Heroes On The Water is located in Allen, TX. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (P80) the organization is classified as: Centers to Support the Independence of Specific Populations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Heroes On The Water employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Heroes On The Water is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Heroes On The Water generated $1.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $883.7k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.0% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
HEROES ON THE WATER PROVIDES WELLNESS AND COMMUNITY TO VETERANS, FIRST RESPONDERS AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH NO-EXPENSE KAYAK FISHING EXPERIENCES. WE HAVE TWO PROGRAMS - VOLUNTEER AND THERAPEUTIC - THAT ARE PROVEN TO DECREASE ANXIETY AND STRENGTHEN RELATIONSHIPS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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VETERANS AND FIRST RESPONDERS: IN 2021, OUR VOLUNTEER LED CHAPTERS LED MULTIPLE KAYAK FISHING EVENTS FOR OUR COMMUNITY. IN ADDITION, WE OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED OUR NEWEST PROGRAM - THERAPEUTIC CHAPTERS - BRINGING A TOTAL OF 6 THERAPEUTIC PROGRAMS INTO OUR MIX. THE VOLUNTEER-LED CHAPTERS ARE RUN BY VOLUNTEERS WHO COMMIT SELFLESSLY TO ENSURING REGULARLY SCHEDULED EVENTS IN THEIR COMMUNITY. THE THERAPEUTIC CHAPTERS ARE OVERSEEN BY A CONTRACTOR WHO WORKS DIRECTLY WITH THE RECREATIONAL THERAPIST AT THE VA OR SOLDIER RECOVERY UNIT TO PROVIDE WEEKLY OR BI-WEEKLY EVENTS FOR THEIR PARTICIPANTS IN RECOVERY. FAMILY MEMBERS: WE ARE STILL ONE OF THE FEW ORGANIZATIONS THAT INCLUDES FAMILY MEMBERS IN OUR EVENTS ON A REGULAR BASIS. THESE FAMILY MEMBERS ARE AN ITEGRAL TO THE HEALING OF OUR VETERANS AND FIRST REPONDERS, WHILE ALSO ENJOYING THE HEALING ASPECTS THEMSELVES. WE BELIEVE IN SERVING THE ENTIRE UNIT, TO ENSURE A HOLISTIC WELLNESS PROGRAM.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Amber Helms Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $79,000 |
Greg Endo Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Bryon Harris Secretary | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Linda Minghella Chairman | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Chris Hampton Vice Chairma | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Laura Lindsey Acting Exec | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $1,422,548 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $495,008 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $8,323 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,917,556 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $140 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $3,570 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$21,932 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,901,734 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $79,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $7,327 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $335,264 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $32,498 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $5,489 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $13,714 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $31,022 |
Advertising and promotion | $25,568 |
Office expenses | $20,142 |
Information technology | $61,428 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $40,860 |
Travel | $103,803 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,004 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $30,821 |
Insurance | $26,627 |
All other expenses | $16,827 |
Total functional expenses | $883,735 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,377,712 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $101,179 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $58,405 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $237,967 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $978,706 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $704 |
Total assets | $2,754,673 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $7,615 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $1,143 |
Total liabilities | $8,758 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,738,469 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $7,446 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,754,673 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Heroes On The Water has recieved totaling $43,626.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Communities Foundation Of Texas Dallas, TX PURPOSE: THIS GRANT IS DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. | $24,218 |
M & M Whitmire Family Foundation Granite Bay, CA PURPOSE: THE ORGANIZATION CREATES ALTERNATIVE THERAPEUTIC PROGRAMS TO SERVE VETERANS, ACTIVE-DUTY MILITARY PERSONNEL, FIRST RESPONDERS AND THEIR FAMILIES. | $10,000 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $6,702 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,524 |
Shell Oil Company Foundation Houston, TX PURPOSE: MEF | $900 |
The Duke Energy Foundation Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFTS | $230 |
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