Civic Intelligence

Hard Knocks Foundation Inc

990EZ • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 26-0319907

Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024

Organization Profile
26725 SW 134 AveHomestead, FL 33032

(786) 443-2202

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

63rd percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2024 filings • NTEE P20 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

64th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2024 filings • NTEE P20 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

44th percentile

2.6%

Higher net margin than 44% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • NTEE P20 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

82nd percentile

$800

Higher top officer pay than 82% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 2.8% of source-year revenue.

2024 filings • NTEE P20 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2024

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets63rd percentile

Assets

$917

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

$917

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Liabilities

$0

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue64th percentileNet Margin44th percentile

Revenue

$28,929

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$28,186

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

$743

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset GrowthScore unavailable

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$1.0K$500$0Assets 2024: $917Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $9172024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$917
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$917
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$30K$20K$10K$0Revenue 2024: $28,929Expenses 2024: $28,186Net Income 2024: $7432024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$28,929
Expenses$28,186
Net Income$743
Open 2024 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Feb 27, 2026
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$86,050
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The Corporation is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Specifically, the Hard Knocks Foundation is dedicated to providing youth services, including but not limited to mentorship, educational support, and life-skills training for at-risk adolescents. The mission is to empower youth to overcome adversity through structured programming and community engagement.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
2024 Accomplishments: Membership and Community Integration During the 2024 calendar year, the Hard Knock Foundation prioritized organizational scaling and community outreach. The primary accomplishment for this period was a significant increase in total membership.[1] This growth was achieved through aggressive local networking and partnerships with regional educational institutions. By expanding the member base, the foundation increased its "social capital," a concept defined in academic literature as the networks of relationships among people who live and work in a particular society, enabling that society to function effectively.[2] This year focused on building the infrastructure necessary to support a larger demographic of youth, ensuring that the foundational "Hard Knock" philosophy of resilience was instilled in a broader audience.$86,049$85,307
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay82nd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Derrick LesterPresidentPT$800-$800
Chantel TillmanDirectorPT$400-$400
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Hard Knocks Foundation Inc
EIN
26-0319907
Address
26725 SW 134 AVE, HOMESTEAD, FL 33032

Signing Officer

Name
Derrick Lester
Title
President
Phone
7864432202
Signed
2026-02-27
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Business Tax and Accounting Solutions
Address
PK
Preparer
Muhammad Aleem
Phone
7712204850
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 8

“Description;Amount^Interest earned;1^Total;1^”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Description;Amount^Office supplies;1053|Traveling expense;3429|Parking expense;240|Software subscriptions;4252|Fiverr;66|Fuel and gas;2775|Entertainment;267|Insurance expense;1433|Medical expenses;635|Bank charges;884|Vehicle repair;1460|Tolls and Transit;127|Miscellouneous;1373^Total;17994^”

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ReasonableCauseExplanation/ExplanationTxt0I respectfully request abatement of any penalties associated with the late filing of the organization's Form 990-EZ. During the period in which the return was due, I Derrick Lester, President of the organization, experienced a significant illness that materially impaired my ability to manage and oversee the organization's administrative and tax compliance responsibilities. Due to my condition, I delegated responsibility for the preparation and filing of the return to an external accountant. However, the accountant did not complete and file the return in a timely manner. Because of my illness, I was unable to effectively monitor the progress of the work or follow up as I normally would. After recovering and becoming aware that the return had not been filed, I took immediate steps to ensure that it was completed and submitted as soon as possible. I take my responsibilities seriously and strive to remain compliant with all filing requirements. The delay was not due to willful neglect but was caused by unforeseen health circumstances and reliance on a third party. Based on these facts, I respectfully request that any penalties be waived due to reasonable cause.
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Filings

Displayed year

2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$917
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$917
Revenue
$28,929
Expenses
$28,186
Net income
$743
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.92$0.00$0.92$28.9$28.2$0.74