Operation Help A Hero
Only null% goes to programs Thin reserves
Operation Help A Hero is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Rcho Sta Marg, California, registered in 2010, with $776,547 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 80996, Rcho Sta Marg, CA, 92688 EIN 27-1438256 Since 2010
Revenue (FY2024)
$777K
▼ 2.9% vs prior year
Public Benefit median: $140K
Expenses (FY2024)
$788K
Net assets
$47K
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 Operation Help A Hero— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating1 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 Operation Help A Hero: 1 mo reserves · -1% 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 Operation Help A Hero— 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 Operation Help A Hero: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 80996, Rcho Sta Marg, CA, 92688
- City
- Rcho Sta Marg
- State
- California
- Category
- Public & Societal Benefit
- Subcategory
- Support Foundations & Fundraising
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $344K (FY2014) to $777K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $47K
Operating margin
-1.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$47K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$47K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $776,547▼2.9% | $787,994▼11.4% | $47,103▼19.6% | $47,103▼19.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $799,593▲12.7% | $889,048▲34.8% | $58,550▼60.4% | $58,550▼60.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $709,454▼17.4% | $659,316▼19.6% | $148,005▲51.2% | $148,005▲51.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $859,343▲30.1% | $819,750▲31.3% | $97,867▲67.9% | $97,867▲67.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $660,624▲38.9% | $624,419▲23.1% | $58,274▲164% | $58,274▲164% | 990 |
| 2019 | $475,481▲8.4% | $507,385▲7.9% | $22,069▼59.1% | $22,069▼59.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $438,765▲5.4% | $470,241▲12.9% | $53,973▼36.8% | $53,973▼36.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $416,173▲37.4% | $416,432▲38.7% | $85,449▼0.3% | $85,449▼0.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $302,878▼29.0% | $300,277▼17.1% | $85,708▲3.1% | $85,708▲3.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $426,694▲23.9% | $362,309▲7.1% | $83,107▲344% | $83,107▲344% | 990 |
| 2014 | $344,328 | $338,384▼54.8% | $18,722▲312% | $18,722▲312% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $748,050 | $4,547 | $4,547 | 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 · $24K total
4 grants to Operation Help A Hero totaling $24K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $5,939 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2021 | $7,856 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2020 | $5,173 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2020 | $5,173 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Operation Help A Hero a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Operation Help A Hero is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 27-1438256, based in Rcho Sta Marg, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Operation Help A Hero's EIN?
- Operation Help A Hero's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 27-1438256.
- How much revenue does Operation Help A Hero report?
- Operation Help A Hero reported $776,547 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Operation Help A Hero have?
- CharityIndex grades Operation Help A Hero C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Operation Help A Hero (EIN 27-1438256) 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.