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Wooden Hawk Foundation

EIN 93-4204723 · Evergreen, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Wooden Hawk Foundation Symbolized a lasting Legacy that unites generations and fosters a sense of purpose, empathy, and social responsbility within the community.

Income
$157,576
Spending
$144,426
Reserves
1.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 80%

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

Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 9% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

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 (5)
  1. $127,727 spent. MOUNTAIN MUSIC FESTIVAL - OUR PREMIER EVENT BRINGS TOGETHER LOCAL COMMUNITY BUSINESSES AND OUR EVERGREEN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND CLUBS TO RAISE MONEY AND SHOW SUPPORT FOR OUR COMMUNITY, STUDENTS, AND THEIR INTERESTS AND FUTURES.
  2. $1,139 spent. FUTURES CENTER AT EVERGREEN HIGH SCHOOL - THE FC AT EHS IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH A PATH TO EVERY FUTURE THROUGH RESOURCES AND GUIDANCE TO PREPARE FOR WHATEVER CHALLENGES THEIR UNIQUE JOURNEY PRESENTS. SOON, WE WILL IMPLEMENT THIS SAME PPROGRAM AT CONIFER HIGH SCHOOL.
  3. $218 spent. ALUMNI CENTER AT EVERGREEN HIGH SCHOOL - FROM ALUMNI MENTORING STUDENTS TO BUSINESS NETWORKING, THIS INTERACTIVE PLATFORM AIMS TO BUILD ON A COMMUNITY SPIRIT OF HELPING EACH OTHER. SIIN, WE WILL IMPLEMENT THIS SAME PROGRAM AT CONIFER HIGH SCHOOL.
  4. $456 spent. ARTS IN SCHOOLS - AiC brings theater and choral programs directly to local K12 students at no cost. By countering budget cuts, AIS cultivates creativity, confidence, and connection, helping young people thrive both on stage and in life.
  5. $300 spent. JOCK BARTLEY NIGHT (ONE-TIME EVENT)- Jock Bartley, an original member of the band Firefall, presents an evening of song and storytelling to benefit the Wooden Hawk Foundation, Resilience 1220, and Center Stage.

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

  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 2025.

    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 January 2024.

    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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