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Hugh M Hefner Foundation

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$27.8k (2023)

Expenses
$415k (2023)

Total Assets
$506k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$8.37k (2023)

Years with multiple filings
Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$27,842
Expenses
$415,039
Net Income
-$387,197
Net Assets
$497,726
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $17,996
64.6%
Sales of Assets $9,846
35.4%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $399,944
96.4%
Compensation of Officers* $96,000
23.1%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $506,095
Total Liabilities $8,369
Net Assets $497,726
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Amanda Warren (Secretary) $96,000 $0
Michael R Whalen (Vice President) $0 $0
Amanda Warren (Treasurer) $0 $0
Crystal Hefner (President) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$10,388
Expenses
$726,887
Net Income
-$716,499
Net Assets
$884,923
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $59
0.6%
Dividends $12,112
> 100%
Sales of Assets -$1,783
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $705,149
97.0%
Compensation of Officers* $120,000
16.5%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $905,556
Total Liabilities $20,633
Net Assets $884,923
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Amanda Warren (Secretary) $120,000 $0
Michael R Whalen (Vice President) $0 $0
Amanda Warren (Treasurer) $0 $0
Crystal Hefner (President) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$17,139
Expenses
$422,750
Net Income
-$405,611
Net Assets
$1,601,422
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $139
0.8%
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $17,000
99.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $402,610
95.2%
Compensation of Officers* $94,615
22.4%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,610,945
Total Liabilities $9,523
Net Assets $1,601,422
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Amanda Warren (Secretary) $94,615 $0
Michael R Whalen (Treasurer) $0 $0
Christie Hefner (President) $0 $0
Crystal Hefner (Vice President) $0 $0
Cooper Hefner (Vice President) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$21,698
Expenses
$518,932
Net Income
-$497,234
Net Assets
$1,599,561
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $32,549
> 100%
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $465,360
89.7%
Compensation of Officers* $120,000
23.1%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,604,364
Total Liabilities $4,803
Net Assets $1,599,561
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Amanda Warren (Secretary) $120,000 $0
Michael R Whalen (Treasurer) $0 $0
Christie Hefner (President) $0 $0
Crystal Hefner (Vice President) $0 $0
Cooper Hefner (Vice President) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$762,665
Expenses
$891,908
Net Income
-$129,243
Net Assets
$2,096,795
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $42,542
5.6%
Dividends $7,490
1.0%
Sales of Assets $29,112
3.8%
Other Income $683,521
89.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $829,061
93.0%
Compensation of Officers* $156,000
17.5%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,121,571
Total Liabilities $24,776
Net Assets $2,096,795
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Amanda Warren (Secretary) $120,000 $0
Michael R Whalen (Treasurer) $36,000 $0
Christie Hefner (President) $0 $0
Crystal Hefner (Vice President) $0 $0
Cooper Hefner (Vice President) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$1,767,293
Expenses
$614,230
Net Income
$1,153,063
Net Assets
$2,226,038
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $6,000
0.3%
Interest Revenue $2,502
0.1%
Dividends $14,537
0.8%
Sales of Assets $34,955
2.0%
Other Income $1,709,299
96.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $603,905
98.3%
Compensation of Officers* $142,154
23.1%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,226,038
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $2,226,038
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Amanda Warren (Secretary) $106,154 $0
Michael R Whalen (Treasurer) $36,000 $0
Christie Hefner (President) $0 $0
Crystal Hefner (Vice President) $0 $0
Cooper Hefner (Vice President) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$61,467
Expenses
$502,641
Net Income
-$441,174
Net Assets
$1,072,975
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $19,406
31.6%
Sales of Assets $37,024
60.2%
Other Income $5,037
8.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $491,335
97.8%
Compensation of Officers* $45,152
9.0%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,072,975
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,072,975
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Michael R Whalen Esq (Secretary/Director) $36,000 $0
Amanda Warren (Treasurer/Director) $9,152 $0
Christie Hefner (President/Director) $0 $0
Richard S Rosenzweig (Vice President/Director) $0 $0
Crystal Hefner (Vice President/Director) $0 $0
Cooper Hefner (Vice President/Director) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$264,690
Expenses
$146,260
Net Income
$118,430
Net Assets
$1,514,149
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $236,113
89.2%
Interest Revenue $27
0.0%
Dividends $24,017
9.1%
Sales of Assets $252
0.1%
Other Income $4,281
1.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $134,234
91.8%
Compensation of Officers* $63,456
43.4%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,514,149
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,514,149
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Michael R Whalen Esq (Secretary/Director) $36,000 $0
Amanda Warren (Executive Director) $27,456 $0
Gary Iskowitzcpa (Treas/Dir) $0 $0
Anthony M Glassman Esq (Director) $0 $0
Hugh M Hefner (President) $0 $0
Christie Hefner (Director) $0 $0
Richard S Rosenzweig (Vice President & Director) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$252,296
Expenses
$129,643
Net Income
$122,653
Net Assets
$1,395,719
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $237,956
94.3%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $17,435
6.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $127,323
98.2%
Compensation of Officers* $34,728
26.8%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,395,719
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,395,719

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$284,742
Expenses
$220,832
Net Income
$63,910
Net Assets
$1,273,066
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $225,848
79.3%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $27,552
9.7%
Sales of Assets $31,342
11.0%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $209,878
95.0%
Compensation of Officers* $61,456
27.8%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,273,066
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,273,066

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$333,513
Expenses
$286,274
Net Income
$47,239
Net Assets
$1,209,156
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $261,373
78.4%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $25,534
7.7%
Sales of Assets $46,606
14.0%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $277,614
97.0%
Compensation of Officers* $52,080
18.2%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,209,156
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,209,156

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$314,319
Expenses
$198,275
Net Income
$116,044
Net Assets
$1,163,119
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $236,829
75.3%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $26,340
8.4%
Sales of Assets $51,150
16.3%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $186,439
94.0%
Compensation of Officers* $28,000
14.1%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,163,119
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,163,119

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$306,793
Expenses
$184,020
Net Income
$122,773
Net Assets
$1,044,189
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $240,386
78.4%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $28,008
9.1%
Sales of Assets $38,399
12.5%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $176,965
96.2%
Compensation of Officers* $13,800
7.5%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,044,189
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,044,189

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$169,684
Expenses
$97,975
Net Income
$71,709
Net Assets
$931,300
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $118,478
69.8%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $27,371
16.1%
Sales of Assets $25,475
15.0%
Other Income -$1,640
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $94,110
96.1%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $931,300
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $931,300

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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