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Henderson Silver Knights Foundation Inc

EIN 85-3395441 · Las Vegas, NV

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceWeak29 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE HENDERSON SILVER KNIGHTS FOUNDATION IS A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION THAT SERVES AS THE PRIMARY CHARITABLE LINK BETWEEN THE AHL TEAM AND THE LAS VEGAS COMMUNITY.THROUGH OUR NAMESAKE FOUNDATION, THE HENDERSON SILVER KNIGHTS SUPPORT LAS VEGAS NON-PROFITS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE EVERY DAY VIA DIRECT GRANTS AND FUNDRAISING PARTNERSHIPS. THESE INIATIVES ARE FUNDED THROUGH CORPORATE SPONSORSHIPS, TICKET SALES, SIGNATURE EVENTS, IN-GAME PROGRAMS, AND MERCHANDISE SALES. OUR PLAYERS, COACHES AND STAFF ENTHUSIASTICALLY SET THE EXAMPLE FOR OUR LOYAL FANS, WHOM WE HOPE TO ENCOURAGE TO BECOME AGENTS OF GROWTH AND CHANGE THEMSELVES.

Income
$146,048
Spending
$111,641
Spent on programs
67%
Reserves
25.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 69%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$257,965, president

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

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 25.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 24% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    67% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 26 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

Weak: 29 out of 100. Higher than 10% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    0 of 5

    Reports that it does not keep 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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. $48,500 spent. THROUGH OUR NAMESAKE FOUNDATION, THE HENDERSON SILVER KNIGHTS SUPPORT LAS VEGAS NON-PROFITS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE EVERY DAY VIA DIRECT GRANTS AND FUNDRAISING PARTNERSHIPS.
  2. $15,000 spent. THE FOUNDATION ALSO FOCUSES ON A) SECURING THE FUTURE OF LAS VEGAS MILITARY, FIRST RESPONDERS, AND THEIR FAMILIES, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO HAVE SUFFERED A SACRIFICE FOR THE GREATER GOOD AND B) FOSTERING THE PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, AND EMOTIONAL GROWTH OF LAS VEGAS YOUTH, WITH EMPHASIS ON SPORTS.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since December 2020.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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