United Heroes League
- Assets
- $8.4m
- Revenue
- $6.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 17
- Location
- Hastings, MN
- Founding
- 11/2009
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 27-0711063
Organization Overview
United Heroes League is located in Hastings, MN. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (N68) the organization is classified as: Winter Sports, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 12/2023, United Heroes League employed 17 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. United Heroes League 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, United Heroes League generated $6.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.1m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 6.8% 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
HELPING MILITARY FAMILIES BUILD CONFIDENCE, FRIENDSHIPS, AND ENGAGEMENT THROUGH SPORTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SINCE INCEPTION IN 2009, UNITED HEROES LEAGUE HAS POSITIVELY AFFECTED THE LIVES OF OVER 100,000 MILITARY FAMILIES FROM COAST TO COAST AND AROUND THE WORLD. WE ACCOMPLISH OUR MISSION BY PROVIDING SERVICE MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES FREE SPORTS EQUIPMENT, FINANCIAL GRANTS TO OFFSET SPORTS FEES, SKILL DEVELOPMENT CAMPS, PRO SPORT TICKETING FOR THE MILITARY FAMILIES TO ENJOY A SPECIAL NIGHT OUT TOGETHER BEFORE OR AFTER A DEPLOYMENT, AND SPECIAL EXPERIENCES OF MEETING PRO ATHLETES FACE TO FACE. ADDITIONALLY, "UNITED HEROES LEAGUE OUTDOORS" CONTINUES TO GROW TO PROVIDE UNIQUE OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES FOR MILITARY KIDS THAT MAY NOT PLAY A TRADITIONAL TEAM SPORT. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES FISHING TRIPS AROUND THE COUNTRY WITH MILITARY KIDS, PRO ANGLERS, AND SPORTS CELEBRITIES. THE OUTDOOR PLATFORM ALSO RECENTLY ADDED ARCHERY AND BOW HUNTING FOR OUR MIDWEST MARKETS AND INCLUDES A 3D ARCHERY COURSE ON THE UHL CAMPUS IN MINNESOTA. UNITED HEROES LEAGUE CONTINUES TO DEVELOP ITS CORPORATE CAMPUS IN HASTINGS, MN, WITH THE INTENT TO BUILD THE NATION'S FIRST SPORTS COMPLEX DEDICATED TO SERVING MILITARY KIDS AND VETERANS. THE CAMPUS CURRENTLY INCLUDES A LARGE-SCALE MONUMENT THAT HONORS INDIVIDUAL MILITARY MEMBERS FROM WORLD WAR I TO PRESENT DAY, A FULL-SCALE MILITARY OBSTACLE COURSE, ARCHERY RANGES, LAND NAVIGATION/ORIENTEERING, AND NEW IN 2023 WAS THE ADDITION OF AN OUTDOOR, REFRIGERATED, REGULATION HOCKEY RINK. THE CAMPUS ASSETS ARE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES IN ADDITION TO TARGETED FUNDRAISING EVENTS AND LOCAL COMMUNITY USAGE. TO DATE, THE ORGANIZATION HAS PROVIDED OVER 55,000 PRO SPORTS TICKETS, OVER 16,000 SETS OF ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT, SENT OVER 6,000 KIDS TO FREE SPORTS CAMPS, AND ASSISTED WITH OVER 700,000 IN FINANCIAL AID TO OFFSET REGISTRATION FEES FOR LOWER RANKING MILITARY FAMILIES. ADDITIONALLY, TENS OF THOUSANDS OF ADDITIONAL MILITARY FAMILIES HAVE BEEN POSITIVELY IMPACTED BY BRINGING PRO ATHLETE AMBASSADORS TO ACTIVE-DUTY INSTALLATIONS, ARMORIES, AND VETERAN HOMES TO BOOST THE MORALE OF OUR SERVICE MEMBERS AND THEIR KIDS. OFTEN TIMES THESE VISITS INCLUDE SPECIAL PRIVATE MEET AND GREET SESSIONS FOR FAMILIES STRUGGLING WITH SEVERE SERVICE-RELATED INJURIES OR A PARENT WHO WAS KILLED IN ACTION. UNITED HEROES LEAGUE CONTINUES TO GROW AND AIMS TO POSITIVELY IMPACT ALL FIVE MILLION MILITARY KIDS AND TWENTY-FIVE MILLION VETERANS AND SERVICE MEMBERS. THE ORGANIZATION WILL CONTINUE TO DEVELOP ITS CAMPUS ASSETS, INCREASE GIVING ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, AND IS EXCITED TO HAVE OUR LOCAL VFW POST MOVING TO OUR LOCATION IN THE FALL OF 2024.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Name Not Listed President | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $89,544 |
Tom Patnode Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Ben Mucha Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Heather Vaughan Secretary | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Abby Andvik Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Elizabeth Bierman Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $87,582 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $6,043,422 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,476,399 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,131,004 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $1,230 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$107,415 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$10,449 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $6,019,674 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $1,943,395 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $97,425 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $34,214 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $462,643 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $7,135 |
| Payroll taxes | $41,822 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $529 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $25,771 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $600 |
| Advertising and promotion | $65,417 |
| Office expenses | $92,240 |
| Information technology | $24,404 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $57,418 |
| Travel | $11,950 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,871 |
| Interest | $63,468 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $54,161 |
| Insurance | $15,641 |
| All other expenses | $98,266 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,065,156 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,921,605 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,339,235 |
| 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 | $1,347,364 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $28,351 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,652,884 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $131,243 |
| Total assets | $8,420,682 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $73,811 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $1,667 |
| 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 | $2,889,529 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $105,281 |
| Total liabilities | $3,070,288 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,477,610 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,872,784 |
| 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 | $8,420,682 |