Blake Dingman & Jake Dunham Holderwide Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
In the desert, HolderWide is synonymous with going full throttle. In life, HolderWide means giving life all that youve got Blake & Jake lived their short lives with the HolderWide attitude. Their adventurous spirits were contagious and they lived life to the fullest. Our StoryOn the evening of November 7th, 2018, an unspeakable act of evil took 12 precious lives in a shooting at Borderline Bar and Grill located in Thousand Oaks, California. Blake Dingman & Jake Dunham, both age 21, were among those killed that night. These two young men had an incredible zest for life and loved the adventure of off-roading and time spent with friends and family. In the days that followed the shooting, a group of the boys closest friends set out to honor them by creating a beautiful memorial on a hill overlooking Blake & Jakes favorite camping spot at Spangler Hills in Ridgecrest, California. This close-knit group of friends had spent many years there camping, riding, and enjoying all the adventure that
- Income
- $41,297
- Spending
- $41,718
- Reserves
- 0.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- other income, 69%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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, 2025, 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)
- $41,168 spent. Each year, family and friends of Blake & Jake have come to "Dirt Diggers", Spangler Hills on the anniversary of the tragedy to remember their two friends and participate in a desert ride in their honor. In 2021, the Blake Dingman & Jake Dunham HolderWide Foundation was formed with the determination that this tragic event would not let evil win but would Overcome evil with good by helping others. Both boys were the first to answer the call at any hour from a friend needing help. The HolderWide Ride is our way of continuing to answer that call. Funds collected each year through the ride benefit chosen individuals in Southern California who have sustained catastrophic, life altering injuries while enjoying the off-road adventures these boys lived for.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since November 2021.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.
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