Vets Helping Heroes Inc
- Assets
- $745.3k
- Revenue
- $654.5k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Boca Raton, FL
- Founding
- 01/2008
- Data as of
- 04/2024
- EIN
- 26-1300231
Organization Overview
Vets Helping Heroes Inc is located in Boca Raton, FL. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (W30) the organization is classified as: Military & Veterans Organizations, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Vets Helping Heroes Inc 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 04/2024, Vets Helping Heroes Inc generated $654.5k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 9 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $465.8k during the year ending 04/2024. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.8%) per year over the past 9 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2016, Vets Helping Heroes Inc has awarded 24 individual grants totaling $1,904,000. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR DOG TRAINING BY CERTIFIED PROFESSIONALS FOR VETERANS WHO HAVE SERVED HONORABLY AND ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY PERSONNEL INJURED DURING SERVICE IN THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
GUIDE DOGS TRAINED TO FIND AND FOLLOW A CLEAR PATH, MANEUVER AROUND OBSTACLES AND STOP AT CURBS. SERVICE DOGS SPECIFICALLY TRAINED TO HELP PEOPLE WHO HAVE DISABILITIES OTHER THAN VISUAL IMPAIRMENT. SOME OF THE TASKS THE SERVICE DOGS PROVIDE ARE ASSISTANCE WITH BALANCE AND STABILITY; RETREIVING DROPPED ITEMS TO PREVENT FALLS OR CARRYING ITEMS IN A BACKPACK. THE ASSISTANCE DOGS ALSO OFFER EMOTIONAL SUPPORT FOR SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN WHO DEAL WITH COMBAT STRESS, HOME FRONT ISSUES AND SLEEP DISORDERS. TRAINING OF THE DOGS IS PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE TO THE VETERANS. ALL PROVIDERS FUNDED BY VETS HELPING HEROES UNDERGO RIGOROUS EVALUATION AND ARE APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. VETS HELPING HEROES ADHERES TO A STRICT CODE OF CONDUCT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Lisa Fendrich Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $85,923 |
John Van Blois Emeritus Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Don Werner Chairman | Trustee | 15 | $0 |
Paul Baretto Emeritus Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Charlie Morecraft VP Director | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Lt Col Melvin Pollack President Director | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $649,416 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $649,416 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $5,074 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $654,490 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $290,724 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $86,754 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $18,305 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $6,590 |
| Office expenses | $12,471 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $32,195 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,897 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $594 |
| Insurance | $641 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $465,805 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $525,370 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $200,871 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $1,404 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $860 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $14,263 |
| Other assets | $2,500 |
| Total assets | $745,268 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $14,263 |
| Total liabilities | $14,263 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $731,005 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $745,268 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Vets Helping Heroes Inc has awarded $90,000 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
GOLDEN PAWS ASSISTANCE DOGS INC PURPOSE: SPONSOR DOG TRAINING & PLACEMENT | $20,000 |
PAWSITIVE ACTION FOUNDATION PURPOSE: SPONSOR DOG TRAINING & PLACEMENT | $70,000 |