Be A Hero Become A Donor Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Be A Hero Become A Donor Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in San Clemente, California, registered in 2010, with $18,550 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
211 W Avenida Cordoba Ste 200, San Clemente, CA, 92672 EIN 27-0316317 Since 2010
Revenue (FY2025)
$19K
▲ 4022.2% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2025)
$13K
Net assets
$54K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Be A Hero Become A Donor Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating48 mo reserves · +28% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Be A Hero Become A Donor Foundation: 48 mo reserves · +28% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Be A Hero Become A Donor Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Be A Hero Become A Donor Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 211 W Avenida Cordoba Ste 200, San Clemente, CA, 92672
- City
- San Clemente
- State
- California
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Educational Services
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $49K (FY2012) to $19K (FY2025) across 14 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Operating margin
28.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$54K
Net assets
$54K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $18,550▲4022% | $13,338▲94.8% | $53,854▲10.7% | $53,854▲10.7% | 990EZ |
| 2024 | $450▼98.8% | $6,846▼85.9% | $48,642▼11.6% | $48,642▼11.6% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $38,592▲95.5% | $48,680▲38.1% | $55,038▼15.5% | $55,038▼15.5% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $19,736▲62.9% | $35,256▲920% | $65,126▼19.2% | $65,126▼19.2% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $12,116▼52.7% | $3,458▼67.5% | $80,646▲7.0% | $80,646▲7.0% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $25,599▲6.9% | $10,627▼21.4% | $75,376▲29.4% | $75,376▲27.9% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $23,943▼30.6% | $13,527▼83.8% | $58,264▲20.1% | $58,935▲21.5% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $34,499▲25.6% | $83,486▲75.7% | $48,519▼50.2% | $48,519▼50.5% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $27,462▼29.5% | $47,521▼13.7% | $97,506▼17.1% | $97,949▼17.7% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $38,979▲16.6% | $55,095▲55.4% | $117,565▼12.1% | $118,955▼11.3% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $33,420▼30.7% | $35,452▼17.9% | $133,681▼1.5% | $134,057▼2.2% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $48,257▲13.8% | $43,177▲34.8% | $135,713▲3.9% | $137,111▲4.7% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $42,406▼13.3% | $32,032▲2.4% | $130,633▲8.6% | $130,900▲8.3% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $48,929 | $31,295 | $120,259 | $120,886 | 990EZ |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Be A Hero Become A Donor Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Be A Hero Become A Donor Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 27-0316317, based in San Clemente, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Be A Hero Become A Donor Foundation's EIN?
- Be A Hero Become A Donor Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 27-0316317.
- How much revenue does Be A Hero Become A Donor Foundation report?
- Be A Hero Become A Donor Foundation reported $18,550 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Be A Hero Become A Donor Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Be A Hero Become A Donor Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Be A Hero Become A Donor Foundation (EIN 27-0316317) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.