Be A Hero Incorporated
Only null% goes to programs Thin reserves Growing revenue
Be A Hero Incorporated is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Belgrade, Montana, registered in 2006, with $142,489 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
Po Box 432, Belgrade, MT, 59714 EIN 20-2175179 Since 2006
Revenue (FY2024)
$142K
▲ 376.3% vs prior year
International median: $227K
Expenses (FY2024)
$163K
Net assets
$1,268
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.
C
—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 Incorporated— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CFinancial health25% of the rating0 mo reserves · -14% 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 Incorporated: 0 mo reserves · -14% margin earns a C 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 Incorporated— 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 Incorporated: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 432, Belgrade, MT, 59714
- City
- Belgrade
- State
- Montana
- Subcategory
- International Programs
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $40K (FY2010) to $142K (FY2024) across 14 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $1,268
Operating margin
-14.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1,268
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1,268
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $142,489▲376% | $162,877▲370% | $1,268▼94.1% | $1,268▼94.1% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $29,915▲122% | $34,679▲146% | $21,656▼18.0% | $21,656▼18.0% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $13,504▼77.1% | $14,072▼71.9% | $26,420▼2.1% | $26,420▼2.1% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $58,932▲56.2% | $50,104▲61.1% | $26,986▲48.6% | $26,986▲48.6% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $37,724▼60.9% | $31,108▼66.1% | $18,158▲58.2% | $18,158▲58.2% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $96,546▼19.5% | $91,633▼27.7% | $11,475▲74.9% | $11,475▲74.9% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $119,864▼74.6% | $126,764▼73.3% | $6,562▼51.3% | $6,562▼51.3% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $471,868▲73.4% | $474,744▲58.9% | $13,462▼17.6% | $13,462▼17.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $272,161▲62.9% | $298,751▲81.7% | $16,338▼64.1% | $16,338▼64.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $167,114▲238% | $164,453▲448% | $45,480▲6.2% | $45,546▲5.9% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $49,377▲160% | $29,986▲44.4% | $42,819▲82.8% | $42,996▲82.7% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $18,987▼51.4% | $20,760▼73.8% | $23,428▼7.0% | $23,536▼7.0% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $39,077▼1.8% | $79,182▼6.7% | $25,201▼61.4% | $25,309▼61.3% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $39,800 | $84,907 | $65,306 | $65,425 | 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.
Grants received · $62K total
4 grants to Be A Hero Incorporated totaling $62K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Poverty | 2019 | $32,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Poverty | 2018 | $20,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Human services | 2016 | $200 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Evangelism | 2014 | $10,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Be A Hero Incorporated a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Be A Hero Incorporated is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 20-2175179, based in Belgrade, Montana. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Be A Hero Incorporated's EIN?
- Be A Hero Incorporated's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 20-2175179.
- How much revenue does Be A Hero Incorporated report?
- Be A Hero Incorporated reported $142,489 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Be A Hero Incorporated have?
- CharityIndex grades Be A Hero Incorporated C, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Be A Hero Incorporated (EIN 20-2175179) 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.