Hero S Journey Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Hero S Journey Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, registered in 2010, with $322,549 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
201 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206 EIN 32-0289909 Since 2010
Revenue (FY2024)
$323K
▼ 92.9% vs prior year
Mental Health median: $333K
Expenses (FY2024)
$571K
Net assets
$4.0M
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.
D
—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 Hero S Journey Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating84 mo reserves · -77% 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 Hero S Journey Foundation: 84 mo reserves · -77% margin earns a F 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 Hero S Journey 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 Hero S Journey Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 201 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206
- City
- Pittsburgh
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Subcategory
- Counseling
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $364K (FY2014) to $323K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $48KNet assets $4.0M
Operating margin
-77.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$4.1M
Total liabilities
$48K
Net assets
$4.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $322,549▼92.9% | $571,036▲51.9% | $4,013,311▼5.3% | $4,060,987▼5.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $4,562,874▲1562% | $375,893▲26.0% | $4,236,272▲8494% | $4,276,925▲5765% | 990 |
| 2022 | $274,552▲2.5% | $298,318▲24.7% | $49,291▼32.5% | $72,929▼24.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $267,746▲27.6% | $239,196▲7.1% | $73,057▲64.1% | $96,216▲43.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $209,780▼23.1% | $223,372▼14.7% | $44,507▼23.4% | $66,944▼6.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $272,698▲11.8% | $261,998▼20.4% | $58,099▲22.6% | $71,522▼8.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $243,855▼29.8% | $329,120▲10.1% | $47,399▼64.3% | $78,204▼49.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $347,457▲24.8% | $298,881▼5.7% | $132,664▲57.8% | $153,400▲50.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $278,509▼18.3% | $316,826▲3.3% | $84,088▼31.3% | $101,978▼24.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $340,761▼6.3% | $306,670▼0.4% | $122,405▲38.6% | $135,827▲31.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $363,560 | $308,010▼4.1% | $88,314▲361% | $103,435▲261% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $321,201▼3.7% | $19,154▲334% | $28,665▼2.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $333,503▲12.4% | -$8,193▲57.8% | $29,289▲28.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $296,762 | -$19,406 | $22,802 | 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 · $17K total
2 grants to Hero S Journey Foundation totaling $17K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $11,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2021 | $5,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Hero S Journey Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Hero S Journey Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 32-0289909, based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Hero S Journey Foundation's EIN?
- Hero S Journey Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 32-0289909.
- How much revenue does Hero S Journey Foundation report?
- Hero S Journey Foundation reported $322,549 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Hero S Journey Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Hero S Journey Foundation D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Hero S Journey Foundation (EIN 32-0289909) 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.