Helping A Hero Org
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
Helping A Hero Org is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Houston, Texas, registered in 2008, with $9,220,461 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 19310, Houston, TX, 77224 EIN 20-5433598 Since 2008
Revenue (FY2024)
$9.2M
▲ 5.0% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$9.3M
Net assets
$1.7M
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
—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 Helping A Hero Org— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
BFinancial health25% of the rating2 mo reserves · -1% 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 Helping A Hero Org: 2 mo reserves · -1% margin earns a B 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 Helping A Hero Org— 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 Helping A Hero Org: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 19310, Houston, TX, 77224
- City
- Houston
- State
- Texas
- Subcategory
- Public Foundations
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $3.4M (FY2013) to $9.2M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $1.7M
Operating margin
-1.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.7M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,220,461▲5.0% | $9,333,935▼7.2% | $1,678,263▲111% | $1,678,263▲111% | 990 |
| 2023 | $8,783,996▲36.9% | $10,061,648▲82.9% | $797,193▼61.6% | $797,193▼61.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $6,417,552▲75.5% | $5,500,489▲77.0% | $2,074,845▲79.2% | $2,075,296▲79.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $3,656,696▲329% | $3,106,797▲260% | $1,157,782▲90.5% | $1,158,232▲90.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $852,845▼16.5% | $863,998▼49.4% | $607,883▲16.5% | $608,283▲11.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,020,941▼48.6% | $1,705,838▼28.0% | $521,925▼56.8% | $547,012▼59.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,986,327▲54.5% | $2,370,672▲27.0% | $1,206,821▼24.2% | $1,338,405▼22.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,285,378▲0.7% | $1,866,847▼21.9% | $1,591,166▼24.9% | $1,719,465▼30.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,276,635▼69.0% | $2,389,379▼50.4% | $2,119,970▼34.4% | $2,478,964▼30.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $4,114,831▲21.4% | $4,815,957▲132% | $3,232,714▼17.8% | $3,544,646▼11.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $3,389,267 | $2,072,935▼1.3% | $3,933,840▲218% | $4,017,928▲225% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $2,100,925 | $1,235,538 | $1,235,538 | 990 |
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 · $707K total
43 grants to Helping A Hero Org totaling $707K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Endowment Foundation | General operating support | 2024 | $42,500 |
| Columbus Foundation | Social services | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | Human services | 2024 | $20,000 |
| Community Foundation of New Jersey | Veterans & first responders | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | Human services | 2023 | $182,500 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2023 | $17,500 |
| Winston-salem Foundation | 1 grant(s) for varying purposes | 2023 | $16,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation of New Jersey | Unrestricted grant to support organization's exempt purpose | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $5,100 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | Human services | 2022 | $15,000 |
| Dallas Jewish Community Foundation | Human service | 2022 | $15,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2022 | $12,500 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Human services | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2022 | $7,036 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Helping A Hero Org a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Helping A Hero Org is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 20-5433598, based in Houston, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Helping A Hero Org's EIN?
- Helping A Hero Org's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 20-5433598.
- How much revenue does Helping A Hero Org report?
- Helping A Hero Org reported $9,220,461 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Helping A Hero Org have?
- CharityIndex grades Helping A Hero Org B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Helping A Hero Org (EIN 20-5433598) 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.