Operation Help A Hero is located in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (W12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, 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. Operation Help A 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 12/2021, Operation Help A Hero generated $859.3k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $819.8k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 12.4% per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OPERATION HELP A HERO IS DEDICATED TO THE WELL-BEING AND CARE OF OUR AMERICAN MILITARY MEMBERS, SUPPORTING MILITARY UNITS AND FAMILIES DURING TIMES OF CRISIS, DEPLOYMENT AND NEED.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OPERATION CHRISTMAS SPIRIT - PROVIDED FAMILY CHRISTMAS GIFTS TO FAMILIES SELECTED BY THEIR UNIT COMMANDERS BECAUSE OF NEED. 410 FAMILIES, 3,070+ SINGLE SERVICE MEMBERS, AND 5,425+ CHILDREN OF ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY SERVED.
OPERATION RACK PACK - CLEANED BARRACKS AND PROVIDED BASIC NEEDS SUCH AS TOWELS, SOAP, TOOTHPASTE, BOTTLED WATER, MEAL GIFT CARD FOR SINGLE SERVICE MEMBERS RETURNING FROM OVERSEAS DEPLOYMENT. SERVED 4,118 INDIVIDUALS OVER 11 UNITS.
OPERATION ENDURING SUPPORT - PROVIDED EMERGENCY SUPPORT TO MILITARY PERSONNEL FOR SPECIFIC NEEDS IN TIMES OF CRISES SUCH AS THOSE IMPACTED BY MILITARY ACTION OVERSEAS, DEATH/FUNERALS, ILLNESS, HURRICANE AND FIRE 1,659 SERVICE MEMBERS AND FAMILIES SERVED.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Susan Zamora Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Laura Hopper Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Cindy Farnum Exec Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
Wendy Ruiz Pres, Act Treas | OfficerTrustee | 25 | $0 |
Christy Wrightson Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kristin Mckenzie 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 | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $859,073 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $595,905 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $859,073 |
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 | $270 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $859,343 |
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 | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Office expenses | $74 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $277 |
Insurance | $1,764 |
All other expenses | $665 |
Total functional expenses | $819,750 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $97,314 |
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 | $552 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1 |
Total assets | $97,867 |
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 | $97,867 |
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 | $97,867 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Operation Help A Hero has recieved totaling $7,856.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,856 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Advocacy Palo Alto, CA | $150,347,218 | $75,197,628 |
Sacramento County Public Facilites Financing Corp Sacramento, CA | $120,117,209 | $6,428,968 |
Woodlawn Foundation San Mateo, CA | $47,161,530 | $8,457,858 |
Seal-Naval Special Warfare Foundation-San Diego Carlsbad, CA | $1,430,292 | $2,046,385 |
George And Melodie Rogers Foundation Fresno, CA | $58,468 | $1,000,014 |
Operation Help A Hero Rancho Santa Margarita, CA | $97,867 | $859,343 |
Rolf Benirschke Legacy Foundation Del Mar, CA | $187,675 | $680,405 |
Canby Kiwanis Foundation Inc Canby, OR | $373,549 | $530,086 |
The Out Foundation Portland, OR | $465,988 | $770,300 |
Terrewode Womens Fund Eugene, OR | $391,323 | $746,254 |
Friends Of Imagine1day Inc Los Angeles, CA | $147,814 | $308,589 |
Coos County Fair Alliance Inc Myrtle Point, OR | $16,381 | $0 |