EIN 82-2316072

Hilarity for Charity (HFC)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
7
Year formed
2017
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Hilarity for Charity raises Alzheimer's awareness, accelerates progress in care and prevention education through innovative programming and online support.
Total revenues
$3,439,294
2023
Total expenses
$3,199,428
2023
Total assets
$2,220,742
2023
Num. employees
7
2023

Program areas at HFC

Hfcuniverse - hfcu is a nationwide program that empowers and activates high school and college students across the u.s. to change the trajectory of alzheimer's disease through stigma reduction, brain health education, and collective action.
Research, education & culture change - Hilarity for Charity takes a new approach to fighting alzheimer's disease. Combining education and entertainment, hfc works to educate young people about brain healthy habits and create the next generation of alzheimer's advocates.
Support groups - hfc's online support groups are free and designed to help family members and caregivers who have a loved one with alzheimer's or related dementia. Groups are led by licensed social workers and trained group leaders who have experience supporting alzheimer's caregivers. Most groups meet weekly and they're designed to fit within the caregiver's busy lives. Hfc's online support groups experienced significant and intentional growth between 2019 and 2023.
Hfc care grants - hfc is providing free exceptional in-home care relief to families contending with alzheimer's. The hfc home care grant is designed to relieve caregivers and give them time to rest, recharge and focus on their personal and professional life. Funds previously transferred to a partner agency were used to help fund this program in the current year. Expenses 377,004. Including grants of 183,546. Revenue 0 caregiver wellness - hfc provides free, educational, interactive, and informative online events throughout the year to support unpaid alzheimer's family caregivers. These virtual events include our carecon, caretertainment, and wellness workshops that cover a range of topics to support caregivers who provide care to a loved one with alzheimer's. All program workshops are designed to educate, inspire, and empower caregivers with the tools they need to be emotionally and physically prepared for the caregiving journey. Expenses 275,638. Including grants of 0. Revenue 0 youth movement against alzheimer's - ymaa empowers high school and college students to change the trajectory of alzheimer's disease through education, awareness, and collective action. Our aim is to reduce the stigma associated with alzheimer's disease and dementia by promoting disease education, providing opportunities to connect and support those affected by the disease, and inspire a generation of youth to take action to protect their own brain health by learning about and practicing brain healthy habits. Expenses 151,870. Including grants of 0. Revenue 0

Grants made by HFC

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
The Skatepark ProjectUnrestricted$12,000

Who funds Hilarity for Charity (HFC)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Givinga FoundationProgram Support$150,000
Jewish Communal FundIn Furtherance of Grantee's Tax-Exempt Purpose$43,060
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$36,386
...and 22 more grants received totalling $454,045

Personnel at HFC

NameTitleCompensation
Bonnie WattlesExecutive Director$189,851
Alison PenninoSenior Director of Operations
Diana McHughSenior Director of External Relations$131,718
Ashley PetschSenior Director of Development
Abby SasserDirector of Talent
...and 13 more key personnel

Financials for HFC

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$3,364,521
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$73,184
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$1,589
Total revenues$3,439,294

Form 990s for HFC

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-12990View PDF
2022-122023-11-14990View PDF
2021-122022-11-10990View PDF
2020-122021-11-11990View PDF
2019-122021-03-01990View PDF
...and 2 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 8, 2025
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $150,000 from Givinga Foundation
November 20, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 10 new personnel
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $150,000 from Givinga Foundation
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 15 new grant, including a grant for $150,000 from Givinga Foundation
January 19, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsDisease research fundraisersProfessional associationsDisease-focused nonprofitsCharities
Issues
HealthDiseases and disordersMedical disciplines
Characteristics
Political advocacyConducts researchFundraising eventsNational levelCommunity engagement / volunteeringProvides scholarshipsGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
9301 Wilshire Blvd Suite 516
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
County
Los Angeles County, CA
Website URL
wearehfc.org/ 
Phone
(203) 883-1380
IRS details
EIN
82-2316072
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2017
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
G90: Medical Disciplines
NAICS code, primary
813212: Health and Disease Research Fundraising Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - In Process
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0257529
FTB Entity ID
4047069
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-01-15
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