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Nonprofit · EIN 81-5478336

VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS FOUNDATION INC

Tax-exempt · LAS VEGAS, NV 89135

Financials

$5.1M$2.7M2023$5.2M$2.6M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS FOUNDATION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$5,194,001$2,625,366$2,568,635$9,844,581$259,652$9,584,929
December 31, 2023990$5,081,109$2,658,470$2,422,639$7,332,476$316,182$7,016,294
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$2,057,301
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$409,286
Net income from fundraising events
$1,852,336
Net income from gaming
$875,078
Other revenue
$2,727,414

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$1,823,500
Other salaries and wages
$408,878
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$461,359
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$37,200
Travel
$22,731
Depreciation
$4,675
Program services (functional)
$2,153,610
Management and general (functional)
$206,043
Fundraising (functional)
$265,713

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$7,332,476
Total assets, end of year
$9,844,581
Total liabilities, end of year
$259,652
Net assets, end of year
$9,584,929
Land, buildings and equipment
$11,969
Net assets without donor restrictions
$9,584,929
Gross receipts
$6,703,338
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2017
State of legal domicile
NV

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgs
KIM FRANKPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0$257,965
WILLIAM P FOLEY IIMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
PETER SADOWSKISECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
GEORGE MCPHEEMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KERRY BUBOLZMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
BRYAN COYTREASURER
Officer
1$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgs
KIM FRANKPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0$257,233
DERYK ENGELLANDSPECIAL ASSISTANT
Highest-paid employee
40$0$155,000
WILLIAM P FOLEY IIMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
PETER SADOWSKISECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
GEORGE MCPHEEMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KERRY BUBOLZMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
BRYAN COYTREASURER
Officer
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1550 S PAVILION CENTER DR, LAS VEGAS, NV 89135-2964
In care of
% KIM FRANK
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
KIM FRANK, 1550 S PAVILION CENTER DRIVE, LAS VEGAS, NV 89135
Signed the 990
KIM FRANK, PRESIDENT
Phone
(702) 790-2654
Return prepared by
RUBINBROWN LLP

Mission

THE VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS FOUNDATION IS A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION THAT SERVES AS THE PRIMARY CHARITABLE LINK BETWEEN THE NHL TEAM AND THE LAS VEGAS COMMUNITY.THROUGH OUR NAMESAKE FOUNDATION, THE VEGAS GOLDEN 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. AS LAS VEGAS' FIRST MAJOR PROFESSIONAL SPORTS TEAM, THE VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS RECOGNIZE AND EMBRACE OUR DUTY TO STREGTHEN AND INSPIRE OUR COMMUNITY.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.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • THROUGH OUR NAMESAKE FOUNDATION, THE VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS SUPPORT LAS VEGAS NON-PROFITS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE EVERY DAY VIA DIRECT GRANTS AND FUNDRAISING PARTNERSHIPS.
    Expenses $1,823,500 · grants $1,823,500
  • 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.
    Expenses $330,110

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
81-5478336
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2017
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$9,844,581
Income (IRS master file)
$6,703,338

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$5,194,001$2,625,366$9,844,581IRS
990December 2023$5,081,109$2,658,470$7,332,476XML
990December 2022$4,237,650$2,807,332$5,137,335IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 81-5478336).

Questions about VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS FOUNDATION INC

What is the EIN of VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS FOUNDATION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS FOUNDATION INC is 81-5478336.
Is VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
Are donations to VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS FOUNDATION INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS FOUNDATION INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names KIM FRANK.
Who are the officers and directors of VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS FOUNDATION INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $5,194,001, expenses of $2,625,366 and total assets of $9,844,581 at year end.

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