The Hardee Athletic Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) non profit organization, founded in 2008, whose purpose is to provide funds for athletes in Hardee County to enhance their opportunity athletically and academically. It does this through grants and scholarships that are funded by their yearly fundraising efforts. Individual athletes attend camps, receive academic support from the Academic Coach at HHS, receive waivers for college prep tests and attend prep test classes. Hardee Athletic Foundation's annual event is the Hall of Fame Dinner. Since 2012 fourteen members have been inducted as individuals who have dedicated extraordinary efforts to make a positive impact on Hardee County Athletics. The Hall of Fame at Wildcat Stadium was built and dedicated in 2016 to honor those and be a permanent structure to continue to recognize in the future, individuals whose lives make an impact on athletics in Hardee County. The plaques with each Hall of Fame members’ image are proudly displayed on the wall.