Heather RensberryMemorial Foundation

Nonprofit information and transparency

The foundation’s registration details, how to verify them independently, and a clear line between documented facts and general descriptions of goals.

Organization record

Registered name
HEATHER RENSBERRY MEMORIAL FOUNDATION
Employer Identification Number
93-3969756
Tax-exempt status
Listed as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in the United States
Registered address
8795 French Rd
Alpena, MI 49707-9388
United States
Website
heatherrensberrymemorialfoundation.org
Geographic focus
Alpena, Michigan, and the surrounding community

Mission and charitable purpose

The foundation honors Heather Rensberry’s memory by supporting youth hockey in the Alpena area: encouraging participation, supporting goaltender development, easing access to equipment and ice time, and bringing the community together through memorial activities.

The mission wording on this website is a summary written for the site. It is not quoted from the foundation’s governing documents. The full statement appears on the mission page.

Documented facts and general descriptions

To help visitors read this website accurately, here is how its information is sourced.

Organizational facts

  • The registered name, EIN, registered address and contact email above are the foundation’s official details. The EIN and tax-exempt status can be checked independently with the IRS, as explained below.
  • Details about Heather Rensberry come from her published obituary and from reporting by The Alpena News. Sources are listed on Heather’s legacy page.
  • Past memorial tournaments are described from public news coverage and event listings, with sources on the events page.
  • Northern Lights Arena in Alpena lists the foundation among the main groups using its facility.

General descriptions

  • The mission statement, vision and values describe the foundation’s purpose in the website’s own words.
  • The five focus areas describe the kinds of activities the foundation supports. They are not open application programs and do not guarantee assistance.
  • Examples of how donations can help describe types of needs, not fixed costs or promised outcomes.
  • This website does not publish financial figures, beneficiary numbers or impact statistics.

Verify the foundation’s status with the IRS

You do not need to take this website’s word for it. The IRS publishes information about tax-exempt organizations through its Tax Exempt Organization Search.

  1. Open the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search (opens in a new tab).
  2. Search by EIN using 93-3969756, or by the organization name.
  3. Review the results, which may include eligibility to receive tax-deductible contributions and any available filings or determination information.
  4. If the results do not match what you expect, contact the foundation with your question.

IRS records are updated on the IRS’s own schedule, so newly recognized organizations may take time to appear. Consult a tax professional about how the records apply to you.

Documentation and accountability

Donation documentation

Donors can ask the foundation for written acknowledgment of a contribution. Keep any acknowledgment you receive with your records. For gifts where you receive something in return, such as items or event participation, the deductible amount may be limited; ask the foundation and your tax professional about your specific gift.

Transparency and accountability

This website does not reproduce financial statements, annual reports, IRS determination letters, Form 990 filings or board information. Supporters who have questions about how the foundation operates, or who want information about publicly available filings, are welcome to ask.

Organizational inquiries

For questions about registration, governance or the use of contributions, email info@heatherrensberrymemorialfoundation.org.

Accuracy

If you believe any information on this website is inaccurate or out of date, please let the foundation know so it can be reviewed and corrected.