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Dawg Nation Hockey Foundation

DAWG Nation Hockey Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity dedicated to providing opportunities for persons with and without disabilities to gain confidence and independence through participation in national …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About Dawg Nation Hockey Foundation

DAWG Nation Hockey Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping our hockey family in times of need.

Founded
Headquarters
Indian Hills, CO
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
E70
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2011

Mission

DAWG Nation Hockey Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity dedicated to providing opportunities for persons with and without disabilities to gain confidence and independence through participation in national and international amateur ice hockey events, and crisis support

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health · NTEE E70
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United States
Program spending This charity: 64%
Peer average: 81%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 8.05%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.64
Program$0.64

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Dawg Nation Hockey Foundation has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 82% of similar organizations. See the sources
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • Its integrity score of 80 places it in the top 5% of the 98,862 health charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Dawg Nation Hockey Foundation is a registered health nonprofit based in Indian Hills, CO, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2011 and has been operating for 15 years. Its EIN is 274394948. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 17 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Dawg Nation Hockey Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 274394948. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Dawg Nation Hockey Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 90/100.

Dawg Nation Hockey Foundation is located in Indian Hills, CO, United States. The organization was established in 2011 and has been active for 15 years. Its registered address is PO Box 182, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Dawg Nation Hockey Foundation has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 64% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 81% for health charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $41M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Dawg Nation Hockey Foundation is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 17 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Dawg Nation Hockey Foundation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Dawg Nation Hockey Foundation holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 64% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 81%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

DAWG Nation Hockey Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping our hockey family in times of need. Dawg Nation Hockey Foundation is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2011.

Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 64% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 81%. Its annual revenue of $1M is below the peer average of $41M.

Yes, donations to Dawg Nation Hockey Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Dawg Nation Hockey Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 274394948, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
64% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
4

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

NI
Nicholas C••••••
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (7)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Hockey group helps Coloradans like Jonny Landis who have overcome life-altering events - CBS News
May 2026
www.cbsnews.com
Hockey group helps Coloradan Jonny Landis, who survived a devastating fall - CBS News
May 2026
www.cbsnews.com
Colorado hockey community rallies to support SC Flyers after deadly I-70 snow plow crash - Denver7
Jan 2026
www.denver7.com
Declan Farmer, Paralympic stars team up with DAWG Nation Hockey Foundation - NBC Sports
Nov 2025
www.nbcsports.com
Hockey Heals: How one player beat the odds and got back on the ice - Rocky Mountain PBS
May 2025
www.rmpbs.org
Form filed
$1.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Hockey Heals provides community, love for players facing life-threatening adversity: “This is actually what I’m living f
Nov 2023
www.denverpost.com
Form filed
$1.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Steamboat’s Vladan Chase bringing pro hockey players to town as fundraiser for local families - Steamboat Pilot
Jun 2022
www.steamboatpilot.com
Pond Hockey Tournament In Silverthorne Raises Money For Sick, Injured Players - CBS News
Jan 2022
www.cbsnews.com
Form filed
$1.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.1M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Dawg Nation Bowl Helps Injured Hockey Players Get Back On The Ice - CBS News
Sep 2019
www.cbsnews.com
MN Old Timers Moved in CO - Minnesota Hockey Magazine
Jul 2019
minnesotahockeymag.com

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health this charity 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 17 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 17 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2011
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Dawg Nation Hockey Foundation

What is Dawg Nation Hockey Foundation?
Dawg Nation Hockey Foundation is a health publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Indian Hills, United States. DAWG Nation Hockey Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping our hockey family in times of need.
When was Dawg Nation Hockey Foundation founded?
Dawg Nation Hockey Foundation was founded in 2011.
Who leads Dawg Nation Hockey Foundation?
Nicholas Cortese serves as Treasurer.
Where is Dawg Nation Hockey Foundation located?
Headquartered in Indian Hills, CO, United States.
What is Dawg Nation Hockey Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 64% of expenses go to program services.
Is Dawg Nation Hockey Foundation trustworthy?
Dawg Nation Hockey Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Dawg Nation Hockey Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 274394948.
What is Dawg Nation Hockey Foundation's website?
https://www.dawgnation.org