HEART OF NIKO FOUNDATION
EIN 33-2872702 · Baseball & Softball (N63)
What they do
The Heart of Niko Foundation Was Created to Expand Opportunities for Youth Athletes Who Demonstrate Passion Determination and Character But Face Financial Barriers That Limit Their Ability to Participate In Organized Sports. Our Grant Program Focuses Primarily On Athletes Participating In Baseball Softball and Basketball The Sports That Nicholas "Niko" Perazza Loved and Played With Passion and Joy. Through Financial Assistance for Equipment League Fees Travel Costs Training and Camps The Foundation Helps Ensure That Young Athletes Can Continue to Compete Develop and Grow Through Sports. to Date The Foundation Awarded $14,300 In Grants Assisting 5 Athletes. The Impact On These Athletes Extends Far Beyond Athletics. Participation In Sports Fosters Discipline Leadership Resilience Teamwork and Confidence. These Skills Shape Young People Into Stronger Students Teammates and Future Community Leaders. By Removing Financial Barriers to Participation The Heart of Niko Foundation Helps Ensure T
Should I give to this charity?
Basic public information is available, but it is not enough to judge how well donations are used. Ask the charity for a current spending breakdown and results.
Plain answer: A tax form cannot prove that a charity is doing good. It can show how the charity says it spent its money—and point out questions you should ask.
Basic facts we verified
IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.
Money report from 2025The charity has a recent tax report to read.
They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.
They name their leaders5 people are listed in the latest report.
You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.
Money made simple
Ask these three easy questions
- Who did you help? Ask for a recent story or report that shows real results.
- What will my money do? Ask exactly what your gift will pay for.
- Is this really the charity? Give only through its official website or confirmed phone number.
Bottom line: Do not decide from a name, mission statement, or tax status alone. Look at where the money went, then ask what changed, who was helped, and what your gift will do. YouCanGiveBack does not endorse or grade organizations.
Financial picture
A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.
Money in and money out
See all reported dollar amounts
Leadership and board
Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.
No compensation was reported for these leaders. The complete board and leadership roster is shown below.
Board and leadership roster (5)
JULIE WAHRMANDIRECTOR
KARI PERAZZAPRESIDENT
MARISA HOLLOWAYSECRETARY
STEVEN JENSENVICE PRESIDENT
TIMOTHY HOOVERTREASURER
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 2025
- Location
- 2330 GALAXY WAY, LAKE ORION, MI 48360-1917
- County
- Oakland
- In care of
- % KARI PERAZZA
- Primary officer
- Timothy Hoover, Treasurer
How to reach them
Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2025
- Tax period began
- January 15, 2025
- Return type
- 990EZ
- NTEE classification
- Baseball & Softball (N63)
- IRS tax category
- Baseball & Softball