House Of Heroes, operating under the name Valley Chapter Inc, is located in Columbus, GA. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (L99) the organization is classified as: Housing & Shelter N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Housing & Shelter and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Valley Chapter Inc employed 3 individuals. This organization is a subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Valley Chapter 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 12/2023, Valley Chapter Inc generated $255.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $326.5k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 4.4% per year over the past 9 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO IMPROVE THE LIVING CONDITIONS OF MILITARY AND PUBLIC SAFETY VETERANS AND/OR THEIR SPOUSES. TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR VETERANS AND THEIR SPOUSES WHO HAVE FAITHFULLY AND SACRIFICIALLY SERVED THEIR COUNTRY. AND TO ENCOURAGE LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE,TEAM BUILDING AND VOLUNTEERISM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IMPROVE THE LIVING CONDITIONS OF MILITARY AND PUBLIC SAFETY VETERANS AND/OR THEIR SPOUSES WHO ARE IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE IN MAINTAINING THEIR HOMES.HOUSE OF HEROES - CHATTAHOOCHEE VALLEY CHAPTER DEDICATED STAFF MEMBERS REVIEWED 92 NEW APPLICATIONS AND CONDUCTED ON-SIGHT ASSESSMENTS OF WORK NEEDED FOR EACH HOME. THEIR SMALL STAFF SCHEDULED WORK TEAMS, PROVIDED SUPPORT SERVICES, BASIC SUPPLIES AND MONETARY BUDGETS TO COVER THE COST OF REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE FOR 85 HOMES IN 2023. VOLUNTEER PROJECT LEADERS DIRECTED VOLUNTEER TEAMS TO PROVIDE THE SERVICES NEEDED.
ENCOURAGE LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE, TEAM BUILDING AND VOLUNTEERISM.HOUSE OF HEROES-CHATTAHOOCHEE VALLEY CHAPTER PROVIDES TEAM BUILDING WITH THE ADDED REWARD OF PUBLIC SERVICE. TO ENCOURAGE MORE PARTICIPATION WE INVITED FORMER PROJECT LEADERS TO AN APPRECIATION LUNCHEON AND OPPORTUNITY TO PICK A 2023 PROJECT; IT WAS A GREAT SUCCESS. OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DELIVERED 5 PRESENTATIONS TO ORGANIZATIONS AND RECORDED 7 TV AND RADIO SPOTS TO HIGHLIGHT ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND PROMOTE PARTICIPATION. DURING THE 2023 YEAR, 591 VOLUNTEERS FROM 48 COMMUNITY BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS CLEANED, PAINTED, AND REPAIRED THE HOMES OF 85 MILITARY AND PUBLIC SAFETY VETERANS AND/OR THEIR SPOUSES; 38 PROJECT LEADERS SUPERVISED THE WORK OF 58 TEAMS. THE REDEEMING THE BLOCK FOCUS HAS CONTINUED TO STIMULATE GREATER COMMUNITY AWARENESS AND SUPPORT. 429 VOLUNTEERS ALSO WORKED IN OTHER 2023 FUNDRAISING AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES WHICH GENERATED DONATIONS FOR OUR ORGANIZATION.
RECOGNIZE AND HONOR VETERANS AND THEIR SPOUSES WHO HAVE FAITHFULLY AND SACRIFICIALLY SERVED THEIR COUNTRY.43 HOMEOWNER VETERANS WHO RECEIVED ASSISTANCE WERE HONORED DURING 2023. HOMEOWNERS AND VOLUNTEERS GATHERED TOGETHER AT THE END OF THE WORK DAY TO CELEBRATE WITH A FLAG CEREMONY. TWO FLAGS WERE PRESENTED; ONE FLAG TO DISPLAY OUTSIDE THE HOME AND ONE FLAG, WHICH HAS FLOWN OVER THE UNITED STATES CAPITOL BUILDING, IS PRESENTED TO THE HOMEOWNER IN A FLAG CASE WITH THE INSCRIPTION: ON BEHALF OF THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS, THIS GIFT TO YOU FOR YOUR GIFT TO US.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Susan Wood Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $57,617 |
Richard Nurnberg Trustee | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Brian Abeyta Trustee | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Ben Macminn Trustee | Trustee | 0.4 | $0 |
Neil Block Trustee | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Linda Thomas Trustee | Trustee | 0.2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $61,379 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $204,294 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $25,312 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $265,673 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $1,640 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$302 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$11,968 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $255,043 |
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. | $57,617 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,881 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $33,498 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $962 |
Payroll taxes | $6,984 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $4,193 |
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 | $29,412 |
Office expenses | $13,514 |
Information technology | $3,525 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $15,006 |
Travel | $1,404 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,239 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $220 |
Insurance | $4,361 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $326,489 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $77,730 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $82,957 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $209 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $12,380 |
Total assets | $173,276 |
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 | $2,871 |
Total liabilities | $2,871 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $158,025 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $12,380 |
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 | $173,276 |