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Nonprofit · EIN 87-3225169

HOOD HUGGERS FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · ASHEVILLE, NC 28806

Financials

$546K$340K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of HOOD HUGGERS FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$545,801$340,045$205,756$277,363$29,025$248,338
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$533,259
of which government grants
$1,006
Program service revenue
$12,241
Investment income
$301
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$130,520
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$141,758
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$5,000
Occupancy
$1,750
Travel
$1,419
Program services (functional)
$295,954
Management and general (functional)
$24,983
Fundraising (functional)
$19,108

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$42,582
Total assets, end of year
$277,363
Total liabilities, end of year
$29,025
Net assets, end of year
$248,338
Net assets without donor restrictions
-$1,662
Net assets with donor restrictions
$250,000
Gross receipts
$545,801
Employees
9
Volunteers
250
Year formed
2021
State of legal domicile
NC

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 / weekCompensation
SAFI MARTINEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$59,642
DEWAYNE BARTONBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ABBY FELDERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
M Z YEHUDAHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CHAD CONATYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
BELLAMY CRAWFORDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
21 MARDELL CIR, ASHEVILLE, NC 28806-3532
In care of
% SAFI MARTIN
Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
21 Mardell Circle, Asheville NC 28806
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
SAFI MARTIN, SAME AS ABOVE, ASHEVILLE, NC 28806
Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
DeWayne Barton, 21 Mardell Circle, Asheville NC 28806
Signed the 990
SAFI MARTIN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(828) 275-5305
Return prepared by
RICH AND BANDER LLP

Mission

HOOD HUGGERS FOUNDATION RESTORES THE GRASSROOTS REGENERATIVE WELL-BEING OF OUR COMMUNITIES USING THE ARTS, ENVIRONMENT, AND SOCIAL ENTERPRISE.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • UNDER INSTRUCTION (WORKFORCE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE) - PROVIDES WORKFORCE TRAINING, JOB PLACEMENT, AND ENTREPRENEURIAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES, PARTICULARLY IN CONSTRUCTION, GREEN INDUSTRIES, AND SOCIAL ENTERPRISE. THIS INCLUDES YOUTHBUILD, WHICH PREPARES PARTICIPANTS FOR LIVING-WAGE EMPLOYMENT WHILE CONTRIBUTING TO DISASTER RECOVERY AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
    Expenses $175,400 · revenue $10,744
  • PEACE GARDENS & MARKET - A COMMUNITY MICRO-FARM AND OUTDOOR EDUCATION SPACE THAT PROMOTES FOOD JUSTICE, ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP, AND CULTURAL PRESERVATION. IT OFFERS FREE PRODUCE TO LOCAL ELDERS, HANDS-ON LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES, AND HOSTS YOUTH-LED AND COMMUNITY EVENTS.
    Expenses $45,763 · revenue $693
  • BLUE NOTE JUNCTION - A DEVELOPING MIXED-USE COMMUNITY RESILIENCY HUB IN WEST ASHEVILLES HISTORIC BURTON STREET NEIGHBORHOOD, FEATURING A COMMERCIAL KITCHEN, MARKET, ARTS AND HEALING SPACES, AND FUTURE AFFORDABLE HOUSING. IT SUPPORTS CLIMATE RESILIENCE, APPALACHIAN/WNC CULTURAL HERITAGE, AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY THROUGH SMALL BUSINESS SUPPORT.
    Expenses $74,791 · revenue $804

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-N on file

IRS record

EIN
87-3225169
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2022
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$277,363
Income (IRS master file)
$545,801

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$545,801$340,045$277,363IRS
990-N for 2023
Officer: DeWayne Barton
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2022
Officer: Sharon Martin
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 87-3225169).

Questions about HOOD HUGGERS FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of HOOD HUGGERS FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of HOOD HUGGERS FOUNDATION is 87-3225169.
Is HOOD HUGGERS FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
Are donations to HOOD HUGGERS FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does HOOD HUGGERS FOUNDATION 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 HOOD HUGGERS FOUNDATION 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 HOOD HUGGERS FOUNDATION 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 HOOD HUGGERS FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names SAFI MARTIN.
Who are the officers and directors of HOOD HUGGERS FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $59,642 (SAFI MARTIN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does HOOD HUGGERS FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $545,801, expenses of $340,045 and total assets of $277,363 at year end.

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