There Goes My Hero is located in Lutherville Timonium, MD. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (H12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Medical Research and related organizations. As of 12/2023, There Goes My Hero employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. There Goes My Hero 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, There Goes My Hero generated $284.5k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $296.9k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 10.3% per year over the past 6 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 PROVIDE SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE TO BLOOD CANCER PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH SWABBING EVENTS, AND MEALS DELIVERED TO FAMILIES OF PATIENTS AND THROUGH THE HERO FUND, THAT PAYS FOR UNANTICIPATED COSTS OF TREATMENT
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
BONE MARROW DONOR REGISTRY DRIVES - IN 2023 WE HAD 64 BONE MARROW DRIVES ACROSS MARYLAND AND THE COUNTRY. 552 BONE MARROW SWABS AND THIS RESULTED THE ORGANIZATION HELPING 4 PATIENTS IN NEED OF A TRANSPLANT.
THE HERO FUND WAS ESTABLISHED TO HELP PAY FOR THE UNANTICIPATED COSTS OF TREATMENT FOR PATIENTS WITH BLOOD CANCER, INCLUDING CO-PAYS FOR MEDICATION, MEALS FOR PATIENTS, MEDICALLY TAILORED MEALS POST-DISCHARGE, ROUND-TRIP TRANSPORTATION, PARKING VOUCHERS, AND IN-HOME CARE. OUR HERO FUND IS ABLE TO FILL THE GAPS OF BLOOD CANCER TREATMENT BY PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR EMERGENT NEEDS AND UNANTICIPIATED EXPENDITURES THAT MAY NOT BE COVERED BY INSURANCE OR OTHER SOURCES OF FUNDING. SINCE LAUNCHING THE HERO FUND, IN JANUARY 2019, THERE GOES MY HERO HAS SINCE PARTNERED WITH THE HARRY J. DUFFY PATIENT AND FAMILY SERVICES PROGRAM OF JOHN HOPKINS MEDICAL INSTITUTIONS, THE HACKERMAN-PATZ PATIENT AND FAMILY PAVILION, MOVEABLE FEAST, AND THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND MEDICAL CENTER TO FURTHER EXTEND OUR REACH AND SERVICES WITHIN THE GREATER BALTIMORE AREA.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Erik Sauer Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4.5 | $0 |
Geneau Thomas President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Cliff Milstead Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Sean Harding Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Michele Walsh Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Burton Daniel Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $48,383 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $234,772 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $283,155 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $1,336 |
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 | $284,491 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $141,630 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $11,098 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $150 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $8,500 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $4,500 |
Advertising and promotion | $13,893 |
Office expenses | $10,581 |
Information technology | $13,649 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $18,307 |
Travel | $1,950 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $20,408 |
Interest | $274 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $10,289 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $296,900 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $282,155 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $282,155 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $282,155 |
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 | $282,155 |