Companions For Heroes is located in St Simons Island, GA. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Companions For Heroes employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Companions For Heroes 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 06/2022, Companions For Heroes generated $413.8k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (11.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $328.8k during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (13.3%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO CHAMPION PUBLIC AWARENESS OF POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD) AND CHALLENGES CONFRONTING OUR COUNTRYS HEROES AND RALLY SUPPORT FOR SHELTER ANIMAL ADOPTION BY CONNECTING HEROES AND COMPANIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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MISSION: COMPANIONS FOR HEROES (C4H) PROVIDES COMPANION DOGS AND SERVICE DOGS OBTAINED FROM SHELTERS AND/OR RESCUES, WHO MIGHT OTHERWISE BE EUTHANIZED, FREE OF CHARGE TO ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY PERSONNEL AND THEIR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, AGES 2-18, MILITARY VETERANS, AND FIRST-RESPONDERS RECOVERING FROM THE PSYCHOLOGICAL CHALLENGES THEY SUFFERED DURING SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY. C4H INCREASES PUBLIC AWARENESS OF POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD), TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY (TBI) AND OTHER CHALLENGES CONFRONTING OUR COUNTRYS HEROES; AND RALLYS SUPPORT FOR ANIMAL WELFARE AND THE ADOPTION OF SHELTER AND/OR RESCUE DOGS.PROGRAM SERVICE: DOGS ARE TRAINED AND CERTIFIED TO OBTAIN THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB CANINE GOOD CITIZEN CERTIFICATION; OR THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990 (SERVICE DOGS ONLY). A CARE PACKAGE THAT INCLUDES A T-SHIRT, TOYS, ETC. ALL RECIPIENTS RECEIVE SIX (6) SCHEDULED FOLLOW-UP MEETINGS OVER THE FIRST YEAR OF THE DOG'S ADOPTION AND ENTRY IN THE PROGRAM. COORDINATED ADDITIONAL FOLLOW-ON TRAINING, INCLUDING PAYMENT FOR ADDITIONAL TRAINING, AND ARRANGING SERVICES AS REQUIRED. PROCESSING OF THE RECIPIENT'S REQUEST FOR A SERVICE DOG, TO INCLUDE IDENTIFICATION OF THE RECIPIENT'S NEEDS AND THE DETERMINATION OF THE APPROPRIATENESS OF THE REQUEST. EVALUATING SUITABILITY OF THE COMPANION DOG BASED ON THE TEMPERAMENT AND AGE TO BECOME A SERVICE DOG, AND ASSISTANCE WHENEVER THE RECIPIENT MAKES A REQUEST.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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David Sharpe Chair/ceo | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $95,000 |
Suzanne Findley V. Chair/secr | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Daniel Merritt Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Joseph Kauper Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $14,992 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $398,652 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $413,644 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $175 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $413,819 |
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. | $95,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $4,750 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $64,080 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $23,870 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $17,866 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $12,302 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $9,520 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,837 |
Office expenses | $4,972 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $12,540 |
Travel | $12,403 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,160 |
Insurance | $3,308 |
All other expenses | $69 |
Total functional expenses | $328,835 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,385,245 |
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 | $19,485 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $714 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,597 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1,000 |
Total assets | $1,408,041 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,045 |
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 | $1,045 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,406,996 |
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 | $1,408,041 |