Transparency, in the non-profit sense, is defined as the widespread availability of relevant, reliable information about the performance, financial position, and governance of an organization.

Source: BKC CPAs, Transparency in Non-Profit Organizations

Independently Rated

Candid Platinum Transparency 2026 seal
Candid Platinum Seal of TransparencyThe Hogfarmers Charitable Foundation is currently Platinum Transparency in 2026 on Candid (formerly GuideStar), the world’s largest source of information on nonprofit organizations.View our Candid profile
Charity Navigator Three-Star rating
Charity Navigator Three-StarRated by Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator.View our rating
GreatNonprofits 2024 Top-Rated Nonprofit
GreatNonprofits Top-RatedRecognized as a 2024 Top-Rated Nonprofit based on reviews from the people we serve.Read our reviews

How We Operate

501(c)(3)tax-exempt public charity
EIN 84-2919107
100%volunteer board and volunteers
$0paid to any board member or volunteer
$0of charity funds spent on costumes or game-day activities

Our Commitments

  • 1
    We, The Hogfarmers Inc, are a 501c3 with Six Board of Director members, each of whom volunteers his time. No Board member or volunteer is financially compensated.
  • 2
    The charity does not make any deductions or write-offs.
  • 3
    All funds raised or received are used for The Mission and/or direct charity related managerial/administrative needs.
  • 4
    Any “Pig” or “Hogfarmer” outfits and/or apparel worn or used by Hogfarmers are purchased by the individual at the individual’s personal expense.
  • 5
    Any football related activities participated in by Hogfarmers are done by the individual at the individual’s personal expense as well.

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