Hugh M Hefner Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Hugh M Hefner Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in West Hollywood, California, registered in 1964, with $213,518 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
8581 Santa Monica Blvd 461, West Hollywood, CA, 90069 EIN 36-6108843 Since 1964
Revenue (FY2024)
$214K
▲ 666.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$385K
Net assets
$326K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
D
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Hugh M Hefner Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating10 mo reserves · -81% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Hugh M Hefner Foundation: 10 mo reserves · -81% margin earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Hugh M Hefner Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Hugh M Hefner Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 8581 Santa Monica Blvd 461, West Hollywood, CA, 90069
- City
- West Hollywood
- State
- California
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $265K (FY2016) to $214K (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $7,813Net assets $326K
Operating margin
-80.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$334K
Total liabilities
$7,813
Net assets
$326K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $213,518▲667% | $385,409▼7.1% | $325,835▼34.5% | $333,648▼34.1% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $27,842▲168% | $415,039▼42.9% | $497,726▼43.8% | $506,095▼44.1% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $10,388▼39.4% | $726,887▲71.9% | $884,923▼44.7% | $905,556▼43.8% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $17,139▼21.0% | $422,750▼18.5% | $1,601,422▲0.1% | $1,610,945▲0.4% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $21,698▼97.2% | $518,932▼41.8% | $1,599,561▼23.7% | $1,604,364▼24.4% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $762,665▼56.8% | $891,908▲45.2% | $2,096,795▼5.8% | $2,121,571▼4.7% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $1,767,293▲2775% | $614,230▲22.2% | $2,226,038▲107% | $2,226,038▲107% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $61,467▼76.8% | $502,641▲244% | $1,072,975▼29.1% | $1,072,975▼29.1% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $264,690 | $146,260 | $1,514,149 | $1,514,149 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Hugh M Hefner Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Hugh M Hefner Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-6108843, based in West Hollywood, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Hugh M Hefner Foundation's EIN?
- Hugh M Hefner Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-6108843.
- How much revenue does Hugh M Hefner Foundation report?
- Hugh M Hefner Foundation reported $213,518 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Hugh M Hefner Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Hugh M Hefner Foundation D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Hugh M Hefner Foundation (EIN 36-6108843) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.