Questions and answers

It is a nonprofit organization based in Alpena, Michigan, that honors the memory of Heather Rensberry, a hockey goalie and coach from Alpena, by supporting youth hockey in the area. Read more on the about page.

The foundation’s purpose is to help young people take part in hockey by reducing barriers such as the cost of equipment and ice time, supporting goaltender development, and bringing the local hockey community together through memorial activities. The mission page explains this in more detail.

The foundation’s work is aimed at young hockey players in Alpena and the surrounding community, along with the families who support them. Community events also involve adult players, volunteers and supporters who help make youth hockey possible.

The foundation’s focus areas are youth hockey participation, goaltender development, equipment and resources, access to ice time, and community hockey activities. Each one is described on the programs page.

This website does not list open applications or eligibility rules, because available support depends on the foundation’s resources at any given time. Please contact the foundation to describe your situation and ask what is currently possible. Inquiries are handled with discretion.

Email info@heatherrensberrymemorialfoundation.org or use the contact form. It helps to mention the type of need, such as equipment, goalie training or ice time, and the best way to reach you.

Donations are arranged directly with the foundation by email. Use the “Request Donation Information” button on the donate page, or email info@heatherrensberrymemorialfoundation.org, and the foundation can confirm the donation methods currently available.

No. This website does not process payments or offer online checkout. Please confirm available donation methods directly with the foundation by email before giving.

The foundation is listed as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, EIN 93-3969756. Contributions to qualifying 501(c)(3) organizations may be tax-deductible, but deductibility depends on the foundation’s applicable tax-exempt status, the type of contribution, whether you receive anything in return, and your individual circumstances. Please consult a tax professional for advice about your situation.

Yes, you can ask about a memorial or tribute gift, including a gift in Heather’s memory. Email the foundation with the details and whether you would like anyone notified. See ways to give.

You are welcome to offer usable equipment. Because the foundation can only accept items it can put to good use, please email a description, including sizes and condition, before dropping anything off.

This website does not list upcoming event dates. The events page records past memorial tournaments from public sources. For current or future activities, please email the foundation.

You can share volunteer interest, attend or support memorial events when they are held, propose a fundraiser, or help spread awareness. The get involved page has an email link for each option.

Email info@heatherrensberrymemorialfoundation.org. The foundation’s registered mailing address is 8795 French Rd, Alpena, MI 49707-9388, United States. The foundation does not list a phone number or public office hours on this website.

The nonprofit information page lists the foundation’s legal name, EIN and registered address, and explains how to check its status using the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search.