reserves
30.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 75%

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 79 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 30.5 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 25% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 (8)
  1. $222 spent. Annual Lakeshore Elementary & Middle School Scholarship "Grit & Grin" award is awarded to at least two deserving students who don't necessarily have the best grades but have not given up and have great attitudes and are willing to show empathy and assistance to fellow classmates. This award benefits children each year. This award is given in Addison's memory.
  2. Mecklenburg Church Summer & Fall Retreats: to assist otherwise underprivileged children in participating in a spiritual summer camp with their church, $150 per student, benefiting 34 kids
  3. Education program donation supporting "Girls who Code" in the STEM program at Elementary School grades 3-5. This donation provided supplies for at least 10 students.
  4. Donation for to LakeShore Elementary & Lake Ridge school to assist in paying the balances of school lunch accounts in the two schools benefiting an unknown number of underpriveldged students.
  5. Supporting the Lake Norman Varsity Cheer team by donating to the annual Cheer banquet. This benefited 18 highschool athletes. Support for the Lake Norman Varsity Soccer Program by donating to the annual banquet. Again, benefiting a team of athletes.
  6. Supporting Girls on the Run in Iredell County. This support was for 6 teams in Title 1 for the local communities.
  7. Support Various Gymnastic organizations for underprivileged students to participate in a sport they would otherwise not have access to. Flying High Academy 2 students, Harris YMCA 3 students, River City Gymnastics 2 students, Soar Moor Gymnastics 1 student.
  8. Provided Assistance toward a service dog for an Epiletic Patient - Knox Service Dog

Source: Form 990EZ 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 October 13, 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 September 2019.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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